Learn how to make hand rolls and inside/out rolls at this fun pop-up.
Acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval’s lively neighborhood Latin-Asian inspired restaurant, Masa 14, located at 1825 14th Street, NW, 20009, is pleased announce a once-a-month pop-up “Sunday Sushi School” led by award-winning restaurateur and sushi chef, Kaz Okochi. The first class is Sunday, September 7th and the pop-up will take place on the first Sunday evening of each month through the remainder of the year, from 6 PM-
9PM. Okochi, who is also a partner/owner at Masa 14, will teach patrons how to create the rolls with the Masa 14 culinary team assisting too. Guests are encouraged to make a reservation at Masa 14 for the Sunday night class. Once the sushi lesson is completed, guests will return to their table to enjoy the fruits of their labor in Masa 14’s dining room, and they can order a la carte from restaurant’s full menu as well.
Each class will focus on the construction of Tamaki hand rolls, with crunchy shrimp or spicy tuna, and Inside-Out rolls featuring salmon or spicy salmon. For additional allure and flavor, a variety of sauces will be provided to incorporate into the rolls along with vegetables like avocados, cucumbers, and scallions. Sake-lovers can pair their handmade sushi with a 6.8 ounce Nihonsakari Extra Day Cup Sake. One can enjoy this casual hands-on class creating personalized sushi for $15 per person, excluding tax and gratuity; and with the Nihonsakari sake pairing the price is $21 per person. A vegetarian option is also available by request.