What is Alcatraz ER?
Alcatraz ER is one of two jail themed izakayas (venues where you can drink with snacks on the side) in Tokyo’s popular suburb of Shibuya.
Is Alcatraz ER the scariest restaurant in Japan?
If you’re the kind of person who likes their cocktails stirred with sex toys then Alcatraz ER just might be the place for you. It’s one of Japan’s oldest – and scariest – themed restaurants, and it’s based on a medical prison. We checked it out for some food, cocktails and screams.
Does the Hyatt Regency have an Alcatraz food menu?
Weirdly, back in 2013, the San Francisco Hyatt Regency served up an Alcatraz food menu during their “Alcatraz: Life on the Rock” exhibit. We can’t tell if this glamorizes the definitely-not-glamorous prison experience or not, but it’s definitely one way of learning about history.
What happens when you arrive at Alcatraz ER?
Where The Lock-Up is just prison themed, Alcatraz ER takes on the theme of a prison hospital. Like The Lock-Up, when you arrive at Alcatraz ER, you’ll be handcuffed and led to your cell. At least, that’s what happens to everyone else. Sadly they didn’t bother to hand cuff either of us.
Where is Alcatraz ER?
Alcatraz ER is one of two jail themed izakayas (venues where you can drink with snacks on the side) in Tokyo’s popular suburb of Shibuya. The other is Japan’s larger prison themed chain, The Lock-Up, which has several branches in Tokyo and around Japan. Where The Lock-Up is just prison themed, Alcatraz ER takes on the theme of a prison hospital.
What happens when you arrive at Alcatraz?
Like The Lock-Up, when you arrive at Alcatraz ER, you’ll be handcuffed and led to your cell. At least, that’s what happens to everyone else. Sadly they didn’t bother to hand cuff either of us. And I say sadly, because these izakayas are not cheap – if I’m paying for a prison experience, I expect to be handcuffed like everyone else.
Do the lights go out at Alcatraz?
At some point while you’re enjoying your visit at Alcatraz ER, the lights will go out. Sirens and red, flashing emergency lights will go out, and the entertainment will commence. You may witness different events depending on where you’re seated. A more elaborate show might take place if you’re with a group in a larger room.
Is Alcatraz ER haunted?
Aside from all the signs reminding customers that Alcatraz ER can be found on several social media sites, the dilapidated, dirty looking interiors with steel tables gives the feel of a haunted prison for the criminally insane.
Is Alcatraz ER based on a prison?
It’s one of Japan’s oldest – and scariest – themed restaurants, and it’s based on a medical prison. We checked it out for some food, cocktails and screams.
What is the number of the brain shock cocktail?
The Brain Shock cocktail, which tasted like a very strong margarita, was served in an old beauty school mannequin head with haircut number 227.
Is dinner theater food five star?
As with many dinner theater or themed restaurants the food was not five-star (probably, not even four of the aforementioned stars), but I will always make that sacrifice for a bucket list worthy experience.
Does seared beef salad taste like brain?
It didn’t really take it’s meant form until it was cut open and the stringy, edible stuff came flowing out. For the record, it didn’t taste anything like brain. My stomach thanks you for that.
Is Alcatraz ER like any other restaurant in Japan?
However Alcatraz ER is singularly devoted to their gruesome theme and eating there is guaranteed to be like no other restaurant in Japan (hopefully).
Is Alcatraz ER closed?
Sorry, Alcatraz ER is permanently closed. In a country filled with bizarre and incongruous theme restaurants, Japan’s Alcatraz ER stands out as an often sickening pastiche of horror movie mental institution themes and delicious dishes.
What is the name of the restaurant in Tokyo that is themed Prison Hospital?
Next up we’ll check out Tokyo’s other prison themed restaurant, the prison-hospital themed Alcatraz ER.
Is izakaya food bad?
Whilst the food is nothing special, it’s not bad either. Like the drinks, the food is overpriced, but you’re really paying for the experience of eating at a themed izakaya.
Do flashing lights work at Alcatraz?
Note: Flashing lights include strobe lights are used during the ‘show’, so those with conditions such as epilepsy may want to avoid this venue. (The same goes for Alcatraz ER – my recommendation would be to consider the Vampire Cafe if you’re looking for a restaurant with a spooky theme that doesn’t use strobe lighting.)
