Wazwan
5-Course Refined Kashmiri Tasting Event
Setting up shop in Wicker Park in October 2021, Wazwan was soon named one of the “10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago” by Chicago Magazine. Here, Executive Chef/Owner Zubair Mohajir, nominated for a Jean Banchet Award, celebrates South Asian cuisine. Among the specialties offered are momos, delicate bite-sized dumplings that feature prominently in Tibetan and Nepalese food traditions. The mushroom korma with cashew butter and black truffle also has a following, as does the inaloban, a fish stew with clams and bok choi in a turmeric coconut broth. Chef Mohajir has worked as a sous chef at The Pumproom by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, at Thomas Keller’s Michelin-starred Restaurant Bouchon in California, and did an apprenticeship at Gaggan in Bangkok, which was ranked #1 among Asia’s restaurants and seventh overall in rankings of the world’s best restaurants. In other words, he has a sterling pedigree, and we are very much looking forward to tasting his food and hearing all about the food he loves.
About the Host:
Zubair Mohajir
Executive Chef/Owner
A native of India, Chef Zubair Mohajir is a graduate of DePaul University and worked in banking up until the financial crash of 2008. He then pivoted to cooking and gained experience at Jean Georges' Pumproom (where he rose the ranks to Sous Chef), Thomas Keller’s 1 Michelin Starred Bouchon, and Bangkok's renowned Gaggan, before returning to CHI and striking out on his own.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Kushi Oyster
with apple achar and curry espume
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Medhu Vada
lentil fritter with coconut mint chutney and kaluga caviar
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Hamachi Crudo
with chaas, smoked trout roe, and garlic serrano achar
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Duck Numidian
duck in a pepper and asafoetida sauce with dates and red rice khichdi
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Turon
banana lumpia with caramelized thai banana custard, coco jam, and toasted coconut
Wazwan
1742 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60607
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.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $80 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- 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 dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, 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.
