About this Event
🎉 Akari Japanese Bistro Premier Tuna Cutting Experience
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Japanese culinary craftsmanship at Akari Japanese Bistro on Saturday, May 23, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM (PT).
Experience a Live Bluefin Tuna Cutting Performance, followed by all-you-can-eat tuna sashimi and sushi, prepared fresh before your eyes.
Watch our master chef expertly break down an entire bluefin tuna using traditional Japanese techniques, while sharing the history, precision, and artistry behind this centuries-old practice. Immediately following the performance, enjoy sashimi and sushi prepared from the very same fish—at the peak of freshness.
This is a signature regular event at Akari Japanese Bistro and has become one of San Francisco’s most sought-after Japanese dining experiences.
⚠️ This Event Sells Out Fast
Our tuna cutting nights regularly sell out well in advance due to extremely limited seating and the rarity of a live bluefin tuna cutting experience.
Early booking is strongly recommended.
🌟 Premium Experience — $220
Limited to 10 guests
Includes:
- Early entry at 5:30pm to photograph the whole bluefin tuna before the show
- Photo with the Chef
- Reserved Table close to the tuna
- A special take-home portion of premium bluefin tuna and one bottle of sake
🍶 Optional Sake Tasting — $20
Enhance your evening with a curated flight of premium Japanese sake, thoughtfully selected to pair with the menu.
A sake tasting wristband is required.
🕕 Event Schedule
- 5:30 PM — Early Entry (Premium Experience guests)
- 6:00 PM — Doors Open
- 6:15 PM — Welcome Greeting and Group Photo
- 6:30 PM — Live Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show
- 7:00 PM — Fresh Tuna Sashimi Service
- 7:30 PM — Tuna Sushi Service
- 8:00 PM — Entertainment Live Auction
- 8:30 PM — Event Concludes (approx.)
🎟 Ticket Options
Extremely Limited Availability
- $220 — Premium Experience (10 guests only)
- $180 — Early Bird
- $200 — General Admission
- $220 — Last-Minute Admission (if available)
💳 Payment & Registration Process
After selecting your ticket on Eventbrite, a payment link will be emailed to you.
Your registration will be complete once payment is received.
Due to the limited nature of this event, unpaid reservations may be released.
📍 Location
Akari Japanese Bistro
1155 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
📞 415-815-2407
🌐 akari-japanese.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Akari Japanese Bistro, 1155 Folsom Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 236.60
