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Exclusive: this is what it’s like to eat at the naked restaurant @thebunyadi https://t.co/0AmGiU44ng pic.twitter.com/693HumZn6A
— Time Out London (@TimeOutLondon) June 6, 2016
The past few years there’s been a pretty powerful movement worldwide to make things “all natural.” Although this movement has primarily been centered on removing pesticides and preservatives from the production of food, it has certainly affected other industries as well. Most recently, in an attempt to create an all natural restaurant, The Bunyadi of London, has created the city’s first naked restaurant.
That’s right: diners can enjoy their meals completely in the buff. Servers will also be completely au naturale, and only those preparing food will be clothed (for obvious reasons). Although there will be a portion of the restaurant for those who prefer to keep their clothes on, most people will be enjoying their meal in the nude.
The concept behind the pants-free restaurant is that it offers a complete escape from the outside world. Bunyadi will allow customers to be, “free from the trappings of modern life.” There is no electricity. No mobile phones. No bras. The restaurant will be lit by soft candlelight and all the cooking will be done using fire. Additionally, all the furniture will be hand-carved and the food will be served on handmade clay plates and eaten with edible cutlery.
The food itself is also a reflection of the theme. Customers can enjoy both vegan and non-vegan dishes, although everything will be free of preservatives. Only organic wines will be served.
In a recent press release Bunyadi founder, Seb Lyall, explained,”We believe people should get the chance to enjoy and experience a night out without any impurities: no chemicals, no artificial colors, no electricity, no gas, no phone and even no clothes if they wish to. The idea is to experience true liberation.”
Although people may worry about the hygiene factor of a naked restaurant (ew, who sat in that chair before you), the restaurant urges that hygiene isn’t an issue. Guests are given a robe upon entrance. Those who wish to remain clothed can keep the robes on, while those who plan to take in the experience in the nude sit on the robes, providing a barrier and cushion.
If this restaurant sounds appealing to you, all I have to say is good luck. While many might be hesitant to try dining in such a vulnerable fashion, apparently most Londoners aren’t. There’s already a waitlist of 46,000 people hoping to get reservations, and the restaurant is only open for 3 months. If you somehow manage to score a reservation, just don’t spill your soup.
