30 Times People Would’ve Rather Had Plates And Glasses Instead Of These Disasters (New Pics)
Let me tell you, when your mashed potato gets served in a glass vase or your soup is poured in a stiletto, you’re at a crossroads. One one hand, you can call the absurdity out, complain to your waiter but don’t expect much. After all, if that restaurant is guilty of anything, then it’s trying hard to impress you. Another option is to ignore the serving and enjoy its content, but that would end in a strong longing for simple life where plates are a thing.
However, such try-hard food servings seem to be everywhere and it’s become impossible to ignore them. And the internet’s beloved project “We Want Plates” is a safe space to talk about hard things, aka the plate drought in restaurants.
According to their website, it’s “the global crusade against serving food on bits of wood and roof slates, chips in mugs and drinks in jam jars.” It’s also home to an impressive collection of some of the craziest, most wondrous, and ‘what is dat thing?’-kinda food servings people encountered.
Psst! More pics of, let’s be honest, barely edible craziness can be found in our previous posts with “We Want Plates” here, here and here.
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Beautifully Plated, But Not A Plate, Not Even Over A Plate
Got Sandy Feet As A Dessert
Caesar Salad Or Charlie Brown Christmas Tree?
Getting your soup served in a stiletto is bonkers, no doubt about that. But have you noticed that those super fancy, very detailed, often bizarre food servings come from luxurious restaurants? I mean let’s be honest, your local Chinese takeaway couldn’t care less about putting that sweet & sour curry in anything other than a plastic container. Do you complain about them not being elaborate enough? Well, probably not. So why, then, is it so frustrating when restaurants are genuinely trying to stand out and make us impressed? Now this is some food for thought.
First Patio Since Covid And This Is What I Get. I Told The Owner I Was Going To Post On This Sub And He Said He Would Bring Me The Sandwich On A Plate Next Time If This Post Blows Up
If you're that triggered about a hamburger served on a wooden plank you might want to readjust your priorities in life.
The sauce smears are not needed but I have no issue with the pretty wood plater
100% agree. Also, it's a burger, no need to be fancy. You can't eat a burger AND look cool. It's a messy job and WE LOVE THAT ABOUT IT
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Don't eat in restaurants what are serving on wood. Wood-"plates" can't be cleaned properly, no, not even at 85 Celsius grade.
Most types of wood used for platers, for example bamboo (technically a grass, I know) and acacia, have anti-microbial properties.
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If that wood were properly prepared and finished as a serving tray, using the right food-safe oils and varnishes, then there should be no problem. We have a fancy cheese board along the same lines. They are not dishwasher safe, but you still have to keep them very clean. There are many a wood cutting board and salad bowl out there.
Cedar planks are naturally anti-biotic. They do take years and sometimes decades to finally rot. Not sure tho' if that applies to FOOD microbes.
You can, but because the wood is highly porous, it will never clean properly.
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I like eating of wooden stuff like that as long as it actually serves as some kind of plate.
I think you may be confused by the way he used the word sub. He was not referring to the sandwich as a sub..
Load More Replies...Chocolate "Horse Turd" Truffles On A Manure Fork. Just No
This establishment is next to a race track - Waste not want not! (please want not!)
Can You Spot My Lamb Chop?
Fancy restaurants are also notorious for serving small portions. A walnut-sized piece of cod, anyone?! But if we take a closer look at this common phenomenon, we may find some solid reasons why restaurants do that. First, it’s the pricing of the ingredients. The more high-priced ingredients they use for the dish, the more expensive the dish will be. Moreover, small portions can reduce costs for purchasing ingredients. As a result, less money gets wasted, adding to a higher profit margin for a restaurant.
Blood Pancakes In A Mask..
Whats Up With All Of This Food On Your Hand Trend?
My Cocktail Came In A Box
The second reason is that eating at a fancy restaurant is about savoring every bite. Food served in smaller portions will help you relish and savor every bite. This is part of the experience and so it’s defo not for the hangover-induced munchies.
Moreover, smaller portion sizes are said to lead to a better customer experience. Because the truth is, by the time you sit down and finish your substantial meal, you really don’t get the full dining experience. A large portion does a great job at filling up your stomach, but fine dining is not just about that. It’s giving those taste buds a well-deserved workout and it’s all about being in the moment.
Our Corn Chips Came In A Rusty Bucket
So I Went To Alinea This Weekend
Japan..
Friend's Mother Went To A Restaurant And Got A Glass Of Pasta! Upside Down!
Nachos On A Rusty Bin Lid
Especially In This Times, Don't Want To Eat From One Table With Like 10 Other People
Why
Gravy In A Urinal
This is not a restaurant. This is someone’s house, and I’m betting this was some sort of family joke.
Uhm.. How Do I Drink It..?
Please Take A Charcuterie And Have A Seat
Can You Spot Our Appetizers?
A Friend Ordered Tiramisu In Scotland. Why Sugar The Lid?
I Just Thought You Guys Were No Fun, But I Get It Now….
The Sauce Was Dripping From The Holes
because you're taking to long to eat it. once you receive it, you're suppose to shove it in your mouth hole and breathe in real fast to swallow.. psh nuubs
At A 2 Michelin Starred Restaurant
Served In An Ashtray
Saw This On Instagram And It Sent Me Into A Fit Of Rage
I think the fit of rage, was over them not being able to have any. 😏
The Churro Shoe
Venison Cubes On A Deer Antler (Was Actually Incredible)
Syrup Kept Spilling Over
Please Feed Me Too
Note: this post originally had 62 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
I had to stop after getting all furious and frustrated. The idiocy just oozes off these photos and joints doing this makes me believe they had little to no respect for their customers.... which might be a thing as these customers who think this is ok are morons. end of rant. Have a lovely weekend dear Panda's.
