Mister Rice Guy is a restaurant located in the Pacifica district of southern Night City.
Overview[]
Mister Rice Guy was an upscale automated sushi restaurant with a menu selection that ranged from kibble flavored with a South Asian flare to real gourmet fish; though the star dish was a remarkable black rice roll. Always well-stocked and opened to the public 24/7, the restaurant featured a virtual character called Hime Cat that told fortunes for customers that connected their Agent to the establishment, making the place very popular among visitors. No one knew who truly operated Mister Rice Guy, and anyone who tried to find out only found their trail buried in a number of old corporate buyouts and shell companies.
Entering through the main door was like finding yourself in a Rube Goldberg machine, as everything was automated and very colorful, with fashionistas doing a double take. The only problem was that the self-service only functioned one at a time, so the lobby/bar area was usually full of lines of waiting people in each one. Vendit machines were also available near the exit. Customers were recommended to connect with their Agent, and despite not being mandatory, they wouldn't receive a Lucky Treat otherwise, which allowed them to recive a fortune from Hime Cat. After checking the rules, clients were able to choose a food from a swirling maze of conveyor belts that presented different-colored neon plates. Each referred to sealed containers of 5 colour-coded options that varied in cost (Pink for 200eb, Blue for 150eb, Green for 100eb, Orange for 50eb, Yellow for 10eb). Afterwards, customers were indicated where to find seating in the main dining room. Additionally, patrons could rent a private tatami mat in a zen garden for 100eb per hour. Causing any trouble in the establishment prompted an automated warning to nearby law enforcements.[1]
References[]
- ↑ PONDMITH, M. et al., Tales of the RED: Street Stories. Kenmore, WA, R. Talsorian Games, 2022. (pp.103,150–151,153–155,178)