“Adventurous” isn’t a word we often like to pair with the word “dining” – after all, that’s how folks on reality television end up downing a bucket of spiders – but Dark Restaurant® proves to be the exception. As its name implies, Dark Restaurant® is devoted to having diners eat their dinner in inky blackness. We’re not talking mood lighting, either; the cavernous room is so dark that the waiters wear night vision goggles and you can’t see your hand in front of your face (a fact that can prove highly claustrophobic to some).
 

The idea behind Dark Restaurant® is that by impairing your sense of sight, you enhance your other key senses, which makes for a potentially more exciting (and tasty) dining experience. It’s also a great excuse to eat with your hands, because utensils are completely useless without the benefit of eyesight. Before being led to your table your waiter will inquire about any food allergies and then offer up a list of menu themes: bizarre food, mood food, or a more standard option. Each comes with a variety of courses, and you aren’t told what you’re digging into until the meal is over.

All these factors add up to a messy and intriguing meal that will have you guessing with every bite. Sure, some of the foods are obvious – you can’t really disguise a potato – but basil ice cream? Oranges with sea salt? Your tongue will undoubtedly be tantalized. Fortunately, your meal ends with a chance to talk with your waiter and the head chef, who delight in making you guess what you ate.