Fuji in [city]: gourmet enjoyment without food waste

Fuji in [city]: gourmet enjoyment without food waste

In the Salzburg Asia-Restaurant Fuji under the direction of Timo Zhou, a new and at the same time unusual concept is introduced to combat food waste. Guests can eat as much as they want at a fixed price, but there is an important rule: If you don't eat all the dishes, you have to pay a fee of five euros from the third plate.

Timo Zhou was inspired by his father's experiences, who previously operated an all-you-can-eat buffet. "I calculated that we disposed of more than one ton of food per year," reports Zhou. With this new measure he would like to set an example and encourage guests to deal with food more responsibly.

a step against waste

The restaurant concept aims to reduce the amount of remains that are often incurred by such buffets. The five euros punishment from the third plate should encourage guests to form consciousness. "It is not about making profits through punishments, but rather about raising awareness of dealing with food," emphasizes Timo Zhou.

The regulation could also lead to an appealing experience for the guests by better considering what they order and thereby increase the quality of the dishes in the restaurant. The focus is on enjoyment and not on unlimited food without thinking.

The Fuji restaurant is one of the few restaurants in the region that actively acts against wasting food. In times when the discussion about sustainable gastronomy is getting louder, Zhou, with his innovative concept, sets a sign of a conscious and respectful eating culture. For more information on this topic and to learn more about the measures against food waste, see the current reporting www.sn.at .