ROBOT DRINKS STIR MAN VS MACHINE DEBATE

Innovative Shanghai bistro poses questions on future of food and beverage sector

ALocated in the basement of the K11 Art Mall in downtown Shanghai is Ratio, a new pop-up store that operates as a cafe by day and cocktail bar by night.

Automation is the name of the game here. For instance, customers gain access to a digital menu after scanning QR codes found on the tables. Apart from a comprehensive selection of drinks, they can also customize their orders.