# Toilet Themed Dining (UPDATE) Marton Restaurant Now a Chain By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-themed-restaraunts-marton-restaurant References: [travelcentre.au](http://www.travelcentre.com.au/FoodWineBeer/toilet_themed_restaurant.htm) & [gadling](http://www.gadling.com/2007/10/29/the-toilet-restaurant/) What’s worse than eating on a toilet? Eating *from* a toilet! Taiwanese restaurant chain, Marton, took a twist on this bizarre idea, and featured [toilets as seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot) and urinal-shaped lamps on the tables. What’s even more lovely are the [mini-toilet bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-toilet) for serving the food. The best sellers from their menu include [curry hot pot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service), curry chicken rice and chocolate ice cream. The chain was a hit in Taiwan since its opening in 2004, which made the owner, Eric Wang, open more branches few months later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Toilet-themed Dining:** Creating a unique dining experience by reimagining everyday objects as seats, fixtures, and serving bowls. - **Novelty Restaurants:** Incorporating unconventional themes and visuals to attract and retain customers. - **Eating as Entertainment:** Expanding the dining experience beyond food to include immersive and memorable elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Using novel concepts to differentiate and draw attention to food and beverage offerings. - **Retail:** Applying creative merchandising techniques to enhance the customer experience and generate buzz. - **Event Planning:** Designing themed events that immerse guests in a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Nostalgic Taiwanese Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwans-a-joy.md) - [Cartoon Turtle-Themed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-pizza.md) - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md) - [Branded Bathroom Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-ultraluxe-bathroom-guide.md) - [Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02.md) - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Enclosed Japanese Park Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletowa.md) - [Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-station.md)