Japanese food and drink constantly rate as the most popular item at the Matsuri. This year’s Matsuri is truly a Japanese food and drink festival-within the festival.
Beer Garden Sponsor
Must Visit
Kirin Beer Gardens
Whether you choose to relax in our beer garden area with your friends and family or walk around the Matsuri, there is nothing more refreshing than a draft Kirin beer while you enjoy the festival.
Hakutsuru Sake 101 Experience
New to Japanese sake? We invite you to take your first steps into the world of premium Japanese sake with the Sake 101 Experience, presented by world renowned Hakutsuru Sake.
Brought to you by Hakutsuru Sake, one of Japan’s most famous and iconic sake brewers.
Matsuri Market
For snacks and drinks on the go, we have three Matsuri Markets where you can pick up water, Japanese and US refreshments, and a wide selection of Japanese snacks. There is a Matsuri Market next to each of the entrances to the Matsuri.
And be sure to visit the Matsuri Market tents for all official Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival merchandise!
Tachinomi
Participate in the Japanese tradition of Tachinomi (“stand and sip”) and sample up to 10 varieties of premium Japanese sake (Tachinomi Sake Fest) or beer and spirits (Tachinomi: Spirits & Brews)
* Drink responsibly! A 100% ID check will be enforced.
2026 Food Vendors
Asian Taste
Enjoy Japanese festival favorites: yakitori, tempura, gyoza, and refreshing yuzu lemonade.
BentOn
Premium Japanese bento with fresh Buri (Hamachi), crafted with authentic flavors, seasonal ingredients, and a perfect balance of taste and presentation.
Crisp and Cool
Japanese street food bites
Duangjai Thai kitchen
Asian fusion and drink
Ekiben
Providing unique blend of Taiwanese and Ethiopian flavors creating if not one of, but THE BEST BITE OF BALTIMORE!
E-San Food and drinks
Japanese street food, freshly made, quick service, and full of flavor
FOOD FEST
Celebrate Sakura Matsuri with Food Fest’s sakura-inspired drinks, Japanese milk tea, fresh fruit smoothies, flavorful bao buns, and pink sakura mango sticky rice!
Golden Taiyaki
Traditional taiyaki made on site. Crisp golden outside, soft and chewy inside, in five delicious flavors.
Gyozilla
Japanese Dumplings
Happy L Food
Traditional Handmade Street Japanese Food.
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
World-famous Hokkaido Ramen Santouka presents its iconic ramen, celebrated for signature pork bone broth and perfectly crafted noodles.
House Japanese Curry
Chicken Cutlet Curry, Croquette Curry, and Wagyu Beef Curry. Double size available. Japanese comfort food you’ll crave instantly.
Hoshino Sushi Tacos
Sushi Tacos
Inari Zushi
Handcrafted inari sushi featuring dashi-infused tofu pockets, seasoned Japanese rice, and a variety of savory toppings
KATSU SANDO by Mr. K
The World Most Famous Japanese Sandwich
Karlsballs
NYC’s Osaka-recognized takoyaki–made from scratch, cooked live, authentic flavor exactly like Osaka
Ko Japanese Dining
Modern Japanese comfort food. Fresh Onigiri savory karaage, and potato croquette from Dupont’s Ko Japanese Dining. Authentic flavor, festival energy.
Kokumi Kitchen
Japanese hibachi fried rice and noodles, sizzling on the griddle with smoky flavor, served with refreshing Japanese drinks
Master grill
Master grill offers freshly prepared made with high-quality ingredients and clean food good taste
Menya Jiro
Award-winning Ramen restaurant from Kagoshima, Japan. We have been featured as The Best Ramen in the U.S. in Thrillist
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
Japanese savory cabbage pancake with house sauce and toppings
Ootoya
OOTOYA’s signature dishes, now reimagined as onigiri—Enjoy something different!
Otafuku Foods Inc.
Cooking and Serve Okonomiyaki
Ramen MENRI
Dashi-first. From Scratch. Always.
Sakura Shack
Savory Japanese Street Eats & Refreshing Sips
Sarin Grill
Authentic Asian street flavors grilled chicken, smoky squid, fried rice, and classic Pad Thai, freshly made and festival-ready!
Spicy Food Near Me
Crispy gyoza, savory takoyaki, flavorful Japanese stir-fry, and refreshing Japanese drinks! Fresh, hot, and festival-ready!
Taiyookie
Unique taiyaki, soft serve, and specialty matcha and coffee
Takomaru (Menya Jiro)
Japanese Octopus Ball
TK Grill
Asian cuisine that specializes in grilled teriyaki chicken alongside tasty sides and fresh lemonade
Tokyo Grill
Authentic Japanese street food and refreshing homemade lemonade, bringing vibrant festival flavors to Sakura Matsuri
TORIBIEN
Indulge in delicious onigiri and refreshing kakigori. Authentic Japanese flavors await!
Va Vendors Food Services
Fast, fresh festival favorites with bold flavors: Virginia Vendors keeps guests smiling!
Yokote Yakisoba
Yokote Yakisoba: one of Japan’s three biggest yakisoba cities. Chewy noodles, savory-sweet sauce, irresistible aromas! Taste authentic festival flavor that creates unforgettable matsuri memories in DC
Yume Asian Fusion
Yume Asian Fusion offers a variety of Asian fusion, savory, sweet and sips from Japanese onigiris to fresh fruit matcha!
Yummy Food Corner & Grill
Savor yakitori, spring rolls, okonomiyaki, gyoza, pad thai, fried rice, and refreshing matcha, sakura, and Thai tea!
