WATCH IT CUT. THEN EAT IT FRESH.

A ONE-NIGHT JAPANESE DINING EXPERIENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO

Experience a whole Bluefin Tuna cutting live in San Francisco — then enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh Bluefin Tuna sashimi and sushi prepared from the very same fish.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

6:00 PM

Akari Japanese Bistro

San Francisco

Watch our chef break down an entire Bluefin Tuna live using traditional Japanese techniques.

Then experience the best part:

The same Bluefin Tuna is immediately prepared and served as fresh sashimi and sushi for you to enjoy throughout the evening.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• Live Whole Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show

• All-You-Can-Eat Fresh Bluefin Tuna Sashimi

• All-You-Can-Eat Fresh Bluefin Tuna Sushi

• Japanese culinary experience

• Entertainment & Live Auction

• Optional Japanese Sake + Beer Experience

From the first cut to the first bite, experience Bluefin Tuna at its freshest.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

EARLY BIRD — $180

LIMITED TO 15 GUESTS

The best value for guests who reserve early.

Includes the complete Bluefin Tuna Cutting Night experience:

• Live Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show

• All-You-Can-Eat Bluefin Tuna Sashimi & Sushi

• Full Event Experience

PAYMENT POLICY:

A separate payment link will be emailed to you after your reservation.

Payment must be completed within 48 HOURS of receiving the payment link.

If payment is not received within 48 hours, your reservation will be automatically canceled and the ticket will be released to another guest.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCE — $220

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

For guests who want to get closer to the experience.

Includes everything in the main event, PLUS:

• Early Entry at 5:30 PM

• Opportunity to photograph the whole Bluefin Tuna before the show

• Priority Reserved Seating close to the Tuna Cutting Stage

• Photo with Chef Makoto

• Special Take-Home Portion of Premium Bluefin Tuna

• One Bottle of Premium Japanese Sake

PAYMENT POLICY:

A separate payment link will be emailed to you after your reservation.

Payment must be completed within 72 HOURS of receiving the payment link.

If payment is not received within 72 hours, your reservation will be automatically canceled and the ticket will be released to another guest.

CELEBRATION EXPERIENCE — $600

ONLY ONE AVAILABLE PER EVENT for two guests

Turn your special occasion into part of the show.

Perfect for:

• Birthdays

• Anniversaries

• Engagements

• Graduations

• Promotions

• Other Special Celebrations

Your Celebration Experience includes:

• Participate in the Ceremonial First Cut of the Whole Bluefin Tuna

• Your Name Announced During the Live Tuna Cutting Show

• Special Recognition of Your Celebration

• Personalized Commemorative Name Plaque

• Special Celebration Dessert

• Early Entry at 5:30 PM

• Priority Reserved Seating close to the Tuna Cutting Stage

• Photo with Chef Makoto

• Special Take-Home Portion of Premium Bluefin Tuna

• One Bottle of Premium Japanese Sake

Only ONE Celebration Experience is available for each Bluefin Tuna Cutting Night.

GENERAL ADMISSION — $200

Includes:

• Live Whole Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show

• All-You-Can-Eat Fresh Bluefin Tuna Sashimi

• All-You-Can-Eat Fresh Bluefin Tuna Sushi

• Full Event Experience

LAST-MINUTE ADMISSION — $220

Available only if tickets remain.

ADD SAKE + BEER TO YOUR EXPERIENCE

SAKE TASTING + BEER — $20

OPTIONAL ADD-ON

Enjoy Japanese sake and beer throughout the event.

Includes:

• Featured Premium Junmai Daiginjo — ONE SERVING

• Other Japanese Sake Selections — UNLIMITED

• Beer — UNLIMITED

PREMIUM SAKE TASTING + BEER — $40

OPTIONAL ADD-ON

For guests who want the complete premium sake experience.

Includes:

• Featured Premium Junmai Daiginjo — UNLIMITED

• Other Japanese Sake Selections — UNLIMITED

• Beer — UNLIMITED

For just $20 more than the regular tasting, enjoy the featured Premium Junmai Daiginjo throughout the evening.

EVENT SCHEDULE

5:30 PM — Early Entry

Celebration & Premium Experience Guests

6:00 PM — Doors Open

6:15 PM — Welcome Greeting & Group Photo

6:30 PM — Live Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show

7:00 PM — Fresh Bluefin Tuna Sashimi Service

7:30 PM — Bluefin Tuna Sushi Service

8:00 PM — Entertainment & Live Auction

8:30 PM — Event Concludes (Approx.)

TICKET OPTIONS

$180 — Early Bird

Limited to 15 Guests

$200 — General Admission

$220 — Premium Experience

$600 — Celebration Experience

Only One Available Per Event

$220 — Last-Minute Admission

If Available

OPTIONAL DRINK ADD-ONS

$20 — Sake Tasting + Beer

One serving of Premium Junmai Daiginjo + Unlimited Other Sake & Beer

$40 — Premium Sake Tasting + Beer

Unlimited Premium Junmai Daiginjo + Unlimited Other Sake & Beer

PAYMENT & RESERVATION POLICY

Please note that submitting your reservation on Eventbrite does NOT complete your ticket purchase.

A separate secure payment link will be emailed to you after your reservation.

EARLY BIRD

Payment must be completed within 48 hours of receiving your payment link.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCE

Payment must be completed within 72 hours of receiving your payment link.

Reservations that are not paid by the applicable deadline will be automatically canceled and the tickets will be released to other guests.

YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED ONLY AFTER PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

Because seating is limited, we are unable to hold unpaid Early Bird or Premium Experience reservations beyond these deadlines.

AKARI JAPANESE BISTRO

1155 Folsom Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

6:00 PM

415-815-2407

akari-japanese.com

Come watch the cut.

Taste the freshness.

Experience a Japanese tradition in the heart of San Francisco.

We look forward to welcoming you to Akari.