A few weeks ago, I paid a visit to Inamo restaurant in Soho, London. The restaurant has interactive tables that have an image projected onto them from above and an interactive menu that can be navigated using a mousepad built into the table. Visitors place their food and drink order by using the interactive menu system, and there are also a number of other features available. The interactive tables and ambience can be customised to display a variety of images or patterns with a choice of different colours.
We experimented with a variety of patterns and images throughout our visit. The image below shows two examples and shows an example of the interactive menu and ambience selection. I liked the flowery patterns, and there was also a Union Jack pattern.
Chosing an ambience for our table
Alcohol, sides, set meals, starters and mains can be selected and ordered through the interactive ordering system. While browsing through the menu, the food and drinks are projected onto the plates to help you decide what to order.
Ordering food and drink
The food and drink starts to arrive fifteen minutes after the order is placed.
Cocktail
The interactive system also allows the visitor to explore the restaurant, view webcams of the kitchen, play games, and see how to get home. (Bus and tube information and the ability to call for a taxi is included through the interactive menu.) We played a few games while waiting for our order and after our dirty plates were cleared. There is a choice of puzzle games, and the two-player game that can be played is "Battleships".
Play games while you wait for your food
This is a unique experience, and I found the interactive ordering experience to be easy to use and I like the concept. However, I was disappointed in the food and the variety of the food. Also, the staff were quite rude upon entering, so i would not recommend it as a venue to get good food or service.
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