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The Most Unusual Concepts Around the World (according to @Admagazine)

The world of dining continues to surprise with increasingly bold and innovative concepts, transforming a simple meal into a memorable experience. Here is a selection of unusual restaurants around the world that push the limits of culinary and architectural creativity.

Dinner in the Sky – An Aerial Dining Experience

Imagined in Belgium in 2006, Dinner in the Sky offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a gastronomic meal at a dizzying height of 50 meters.

Seated on a platform suspended by a crane, guests enjoy an exceptional panoramic view while savoring dishes prepared by renowned chefs such as Joël Robuchon and Heston Blumenthal. This unique concept has been exported to many countries, offering an unforgettable experience for thrill-seekers and fine dining enthusiasts.

dinner in the sky restaurant

Under – A Submarine Dining Experience in Norway

Located in Lindesnes, Norway, Under is Europe’s first underwater restaurant. Designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta, the establishment appears as a semi-submerged monolith, offering guests a spectacular view of the North Atlantic seabed.

The warm and elegant interior contrasts with the harshness of the surrounding environment, creating a unique atmosphere for an extraordinary dining experience.

under lowres mike kelley restaurant

Treepod Dining – A Dining Experience in the Thai Canopy

At the Soneva Kiri resort on Koh Kood Island in Thailand, Treepod Dining offers a gastronomic experience in the heart of nature. Guests sit in bamboo pods suspended in the trees, offering stunning views of the tropical forest and the ocean.

Meals are served by waiters who zip-line to deliver the food, adding an adventurous touch to this high-up meal.

restaurant treepod dining

Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet – A Sensory Symphony in Shanghai

Hidden in a secret location in Shanghai, Ultraviolet is the world’s first multisensory restaurant. Created by chef Paul Pairet, the restaurant offers ten guests an immersive experience where each dish is accompanied by visual projections, sounds, and scents, creating an atmosphere in perfect harmony with the 20-course tasting menu.

This innovative approach earned the restaurant three Michelin stars.

ultraviolet by paul pairet

The Rock – A Culinary Island in Tanzania

Perched on a rock off the shore of Michamvi Pingwe Beach in Tanzania, The Rock is an iconic restaurant offering a unique culinary experience.

Accessible on foot at low tide or by boat at high tide, the restaurant offers local cuisine highlighting seafood, all in an idyllic setting with a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean.

The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar

These establishments illustrate the creativity and boldness of restaurateurs who constantly reinvent the dining experience, transforming a simple meal into an unforgettable sensory adventure.