{"id":18178,"date":"2023-05-10T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T07:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=18178"},"modified":"2023-06-27T11:12:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T11:12:30","slug":"excellent-food-in-unusual-and-off-the-beaten-track-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/excellent-food-in-unusual-and-off-the-beaten-track-locations\/","title":{"rendered":"To infinity and beyond – Dining out at the end of the world"},"content":{"rendered":"Approx read: <\/span> 4<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span>

Paris, London, Tokyo, Barcelona, Hong Kong, Sydney…. are all known for their culinary delights. <\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

But <\/span><\/span>do you want excellent food in unusual and off-the-beaten-track locations? <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

If the answer is yes, pick <\/span><\/span>up your eating irons, grab your napkin and let\u2019s tuck in.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mountain top, red desert, barren landscape<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Canary Islands, Spain – Restaurant El Diablo<\/span><\/span><\/a>
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Situated in Timanfaya National Park which revolves around the Monta\u00f1as del Fuego (Mountains of Fire) in a red <\/span><\/span>volcanic landscape. Considered a barren landscape until authorities created hiking trails, a visitor centre and a res<\/span><\/span>taurant. Meat and seafood is cooked on its basalt-built open-air grill at temperatures of 450\u00b0 and 500\u00b0 Celsius. They <\/span><\/span>also cater for vegetarians at this circular eatery. Try the cinder-cone dessert called the Lanzarote Volcano made with <\/span><\/span>chocolate, honey, almonds, and local gofio flour.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Edge of a volcanic crater, Safari national park, UNESCO world heritage site<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania – The Main Restaurant<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Perched 2,000 feet above the Ngorongoro Crater, this restaurant creates a prehistoric ambience. This is to remind <\/span><\/span>you that the location was one of the cradles of humankind. The lodge, situated in the middle of a world heritage site <\/span><\/span>is run by the Tanzanian government and the local Maasai people. The menu is international sprinkled with locally-<\/span><\/span>sourced dishes, such as marinated tilapia and Kilimanjaro coffee panna cotta.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Above geothermally heated water tanks, beneath a glass dome, 360 degree views<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland – Perlan Restaurant<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Sitting on \u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0 hill, this restaurant provides 360\u00b0 views of the Icelandic capital and coastline. It is part of a com<\/span><\/span>plex which includes a northern lights show and a walk-through ice cave. The menu includes items such as Icelandic <\/span><\/span>lamb soup, artisan cheeses and open smoked salmon sandwiches. Several options are on the menu for vegetarians, <\/span><\/span>too. It\u2019s not quite fine dining but it\u2019s a simple, tasty menu that is very popular with locals and tourists alike.<\/span><\/span>
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The world\u2019s first underwater restaurant, beside a coral reef<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Rangali Island, Maldives – Ithaa Undersea Restaurant<\/span><\/span><\/a>
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The restaurant was inspired by walk-through aquariums from around the world. Fabricated in Singapore and trans<\/span><\/span>ported by ocean-going barge to the Maldives and lowered into place at Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. Outside the dining room, <\/span><\/span>the water swarms with colourful tropical fish, black-tipped reef sharks, and graceful eagle rays. Inside, diners enjoy <\/span><\/span>lobster wontons and prawn tartare.<\/span><\/span>
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photo: Claudio Nichele<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inside a cave beside the Adriatic Sea<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Polignano a Mare, Italy – Ristorante Grotta Palazzese<\/span><\/span><\/a>
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This is a restaurant you\u2019ve probably seen on travel shows, food blogs and shared countless times on Instagram. This <\/span><\/span>natural cave on the Adriatic Sea harbors a dramatic venue for one of Italy\u2019s most celebrated restaurants. The cave was <\/span><\/span>formed over millions of years by wind, rain, and waves eroding the cliff\u2019s porous limestone. The grotto is one of more <\/span><\/span>than 70 caves along the Polignano a Mare coast. Grotta Palazzese serves 4 and 6 course tasting menus complement<\/span><\/span>ed by Puglia wines.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Underground salt mine, UNESCO world heritage site<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland – Karczma G\u00f3rnicza Restaurant<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>
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The restaurant sits 400 feet underground. Not ideal for those of you who suffer from claustrophobia. The salt mine <\/span><\/span>traces its roots to prehistoric times, when people harvested salty brine from the natural springs. The restaurant is only <\/span><\/span>accessible as part of a guided tour of 2-3 hours. The menu includes traditional Polish fare, such as pierogi, cream-<\/span><\/span>filled krem\u00f3wka pastries, bigos stew and \u017curek sour rye soup. But be aware, there\u2019s also only one non-meat item on <\/span><\/span>the menu.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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photo: City Foodsters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An oblong box jutting out of the North Atlantic Ocean<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

<\/span>Lindesne, Norway – Under Restaurant<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span>Though a tad reminiscent of the movie \u201cThe Menu\u201d, this restaurant is interesting and worth the experience. The build<\/span><\/span>ing is an oblong box jutting out of the sea at a 45\u00b0 angle. The restaurant\u2019s shell is designed to integrate into its under<\/span><\/span>water environment over time. It acts as an artificial reef to attract and shelter marine life. Inside is a stark but stylish <\/span><\/span>room with a huge window looking out on sea life. With just 40 seats and an 18-course menu costing \u00a3330 per person, <\/span><\/span>Under is as much about the food as the setting. The menu features fish dishes, wild seabirds and local lamb.<\/span><\/span>
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3,500 metres above sea level, altitude sickness friendly menu, off-grid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Sacred Valley, Peru – MIL Restaurant<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span>This restaurant is currently number two in Latin America\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants. MIL, a 45-minute winding drive from <\/span><\/span>Cusco, is 3,500 metres above sea level and takes advantage of the Sacred Valley\u2019s varied vegetation. Everything on <\/span><\/span>the eight-course menu focuses on regional ingredients. Dishes are light to cater for high altitude\u2019s effect on the ap<\/span><\/span>petite. Each course is paired with an infusion distilled in-house with local herbs, and their own crafted chocolate and <\/span><\/span>coffee. MIL has an oxygen tank on standby for guests suffering from altitude sickness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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