Don’t look now …

Pioneered in Zurich in 1999 by a Swiss socialite and trend-setter, who happened to be blind, DID brought together his sighted friends for cocktails and social gatherings, and created a whole new set of sensations and experiences based on the combination of total darkness, social interaction, dining and drinking. 
In 1999 the growing popularity of the concept expanded into a fine dining restaurant and social club. Since then, DID has spread to Germany, Paris, London, and now Bangkok and takes diners on a remarkable journey of sensory awareness that’s challenging, thought provoking and fun. Guests are led by visually impaired hosts who will guide them.
At BarSu, guests can select from four delightful four-course set menus – Asian, western, vegetarian, and a special surprise option. Guests are invited to surrender any luminous watches and mobile phones.
Once seated, it is time to adjust to the new environment. Along with fellow diners guests must carefully begin to explore the table in front of them; the cutlery and plates, the position of the glasses. In the pitch-black darkness, they are challenged to draw and retain a mental picture of the dining table. At first there is a feeling of complete disorientation, then excitement and laughter with friends. The food, which is served by team of visually impaired guides, is quite literally a stab in the dark. Exploring the food on the plate is a challenge that stimulates conversation and competition between friends. 
After a memorable dinner, guests are led back into BarSu where they will be presented with dishes from their chosen menu.
Held in a private dining room at BarSu, dining is limited to 20 to 24 guests at each sitting.
The price is Bt1,450 up per person for food only. For each diner, the hotel will make a donation to the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand. Dine in the Dark is available from 6.30pm on Monday to Saturday. 
Book a table at (02) 649 8358 or email [email protected]