Tasting Menus
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Nightshade Noodle Bar offers exclusively tasting menus, each tailored to the individual table. While the full menu remains a surprise, guests may choose two dishes from that evening’s offerings to be included. Chef/Owner Rachel Miller then creates a personalized menu, written to order, shared by the group.
The menus are inspired by Vietnamese and French cuisines, with a strong focus on local and global seafood. Over 30 dishes are in rotation, featuring ingredients sourced from around the world. The experience is dynamic and fluid. Our service team, led by Service and Beverage Director Alexandra Caruso, pairs beverages in real time to match each guest’s unique menu. (Pairings are not included in the price of the meal, and an à la carte drink menu is also provided)
Priced per Person. Prices include a 20% admin fee in lieu of tip or gratuity*
The Prelude - Seven Courses 102
This shorter tasting offers a glimpse into our culinary approach—a compact, flavorful experience designed to highlight Chef Rachel's style.
Available before 6:00 PM. 1-1.5 hours, for parties of 1 and 2 only.
The Chef’s Edit - Nine Courses 126
An introduction to our signature flavors through a curated selection of our most celebrated dishes.
Roughly 1.5 hours, for parties of 1 and 2 only.
NNB Signature Tasting - Fourteen Courses 204
Our most popular journey, perfectly paced to offer a full and elaborate Nightshade Noodle Bar experience.
Roughly 2 hours. This is the only experience we offer for parties of 3+.
The Full Bloom - Twenty One Courses** 312
The height of the season in a showcase of our finest ingredients, composed personally by the Chef.
2-2.5 hours, only 2 available per night
The Ultimate - Thirty Courses** 468
Our most exciting and complete expression, for the true adventurer. This comprehensive journey requires the guest's full participation and often includes spontaneous, off-menu creations.
3-3.5 hours, by email request only
** Since 2022, to maintain an equitable workplace with fair living wages for all employees, we have applied a clearly communicated “fee” of 20% of the total bill, pretax, to all orders in place of a tip. Labor Laws in Massachusetts prohibit the sharing of tips with non-servers, which creates a wage gap between the front and back of house who work together to deliver your experience. This fee enabled us to pay our team in a manner we have been very proud of.
As of September 2nd, 2025, per new MA policies, the "fee" has been removed, and the menu prices have been increased by 20%. Although it appears differently on the check, the 20% will continue to be distributed to our team in exactly the same manner. This change will be reflected on the final bill as a single price, although it is broken out here for transparency. It does not change the deposit you make when you book, which covers the cost of the food used in your meal. If you have any questions about this, please email info@nightshadenoodlebar.com.
**We are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions on 21 and 30-course menus
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Custom Beverage Pairings Available Daily - Click here for a recent drink list
