
From a press release:
What: To celebrate the opening of its first U.S. location, YO! Sushi will turn culture on its head, literally, exploring Japanese culture up-close and personal with a series of NINE butt-kicking experiences involving the best sushi around, sake sampling, and live sumo wrestling. Guests will enjoy modern Japanese cuisine while watching three-time World Sumo Champion Byambajav Ulambayar battle US Sumo Champion Kelly Gneiting, emceed with full explanation of sumo rules and culture.
YO! Sushi will serve a three-course meal during each match, consisting of edamame, whitefish sashimi topped with yuzu salsa, “Hi-Bana” spicy tuna on a crispy rice cake, popcorn shrimp tempura glazed with creamy miso, a California roll, Scottish salmon nigiri sushi, and mochi ice cream, all paired with three different sakes for total cultural immersion. Not to mention the larger than life champions battling it out in a traditional 20’ x 20’ ring in the middle of it all.
Where: 918 F Street, NW
When: Thursday, June 21; 5-7pm or 8-10pm
Friday, June 22; 5-7pm or 8-10pm
Saturday, June 23; 12-2pm, 3-5pm, 6-8pm or 9-11pm
Sunday, June 24; 1-3pmCost: $39.00 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity
Reserve: Space is extremely limited for each of these events and tickets must be purchased in advance through Living Social, available here.
Category: Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Restaurants
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if this is a popup where is their new US location?
Yo Sushi is coming to Union Station:
http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2012/04/yo-sushi-applying-for-a-liquor-license-in-union-station/
And also to Chinatown by 7th and H St, NW
This space is awesome, btw.
I checked at 4pm yesterday and it was already sold out