Fukumoto
5-Course Ode to Izakaya Tasting Event
England has its pubs, Germany has its beer gardens, and Japan has its izakayas, those after-hours establishments where people unwind over sushi and sashimi, yakitori, and other such comfort foods. Fukomoto, opened in 2015 in the Swedish Hill historic district, has been dispensing comfort for almost a decade under the aegis of Chef/Owner Kazu Fukumoto, who was born in Fukuoka, Japan on the northern shore of Kyushu Island. He emigrated to the US in 1999, got hired as a dishwasher at Musashino, and ultimately rose to become its head sushi chef. Fukumoto is his personal triumph, leaping onto Eater’s 2024 List of “15 Essential ATX Sushi Restaurants” and Infatuation’s 2024 List of “Best Sushi in Austin.” From the karaage to the tempura to the maki rolls and the yakitori, everything you love about a Japanese restaurant is here and done to a fine turn. “The sushi is perfect. The marinated and grilled yakitori menu is fantastic,” raves Time Out. We eagerly await our visit to this exciting spot, where we will converse with Chef Fukumoto and hear all about his food ideas.
About the Host:
Kazu Fukumoto
Chef/Owner
Born in Fukuoka, Japan, Chef Kazu Fukumoto began his culinary career as a dishwasher at Musashino Sushi Dokoro in Austin, working his way up to become Head Sushi Chef under the apprenticeship of Chef/Owner Smokey Fuse. After departing from Musashino, Kazu traveled back to Japan to study traditional yakitori at Hiroya Yakitori in Tokyo.
The Lineup
Course #1 will be individually plated. Courses #2-#4 will be served family style. Course #5 will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Beet Miso Soup
bacon, negi, heavy cream
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Fukumoto Zensai
slow cooked daikon, pork & lemon miso, sawagani crab, chicken karaage
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Skewer Duo
king salmon kasuzuke | miso glazed pork belly
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Chef's Choice Nigiri & Maki
mikan dai, maguro zuke, king salmon toro, hon maguro toro, hotate, ocean trout | negitoro roll with fatty tuna & scallions
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Ube Tiramisù
purple yam, candied walnut
Fukumoto
514 Medina St
Austin, TX 78702
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except for raw fish, alliums or garlic. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
