Dinner at Nisei: A One-Night-Only Caviar Tasting Experience

Join Tsar Nicoulai and Chef David Yoshimura of Michelin-starred Nisei for an unforgettable seven-course caviar dinner on July 18 in San Francisco.

Experience Highlights:

Guided Caviar 101

with Ali & Marai Bolourchi

Founders of Tsar Nicoulai

An essential guide to Tsar's selection of caviar varieties by our founders themselves. A limited pairing featuring sparkling wine, sake & more will be available upon request to accentuate the experience.

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7-Course Tasting Menu

by Michelin-Starred Chef: David Yoshimura

Celebrate National Caviar Day with an exclusive seven-course menu by Chef David Yoshimura of Nisei - a Michelin-starred, James Beard-nominated restaurant known for its elegant Japanese-American cuisine. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to showcase the depth and versatility of Tsar Nicoulai caviar.

Mamahuhu: Double Happiness Sandwich - A Limited-Time Collaboration

Double Happiness symbolizes harmony, celebration and collaboration in Chinese culture. We’re elated to partner once again with our friends at Tsar Nicolai to bring an elevated Crispy Fish Sandwiches to the Bay area.

To celebrate our second year of this tradition we created a Lapsang tea smoked trout roe as an additional add on this year! Guests will have a choice of caviar, custom Lapsang tea infused trout roe, or both to go along with their sandwiches.

You’re cordially invited!

Event Details:

📍 Where: All Mamahuhu branches, Locations

📅 When: July 18 onwards

⏰ Opening Hours: 11:30AM to 9:00PM

Available for a limited time in collaboration with Mamahuhu

EARLY BIRD PROMO: National Caviar Day | Caviar 101 & Schramsberg Tasting at Under-study

Join Laurent Sarazin, VP of Sales & Marketing, at Under-Study Teaching Kitchen as we toast National Caviar Day with our very first tasting class in the space—a sparkling introduction to the world of Tsar Nicoulai caviar and roe, paired with Schramsberg’s elegant sparkling wines, including our Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and Brut Rosé.

In this hour-long experience, you’ll explore the nuances between roe and caviar through a guided tasting of Tsar Nicoulai’s Classic and Osetra selections—favorites at PRESS and Under-Study—alongside a single roe varietal, all complemented by thoughtfully paired sips of Schramsberg.

Led by the Under-Study culinary team, the session will highlight tasting techniques, unexpected flavor notes, and the way our méthode traditionnelle bubbles elevate every bite. Along the way, you’ll also dive into Tsar Nicoulai’s commitment to sustainable aquaculture and responsible sourcing.

Whether you’re a longtime caviar connoisseur or new to the delicacy, this approachable yet luxurious class is the perfect way to celebrate—and savor—with Schramsberg.

Flour + Water: National Caviar Day Menu & Special Giveaway

We’ve teamed up with @flourandwatersf and @hammerlingwines to give away a seriously luxe night out (plus a few treats to take home!) to celebrate the big day next week.

Here’s what you can win:

• A caviar-centric dinner menu at Flour + Water with welcome bubbles from Hammerling Wine on National Caviar Day (Friday, July 18th)

• One 4-pack of dried organic Flour + Water Foods pasta

• One custom branded Flour + Water x Tsar Nicoulai caviar tin to enjoy at home

• Two bottles of sparkling wine from Hammerling to drink later

To enter:

• Like this post

• Follow @flourandwatersf @therealtsarnicoulai @hammerlingwines @flourandwaterfoods

• Tag Three Friends in the comments

Event Details:

Additional beverages + gratuity to be paid for on-site. One random winner will be notified via Instagram DMs on 7/13/25 at 10:00 AM PST. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter + must be available to attend dinner in San Francisco on 7/18/25. Good luck, caviar lovers!

Giveaway closes on the 7/12, 11:59 PM PST.

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe: 50% Off Caviar & Roe with a Wine Pouring from St. Supery

Celebrate National Caviar Day at Caviar Café, our flagship tasting counter inside San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building. For one day only, enjoy 50% off all single tins of caviar and roe, available exclusively in-store.

To make the afternoon even more festive, we’re partnering with St. Supéry Estate Vineyards to offer wine pouring from 3–5 PM — the perfect pairing for your favorite roes.

Stop by, sip, snack, and stock up while supplies last.

Event Details:

📍 Where: In the Iconic Ferry Building in SF

📅 When: On National Caviar Day, July 18th

🕒 Opening Hours: 12 PM to 7 PM

Reserve early - limited seating. While supplies last.