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$75  + Tip/Tax
Tue, 2/3
5:15 PM
South End

Yugenn

Day 1: 5-Course Inventive Omakase Tasting Series

Opened just this past October in the South End, this contemporary Japanese dining experience jumped onto Charlotte Observer’s List of “Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings” as well as its List of “25 Best in ’25.” Executive Chef Marcos Reyes brings more than 17 years of culinary expertise shaped by his travels across the country and years working alongside Michelin-starred and world-renowned chefs. His culinary philosophy is deeply influenced by Asian traditions, expressed through a creative lens that celebrates art, culture, and innovation. At Yugenn, he offers everything from cutting-edge sushi to unexpected modern Asian-inspired creations. The latter includes dishes like chashu miso carbonara, crispy skin salmon with kapoon curry, charred corn, buttered leeks, mint oil, and lime air, and seared scallop with yuzu Hollandaise, pickled daikon, and herb oil. Desserts hold their own as well, with coconut mango sorbet, pandan tiramisu with Vietnamese coffee, and chocolate mousse with miso caramel. If you love Japanese food as much as we do—and we suspect you do—we’ll keep an eye out for you at what promises to be a very special event indeed.

About the Host:

Marcos Reyes

Executive Chef

Chef Marcos Reyes, a California native, has been deeply shaped by his travels across the country, as well as his years working alongside Michelin-Starred and world renowned chefs. His culinary philosophy is deeply influenced by Asian traditions, expressed through a creative lens that celebrates art, culture, and innovation.

The Lineup

Courses #4 & #5 will be individually plated; courses #1, #2 & #3 will be served family-style. This menu will be Peanut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.

  1. Medai Crudo

    bluenose snapper, leche de tigre, pickled red onion

  2. South End Roll

    english cucumber, avocado, seared ora king salmon, spicy mayo, tsume, furikake

  3. Lobster Fried Rice

    dashi butter, roasted garlic, shiitake mushroom, egg, puffed forbidden rice

  4. Crispy Skin Salmon

    kapoon curry, charred corn, buttered leek, mint oil, lime air

  5. Orange Sorbet

    coconut based sorbet, raspberry coulis, toasted coconut

Yugenn

255 W Bland St, Suite 200

Charlotte, NC 28203

Event FAQs

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.
Will this event be handicap acccessible?
According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
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 dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This menu will be Peanut Free and the restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Shellfish, Fish, Egg, Tree Nuts with the Exception of Coconut, Mushroom, Red Onion (Cooked), Onion, Shallot (Raw), Scallion (Cooked), Chive. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Gluten, Dairy, Garlic (Raw & Cooked), Red Onion (Raw), Scallion (Raw), Shallot (Cooked)`, Leek, Coconut. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.

Handicap Accessibility:

This restaurant is handicap accessible. If applicable however, Contact Us with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.

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