House of the Rising Tanuki-San
6-Course Japanese Meets Southern Dinner Event
Chef Jonathan Leichliter has a vision: to expose people to the Southern and East Asian foods and flavors that he values so much. Along with business partner/fellow chef Adam Norwig, Leichliter established House of the Rising Tanuki-San as a pop-up in Aspen, CO in February 2018, but by November of that year they had decamped to Downtown Austin. Tanuki’s emphasis is on Asian street-style fare with an exciting Southern flair, so expect dishes like cashew noodles (udon noodles, smoked cashew butter), Thai shrimp and cheesy grits served with tamarind-coconut curry sauce and andouille sausage, crispy Chinese chicken and bubble waffles, and brisket-based Kung Pao. Feel free to call this restaurant “Tanuki” for short, which references a Japanese raccoon dog, the god of excess and fun, for fun is what we will be having, along with perfectly delicious food, when we take over the place for the evening. Chef Leichliter will be joining us to chart the evolution of their concept, take your questions, and share his enthusiasm for Asian food.
About the Host:
Jonathan Leichliter
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Chef Leichliter cut his teeth in Colorado, working his way up to management positions at the celebrated Justice Snow's in Aspen, where he first started the project that would become House of the Rising Tanuki-San. Leichliter, alongside his business partner Chef Adam Norwig, moved the business to Austin in November 2018.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Wok-Tossed Shiitake Mushrooms
with mushroom dashi, miso butter, crispy garlic, and scallions
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Crispy Quail Confit
with truffled Japanese brown curry and enoki mushrooms
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Braised Collard Greens
with house bacon and smoked pecan sambal
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Crispy Gulf Shrimp
with smoked cashew butter, sesame, cilantro, radish and chiles
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Hickory-Smoked Baby Back Ribs
with bourbon char siu and house pickles
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Coconut Panna Cotta
with roasted peach compote and ginger cookie
House of the Rising Tanuki-San
120 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78701
Event FAQs
- 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 soy-specific gluten allergies. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- 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 support@tastingcollective.com.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- 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 support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
