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Taste of Japan: The Umami Experience

Thursday, September 17, 2026

The Virginia Hotel

Join us for a culinary & beverage tour of Japan hosted by Chef Jason Hanin.

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Unlock the depth, nuance, and irresistible savoriness of Japan’s “fifth taste” during an immersive, multi-course dinner celebrating umami in all its forms—paired with crafted Japanese beverages. Executive Chef Jason Hanin will explore the foundations of Japanese flavor—kombu, miso, soy, mushrooms, dashi—each woven into dishes that balance refinement with bold, satisfying richness.

About this Event

  • To view the menu, click here
  • Reservations required.
  • Limited to just 18 seats.
  • Non-refundable once reserved.
  • Please note that our Richmond Room Dinner Series must be reserved separately from a hotel room.
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Chef Hanin has taken a yearly pilgrimage to work in some of the best restaurants in Japan during our winter closure period. 

Dinner Menu

Nikumiso Hiyayakko

silken tofu, beach plum farm pork, hatcho miso
paired with: chu hai - sochu, yuzu, club

Blue Crab Sunomono

farm cucumber, seaweed, sesame, rice vinegar
paired with: chu hai - sochu, yuzu, club

Ohitashi

farm greens, soy-dashi
paired with: chu hai - sochu, yuzu, club

Toyosu Market Crudo

japanese catch, orchard fruit pico, shiso, ponzu
paired with: koshu, katsunuma

Agedashi Tomato

beach plum farm tomato, dashi, daikon, bonito
paired with: koshu, katsunuma

Toro Hand Roll

fatty tuna, koshihikari rice, nori, caviar
paired with: hachidori - "hummingbird" sake

Chawanmushi

egg custard, shiitake, cape may scallops, soy-dashi
paired with: hachidori - "hummingbird" sake

Kagoshima A5 Wagyu

purple potato, bok choy, yuzu kosho, salsa matcha
paired with: château lassègue bordeaux blend

Uji Matcha Tiramisu

matcha-steeped chiffon, whipped mascarpone, toasted kinako gelato
paired with: feudo montoni "passito bianco"
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