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E-menus, touch-screen tables lure diners

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Touch screen facilities are often used in museums and train stations, but now in one London restaurant, touch-screen tables let diners order food and drinks with the click of a button.

An empty plate transformed into a steaming neck of porkm, Or a rib eye steak, Or an exotic mushroom toban yaki.

Here at Inamo, a pan-Asian restaurant in London's theatre district, diners tap the touchpad, and their order goes straight to the kitchen without summoning a waiter.

Noel Hunwick, Inamo's owner, said, "This is the e-table. Essentially it's a projector housed in the ceiling which projects on a table surface in front of every guest. Every diner has a little touch panel with which they can navigate our menu, place orders, change their lighting, look at their bill - very important."

Of course, there's still a human element in the equation. The waiter offers drinks and serves the dishes, and they're always on hand to offer expert advice on each dish.

In the meantime, Inamo's staff likes the concept too. While waiters are able to spend more time with the customers rather than fussing around with a notepad scribbling down orders, head chef Sebastian Francis thinks it's good to have the support of advanced technology.

Sebastian Francis, head chef of Inamo Restaurant, said, "I think technology has a place everywhere especially with the world right now, everything is moving towards technology so I think being obviously the first place to do it, I think it's really unique and I think it's a great move forward for society."

With quick orders and delicious food, customers are quite satisfied with the e-table service. What's more, they can use it to order a taxi or display a map of the London Tube. The e-table is fully customized, and the restaurant manager is giving his restaurant a new makeover with the click of a button.

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