A new dish on the menu:
Looking for the next big development in the blockchain and crypto industry? Or perhaps NFTs pique your interest?
Well, NFT restaurants could be your next big hobby! Blending the online and offline worlds, this new addition to the long list of use cases for NFTs has begun to make serious inroads into both the blockchain and hospitality industries.
But what does NFT restaurants tick? What makes them stand out among the sea of unique offerings on the market today? Let’s look at various factors, and fascinating concepts that you can find out there!
Culinary Crypto:
- Flyfish Club: Opening in 2023 at an undisclosed location in New York, the only way to enter this exclusive establishment is to purchase an NFT access token! It’s a testament to the exclusivity that NFTs can offer, ensuring that the services are only available to those familiar with – and engaging with – crypto.
- Crypto Street Restaurant: Operating since December 2021 in Clearwater Beach, Florida, this restaurant is all about crypto! Where else would you get dishes like DeFi Caesar Salad, Crypto Cuban Sandwich or “dogedogs”? It’s not just the menu, but the atmosphere is also highlighted to encourage discussions around crypto and even investment opportunities!
- Dogeburger: The first crypto-themed restaurant in Dubai began early this year in February. Inspired by Dogecoin and started by virtual restaurant giant Rocket Kitchens, it offers doorstep delivery of a range of unique crypto-themed burgers. Also, you are actually encouraged to pay with cryptocurrency. Dogeburger is the perfect amalgamation of the online and offline benefits that crypto has to offer!
- Lion’s Milk Cafe: Committed to offering the best prices for its crypto-paying customers, this Brooklyn-based restaurant wants to reduce gas fees and make the best deals out of its services! It’s also a great place to host crypto-related events, and has a collection of Profile Picture NFTs as part of the atmosphere. Crypto users looking to grab a cup of cappuccino are sure to love its unique setting and flexible options!
- Authentic Burger Boy: With a unique recipe along with loads of flavor, the Authentic Burger Boy NFTs are a virtual treat like their offline counterparts. With a collection of 9,000 unique NFTs, the brand is definitely betting on its growth in the crypto sector, allowing users to invest trade and generally engage with cryptocurrencies! They all feature unique artwork on the original logo, such as Fancy Boy with a moustache, bow tie and top hat while Moon Boy could be mistaken for an astronaut, making them rare and perhaps very valuable!
- CamboFlare: This Asian fusion restaurant has definitely harnessed the power of crypto! Accepting payments in a variety of currencies, the restaurant is committed to delivering a seamless experience for its customers, while offering unique flavors and dishes that are sure to delight the palate! CamboCoin, its own currency, is also under development to create a unique, seamless and convenient experience!
- Goi Rolls: The next NFT restaurant focuses on rolls, with flavors originating in Vietnam. Goi Rolls is unique because the entire menu is in NFTs and each of the NFTs minted allows users to purchase their food in the real world according to its value. This is by far the best way to encourage the use of crypto!
- Bored and hungry: Our next stop is in California, with Bored and Hungry named after the popular Bored Apes collection. Not only does the atmosphere feature NFT collections, the signature logo is one of the very popular Bored Apes themselves! It also offers NFTs as rewards that allow you to get free food and even access to local music festivals around you. This can be very useful in bridging digital currencies and real-world experiences in a meaningful way!
- Wellys: The SHIBA-INU inspired fast food chain located in Naples, Italy was launched in February 2022. Not only do they excel at selling excellent burgers and fries, but they also create awareness for the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency SHIBA-INU. All the food items come in a packaged box that has the image of the dog that appears on the cryptocurrency. The main reason is that the restaurant runs on SHIB blockchain technology.
How will NFT affect the food industry?
With the way the above restaurants operate using blockchain technology at its heart, the restaurant industry is bound to take a turn for the future. NFT restaurants encourage business owners to think outside the box, while consumers can relax, dine and reap the benefits.
Even better, crypto and food enthusiasts can now connect like never before. Whether it’s over a big plate of food, comparing each other’s food-related tokens, or paying for their full bellies with their cryptocurrency of choice.
