Whether you aped in or are an NFT newbie, this place is one for the books – so let’s learn about it!
Bored and Hungry is the first BAYC-themed restaurant that welcomes crypto payments. Credit: Twitter
Bored and Hungry is the first BAYC-themed physical restaurant. The new venue is, in fact, a burger-only restaurant in Long Beach, California. Surprisingly, this venue first launched as a temporary pop-up, but its instant success turned it into a permanent location.
Now just as its name suggests, Bored and Hungry offers an authentic Bored Ape experience that is anything but boring!
Of course, the orders are just as customized as the location itself. Each burger box or french fries bag features a Bored Ape or a Mutant Ape avatar alongside the brand’s logo.
In short, everything is incredibly well thought out, so who would have such dedication? Let’s find out.
Founder Andy Nguyen was ready to start a vegan restaurant when he found NFTs and aped in. Credit: Ashley Randall
Bored & Hungry is the creation of Andy Nguyen, a professional US-based restaurateur. By 2022, this food industry had everything planned out to open a vegan restaurant. Then, things took a turn when he stepped into the NFT world and bought Bored Ape #6184.
It didn’t take long until Andy saw the potential of opening an NFT-themed restaurant – and what better theme than BAYC? The investor teamed up with Kevin Seo, who co-founded the Food Fighters Universe. A $300,000 investment later, Bored and Hungry launched as a temporary pop-up to test the local community’s reaction.
It was an instant hit.
From NFT whales and Bored Ape fanatics to people who had never heard the term “NFT,” tens of curious clients wandered through the 1,700-square-foot venue. This was a clear sign that Andy Nguyen needed to turn Bored and Hungry into a permanent restaurant. Today, the management team consists of crypto experts who educate new staff members on the top web3 experience.
This isn’t just a BAYC-themed venue, though. According to client reviews, the menu is interesting, too, so let’s check it out.
The restaurant walls have the same drawing style as the iconic digital BAYC bar. Credit: Twitter
Contrary to some people’s belief, Bored and Hungry doesn’t have any official partnerships with the BAYC creators at Yuga Labs. However, Andy Nguyen recalled in an interview for CoinDesk that he once received a call from a Yuga Labs representative.
Accordingly, the company asked for feedback on the restaurant’s experience using ApeCoin. After all, Bored and Hungry is the only restaurant to ever accept ApeCoin payments; the pop-up opened one day after ApeCoin launched!
BAYC is undoubtedly among the most popular NFT projects of all time. From global superstars to NFT whales or crypto investors, millions of people like the project (or they already aped it). The 10K collection has a 70.41 ETH floor price at the time of writing and is in the top 10 most valuable NFT projects.
Furthermore, Bored Ape Yacht Club has one of the most dedicated communities too. In other words, choosing BAYC as the central theme of an NFT restaurant was a good move – and the history proved it. Shortly after launch, Bored and Hungry went viral for its incredible aesthetic and dedication.
Each order comes with special packaging featuring Bored or Mutant Ape avatars. Credit: Twitter
To begin with, the menu is divided into two sections: Boring and Mutant. The Boring menu includes classic burger recipes with double smashed patties, American cheese, pickles, and “grilled” onions. Meanwhile, the Mutant menu has vegetarian and vegan options. Each burger comes with a Bored’n’Hungry sauce, fries, and a drink of your choice.
Of course, every burger comes with BAYC-themed packaging for a complete experience. While you’re there, you can also shop physical merch to make your visit truly memorable. The restaurant offers Bored and Hungry T-shirts (in black or white), and a Black Bored and Hungry hat.
The best part? You can pay however you want!
The restaurant includes options for vegans, vegetarians, and meat foodies too. Credit: Twitter
In order to make a payment, you have to enter the restaurant’s native website and connect your MetaMask wallet. Then, one of the staff members can guide you through the process of sending the payment in your desired currency.
Bored and Hungry is open seven days a week in Long Beach, California. Credit: Twitter
You can visit the Bored and Hungry restaurant at 2405 E 7th St., Long Beach, California. The venue is open seven days a week between 11 am and 8 pm.
