Pascual will welcome Perry’s chef Masako Morishita on Sep 27, 2026 for a one-night Trompo Takeover built around pork shoulder, Japanese seasonings, and the Capitol Hill restaurant’s Mexican cooking.
A Guest Taco Brings Two Kitchens Together
According to the restaurant’s latest announcement, Morishita’s taco starts with pork shoulder marinated in pear, sake kasu, and tamari. Miso nori brown butter adds richness, while daikon, salted plum ponzu, togarashi, shiso, scallion, and lemon finish the dish. For diners who follow her work at Perry’s, the collaboration offers a different setting for her approach to Japanese flavors.
The Takeover Continues a Series of DC Chef Collaborations
The Popal family and chefs Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss created Trompo Takeover to invite other chefs to contribute a signature taco for one evening. Past guests have included Danny Lee, Fernando González, Rob Rubba, and Tim Ma.
The Guest Appearance Is Limited to One Evening
Morishita’s appearance is a one-night collaboration, so it calls for a specific Sunday reservation rather than a return visit later in the week. For diners who enjoy following DC chefs between kitchens, the series makes Pascual a place to revisit as the guest lineup changes.
Pascual is at 732 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington DC, with Sunday dinner service from 5 to 9 PM. Guest-taco pricing is not publicly listed. Pascual confirms the appearance so head to Resy for reservations. Follow The Washington Lobbyist for informed coverage of Washington DC travel, hotels, restaurants, and events.
