# Converted Prison Restaurants China's Latest Experiential Dining Fad Involves Shackles and a Cell By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prison-restaurant References: [munchies.vice](http://munchies.vice.com/articles/chinas-first-prison-themed-restaurant-wants-to-take-a-bite-out-of-crime) China is no stranger to [experiential dining concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-fine-dining) that are out of this world and this prison restaurant concept is no exception. Located in the heart of Tinajin, a city located 30 minutes away from Beijing, Prison Feng Yin invites visitors to get shackled and to enjoy their food in a crowded cell. Instead of feeling uncomfortable, most rejoice at the idea, finding humor in a dining experience they will definitely remember. In addition to its dramatic decor, this prison restaurant also offers [authentic dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indias-dining-sector) that will appeal to locals and tourists alike. China is not only a leader in business but is also a nation who inspired the rest of the world's foray into experiential dining. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Experiential Dining Concepts:** The rise of immersive dining experiences like converted prison restaurants presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and memorable experiences for customers. - **Themed Restaurants:** The popularity of themed restaurants, such as prison-themed establishments, indicates a demand for out-of-the-ordinary dining experiences, offering an opening for innovative restaurant concepts. - **Cultural Tourism:** The trend of combining dining with cultural experiences, as seen in China's prison restaurant concept, suggests an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing market of cultural tourism. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore innovative concepts like converted prison restaurants to attract customers seeking novel dining experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can create immersive dining experiences in themed restaurants to offer unique forms of entertainment for consumers. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can leverage the popularity of experiential dining concepts to enhance cultural tourism offerings and attract more tourists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prison-Transformed Luxe Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoshino-resort.md) - [Dilapidated Mansion-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-courage.md) - [Gin-Infused Chinese Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-leaf.md) - [Immersive Cultural Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh.md) - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Contactless Robot Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-winter-games-restaurant.md) - [Blue-Tinged Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-dadong.md) - [Paired-Back Chinese Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairedback-chinese-restaurant.md) - [Futuristic Escape Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cun-panda.md)