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OMAWEI, A Journey through Omakase

Set within a private island setting, discover an immersive tasting journey as we welcome the return of OMAWEI, an exclusive omakase experience from renowned Chef Wei Chen. The story of Japanese tradition unfolds through harmonious flavors and exquisite craftsmanship, blending the season’s finest ingredients with modern innovation in a curated menu presented course by course.

Available on select dates, October 27 through November 29
$295++ per person

Exclusive IWA Sake pairing experience, November 7 and 8
Enjoy a five-course omakase experience paired alongside select IWA Sake Assemblages.
$570++ per person

As the experience takes place outdoors, we kindly ask our guests to dress accordingly. We are happy to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions with advanced notice.

Availability is limited for this intimate experience.

Executive chef in white chef's coat at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, the private island resort in the Florida Keys
Handmade pasta with citrus bottarga served on a red ceramic plate at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys

Chef Wei Chen

Chef Wei’s passion for gastronomy was cultivated in the diverse culinary landscape of New York City. It is there that he trained at esteemed establishments such as Neta, 15 East, Shuko, and most notably at Nakazawa under the tutelage of sushi virtuoso Chef Daisuke Nakazawa. Now, as a private chef, he offers discerning diners an intimate culinary journey, curating omakase menus that showcase the finest ingredients and his unwavering commitment to culinary excellence.

Chef preparing a dish at the thatched-roof chef’s counter at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, with turquoise-cushioned wicker bar stools and tropical gardens behind.
November 7 and 8

OMAWEI and IWA Sake Pairing Experience

Elevate your evening under the palms with an exclusive IWA Sake pairing experience. Conceived by Richard Geoffroy, the legendary former Chef de Cave of Dom Pérignon, IWA 5 uses its masterfully blended “Assemblage” complexity to seamlessly amplify Chef Wei Chen’s meticulously crafted courses.

Enjoy a five-course omakase experience paired alongside select IWA Sake Assemblages.
$570++ per person