Coast will welcome the arrival of spring and the annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival by offering an array of Sakura-themed sushi, seafood, and dessert features at the iconic dining destination located at 1054 Alberni Street in Vancouver throughout April.
Starting Saturday April 1, Coast’s Cherry Blossom Menu will conjure up thoughts of spring and the city’s blossoming cherry trees with a menu of à-la-carte features that include a Sashimi Taster (Bluefin tuna, isaki, king salmon), Prawn Carpaccio (crispy lotus root, ikura roe, shiso, rose petal powder), Cherry Blossom Mousse (cherry compote, chocolate sponge, rose petals) and more.
Behind the bar, Beverage Manager Ryan Oueni will add a pair of feature libations to the cocktail menu to mark the occasion: Cherry Blossom (Tanqueray, ume plum wine, Pimm’s No. 5, lemon juice, egg whites, cherry bitters), $15, and Sakura Nights (Nikka Miyagikyo single malt whisky, Chambord, Sakura bitters, Laphroaig rinse, lemon peel), $18.
Coast Cherry Blossom Festival Menu
Available Saturday, April 1 and throughout April
Starters And Sushi Features
- Nano Hana Ohitashi 14
- Sashimi Taster 30
- Bluefin tuna, isaki, king salmon
- Temari Sushi Balls 20
- Japanese ahi tuna, BC Sockeye salmon, saba, ebi, unagi
- Prawn Carpaccio 23
- crispy lotus root, ikura roe, shiso, rose petal powder
Main Course Feature
- Roasted Soy Glazed Sablefish 48
- bok choi, marinated daikon, Sakura blossom dashi
Dessert Features
- Cherry Blossom Mousse 14
- cherry compote, chocolate sponge, rose petals
- Ichigo Daifuku 13
- strawberry mochi
Cocktail Features
- Cherry Blossom 15
- Tanqueray, ume plum wine, Pimm’s No. 5,
- lemon juice, egg whites, cherry bitters
- Sakura Nights 18
- Nikka Miyagikyo single malt whisky, Chambord,
- Sakura bitters, Laphroaig rinse, lemon peel
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is one of Vancouver’s most-loved and Instagram-able events, with locals and visitors alike traversing the city to witness the blossoming of more than 40,000 cherry trees, all mapped on its website as well as a downloadable phone app.
The event’s origins can be traced to 8th Century Japan, where viewing parties called Hanami are a traditional and annual occurrence and celebrate life, renewal, and transcience.
In Vancouver, a Sakura Days Japan Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 at the VanDusen Botanical Garden.
To make a reservation to enjoy Coast’s Cherry Blossom Festival menu, click here.