Ordering food off food delivery apps like DoorDash is pretty low-effort. “This building is what you would consider a ghost kitchen. People Are Wary of Ghost KitchensScourage’s video garnered over 429,000 views and many in the comments section shuddered at the idea of a ghost kitchen. Since 2013, ghost kitchens (also known as “dark kitchens” or “virtual kitchens”) have operated as a standard restaurant minus the dining room. If it doesn’t have a storefront, chances are it’s a ghost kitchen.