Welcome to
NAUTILOPIA
What is Nautilopia?
An immersive food journey into the ocean’s
beauty, destruction, and restoration.
Nautilopia is a word we created...
A fusion of “nautical” (of the sea)
and “utopia” (an ideal world)
It represents both the beauty of the ocean
and the hope we still have to save it.
The Story of Nautilopia
Can you discover the secrets of the ocean?
Nautilopia is a journey into the ocean...
Where each dish reveals a hidden truth.
We Guide our Guests through FOUR Phases….
The Shore –
The Shallows –
The Catch –
The Deep Sea
The Oil Spill –
The illusion of paradise
Pollution, destruction, and overfishing
When the ocean fights back
A glimpse of oceanic beauty and hope
A call to action
Act 1: THE SHORE
Welcome Drink: Mojitos
Guest were first greeted with a mojito stand, welcoming them to the beach scene. This was the moment where the people realized they were entering into a classical beach situation: the room was filled with music, projections of people playing at the beach, sounds and smells.
1st Dish: Edible Sunscreen
The Goal: Raise awareness about the hidden damage sunscreen causes to coral reefs and marine life.
The Experience: We invited guests to eat the sunscreen.
This coconut-lime cream shimmered like the real thing—but its message was deeper. Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients we’d never dream of consuming—yet we pour them into the ocean every day. A thought-provoking label framed the moment:
Act 2: THE SHALLOWS
2nd Dish: Microplastics vs. Edible Plastics
The Goal: Reveal how plastic pollution confuses and kills marine life.
The Experience: We scattered a mix of real and edible “plastics” across a sand-covered table—some made from melted sugar, gelatin wrappers, and even edible cigarette butts. Guests had to decide which pieces were safe to eat.
At first, it felt playful. But confusion set in—and that was the point.
If we can’t tell the difference between plastic and food, imagine what it’s like for sea turtles and seabirds. Over 1 million marine animals die each year from mistaking plastic for prey. This challenge turned that tragedy into something you could taste—and never forget.
3rd Dish: The Coral Reef
To convey the fragility of coral reefs and the damage humans inflict on these delicate ecosystems, we created edible “corals” using fried rice paper, sponge cake, and cracked sugar. Arranged across a table like a vibrant reef, the coral was beautiful—but brittle.
Guests were invited to break it apart and dip it into the edible “sunscreen,” highlighting how easily our actions—however casual—can contribute to irreversible harm.
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When the coral was fully destroyed and consumed, a powerful statistic and message on the vulnerability of Earth’s reefs was revealed beneath the rubble—turning a moment of indulgence into one of reflection.
Act 3: THE CATCH
Just as our guests were immersed in their coral and plastic games, the room shifted. The lights cut out.
Loud, mechanical sounds—grinding engines, winches, metal clanging—filled the air, echoing like a commercial fishing vessel closing in.
Then, without warning, a giant net hidden above them dropped from the ceiling, surrounding the crowd and pulling them into the perspective of the prey.
When the Ocean Fights Back
Act 4: THE DEEP SEA
4th Dish: Jelly Cubes
After our guests broke free from the chaos of the net, they were rewarded with the beauty of the deep sea.
We welcomed them into the most mysterious part of the ocean—the depths few have seen and even fewer understand.
Their journey began with shimmering jelly cups made from seaweed and the Mexican drink Michelada—a tangy, spiced blend that added an unexpected depth of flavor.
This dish was a tribute to the ocean’s resilience and richness, inviting guests to slow down, look closer, and explore the quiet magic of the unknown.
5th Dish: Seaweeds
The journey continued with a dish that celebrated seaweed—one of the ocean’s most sustainable and versatile gifts.
We baked homemade loaves with seaweed woven into the dough, creating a savory, ocean-kissed flavor.
Alongside, we served richly seasoned seaweed arranged in seashells, inviting guests to tear off pieces of bread and dip directly into the deep.
This course wasn’t just about tasting the unknown—it was about becoming part of it.
Act 5: THE OIL SPILL
6th Dish: Black Ink Oyster Spaghetti
To replicate the haunting spread of an oil spill, we served squid ink pasta coated in a rich black marinara sauce—thick, glossy, and unsettlingly beautiful.
Oysters were nestled alongside, arranged like casualties caught in the slick.
As the table filled with darkness, our guests did something powerful:
They tore pieces of bread and began to soak up the “oil,” actively participating in the cleanup.
For the first time, they weren’t just witnessing ocean destruction—they were part of reversing it.
What Did We Learn from Nautilopia?
We didn’t just want our guests to learn about the ocean.
We wanted them to feel it.
To experience the damage in a way that sticks.
To see the beauty that’s still worth protecting.
Every dish, every sound, every moment
was designed to bring awareness—
to turn passive observation
into real, lasting impact.