World’s Eco-Friendly Restaurants

Lately the campaign to save the earth has been widespread throughout the world. One of the most trending campaigns is about making our planet greener. The green campaign is growing its popularity day by day. It seems like many products are going green now.

            Restaurant owners also take their part of this ‘go green’ phenomenon. More and more restaurants around the world serve environmentally friendly foods. Some of the restaurants even have expanded their eco-consciousness beyond what’s on the plate. They employ an excellent method to lessen its production effects on environment, from composting to using recycled materials. Below are 3 world’s eco friendly restaurants that you should know about.

1. Acorn House (London)

            
 Acorn House is a pioneer of eco-friendly restaurant in London. It claims itself as “set to alter the image of the restaurant industry as well as transform the way in which people eat out” Everything at this restaurant is designed to support sustainable environment: the furniture is made from recycled materials, the kitchen composts or recycles all of its waste, and the electricity uses green source. Acorn House serves seasonal food and purchase only organic ingredients from local supplier.  Moreover, they purify the water on site to minimize plastic and glass use. Oh, I wish in Indonesia we had restaurant like this!

2. Bamboo Sushi (Portland)

            Bamboo Sushi is the first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in the world. Its commitment to be an eco-friendly restaurant is shown by using power from renewable energy sources and offering reusable chopsticks and biodegradable take away containers. Bamboo Sushi also tries to compost and recycle its waste as possible as it can.  What makes this restaurant unique is that because it promotes sustainable fishing practices. Really interesting!

3. Akasha Restaurant (Los Angeles)

            Akasha Restaurant, located in the heart of Culver City, has been designed according to eco friendly and sustainable principles. The interior, lighting, and furniture are all made of recycled materials. Akasha offers flavorful food made with organic and natural ingredients.  Not only is the menu eco-friendly, but also all waiters’ uniforms.

            Indeed, all of those three restaurants are not located in our country. But wait… don’t worry! In Jakarta we have several eco-friendly restaurants too even though the number of this kind of restaurant is quite small.

            Never Been Better is one of green restaurant in town. Located in Kemang, this restaurant has really unique design interior because about 65% of the furniture is made from recycled materials. I came there a week ago with my best friend. As I step in, I was amazed with the setting of its place. Every element of the ceilings, floors, seating, and walls has been designed to create a messy factory atmosphere. It’s really attractive! 

            All dishes we’ve tried were not disappointing us. They’re just tasty! I ordered Spaghetti Agliolio (served with cheese and smoked beef), Banana Balls (It’s fried banana which looked like balls, topped with cheesed and chocolate sauce) and Chocolate Milkshake while my best friend opted for Beef Satay, Crispy Ice Cream (made with fried dough filled with ice cream  and topped with chocolate sauce) and Ice Tea. We really loved our dishes! 

            What I love the most about the food is the price. Yeay, they have relatively cheap price. The food ranges from Rp. 16.000 to Rp. 32.000 and the drinks range from Rp. 10.000 – Rp. 25.000! Really affordable for students who want to have meals and hang out with friends!