Are Ghost Kitchens the Future of Food? 👻

A few days ago, I had an interesting lunch experience at a ghost kitchen.

My Ghost Kitchen Experience 👻🍔

This particular ghost kitchen was set up like a food court at the mall, with a large bar area on one side and pickup on the far corner.

What's a ghost kitchen? Well, it's a professional food preparation and cooking facility set up for the preparation of delivery-only meals. They're also sometimes called "cloud kitchens" or "virtual restaurants".

A self-driving robot was delivering orders directly to the tables. It was fast, efficient, and super cute! I get excited when I see good use of technology.

It was a large hall with so many tables and people eating in. The only trouble was that parking was hard to find because it was super busy. I ordered my food using their app and then waited for it to be delivered to my table. The whole process was seamless and efficient.

What I loved most about this experience was the use of technology. The app was easy to use, and I was able to track my order in real-time.

I also appreciated the fact that I didn't have to interact with any humans (jk). This is a great option for introverts or people who are short on time.

The Growing Trend of Ghost Kitchens 📈

Ghost kitchens are a growing trend, and they are likely to become even more popular in the future. As more people order food online, ghost kitchens offer a convenient and affordable way to get a variety of meals delivered to your door.

Why This New Model Is a Great Idea 👍

I think this new model of ghost kitchens merged with a food hall is an excellent idea.

What are people doing when not using delivery apps? Well, they are picking up themselves or eating out like before.

Food courts/ghost kitchen combos offer great convenience with so many different varieties of restaurants in one place.

I stopped using food delivery apps because even after subscribing to their member's tier, I was paying much more on each item compared to the restaurant's dine-in and over-the-phone or direct website orders.

Then you pay almost a $15 premium fee + tips + bs per order. And then they may deliver to the wrong house or not deliver at all.

Or even when they deliver, I find missing items or an order that has been messed with. I'd rather do it myself and right the first time.

Overall, I had a great experience at this ghost kitchen. The food was delicious 😋, the service was efficient ⏱️, and the use of technology was impressive 🤖. I would definitely recommend ghost kitchens to anyone looking for a convenient and affordable way to get a variety of meals delivered to their door.

Have you ever been to a ghost kitchen? What was your experience like? 🤔

Cheers 🍻
-MunVaRay