Dark Room By The Yellow Plate

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!

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.

I felt a wee bit unsure because I've never experienced a dark restaurant or diner of some sort but my friend made sure I had an exciting experience. Even loved the wine tasting experience. Highly recommend

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 👀.

I recently visited Dark Room by Yellow plate after several months & I’m pleased with the improvements that have been made. I ordered the shredded chicken with cheese & fries. It didn’t take too long to arrive & service was good. One thing I noticed was how busy the pick-up section on the ground floor was. Majority of their customers order online for pick up or delivery. The food is good but the price is alarming, but it’s this way because of the quantity, you won’t be able to finish the food alone except you have a voracious appetite 🤭, so it’s better for groups. And the packaging for the take-away container is unique & also adds to the cost. Overall it was a great experience & I’ll be revisiting again. (Please follow @onyiexplores on IG for more info.)