The evening opens with a reception of passed bites and arrival cocktails, then moves into a curated seated dinner built around Lumi’s signature style: bold, Nikkei cuisine   a featured sushi-and-nigiri moment, and a dessert finish. Chef Back will be in the room throughout the night, making this a rare chance to experience his work up close in an intimate San Diego setting.

With more than 30 restaurants worldwide and Michelin-recognized concepts, Akira Back’s influence continues to shape modern Japanese dining on a global scale. This is sushi and stars, the way Lumi does it — elevated, vivid, and entirely unforgettable.

Ticket Details

$150 per person Includes a multi-course dinner with Chef Akira Back, opening with a welcome reception of passed bites and an arrival cocktail, followed by a seated 4 course Nikkei dinner featuring a signature sushi & nigiri course and a dessert finish — with Chef Back in the room throughout the evening.

Optional Beverage Upgrade — $35 per person Add the Premium Sake Pairing, featuring a curated pour at the reception and with each course through dessert.

This is a one-night-only, limited-capacity ticketed event. Seating and tickets are extremely limited.

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What to Expect

An intimate, one-night-only rooftop evening with our namesake chef. Doors open at 6:00 PM with a cocktail reception and passed bites, flowing into a seated multi-course dinner at approximately 6:30 PM. Expect bold, vivid Nikkei cuisine, a featured sushi-and-nigiri moment, and rare up-close touchpoints with Chef Akira Back throughout the night.