A Spell in the Sky
Food Village
Renowned Chef Diego’s surprise Japanese-fusion dish, beside a yatai village of Japanese kitchens — karaage by Tenkatori, onigiri by Hyuga, kakigori and matcha boba by Umacha.
The Village
A curated village of Japanese food and craft vendors, at the heart of the festival.
Featured chef
Chef Diego · Estrano
Formerly of Bestia, Bavel and Chi Spacca — and “one of L.A.’s most subversive chefs” (Los Angeles Times) — with write-ups in Los Angeles Magazine and Foodbeast. At A Spell in the Sky, he’ll be serving Japanese fusion.
We are also proud to serve karaage, handmade onigiri, kakigori (shaved ice) and matcha boba. Every ticket includes access to the food village; each stand sells its own food and drink.
“Peerless Chicken.” A marinade recipe kept for almost 70 years, oil changed daily — on a mission to serve the world’s most amazing karaage.
Tenkatori
Japanese karaage
A guy from Japan, handmaking onigiri in LA — “2000 years of love,” one rice ball at a time.
Onigiri by Hyuga
Handmade onigiri
Japanese shaved ice and iced matcha boba from Umacha — the village’s cool-down.
Kakigori and Matcha Boba by Umacha
Shaved ice and drinks
Vendor applications are closed
The village for Saturday, September 12, 2026 is full. If you make Japanese food, drink or craft and want to be considered for a future event, say hello on Instagram — we keep a list.
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