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Since 2004, Dans le Noir ? restaurant offers all over the world the opportunity to taste gourmet, creative and seasonal cuisine in complete darkness, accompanied and served by unexpected guides. Dinner or lunch in pitch darkness is an original experience that allows us to re-evaluate our perception of taste while reclaiming our senses, to reinvigorate our relationship with the world and others and to experience a surprising encounter with something different.

After opening the first Pacific restaurant in 2017, Dans le Noir ? is proud to welcome you to the Grand Millennium Hotel with an opening scheduled for 23 March 2023.

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Regularly ranked among the 10 most original restaurants in the world, Dans le Noir? is a unique venue where we care about our social and environmental responsibility.

A UNIQUE SENSORY AND HUMAN EXPERIENCE

Dans le Noir ? Auckland was among the finalists for the 2018 Attitude Awards (Diversability category) & 2018 Attitude Awards (Attitude ACC employer award). Dans le Noir ? carries the social and human values of the city.

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Akihiro Nakamura’s cuisine is creative, delightful and authentic with japanese inspiration. His food is based on the selection of high quality ingredients, especially fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables. All our menus are tested and improved through tastings by sensory experts in pitch darkness.pitch darkness.

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Friday 15 September 2023

Celebrate Tsukimi Full Moon with a Sensory Dining Experience at Dans le Noir ? Auckland

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On September 29th, Dans le Noir ? Auckland will be hosting a special Tsukimi full moon event. Tsukimi is a Japanese festival that celebrates the full moon in the eighth month of the lunar calendar. It is a time for people to come together and enjoy the beauty of the moon and the harvest season.

An original way to celebrate Tsukimi full moon in Auckland

Dans le Noir ? Auckland's Tsukimi full moon event is a unique opportunity to experience this traditional Japanese festival in a truly unique way. By dining in complete darkness, guests will be able to focus on their other senses and appreciate the food and drink on a whole new level.

The evening will begin with a brief introduction to the concept. Guests will then be led into the dining room, where they will enjoy a four-course surprise menu prepared by Chef Akihiro Nakamura. The four-course surprise menu will feature a variety of traditional Japanese dishes, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The meal can be paired with a selection of wine.

At the end of the meal, the menu will be revealed and guests will have the chance to meet the Chef and learn more about the dishes they have enjoyed. Each guest will also receive a glass of sake to toast the full moon.

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Dans le Noir ? Auckland's Tsukimi Full Moon Event

Date: September 29th, 2023

Time: Starts at 6:15 PM

Location: Dans le Noir ? Auckland, Grand Millennium Hotel, 71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, 1010, Auckland

Price: $130 per person

To book your place at the Tsukimi full moon event, please visit the Dans le Noir ? Auckland website : https://auckland.danslenoir.com/booking-auckland.html

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Celebrate Tsukimi Full Moon with a Sensory Dining Experience at Dans le Noir ? Auckland

Tuesday 12 September 2023

The reveal of our surprising autumn menu at Dans le Noir ? Auckland

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Dans le Noir ? Auckland is a unique restaurant where you dine in complete darkness. The food is prepared by Chef Akihiro Nakamura, and the menu is 100% surprise. This autumn, the restaurant has offered a special Japanese-inspired menu that has sure tantalized your taste buds.

Starter:

Sensing Japanese Flavor with Crispy Wonton: This dish features four different mascarpone cheeses, each flavored with a classic Japanese ingredient: yuzu, wasabi, nori, and mentaiko. The cheeses are served with dried natto, crispy perilla, tobiko, micro herbs, and okura salsa.

Main:

12 Hours Braised Ox Tongue Katsu: This dish is made with ox tongue that has been braised for 12 hours. The tongue is then panko-crusted and fried until golden brown. It is served with smoky eggplant puree, renkon lotus root chips, roasted satsumaimo Japanese taro, aonori seaweed, Japanese daikon and cucumber pickles, fried shallots, microgreens, and teriyaki worcestershire sauce.

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Dessert:

Yaki-imo Japanese Style Slow Baked Sweet Kumara: This dish is made with kumara, a sweet potato that is native to New Zealand. The kumara is slow-baked until it is tender and then topped with sesame gelato, sesame crumble, kumara chips, house-made rum raisin, citrus segments, honey baked apple, roasted ground sesame, and brown sugar syrup.

Our unique and sensory restaurant is a delicious and unique way to experience Japanese-fusion cuisine. If you are looking for a truly memorable dining experience, be sure to book a table at Dans le Noir ? Auckland in the heart of the CBD.

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Tuesday 12 September 2023

The reveal of our surprising autumn menu at Dans le Noir ? Auckland

Friday 23 June 2023

It's your Chance to Win an Unforgettable Evening! 🍀

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FROM LIGHT TO DARKNESS

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Royal New Zealand Ballet for their captivating show Lightscapes! ✨

✨ Experience the magic of light, space, and the human body in perfect harmony with the essence of dance, combined with a night of Dans le Noir? Auckland.

