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Chef Collaboration Omakase with Tokyo Chef Satoshi Katakura at Dashi in Downtown Durham

Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Time: 4 PM - 10 PM

Venue: Dashi, Durham

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Category: Food & Drink

Monday, September 21 through Thursday, September 24 Dashi welcomes Chef Satoshi Katakura, owner of Hiro in Tokyo's Nakameguro neighborhood, back to Durham for a special four-night Chef Collaboration Omakase, September 21–24! This long-running culinary partnership began in 2014 and has grown into one of Dashi's most anticipated annual traditions. Each evening features a five-course omakase ($75) created by Chef Katakura and Executive Chef Tony Zirpolo, with optional beverage pairings ($35) and non-alcoholic pairings ($25). Reservations available at our Downtown Durham izakaya at www.dashiramen.com/satoshi. Japanese Restaurant in Durham, NC | Downtown Durham Restaurant | Craft Cocktails | Date Night

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Chef Collaboration Omakase with Tokyo Chef Satoshi Katakura at Dashi in Downtown Durham

Book your table early online, as this annual dinner series sells out quickly.

When
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Wed, Sep 23, 2026
4 PM - 10 PM
Where
Dashi
Durham, NC
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Chef Collaboration Omakase with Tokyo Chef Satoshi Katakura at Dashi in Downtown Durham is a limited-run, five-course collaborative dining event pairing Tokyo-based Chef Satoshi Katakura with Dashi's Executive Chef Tony Zirpolo. This dinner is best suited for adults and older teens who appreciate traditional Japanese cuisine. The five-course menu is priced at $75 per person, with optional drink pairings available for an additional $35, or non-alcoholic pairings for $25. Street parking is available throughout downtown Durham, and there are several public parking decks within walking distance of the Chapel Hill Street restaurant. Reservations must be made in advance online. While we love finding activities to do with our toddlers, this dinner is the perfect excuse to book a babysitter. It offers a sophisticated, relaxed evening out where you can enjoy world-class culinary talent right in the heart of Durham.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the omakase dinner cost?
The five-course dinner is $75 per person. You can add an optional alcoholic beverage pairing for $35 or a non-alcoholic pairing for $25.
Is this dinner suitable for young children?
This event is best reserved for adults and older teenagers due to the multi-course, paced nature of an omakase dining experience.
Where should I park for Dashi?
You can find metered street parking along Chapel Hill Street or use the nearby Chapel Hill Street parking garage.

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Chef Collaboration Omakase with Tokyo Chef Satoshi Katakura at Dashi in Downtown Durham runs Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 4 PM - 10 PM. It repeats daily.

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Dashi is at 415 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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