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A Culinary Journey through Spring in Tohoku

The Westin Hotel Sendai will host a unique dining experience titled 'TOHOKU Gastronomy -Spring Bloom-', launching from March 13 to May 28, 2026. This exquisite dinner course showcases the diverse flavors of Tohoku's spring harvest, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the region's culinary delights.

The Art of Delicacies

As we welcome the onset of spring, ingredients symbolize new beginnings and fresh flavors. The dinner course is a celebration of these elements, designed to transport diners through a sensory journey that perfectly encapsulates the season's spirit.

• - Cold Starter: One begins with a refreshing dish featuring the Fukushima-produced maple salmon, delicately cooked to preserve its texture and infused with a hint of sakura fragrance. The accompanying vinaigrette, with its bright acidity and subtle sweetness from sakura blossoms, sets a vibrant tone for the meal.
• - Warm Starter: Next comes the Yamagata beef tongue and 'Inca no Mezame' potato omelet, harmoniously paired with a bitter yet balanced rapeseed sauce, emphasizing the depth of flavor in each bite.
• - Fish Course: The fish dish is a highlight, presenting Aomori's 'mebaru', known as the spring messenger fish, pan-seared to perfection. This is accompanied by a luxurious mousse of taraba crab and scallop, served with clams and a rich Americano sauce for added decadence.
• - Meat Course: The meat course features a sumptuous Yonezawa beef fillet topped with a crust of Emmental cheese. It is perfectly paired with braised bamboo shoots and truffles, enhancing the complexity of this main dish.
• - Dessert: Finally, the tour of tastes concludes with a captivating dessert—a Mont Blanc made with Miyagi's 'Punks Berry' strawberries, complemented by a guava mousse and sweet summer citrus jelly that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness.

Full Menu Overview

• - Amuse Bouche: Lobster and Kawachi ponkan salad with a delicate onion espuma, paired with local silver salt and kombu meringue.
• - Cold Starter: Maple salmon with beet and sour cream vinaigrette, accented by sakura.
• - Warm Starter: Beef tongue omelet with rapeseed sauce.
• - Soup: Croquette of chicken and crab in green pea velouté.
• - Fish Course: Seared mebaru with crab and scallop mousse, served with clams and Americano sauce.
• - Meat Course: Yonezawa beef fillet with Emmental crust and truffled bamboo shoots.
• - Dessert: Mont Blanc of strawberries with guava mousse and sweet citrus.
• - Coffee or Tea to conclude the meal.

Event Details

The 'TOHOKU Gastronomy -Spring Bloom-' dinner experience will be hosted at the Symphony Restaurant located on the 26th floor of the Westin Hotel. Operating hours are as follows:
Monday to Thursday: 17:30 - 22:00 (Last Order 20:00)
Friday to Sunday: 17:30 - 22:00 (Last Order 21:00)
The cost is set at ¥20,000, and reservations are required a day in advance. Prices include service and taxes.

Make Your Reservation

To secure your seat for this unforgettable dining experience, please contact the Westin Hotel Sendai at 022-722-1234 or visit their website at www.the-westin-sendai.com.

A Message from the Chef

Chef Shirakawa emphasizes, "The arrival of spring in Tohoku is a magical transition marked by the melting snow and budding greenery, bringing a bounty of fresh ingredients. Each dish in our course reflects the unique flavors of this season, layered with acidity, bitterness, and sweetness to create a vibrant and light dining experience. We also invite you to savor the beauty of the cherry blossoms during your visit, adding another layer of enjoyment to your meal."

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