to not leave leftovers. To eat everything on the plate. Think of the starving children in Africa.
I was definitely taught that. And to this day I follow it. I manage to eat everything on my plate and its because I'm usually not picky with food and I order my portion no more.
At Chef Yukako's Japanese restaurant, WAFU, you have to pay for your leftovers. Located in Australia, it is the 'guilty free' restaurant. They value on organic ingredients and try to prevent any waste in plastic..and food.
If you leave food on the plate, you are charged a fine and might even be banned(a bit over the top...) from coming again. Cleaning your plate means you eat everything except for the wasabi, ginger, and other garnishes.If you're ordering take-out, you need to bring your own tupperware or you will not be welcomed.Rules are pretty strict here. But I love how they are setting a good example for restaurants. I completely agree with the "bring-your-own-container-for-take-out". It really would eliminate a lot of waste. I'm aware that some restaurants give you their bowls for take-out as long as you return them later. I hope other restaurants can learn from it.
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The AYCE Japanese restaurants here also charge you for leftover food. And I feel like all Asians have been taught that lesson from their parents lol
Yeah, I'm pretty sure in every Asian household, we've all been taught this. :P
Hahah this is grand. I've never heard of Wafu, it's probably in Sydney, not Melbourne.
I do feel the banning may be extreme, but this is an interesting idea. Although taste is a personal thing, so what happens if the person just doesn't really like the food? They have to pay extra because they don't like it? I don't know, I can see loopholes. But hmmmmmmmm, still, it's an interesting concept.
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