Asian Eats To Highlight O.C. Cherry Blossom Festival 2020

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA —More than 30 Japanese and Asian-inspired food trucks and pop-up restaurants, with such delectables as mini donuts, tender Kobe Wagyu, ramen and crispy fried chicken, are planned for this year's Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival, March 13-15 in Huntington Beach.

“Food is an essential part of family gatherings in Japanese culture and we’ve brought together the best dishes and most popular food trucks from across Southern California to make this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival the most delicious yet,” said Kevin Elliott, director of the festival, presented by Code Four. “We will have a number of experienced Japanese chefs to give our guests an authentic taste of Japanese and Asian-influenced food.”

Among the planned vendors and offerings:

Takoyaki Tanota: Enjoy its takoyaki, with batter made from a secret recipe that requires boiling for five hours with chicken bones and more than 10 kinds of fruits and vegetables, then served with an original “Tanto” sauce.

Belly Bombz: The Korean-inspired kitchen will sell a Miso Firecracker Chicken Salad and more than 13 flavors of sweet and spicy, boneless and bone-in wings.

AJAJ Café: Those with a sweet tooth can indulge on Mochi donuts with soft insides, bubble waffles, funnel cake, Thai tea and boba.

Kapamilya Restaurant: On the menu will be authentic Filipino and Japanese dishes, including chicharon bulaklak, crispy pata, lechon kawali and shrimp tempura.

Cafe 949: Feast on its grilled lobster paired with garlic noodles.

Shin-Sen-Gumi: Diners can order such traditional Japanese cuisine as charcoal-grilled yakitori, sushi, udon and ramen.

Also included among this year's festival food partners: GAJA Japanese Food; Babymini Donuts; LuckyBall Korean BBQ; Rockin Gyoza; Kobe Wagyu Freaks; Kapimalya; Tenkatori USA; SVR BBQ; Amamiya- Baby Castella,; Hungry Belly Thai; Okamoto Kitchen; Drizzle; Angry Pig; Salt N Pepper; Scooters Italian Ice; Deli Doctor; Shake Ramen; Kuushi; Rice Balls of Fire; Baby's Burgers; Belly Bombz; Kona Ice; Inglorious Funnels; and Taste of Soul on Wheels.

The Cherry Blossom Festival runs Friday, March 13 through Sunday March 15 at Central Park, 7111 Talbert St. in Huntington Beach. See more here on times and tickets.

The festival honors Huntington Beach’s sister city, Anjo, Japan, and supports the youth exchange programs.

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