Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will host an evening under the stars at “A Taste of Asia: A Culinary and Cultural Experience” on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 6:30–11:00 p.m.

 

Relish the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Asian culinary culture in a Japanese garden setting during this annual special event.

 

Guests will be given a culinary “passport” they can use to savor Asian-inspired cuisine from South Florida’s celebrated restaurants, while enjoying fine wine, sake, and Japanese beer.

 

Entertainment will include a powerful Taiko drumming performance by Fushu Daiko complemented by live music throughout the evening by 8 Bit Wave. The event will also showcase a captivating live painting by Japanese ink artist Kimata Yasunori, alongside calligraphy demonstrations, curated sake tastings, and both silent and online auctions featuring fine jewelry, art pieces, luxury hotel stays, and more.

 

Participating restaurants include:

Nobu Miami

Sushi Yasu Tanaka

Ramen Lab Eatery

Kapow! Noodle Bar

Cornell Café

Kasumi

Ito En

Ela Curry & Cocktails

Stage Kitchen & Bar

Brewsaki

Niigata Sake Selections

Kaminari Ramen

Chubby Cat (Japanese Izakaya Ramen & Sushi)

Shojo’s Dojo

Winebow Fine Wines & Spirits

​Hawkers

Ceviche DOZO

 

Proceeds from the evening benefit Morikami’s 4 E’s: Education, Exhibitions, Expansion, and Emotional well-being programs.

 

Tickets are $300 per person and can be purchased at morikami.org/taste-of-asia.

 

For more information, contact Sharyn Samuels at (561) 233-1316 or ssamuels@pbcgov.org.

 

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.