Mistaken Orders

What if we are served genuine experiences?

In a fast-paced world, the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders invites us to slow down. It serves us genuine, raw experiences, not just meals.

Usually, dining out means getting what we order. But the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders in Tokyo changes this expectation. Here, servers with dementia bring an element of surprise to each meal.

At this restaurant, the term “mistaken” sets the tone. You expect variety, not precision. About 37% of orders come out differently. Still, an impressive 99% of customers leave delighted.

Shiro Oguni is the heart behind this venture. His mission? Open people’s minds about dementia. A growing global issue, dementia affects 35 million people. By 2050, this number will soar to 115 million. Oguni envisions a more caring, laid-back society where everyone lives in harmony, dementia or not.

So, what’s the dining experience like? We find that letting go of rigid expectations turns the meal into an adventure. Observing the joyful servers enriches the experience. Delicious food lands on our tables, no matter what.

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