Dark Room By The Yellow Plate

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my recent experience with The Yellow Plate was unfortunately very disappointing. I placed an order worth ₦25,075 which arrived unsuitable for consumption due to excessive spice. I reported the issue respectfully and cooperated fully when the restaurant requested that the meal be returned for assessment. However, what followed was extremely poor coordination. Riders were dispatched without confirmed delivery times, and I received repeated calls late at night and again around 4:00am during Ramadan, despite no agreed delivery arrangement. As someone observing the fast and attending late-night prayers, this caused significant inconvenience and disruption. Although a replacement was prepared on their end, the overall handling of the situation made me uncomfortable proceeding further, so I requested a refund instead. Unfortunately, the restaurant declined and continued to insist on replacement despite the service experience. This review is not about the food alone but about customer service and communication. I hope management improves coordination and respects reasonable customer boundaries going forward. I remain open to resolving the matter amicably.

The Dark Room by Yellow Plate is such a vibe! The dark-themed decor is beautifully done, creating a chill and private atmosphere that’s perfect for a date night. It’s cozy, intimate, and feels like a hidden gem in Abuja. We ordered a starter while soaking in the amazing ambiance and decided to get takeout for the rest of our meal. I have to say, I’m in love with their branding and attention to detail—even down to how they pack their food. The takeout packaging was so sleek and thoughtful, and the portions were incredibly generous. Plus, the food quality was top-notch—every bite felt like it was made with care. Definitely great value for the price! If you’re looking for a spot with a unique theme, a relaxing vibe, and exceptional food, The Dark Room is a must-visit. Perfect for date nights or when you just want to treat yourself to something special!

I gave one star because there is no option to give zero stars. Food always arrives 2-3 hours late and incomplete. Customer service is zero. They will never apologise. Instead they argue with you. Order from them at your own risk.

The dark room is literally a restaurant without lights. There are at least 3 different dinning areas to choose from. If you don’t want to be seen while eating out, this restaurant is for you. You can hardly identify faces due to the poor lighting but their meals are absolutely delicious. I enjoyed their cocktail as well. Ps: There’s delivery service available for those who order online.

Finally, I visited the popular Darkroom by Yellowplate. I mean, I have ordered from Yellowplate a couple of times before but I have never really visited/dined at Darkroom (their physical space). Before I got there, I had seen a couple of comments about the car parking being an issue but I didn’t really have any challenges parking. I would, however, advise that if you can, use a Taxi to the place. The staff were (for the most part) very polite and professional. I loved how everyone (staff) was particular enough to make sure we were having a great dining experience. The waiter (that served us) seemed new as she was a bit unsure about the menu and had to go back to the kitchen a number of times to get answers to our questions. When we were leaving, she asked “Anything for the weekend”; I mean I understand that tipping is very important but I think it’s unprofessional for a waiter to ask (especially in that manner). Moving on, we ordered the Asun Jollof Rice (7000), Shrimps Alfredo Pasta (8500), and the Prawn Mayo (4500). The portions are RIDICULOUS (in a good way)! I NEVER takeaway food (leftovers) at a restaurant cause whatever is left is never enough to takeaway. I went to Darkroom hungry and I still couldn’t finish the food! I remained more than half of that Asun Jollof Rice. Asides from the quantity, the food is AWESOME! For the Asun Jollof, I loved the spice, taste and, yes, it was smoky! My friend didn’t love it though so maybe it’s just me 🤷🏾‍♂️. Personally, I hate creamy pasta and seafood BUT when I tasted that Shrimp Alfredo Pasta, I wanted to finish it! It was veryyy good - I can’t describe it. You need to taste it for yourself please 🤤 The Asun Jollof comes with Plantain, Asun (A LOT) and Coleslaw. The Alfredo Pasta had about four MASSIVE Prawns and was very very creamy 👀.