Adventurous Dining

Tired of eating at the same boring restaurants? Looking for a change? Here are some restaurants that offer original menus, original locations, and original service for an... yes, you guessed it, original restaurant experience. See for yourself which ones you fancy.

An Exciting Dinner
Looking for something adventurous? The Archipelago in London is just the thing for you. At £10.50, the most popular meal in this restaurant is crocodile. Yes, you read it correctly, crocodile. It is served with a yellow plum dip. If that is not daring enough for you, there are plenty of other dishes on the menu. If you are feeling brave, try the “Love Bug Salad” or a delicious plate of locusts and crickets for just £7.50. Good luck.
A Restaurant with a View
Want to enjoy the sights while you're eating? Try The Top of the World Restaurant. At 800 feet (244 m) above Las Vegas, diners can enjoy a spectacular view of Las Vegas in this revolving restaurant. However, the real adventure starts at the end of the meal. That's when the customers are taken from their seats at ground level to the observation rooms in elevators that travel at a remarkable speed. Hold on to your stomach!

A Theatrical Experience
Longing for dinner with some drama? Dine with mimes at Mim in Barcelona. The service is unique.Your waiter will communicate your order in mime and keep you entertained with performances in between courses. The location is also special. Customers eat in theatrical surroundings. Now the question is, how do you mime “I’ll have the lobster, please”?

An Unusual Setting
Don’t care about presentation? You’ll be fine at The Toilet Bowl in Taiwan. The theme of this restaurant is the toilet, and you would be surprised how many people queue up for the experience of eating on toilet seats. Don’t be put off by the bowls which are shaped like western-style toilets – it’s all part of the scenery!
All of these restaurants provide special attractions for a unique dining adventure. Because after all, that’s what eating out should be – an experience.

Reading comprehension

Which restaurant from the article...
1. ...includes a show during the meal?
2. ...has an interesting menu?
3. ...features a utility that you wouldn’t expect to find in a restaurant?
4. ...includes a free ride?
5. ...requires customers to order in an unusual way?

Writing

1. Which restaurant from the article would you try? Why? Which restaurant wouldn’t you like to try? Why not?
2. Do you have a favourite restaurant? What makes it your favourite restaurant?
3. Do you like to try new restaurants? Why? Why not?