7 Famous and Most Expensive Restaurants in the World
The most expensive restaurant in the world could be a place for the rich or the 'sultan' to dine. The minimum dining price is IDR 4.3 million per person.
For foodies with deep pockets, eating at a fancy restaurant is certainly not an obstacle. They are willing to pay a high price for a different dining experience. Starting from the special dining atmosphere to the menus made by famous chefs.
The most expensive restaurant in the world is also the destination of many rich people to dine. Well, if you're curious about which are the most expensive restaurants in the world, The Daily Meal (28/7) summarizes it as follows.
The methodology is based on the minimum dining price per visitor of USD 300 or around IDR 4.3 million. This list may miss including some well-known luxury restaurants because the restaurants are not yet open due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Here's a list of the 7 most expensive restaurants in the world according to The Daily Meal:
1. Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenée
In Paris, France, a restaurant owned by renowned chef Alain Ducasse is on the list of the most expensive restaurants in the world. The location is in Plaza Athénée with a super luxurious dining atmosphere. The interior is dominated by white, gold and crystal.
The price for a 5 set menu meal here is around USD 458 (Rp 6.6 million) per person. You can also order a single menu (a la carte) with prices reaching USD 226 (Rp 3.3 million). The menu choices are varied with the use of quality local ingredients such as caviar, turbot fish, blue lobster, to octopus.
2. Guy Savoy
Guy Savoy is a French chef who owns restaurants in Paris and Las Vegas. Both have Michelin stars. For the most expensive restaurant in the world, the Las Vegas restaurant Savoy is on this prestigious list.
The main set menu is priced at USD 555 or around IDR 8 million per person, with premium wine pairing. There is also a set menu reaching USD 650 (Rp 9.4 million). The menu offered is a French menu, but the mainstays are foie gras and black truffle soup with artichokes.
3. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Maldives is famous for its beautiful sea views. In addition, there are expensive restaurants located there. Its name is Ithaa Undersea Restaurant which offers underwater views. This restaurant is exclusive because it can only accommodate a dozen visitors.
Besides being able to enjoy the view of the sea life, eating at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is also guaranteed to pamper your taste buds. The menu has a variety of fresh seafood such as yellow fin tuna, lobster, and caviar. The price for dinner with 6 menus here is around USD 330 or IDR 4.8 million per person.
4. Kitcho Arashiyama Honten
The most expensive restaurant in the world is also in Kyoto, Japan. His name is Kitcho Arashiyama Honten which offers four different tasting menus. These meals include soups, sashimi, side dishes, grilled dishes, slow-cooked dishes, rice, pickles, fruit, green tea, and sweets.
The dining price starts from USD 375 to USD 565 or around IDR 5.4 million to 8.2 million. However, this price does not include taxes and service fees where the total bill for dining here can be up to USD 745 (Rp 10.8 million)!
5. SubliMotion
Located on the island of Ibiza, Spain, SubliMotion can only accommodate about 12 visitors. This restaurant is not an ordinary restaurant because visitors can enjoy the interactive concept created by Paco Roncero, a chef from Spain.
It has the concept of 'marrying' food, art, and technology into one. There are 12 dinner menus that are presented with different backgrounds, ranging from beautiful gardens, calming oceans, to an atmosphere full of music. The price for dining at SubliMotion is USD 1,913 or IDR 27.9 million.
6. Restauran Ultraviolet
Foodies with deep pockets can dine at Ultraviolet when visiting Shanghai, China. This restaurant can only host 10 guests each night where guests are taken to a secret location.
The dining interior is minimalist with 20 avant-garde menus. Later when eating, guests are also spoiled with various elements that make the dining experience even more special such as wall projections, sounds, and aromas that blend with the food. If you come here, at least prepare USD 571 (Rp 8.3 million) per person.
7. Restauran Noma
Another list of the most expensive restaurants in the world is Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark. This restaurant has also been awarded the title of the best restaurant in the world. The menu offered varies depending on the season.
Starting from a summer vegetable menu to a forest theme menu in spring. Therefore the price of dining here also varies. The range is around USD 412 or RP 6 million per person.