Six chefs, one unforgettable night of Nikkei cuisine, endless flavors, flowing cocktails, and vibrant performances at La Mar
Friday, September 19
Step into an extraordinary evening at La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco with Fiesta Nikkei – A Celebration of Peruvian & Japanese Craftsmanship. This one-night-only event brings together the flavors, artistry, and spirit of two cultures in a lively, immersive celebration.
The highlight of the evening is an exclusive lineup of six renowned chefs, each cooking live at their own station throughout the dining room and patio. Guests will enjoy unlimited bites that capture the artistry of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine.
Ray Lee – Akiko’s SF
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Shokupan: Signature grilled milk toast with toro and golden Kaluga caviar.
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Okonomiyaki: Japanese pancake with king crab, sauerkraut, nori, and smoked trout roe.
Mitsunori Kusakabe – Kusakabe SF
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Chawan-mushi: Jidori egg custard with dashi and smoked salmon caviar.
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Zuke Chutoro: Soy sauce–cured medium fatty bluefin tuna.
Bladimir Melara – Roka Akor SF
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Spicy tuna tartare over crispy rice with smoked aioli and sesame seeds.
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Ora King salmon tataki with brown ponzu butter and smoked trout caviar.
Kaoru Chang – La Mar Bellevue
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Beef Yakitori: Veal heart skewers, miso anticuchero, rocoto/yuzu kosho carretillera.
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Pulpo Anticuchero: Octopus skewers glazed with miso anticuchera, chimichurri, umeboshi botija aioli.
Jesus Delgado – Jarana NJ
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Uni Mousse Tartlet: Uni and fish roe mousse topped with osetra caviar and chives.
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Unita Kaypi: Snow crab claw wrapped in shrimp dumpling paste with Peruvian chili crab sauce and cashews.
Victoriano Lopez – La Mar SF
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Poke Criollo: Maine scallops, toro, quail egg yolk, ají amarillo, and ponzu.
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Gioza Nikkei: Dungeness crab and lobster dumpling with parihuela nikkei sauce.
Guests will enjoy unlimited Pisco Sours, High Balls, and Wine, with Suntory showcasing Japanese whiskey highballs and exclusive tastings. Specialty cocktail bars, passed bites, and hot appetizers will enhance the evening, set against a backdrop of music, performances, and surprises.
Tickets: $169 per person, inclusive of unlimited bites and select cocktails.
