For as long as there has been civilisation, there have been eateries. Human beings have a deep and ancient connection with the food that they eat, one and we’ve been developing cultural food practises and methods of preparation for the better part of the last century.
Some eateries and restaurants are truly old, having outlived all the many seasonal food trends that tend to come and go in the modern age. These are establishments that have been serving food to people for multiple generations, and have strong historic roots within the region where they are situated.
Honke Owariya
This is a well-known eatery in the heart of Japan that has a long and fascinating history. It was originally started as little more than a store for confectionery goods, but over time it evolved into so much more. First opening its doors in 1465, Honke Owariya has been a favourite venue for countless thousands of people, including Samurai, Buddhist monks, wanderers, tradesmen, and many others. The restaurant specialises in soba noodles, and it’s such a popular eatery that event the Japanese Imperial Family has been known to drop in from-time-time.
Bianyifang
This extremely unique restaurant has been serving customers since it was opened in 1416, which was still during the Ming Dynasty. It had originally started in a different location, and the shop itself was still small. But after expanding in the early 1800s in the world-famous city of Beijing in China, the restaurant skyrocketed in popularity, and is known for its Peking duck using recipes that have been perfected over hundreds of years.
Zum Franziskaner
The city of Stockholm is a must-see when visiting the country of Sweden, and all visitors should try their best to see Zum Franziskaner. This restaurant was founded by monks in Old Town Stockholm. The eatery has undergone a number of transformations over the centuries, ranging from a simple tavern to offering fine dining. Today, the building is over a hundred years old, and anyone visiting the venue will be able to taste the same varieties of beers that they had in the early 15th century when it first established, great to kick back with the latest game or a few rounds of NFL Super Bowl odds.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
Known for a time as Stiftskeller St. Peter, this restaurant – located within the walls of St. Peter’s Abbey – is widely considered to be the oldest restaurant that’s still in operating. It’s speculated that the restaurant opened its doors around 803, and while it could potentially be the oldest restaurant of all time, it’s certainly the oldest in Europe.
The age of the venue can be traced back to its being mentioned by an English scholar, Alcuin of York, who worked for both the Bishop of Salzburg as well as Charlemagne. It’s possible that it was mentioned in a poem during the time, although further research is required to verify the claims. Some notable people that have been served at the restaurant include Mozart, Christopher Columbus, Johann Faust.
