The Dark Room

Recently the husband and I decided to try something new in Kuwait rather than the usual ordinary dinner. We’ve heard about The Dark Room for a while so we checked it out ..

The concept started in the US and was opened in Kuwait with different ideas behind it. The most obvious is that you get to experience how the blind manage to use their senses to make up for the lack of vision and also that you enjoy the taste and smell of food more when you focus on your other senses rather than your sight.

First they give you a box to put all your things in (including your phone!) you can’t take anything with you inside especially if it has a light on it.

You are then taken to a dim lobby area to make your choices out of a three course menu.. not many choices but the food was delicious! You then put on a full apron (trust me, you will need it!) and you are escorted into the darkness by a waitress.

When I say dark .. I mean pitch black. As in your eyes will never adjust to the darkness and you will never know what’s around you. You are guided to your seat and your spoon or fork is put into your hands and the fun begins!

Now to be honest for about the first 5 minutes I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it and the darkness can be quite intimidating at first, but when we started eating and having a few laughs at our horrible aim at feeding each other and the attempts to fill your spoon only to figure out that it's upside down or emptied into your lap, it turned into quite an interesting experience! Especially since your sight is blinded, your other senses are hightened.

The waitresses can see through special goggles and if you need them you have to yell out their name.

Not sure I will be making frequent trips to this restaurant but it’s something you must try at least once! The food is good, thanks to Chef Alaa Al-Sharhan, the service is excellent and it’s a great date idea for couples and newlyweds!

The price per person is 15KD and overall we rated it at 7/10

The Dark Room is located in Burj Jassem in Kuwait City, so make sure to try it out and expect a stain or two when you’re done ;P Enjoy!