Guarantees you getting all over social media...as they say, all publicity is good publicity... I'd just walk straight out and find another place to eat
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I would have been angry if I had been served most of those. Give me a sodding plate, please waiter.
This crap is absurd, and anyone who'd pay good money for it is an idiot. Do you ever get the feeling that these hipster restaurants are deliberately trying to see how badly they can get away with insulting their customers before they start losing business?
It is an insult isn't it. And the disrespect for food, God, I just can't ...
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That might be a good thing seeing the number of obese.
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None of this is remotely creative. Quite a lot of it creates unsafe conditions. All of it is pretentious and stupid.
Honestly, you'd swear that the so-called chefs who concocted those culinary disasters are all heavily tripping on acid...
What worries me most about these pretentious presentations is the hygiene of the accessories used
I look at all of these and every time I think, "What the hell is that?"
Most were disgustingly stupid. My guess no health department was notified, and they wonder why diseases are contracted. Like Forrest Gump said "You never know what you're gonna get."
I’m certain that some of these restaurants think they are being quite unique and clever doing this, but they don’t realize how absurd this is.
I'd get up and walk out. These 'restaurants' need to be shut down by the health department.
Um...shouldn't "plating" be an exercise in arranging food to look MORE appetizing? Oh, yeah...the whole "plate" thing again.
I must not be the right sort of sophisticated to not appreciate these types of "over-the-top" food presentations. I just want my food plated up tidily on a clean plate, accompanied by clean cutlery and clean whatever the food I ordered comes in/on.
Omg! I bet all these 'creative culinary art' (lol!) are waaay expensive & the idiots who pay for this kind of food or go to these kind of 'high class' restaurants are pathetic.. ugh!!
I would have demanded a “ plate” immediately. These offerings are repulsive and disgusting….but that’s just me.
Ok, so you want to eat like a dog. Just have a food fight and then eat it off the floor without a fork. Put your face down... on the floor and lick it. This kind of service is disrespectful to the customer and the food. Zero dignity, disgusting.
Thank goddess we can't afford to eat in these kind of places. At least a greasy spoon type diner respects the process and just serves me well-cooked food in generous portions. At least, that's what I consider a good restaurant. These dishes are just art installations, right? People aren't really paying good money to eat this nonsense, right? SMH
This post has made me realize I am extremely particular about food hygiene.
Exactly! How do they even clean most of these contraptions? Nope!
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I had to stop after getting all furious and frustrated. The idiocy just oozes off these photos and joints doing this makes me believe they had little to no respect for their customers.... which might be a thing as these customers who think this is ok are morons. end of rant. Have a lovely weekend dear Panda's.
Guarantees you getting all over social media...as they say, all publicity is good publicity... I'd just walk straight out and find another place to eat
Load More Replies... I would have been angry if I had been served most of those. Give me a sodding plate, please waiter.
This crap is absurd, and anyone who'd pay good money for it is an idiot. Do you ever get the feeling that these hipster restaurants are deliberately trying to see how badly they can get away with insulting their customers before they start losing business?
It is an insult isn't it. And the disrespect for food, God, I just can't ...
Load More Replies... That might be a good thing seeing the number of obese.
Load More Replies... None of this is remotely creative. Quite a lot of it creates unsafe conditions. All of it is pretentious and stupid.
Honestly, you'd swear that the so-called chefs who concocted those culinary disasters are all heavily tripping on acid...
What worries me most about these pretentious presentations is the hygiene of the accessories used
I look at all of these and every time I think, "What the hell is that?"
Most were disgustingly stupid. My guess no health department was notified, and they wonder why diseases are contracted. Like Forrest Gump said "You never know what you're gonna get."
I’m certain that some of these restaurants think they are being quite unique and clever doing this, but they don’t realize how absurd this is.
I'd get up and walk out. These 'restaurants' need to be shut down by the health department.
Um...shouldn't "plating" be an exercise in arranging food to look MORE appetizing? Oh, yeah...the whole "plate" thing again.
I must not be the right sort of sophisticated to not appreciate these types of "over-the-top" food presentations. I just want my food plated up tidily on a clean plate, accompanied by clean cutlery and clean whatever the food I ordered comes in/on.
Omg! I bet all these 'creative culinary art' (lol!) are waaay expensive & the idiots who pay for this kind of food or go to these kind of 'high class' restaurants are pathetic.. ugh!!
I would have demanded a “ plate” immediately. These offerings are repulsive and disgusting….but that’s just me.
Ok, so you want to eat like a dog. Just have a food fight and then eat it off the floor without a fork. Put your face down... on the floor and lick it. This kind of service is disrespectful to the customer and the food. Zero dignity, disgusting.
Thank goddess we can't afford to eat in these kind of places. At least a greasy spoon type diner respects the process and just serves me well-cooked food in generous portions. At least, that's what I consider a good restaurant. These dishes are just art installations, right? People aren't really paying good money to eat this nonsense, right? SMH
This post has made me realize I am extremely particular about food hygiene.
Exactly! How do they even clean most of these contraptions? Nope!
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