🎁 PRIZE: Win 2 tickets to Lightscapes and a sensational dinner for two at Dans le Noir ? Auckland✨🍽️ Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of dance and indulge in a sensory dining experience like no other.

To enter

1/ Follow both Instagram pages @danslenoirauckland & @nzballet

2/ Comment on our last Instagram post with the person you would love to share this extraordinary evening with!

3/ Double your chance by sharing the image on your story and tagging both accounts

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🗓️ Contest ends on July 20th. Winners will be announced on July 21st. Don't miss out on this extraordinary fusion of art and cuisine! 💃🎉

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It's your Chance to Win an Unforgettable Evening! 🍀

Thursday 06 April 2023

Dans le Noir ? Auckland: Organise an event like never before!

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Corporate events are an amazing way to connect with colleagues, clients, and partners. Looking for organising a memorable event? Dans le Noir ? Auckland is your answer! Dans le Noir ? is a unique dining experience that takes place entirely in the dark. Guests are guided through the experience by blind guides who serve and entertain while stimulating the senses. Dining in complete darkness is a truly unforgettable experience that creates a sense of unity and teamwork.

Corporate events at Dans le Noir ?

Corporate events at Dans le Noir ? Auckland are designed to be engaging and immersive. We work with our clients to create customised events that meet their specific needs. Whether you're hosting a client evening, team cohesion or new product promotion, we'll work with you to ensure that your event is a huge success.

Why hold a corporate event in the dark ?

The experience of dining in the dark is ideal for team-building events. Dans le Noir ? Auckland is an excellent way to break down barriers between colleagues and clients, encouraging open communication and collaboration.Clients will be impressed by the unusual experience and attention to detail. Our menu is carefully crafted by Akihiro Nakamura. From starter to dessert, our dishes are designed to surprise and delight. We also adapt to every food allergy, restriction and special dietary. In conclusion, if you're looking for a unique and unforgettable venue for your next corporate event in the heart of the CBD, look no further than Dans le Noir ? Auckland.

Book your event and experience the thrill of dining in the dark!

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Thursday 16 March 2023

5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO TRY DANS LE NOIR ? AUCKLAND, THE NEW RESTAURANT…

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WE ARE SO PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RE-OPENING OF OUR RESTAURANT DANS LE NOIR ? AUCKLAND!

Closed due to the pandemic after 3 years of being one of the most amazing dining experiences of the capital, we are coming back with a new partnership: the Grand Millennium Auckland Hotel, which is located in the heart of the city, just a few minutes from the Sky Tower.
Whether or not you've had the opportunity to experience a Dans le Noir ? dinner, here are 5 reasons why you should try it (again) :

1) The most original restaurant in Auckland

Need to get out of your comfort zone? Come to Dans le Noir ? Auckland and live a new, surprising, and unusual experience to awaken all your senses.
One more adventure to check off your bucket list. It’s the only restaurant where you can eat in pitch darkness in Auckland. This concept will challenge your senses and will be the topic of discussion during your next family meal.

2) Taste Akihiro Nakamura’s cuisine

He is the Chef of the Katsura restaurant located inside the Grand Millennium Hotel! Akihiro Nakamura is passionate about delivering an authentic experience using the best, highest-quality ingredients.

Dans le Noir ? Auckland is a fine dining experience with Japanese inspiration. Smell the different flavors, touch the textures, taste the ingredients, and enjoy a three-course menu that will bring you on a deep journey.

3) Vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant

Our mystery menu is suitable for all vegetarians and vegans. Enjoy a three-course menu free of animal products. We are flexible to accommodate all your expectations (gluten-free, dairy-free..).
We pay special attention to your allergies or dietary requirements and will double-check when you come to the restaurant.

4) Live a social media detox

If the first thing you do every morning is to grab your phone and check your Insta feed before feeding yourself, you probably need a little digital detox. At Dans le Noir ?, Auckland's unique dark restaurant, we've rounded up everything that might glow in the dark before you experience it. Phones, watches, and any source of light are not tolerated. This is one of the most powerful principles of the evening: you'll reconnect with your friends, colleagues, and partners, and even make some new friends at your dinner table, without being interrupted by text messages or notifications on your phone. This is one of the great powers of the darkroom so enjoy it!

5) THE place to bring your date

Take your date to Dans le Noir ? Auckland is a great opportunity to get to know each other differently. This fine dining experience will allow you to deeply connect with each other during an intimidating moment. A unique idea for a couple's outing in central Auckland!

This reopening is dedicated to our dear Parveen Shankar, a symbol of our concept in Auckland.

Book now your experience: https://auckland.danslenoir.com/booking-auckland.html

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