Sushi Etiquette Workshop
Discover the Art of Japanese Dining
📍 Manhasset, Long Island
📅 January 20th 7:30pm
⏱ Duration: 2.5 hours
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Why This Workshop Matters
Japanese dining is more than just food — it's a cultural experience, a ritual of respect, balance, and beauty. Yet for many, sushi can feel intimidating:
  • Unsure how to properly use chopsticks?
  • Wondering how to eat sushi correctly, or what to do with ginger and wasabi?
  • Curious about Japanese table traditions, but hesitant to ask at a restaurant?
This workshop turns those uncertainties into confidence, appreciation, and joy.
Who This Workshop Is For
Professionals
who often dine out and want to feel confident in any setting.
Couples & Friends
looking for an interactive, cultural, and fun evening out.
Food Lovers
who want to deepen their appreciation of sushi and Japanese dining rituals.
Cultural Explorers
curious about Japanese traditions, elegance, and lifestyle.
What You Will Learn
The proper way to use chopsticks with confidence.
Japanese table manners and the meaning behind them.
How to enjoy sushi correctly: from dipping soy sauce to pairing with ginger and wasabi.
The etiquette of sitting, ordering, and interacting at a Japanese table.
Japanese approaches to balance and healthy dining.
How to gracefully handle common mistakes.
A deeper appreciation for Japanese culture, traditions, and dining as an art.
The Dining Experience
Your evening includes a five-course Japanese dinner, blending authentic flavors with etiquette instruction at every stage. Expect to savor dishes across courses while learning the correct, elegant way to enjoy them — from the very first bite to the final toast.
This is more than a meal — it's an immersive cultural journey, where every detail reflects Japanese refinement. You'll leave not only with etiquette skills, but also with a sense of connection to Japanese tradition, discipline, and aesthetics.
Why Attend
This workshop is crucial if you:
Want to feel confident at sushi restaurants or business dinners.
Are planning to travel to Japan and want to engage respectfully with its traditions.
Value self-improvement and enjoy exploring new cultures.
See dining not just as eating, but as an opportunity to grow, connect, and shine.
About Your Teacher
Irina Khai
Etiquette Teacher & Founder of Elegance Academy
Irina specializes in blending cultural traditions with modern practicality. She has guided countless adults, couples, and professionals through interactive etiquette experiences that build confidence and refinement. Her workshops are known for being engaging, joyful, and hands-on, leaving every guest more polished, cultured, and at ease in social settings.
Students and participants describe her workshops as transformative experiences that combine cultural insight, practical skills, and personal growth. Every class is carefully designed to leave guests not only more knowledgeable, but also inspired to carry themselves with grace wherever they go.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening
Learn the art of sushi dining.
Experience a five-course Japanese dinner.
Leave with cultural insight, new skills, and memories to cherish.