WINE AND SAKE TASTINGS THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
FREE wine and sake tastings in the izakaya! Join us Thursdays from 5:30–7pm to sip, learn a little, and maybe stick around for dinner while you’re here.
September 3 — Marie Aulino, Winebow
September 10 — Warren Oster, Advintage Distributing
September 17 — Thomas Stallings, Tryon Distributing
Each week, we’ll be pouring a mix of wine and sake and sharing a little more about what’s in your glass. No ticket needed—just come upstairs and taste!
10% OFF FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY
As an official welcome back to school, we’re offering a 10% discount to students and faculty! Just show your school ID. Offer only valid for dine-in only throughout September.
SATOSHI KATAKURA WELCOME PARTY!
GRILL OUT AND GOLDEN HOUR DJ SET AT PONYSAURUS BREWING CO.
Saturday, September 19th
Before four nights of omakase at Dashi, we're kicking things off with a welcome party at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. (on the first day of Oktoberfest celebrations)! Join us as we celebrate the return of our longtime friend and collaborator from Tokyo ♥️
Japanese-style hot dogs hit the grill from 5–8pm, then DanceGruv DJs are bringing electronic beats to the beer garden from 7pm–midnight.
ANNUAL COLLABORATION OMAKASE WITH TOKYO CHEF SATOSHI KATAKURA
Chef Satoshi Katakura, owner of Hiro in Tokyo's Nakameguro neighborhood, is returning to Durham for four nights of collaborative omakase, September 21–24!
MONTHLY OMAKASE DINNERS
These five-course dinners in our izakaya are unique one-of-a-kind experiences, meticulously curated by our chefs and amazing kitchen team with the freshest and most delicious ingredients. Visit our OMAKASE PAGE to check out the latest schedule!
Happy Hour
Monday-Friday, 3-6 PM
Enjoy $1 wings; $2 snacks like togarashi lotus root chips, black sesame nori popcorn, boiled peanuts, and chili lime cashews; $3 grilled edamame; and $4 buns!
Gather your friends, grab a $10 classic drink (hey, manhattans and gimlets and martinis), and dive into one or two or three of these plates.
$10 CLASSIC COCKTAILS
EVERYDAY, ALL DAY!
Ten classics. Ten dollars each. No overthinking required!
Gimlet • French 75 • Margarita • Paloma • Negroni • Old Fashioned • Manhattan • Whiskey Sour • Moscow or Kentucky Mule • Martini (gin or vodka)
YAKIMONO TUESDAYS
3 for $10 Yakimono, Every Tuesday after 4 PM
In Japanese, “yaki” means grilled or fired, and these vegetable and meat skewers are a favorite. Cooked over a coal-fired grill and made with seasonal Durham Farmers Market veggies and meat. To see our yakimono menu, click here.
PERSONALIZED EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES AT DASHI
BOOK A PERSONALIZED OMAKASE
We offer personalized omakases for up to 14 people. Fill out our reservation form and our chef will begin creating your custom menu! CLICK HERE to read our Private Omakase page.
RENT THE IZAKAYA
We rent our izakaya for a myriad of private dining and cocktail-style events. Host your next event with us: click here to learn more.