5 reasons why you need to try Dans le Noir? Auckland, the new restaurant in the CBD

Closed due to the pandemic after three years as one of the most remarkable dining experiences in the capital, we are returning with a new partnership: the Grand Millennium Auckland Hotel, located in the heart of the city, just minutes from the Sky Tower.

Whether or not you have had the chance to experience a Dans le Noir ? dinner before, here are 5 reasons why you should try it (again):

1. The most original restaurant in Auckland
Need to step out of your comfort zone? Come to Dans le Noir ? Auckland and enjoy a new, surprising, and unusual experience that will awaken all your senses.
Another adventure to tick off your bucket list. It’s the only restaurant in Auckland where you can dine in complete darkness. This concept will challenge your senses and be the talk of your next family meal.

2. Taste Akihiro Nakamura’s cuisine
Akihiro Nakamura is the chef of the Katsura restaurant inside the Grand Millennium Hotel! Passionate about delivering an authentic experience using the finest, highest-quality ingredients, Dans le Noir ? Auckland offers a fine dining experience with Japanese inspiration. Smell the different flavours, feel the textures, taste the ingredients, and enjoy a three-course menu that will take you on a profound journey.

3. Vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant
Our mystery menu caters to all vegetarians and vegans. Enjoy a three-course menu free from animal products. We are flexible and happy to accommodate all dietary preferences (gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.).
We pay close attention to allergies and dietary requirements and will double-check with you when you arrive at the restaurant.

4. Experience a social media detox
If the first thing you do every morning is grab your phone and scroll through Instagram before eating, you probably need a digital detox. At Dans le Noir ?, Auckland’s unique dark restaurant, we ensure nothing that glows in the dark is allowed. Phones, watches, and any light sources are prohibited. This is one of the evening’s core principles: you will reconnect with your friends, colleagues, and partners — and perhaps make new friends at your table — without interruptions from texts or notifications. This is one of the great powers of dining in the dark, so enjoy it!

5. THE place to bring your date
Taking your date to Dans le Noir ? Auckland is a wonderful opportunity to connect on a deeper level. This fine dining experience allows you to bond during an intimate and somewhat intimidating moment. A unique idea for a couple’s outing right in central Auckland!

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