Picture this: you walk into Shachihoko-ya in Nagoya, Japan, all set for a bowl of ramen and a side of… a friendly face-palm? You got it! Shachihoko-ya made waves by letting customers pay for a good old slap before digging into their meals. Dressed in elegant kimonos, waitresses lined up, palms ready for action – all for the bargain price of 300 Japanese Yen (that’s around Rs 170, folks!). Fancy a specific waitress to give you a personalized tap? That’ll be an extra 500 yen (Rs 283)! It’s like ordering your favorite sushi roll but with a side of surprise.
Now, the twist in the tale – after videos of this cheeky practice went viral, Shachihoko-ya did a 180. They took to their microblogging thingamajig to say, “No more slaps, folks! We didn’t expect these old videos to go viral, so please don’t come expecting a slap-happy feast. Thanks a bunch!”
Let’s rewind a bit. This whole slapping sensation started back in 2012, turning Shachihoko-ya into the talk of the town. Initially, it was just one fearless lady delivering the slaps, but as the demand grew, they recruited more slapping connoisseurs. Can you imagine being a professional slapper on your resume? Quite the career move!
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Now, the big question: Are the slaps gone for good, or will they make a comeback? It’s a mystery that rivals the intrigue of a sushi roll – will it be salmon or avocado inside?
Restaurant of Mistaken Orders – Another Bizarre Eatery
But hold on, we’re not done with the Shachihoko-ya saga. Let’s dive into another delightful culinary tale in Japan – the ‘Restaurant of Mistaken Orders.’ This place isn’t your run-of-the-mill eatery; here, the waiters don’t get scolded for mixing things up – they’re meant to do it! Imagine asking for sushi, and voila, a pizza arrives. Mind-boggling, right?
This whole delightful mess was dreamt up by Shiro Oguni, a TV director wanting to challenge how we think about aging and issues like dementia. Enter his fantastic project where the waitstaff is a crew of folks with dementia. So, when you visit, your waiter might decide to share a meal with you, bring the wrong order, or even forget what you asked for. It’s like dining with a sprinkle of surprise!
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Now, as we wrap up the Shachihoko-ya shenanigans and dive into the ‘Restaurant of Mistaken Orders,’ Japan proves yet again that dining out can be an adventure like no other. Who knew that the world of sushi and slaps could collide in such unexpected ways?
