Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) afternoon Tea

It was really busy early half of April...
My parents visited us and had a short holiday in Windsor...
Thanks for donation for Blooming Boundary Project led by Councillor Robert Nemeth. He finished in good shape. The donation was handed in directly to him on Friday when he came to have lunch.

I haven't felt time goes so slowly like this for long time... I think it was really busy first two weeks.

Now, I can start preparing for the Sakura (Cherry blossom) Japanese Afternoon Tea.

Cherry blossom has gone in Japan, but it's starting now in the UK. Buds of cherry tree in my garden is getting bigger. Well, it's still not so exciting, so please allow me to use a bit old photo.



The first dish will be a small Bento Box packed with traditional spring menu.

The second dish will be consists of 4 typical sweets on Hanami (Picnic under Cherry Blossom).

The last dish will be two Sakura shaped sweets for traditional tea ceremony.

Normally, all the dish should be suitable for vegetarian. However, if it is a traditional Japanese Lunch box, Salmon cannot be avoid... So, if you are vegetarian or fish allergy, please let me know. As well as, eggs. Hum, I will have some extra to swap to whatever, whatever... So, please let me know if you have any concern.

Schedule on Friday 29th April
Morning Session - 10:00 ～ 11:30
Afternoon Session - 16:00 ～ 17:30
Evening Session - 18:00 ～19:30

*Afternoon and Evening sessions are later than previous schedule. Max 8 people can book on each session. First comes first served.
*£10 per person. Children can join the session, however, they will be counted as a person and charged £10, if they occupy seats.
*One drink included.
* Please understand you may need to share a table with other guests as we only have two tables.

Please reserve seats with Text on the shop mobile (07923 900344) or info@an-an.co.uk. Please do NOT leave any message on the mobile, as we cannot receive the recorded message.

an-an is looking forward to seeing you in the afternoon tea.

和Japanese Cafe an-an
２７　Boundary Road, Hove, BN3 4EF
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April's sweets and Events

It's almost the end of 1st April.
Today, Okonomi-yaki week is finished.

It was really busy. Thank you so much! ｍ（－＿－）ｍ

Unexpectedly busy in these last 3 days and some of you had to wait for nearly one hour for the lunch... I am so sorry and thank you so much to be so patient.

I regret to say, but I would need to close the cafe on Monday 4th and Friday 8th due to stuff shortage during Spring school holiday. Moreover Sushi would not be available between Tuesday 5th to Thursday 7th.

From Monday 11th, an-an will serve normal menu during the normal opening time. Of course, Sushi will be back, too.  I will order really fresh fish for Sushi from the local fishmonger.

I cannot wait to go back to the normal routine!!! (ie. kids go back to school...)

My burnt out head could write English.

 Is this board on the window clear? or do I need to explain?

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April's Sweets

Sakura Mochi (Cherry Blossoms) 　－　Smooth Adzuki bean paste wrapped by half-mashed sticky sweet rice. Leaves are from Organic Farm in Lewes, Namayasai, and pickled in British sea salt. £1.50/sweet.

Uguisu Mochi (Nightingale Sweets) - Smooth Adzuki bean paste wrapped by smooth soft Mochi, and sprinkled plenty of Uguisu Kinako (Roasted Green Soy Flour)£1.50/sweet

Hanami Dango (Sanshoku Dango) - three colour rice dumplings on a bamboo skewer £1.50/skewer. available from 11th April.

Dorayaki - Please chose filling from Smooth, Chunky or Green Tea bean paste. £1.50 each.

Daifuku - Smooth, Chunky, Japanese mugwort, Strawberry... Please order them on order@an-an.co.uk at least 2 days in advance.

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April Event

Monday 4th 
Friday 8th      Cafe is closed.

Japanese Afternoon Tea is coming on Friday 29th April.
It will be the cherry blossom Festival.

10am
3:30 pm
5;30 pm

please chose the time slot before the space goes... I only have 8 seats for the each session.

Please let me know Allergy or Vegan on the time for orders.   Please apply within the cafe or email on order@an-an.co.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Looking forward to seeing you!