Step into the glow of the full moon at Kessaku, the sky-high sushi and cocktail lounge on the 50th floor of The National, for an extraordinary Moon Festival & Mijenta Tequila Dinner on Sunday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m.. This one-night event welcomes special guest Juan Coronado, co-founder of Mijenta, for an evening that unites Kessaku’s culinary artistry with Mijenta’s award-winning tequilas in a celebration of flavor, symbolism, and renewal.
The experience features a five-course Chef’s Tasting Dinner, with each dish paired to highlight the nuances of Mijenta’s Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo tequilas. Guests will also take part in a Lunar Intention Ritual, writing reflections to release or call in beneath the Harvest Moon. Each place setting will include Moon Phase Cards and pairing notes to guide diners through the tequila profiles, their symbolism, and the courses they accompany.
Menu Highlights
Welcome Bites
- Dango Mochi Skewers with black sesame, colatura caramel, and bubu arare
- Savory Mooncake with kabocha, tosazu, and cured egg yolk
First Course
- Confit Duck Bao Bun with chili crunch and cilantro
- Marinated Cucumbers with wakame and ginger dressing
- Yuzu Togarashi Edamame
Paired with Mijenta Blanco
Second Course
- Trio of Nigiri: Crab with avocado and nori, Botan Ebi with togarashi aioli, and A5 Wagyu with caviar
Paired with Mijenta Reposado
Third Course
- Chashu Pork Belly Tonkotsu Ramen with springy noodles, soy-cured hen egg, yuzu kosho, and charred sweet corn
Paired with Mijenta Añejo
Dessert Course
- Mont Blanc with Yuzu Sake
From the crisp brightness of Mijenta Blanco aligned with the New Moon to the layered depth of Añejo reflective of the waning phases, each pairing is designed to take guests on a journey through flavor, intention, and the cycles of renewal.
This dinner is more than a tasting—it is an immersive evening that celebrates the moon’s symbolism, the craftsmanship of tequila, and the creative spirit of Kessaku’s cuisine. Seating is limited, and reservations are strongly encouraged.
Kessaku is located at 1405 Elm Street on the 50th Floor of The National in Dallas, Texas. For reservations, call or text 214-239-9999. Kessaku is open Tuesday through Thursday from 6 to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Visit kessakurestaurants.com or email info@kessakurestaurants.com for more information. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @KessakuRestaurants.
