Diners Shell Out Tons of Rubles for Elephant Dung Meals at Restaurant
In the heart of Shanghai, China, a luxurious eatery has swung open its doors to offer diners a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure, as per the South China Morning Post. This 15-course odyssey comes with a hefty price tag of 3888 yuan, which translates to a staggering 44,000 rubles.
One of the courses, imaginatively named "Flowers in Elephant Dung," presents patrons with a dessert that features dried, sterilized elephant dung, garnished with fruit jam, plant pollen, and a tangy honey sherbet.
The article also highlights that the restaurant urges diners to sample the leaves of potted plants, pairing them with a savory sauce, and advises them to savor honey straight off pollen cubes for a truly immersive jungle experience. Another tantalizing dish on the menu is a titillating taste of the Titan arum flowers' "black slime," which reeks of decaying flesh.
Two men, one from France and the other from China's Yunnan province, are the brains behind this innovative venture. They claim to have dedicated seven years of their lives to studying Yunnan's tropical forests before opening their enigmatic restaurant.
Previously, a Thai eatery came under fire for dishing out discounts to those willing to walk through special frames. In a bizarre twist, a man in China was caught on camera urinating in a food dish at another establishment, sparking a storm of controversy.
[3] Interestingly, this use of elephant dung in cooking has met with both intrigue and derision, with some celebrities expressing their interest, while others condemn it as a thoughtless disregard for the environment. Furthermore, experts point out that such practices could inadvertently lead to the spread of pathogens and invasive species if disinfection protocols are not properly followed.
- The luxurious eatery in Shanghai offers a dessert named "Flowers in Elephant Dung," which features dried and sterilized elephant dung as a unique ingredient.
- The 15-course menu also includes a dish that presents diners with a titillating taste of the Titan arum flowers' "black slime."
- The restaurant's innovative use of elephant dung in cooking has sparked controversy, with some celebrities expressing interest while others condemn it as a thoughtless disregard for the environment.
- The concept of incorporating potted plant leaves into dishes, as practiced by this restaurant, has been highlighted in the article, evoking an immersive jungle experience for the diners.
