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Modern Toilet—Taipei City, Taiwan Province, China 1. This is the only place where dining etiquette and bathroom etiquette are one and the same. The idea for this odd restaurant was conceived by one of the owners while he was reading while sitting—where else? —on a toilet. Initially, it only sold chocolate ice cream in containers shaped like a squat toilet, but once the humorous spin became a great success, a full-fledged, bathroom-themed eatery emerged. Today, Modern Toilet is a chain with locations across Asia and it has plans for further expansion. If the idea piques your curiosity, drop into one of these unique restaurants and have a seat at one of the (non-working) toilets where meals are served in toilet bowl-shaped dinnerware.

O. NOIR—Toronto, Canada 2. This novel experience certainly puts a new spin on the term “blind date. ” Dining in the dark has been around for quite some time abroad, but the concept was only first introduced in Canada in 2006, with the opening of O. NOIR in Montreal and then a second location in Toronto in 2009. O. NOIR’s philosophy is that a diner’s enjoyment is amplified when his sight is eliminated as the other senses become heightened. Flashlights, cellphones, and luminous watches are prohibited from the dark dining establishment. The evening starts in a lit bar where guests place their orders; then they are led by a server into an unlit dining room, where a two-hour seated dinner service begins with servers explaining where everything is placed on the table. Maybe the mood lighting could qualify this dining experience as one of the most romantic restaurants in every state.

Heart Attack Grill—Las Vegas, Nevada 3. Of all the unique restaurants on our list, this one is absolutely the least healthy, so if you’re trying to stick to a diet, steer clear of Heart Attack Grill. Waitresses are dressed as nurses, customers’ orders are called prescriptions, and customers themselves are referred to as patients; Heart Attack Grill really leans into their theme of giving you a heart attack. And they honestly just might. With Single, Double, all the way up to Octuple Bypass burgers, ranging in size from 8 to 32 ounces of beef, just your main dish could have over 9, 000 calories. You can add on Flatliner fries, order disgustingly unhealthy drinks, and even order cigarettes from your waitress, with candy cigarettes an option for kids. Your “nurse” will take your blood pressure before you eat, and you can opt to be weighed in, too. If you weigh over 350 pounds, you eat for free.

Kayabukiya Tavern—Utsunomiya, 4. We’re headed back to Japan for this Japan unique restaurant! This traditional sake house has one interesting addition that makes it anything but “traditional”: monkeys! Two monkeys are currently employed by the Japanese restaurant. The younger macaque monkey, Fuku-chan, will bring you a hot towel before your meal to clean your hands, while the older macaque, Yat-chan, will actually take your drink order and bring your beverage. More monkeys are currently being trained as servers at this restaurant. You can leave your furry waiter a tip in the form of boiled edamame. You’ll have to be careful about when you go, thought—the monkeys work very short shifts—but while they’re in the restaurant, they enjoy playing with all the customers as shown in videos like this one.

The Airplane Restaurant—Colorado Springs, Colorado 5. This unique eatery is exactly what it sounds like: a restaurant inside a fully intact Boeing KC-97. The plane was originally built in 1953 and was converted into a restaurant in 2002. The inside has been cleared out and overhauled, and seats 274 dinners. Another bonus? The food is incredible —much better than what you’d normally get on an airplane! Open for lunch and dinner, expect classic Americana cuisine, and a room full of memorabilia and rare flight artifacts. Just make sure you don’t order one of the things you should never eat at a restaurant.

Lapland Hotel’s Snow Village Restaurants—Kittilä, Finland 6. Be sure to wrap up as warmly as you can before visiting these unique restaurants in Finland—two of them are made completely of snow and ice! The Lapland Hotel’s Snow Village features three restaurants, The Snow Restaurant, The Ice Bar, and The Log Restaurant, which has the same menu as the Snow Restaurant but is open all year and is a bit warmer. The Snow Restaurant serves classic Finish cuisine including salmon soup and reindeer filet and is expected to reopen December 12, 2019. The Ice Bar offers blankets to their clientele to stay warm in their candlelit bar, serving Nordic-themed cocktails and hot chocolate. Need more uniqueness? Try staying at the wackiest places you can rent on Airbnb.

Bird’s Nest Restaurant, Thailand 7. Have you heard of the Soneva Kiri Eco Resort in Thailand? If you haven’t, it is time to look it up! This resort is the home of the Bird’s Nest Restaurant, one of the finest and most unique restaurants in the world. Those who choose to dine here amazed by its uniqueness and positioning. Why? Because the restaurant is literally a bird’s nest – with tree nests in actual trees, 16 feet above ground level. Not only will you enjoy every bit of the food here, but you will surely like the spectacular view from the height, as well. To deliver your meals and drinks, the waiters will use a specially-designed zip line!

Ithaa Restaurant, Maldives 8. The meaning of Ithaa is ‘mother of pearl’. This restaurant takes the first place on our list because of its location, design, and amazing food and service. Built 16 ft. (4. 8 m) below the sea level in the wonderful Maldives, this is definitely something to put on your bucket list. The restaurant seats a maximum of 14 guests at a time. You can reach it by walking down a spiral staircase. Part of the Conrad Maldives Rangali resort, this restaurant will provide you with an unforgettable view of the fish species and the reef.

The Rock Restaurant, Zanzibar 9. Zanzibar is a popular island located in the Indian Ocean. This is a must-visit spot if you enjoy crystal clear water and sandy beaches, since it has a very pleasant climate and many captivating resorts. But, if you do decide to visit this spot, there is one more thing to add to your list – the huge rock called The Rock Restaurant. You can’t miss it – the rock is positioned right there in the water on the Michanwi Pingwe Beach. You can reach it by canoe, walk, or swim to it. Its appearance isn’t the only reason why people visit this restaurant – the food is amazingly tasty, as well!

Rollercoaster Restaurant (across Europe and the Middle East) 10. No more chasing down a server! Gravity delivers all dishes and drinks via a stainless steel rollercoaster that lands at each table at these restaurants. Reserve a table and climb on board for a culinary ride that can include everything from a burger to a mock tail called "Funky Express. "