LA Dassai Experience: Japan and USA Sake in West Hollywood

The LA Dassai Experience, the first event of its kind in Los Angeles, is coming to Uchi West Hollywood on Sunday, October 11, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. It is a rare chance to taste both the original Dassai from Yamaguchi, Japan, and Dassai Blue, brewed in New York’s Hudson Valley, side by side. Guests can enjoy them paired with Uchi’s inventive Japanese cuisine, including a limited menu made with Dassai Blue’s sake kasu (lees). Tickets are $100, and reservations are recommended early through the link below.

What to Expect at the LA Dassai Experience

The evening brings together classic Junmai Daiginjo from Yamaguchi and the newest releases from Dassai Blue in the Hudson Valley, with curated pairings by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole’s Uchi. There is also a special appearance by Kazuhiro Sakurai, the fourth-generation president of Dassai. Expect grilled dishes, sushi, and exclusive plates made with sake kasu that you can only try at this event, served with hors d’oeuvres and a tray-pass format. This event is for guests 21 and older.

Event Details

LA Dassai Experience

Date: Sunday, October 11, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue: Uchi West Hollywood, 9001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 101, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Tickets: $100 (21 and older)
Reservations: x.gd/6WQ6u

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