A popular restaurant is introducing limited edition seasonal menu items to celebrate the start of spring.

From March 25 until May 5, The Ivy Asia will be offering menu items inspired by the cherry blossom Sakura season in Japan, which is when the trees spring to life from late March until early April.

A blossom afternoon tea, a "fallen blossom" dessert and a special cocktail menu, all influenced by the Japanese culture, will be available.

The afternoon tea will be available every day between 3pm and 4.45pm for £29.95 and will be a "delightful fusion" of British and Asian traditions.

This will include vegetable dumplings, aromatic duck spring rolls, raspberry macaroons and mini cherry blossom trees made from dark chocolate and candyfloss.

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For those with a sweet tooth, the fallen blossom dessert, which will cost £10.95, will also be available during these dates.

This will be made with chocolate parfait, cherry coating and real gold leaf, alongside cherry blossom candyfloss.

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The special edition cocktails will be available every day in celebration of the season and will include Lavender Haze, which is a mix of floral and citrus flavours.

Executive chef Simon Gregory said: "We look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy our delicious limited-edition specials throughout the upcoming weeks, whilst embracing the spirit of Sakura season."

As well as these extra menu options, The Ivy Asia is also hosting two evenings of live entertainmen,t on March 27 and May 5.

No further details have been released yet about what guests can expect during these evenings.

These limited edition menu offerings will be available until May 5.