This restaurant 'can't even get your orders right' but customers still love it for wholesome reason

When you go to a restaurant, the purpose is usually to eat something of your choice from the menu. You place a specific order and expect it to be served. A mix-up in orders is often an honest mistake and is usually compensated in some way by the eatery. While most eateries dread getting orders wrong, a restaurant in Japan has started to embrace just that. The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders in Tokyo, as the name suggests, is known for getting its customers’ orders wrong but being loved for it. The reason behind it all is a wholesome gesture of kindness. 

The restaurant follows a regular format where customers place an order from the menu, but they expect to receive the wrong dish and they don't even make a fuss about it, per The Daily Mail. Instead, they will happily indulge in the meal and enjoy their time. Many times, servers even forget to deliver orders but customers still enjoy being in their company. This is the vibe at the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders because the space supports employment for people with dementia. Here, servers are encouraged to turn their weaknesses into strengths and be themselves. 

It all began when Shiro Oguni, a television director, visited a nursing home, per Forbes. There he was served dumplings instead of the burger he ordered at a nursing home. He was baffled at the unhinged mix-up and pondered about it. His first thought was to send the dish back, but when he paused to reflect and make the best of the situation, he realized he was in a different world. While the functionality with aged people differed, the love and enthusiasm were unmatched.

That’s when he presented the idea of dementia cafes for senior people with the condition. His perspective inspires many to embrace innovative ideas and help people in fun and creative ways. People who visit this cafe not only receive a delicious meal but also a heartwarming encounter with the staff who have nothing but love and smiles to share. A woman named Myhlee shared her experience at the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, noting that while the servers may get the wrong order or forget it altogether, each mistake is “embraced with compassion.” 

As a safe space for dementia patients, the restaurant, which was launched in 2017, is doing wonders in making these wonderful people feel needed and productive. “Japan is trying its best to keep the senior citizens out of aged homes and hospitals for as long as possible and prolong their productive years with lots of support,” she explained. People are keen on trying this space and enjoying the authentic energy the staff has to offer. @kenyanprincess28 wrote, “If I ever visit Japan, this is on my bucket list. Such precious souls!” @sunnyandthebear added, “I don’t have dementia but I have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and this made me cry. To imagine a place where mistakes are okay!”

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