Flowering for only two weeks a year, the delicate sakura plant tantalises the world with its charming soft pink petals that flourish all over the soft trees.

To celebrate the arrival of spring and the beautiful cherry blossom, like the plant itself, Saké Restaurant & Bar venues across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be transforming throughout the month of September for its guests to enjoy everything sakura inspired.

Spring Cocktail Menu:

Available at all Saké Restaurant & Bar venues, a limited edition Spring Cocktail menu has been released for guests to enjoy underneath blossoming sakura canopies.

Each of the five cocktails are inspired by the elegant Japanese flower – whether it be topped with sakura flower syrup, Japanese whisky or simply just cherry liqueur; like the whimsical plant, each cocktail encapsulates a single characteristic of the bewitching plant.

In Bloom
Roku gin, lychee liqueur, lime juice, cherry and sakura flavoured syrup topped with lychees
($22)

Signature Cherry
Combination of grey goose vodka, sakura vermouth and cherry shrub
($23)

Japanese Cobbler
Shiso umeshu, ketel one citroen, sakura syrup, yuzu juice and topped with cherry blossom water
($21)

Blushing Blossom
Japanese whisky, herring cherry liqueur, choya uji green tea umeshu, honey water, yuzu juice, passion fruit and egg white shaken
($22)

Red Kuchibiru
Shochu kome with cherry shrub and glühwein mix
($22)

Date: Monday 3 – Sunday 30 September
Locations: Saké Restaurant & Bar The Rocks (NSW), Double Bay (NSW), Eagle St Pier (QLD), Flinders Lane (VIC) and Hamer Hall (VIC).
More information: Saké Restaurant & Bar

Cherry Blossom Champagne Dinner:

For one night only at selected Saké Restaurant & Bar venues, lovers of champagne and exceptional food will be blooming by the six-course menu designed and collaborated by each of Saké’s Head Chefs.

Sourcing all ingredients from across Australia, each of the six courses are paired with various Rosé’s including a NV Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial upon arrival.

NV Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial on arrival

Snow Crab Sunomono
Vinegared Okinawan Mozuku Seaweed, Cucumber and Caviar
NV Veuve Clicquot Rosé

Sashimi
Garfish Sashimi – Shiso Ume, White Soy
Seared Scampi – Nikiri Soy, Chives, Tobiko, Shaved Foie Gras
Uni Ikura – Nori Scrisp, Kizami Wasabi Sea Salt
NV Ruinart Rosé

Steamed Ora King Salmon
Salmon Roe, Potato and Cabbage
2008 Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé

Truffle Cheese Pork Millie-Feuille Katsu
Balsamic Sauce, Watercress Red Onion and Baby Shiso
2009 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé

Duck Breast
Blueberry and Beetroot Purée, Seasonal Greens with Plum Vinaigrette and Duck Jus
2005 Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage

Sakura Tarte
Sakura Infused Apple and Shiso Ice Cream

Price: $290 per person
Time: from 6:30pm
Locations: Eagle St Pier (Tuesday 11 September), Hamer Hall (Wednesday 12 September), The Rocks (Thursday 18 September)
More information: Saké Restaurant & Bar

Feature image: In Bloom, Japanese Cobbler, Signature Cherry, Blushing Blossom and Red Kuchibiru

For bookings email: reservations@sakerestaurant.com.au