Noir

I’m so devastated to leave this review. I planned to come here for weeks and expected an inventive, unforgettable, high quality experience. Let’s just say I will never forget it, but for all the wrong reasons. There was a point where I genuinely questioned if I was getting scammed. I literally had to laugh my way through the meal. I kept picturing Ashton Kutcher jumping out from a dark corner. Every dish somehow tasted like mushy boat water or crunchy scorched herbal paper. I think they try way too hard to make the texture the main feature instead of the taste. As a “fine dining” experience, the number one priority should be refined and diverse flavors, especially when your senses are intentionally heightened. I’m a vegetarian, so I made an assumption that maybe they aren’t used to catering to plant-based needs in regards to flavor — turns out the owner also runs a vegetarian restaurant next door!? I’m sincerely so confused. The entire vegetarian menu needs review for a more rewarding, flavor-forward experience. I finished my meal so quickly because I just wanted it to be over, each bite somehow more disappointing than the last. I was asked if I wanted a second portion of anything, and for the first time in my life I had to turn down a complimentary dish (bare in mind there were 11 dishes and literally none of them were worth a second helping). For context — I’m a huge foodie who has eaten in 35 countries around the world and this will go down as the worst dining experience of my life. Everything else aside from the food was awesome. But judging by the fact I paid 10x the amount of a typical (far more flavorful and satisfying) Vietnamese dish, I was disappointed to say the least. Afterwards I walked down the street to get a Banh Mi for .50 cents and enjoyed it more than every dish at Noir combined.

I loved this place. Went on a whim after the massage and wanted to see how it is. All staff were very kind and super helpful with everything, from explaining the concept over my lovely waitress to explaining the dishes afterwards, everyone was super nice. It’s a real experience you can dive in, first the darkness and finding your way around, then eating and tasting the dishes in the dark and afterwards digesting the whole experience. The food was delicious, just fantastic! I loved this experience and can only recommend this restaurant!

Such an unique and funny experience dining at Noir. Amazing food but what really made this experience exceptional was the staff. We would highly recommend supporting their great cause of helping blind deaf and mute people.

Recommended by our tour guide tom.. we 5 frenz decided to take the plunge into this experience- and boy- tht was once in a life time.. if u are in hcmc.. do not miss it.. u dine in a pitch dark room served by gurls who are always destined to be in pitch darkness. Its humbling experience n gratitude filled too. To add to it the food is beyond words- soooper yum.. u r asked for ur allergies n taboos n served accordingly. Wont tell more.. go there for sure..its a 11 course meal approx 40 usd per person .. absolutely worth it ..