Two Richmond cafes are joining a cherry blossom-inspired food festival starting next week.
The , organized by Noms Magazine, is kicking off on March 29 and running until April 28 throughout Metro Vancouver.
Richmond's Matcha Cafe Maiko and Sunny M are among the list of restaurants and cafes taking part in the festival.
Matcha Cafe Maiko announced they are offering a "hanami dango" rice ball dessert topping for their classic matcha soft serve to celebrate the arrival of spring.
They also have a limited order of sakura cake boxes that are being offered during weekends, starting Friday after 5:30 p.m. for the duration of the festival.
Meanwhile, Sunny M will have a pink matcha milk cap drink from March 29 to April 12 and a second cherry blossom-themed item, yet to be revealed, from April 13 to 28.
There will also be a "passport activity" for visitors. They can collect stickers by purchasing items and get entered for a chance to win prizes.
More than 10 restaurants and cafes are taking part in the festival including:
- Boketto Tea Bar
- Broye Cafe and Bakery
- Daigyo
- Elephant Garden Creamery
- Ki Cafe
- Jungle Room
- Takenaka
- Whisk Matcha Cafe
- Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Aquarium
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