Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo: Early Summer Gourmet Experience Starts May - India-Nepal Lunch Buffet & Melon Afternoon Tea
Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo announces its early summer lineup for May and June 2026, featuring an authentic Indian and Nepalese lunch buffet and seasonal melon-themed sweets.
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Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo (Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo; General Manager: Masaru Yamaguchi) will host a series of gourmet events from May 1 to June 30, 2026. The 2nd-floor restaurant 'Substance' will offer an 'India & Nepal' lunch buffet, while the 1st-floor 'THE LOUNGE' will feature a Mother's Day special strawberry parfait and a Melon Afternoon Tea.
### 2F Substance: India-Nepal Lunch Buffet
This buffet introduces representative menus from the India-Nepal region. An Indian chef has recreated authentic flavors with rich aromas and exotic spices.
- **Menu Highlights:** Juicy Tandoori Chicken made with whole chicken, 'Momo' (fragrant Nepalese steamed dumplings), and 'Pork Choila' (a traditional Nepalese pork dish with spices).
- **Indian vs. Nepalese Cuisine:** While sharing roots, Indian cuisine is known for rich curries paired with Naan or Chapati, whereas Nepalese cuisine features milder, lighter flavors using rice, vegetables, beans, and fermented ingredients, influenced by Chinese and Tibetan styles.
- **Specific Dishes:**
- **Indian Chickpea Salad:** A traditional appetizer with spices and a refreshing lemony acidity.
- **Whole Tandoori Chicken:** Marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled at high heat for a crispy outside and juicy inside.
- **Momo:** A popular Himalayan dumpling with spiced fillings.
- **Pork Choila:** Grilled pork tossed with cumin, coriander, chili, and garlic.
- **Sweets:** Featuring 'Gulab Jamun' (known as the world's sweetest sweet) and 'Falooda' topped with mango lassi or lychee sherbet.
**Logistics:**
- **Period:** May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
- **Time:** 11:30-14:30 (Last entry 13:30)
- **Price:** Adult 3,600 JPY / Child 1,800 JPY (Tax/Service incl.)
### 1F THE LOUNGE: Mother's Day & Melon Specials
- **Mother's Day Parfait:** A limited-edition parfait expressing gratitude with red carnation petals made of chocolate. Inside the glass, an adorable milk-ice 'Kumachan' bear holds a small carnation. Served with a warm spiced berry sauce.
- **Melon Afternoon Tea:** Starting in May, featuring seasonal melons, with melon parfaits following in June.
### 2F Substance: India-Nepal Lunch Buffet
This buffet introduces representative menus from the India-Nepal region. An Indian chef has recreated authentic flavors with rich aromas and exotic spices.
- **Menu Highlights:** Juicy Tandoori Chicken made with whole chicken, 'Momo' (fragrant Nepalese steamed dumplings), and 'Pork Choila' (a traditional Nepalese pork dish with spices).
- **Indian vs. Nepalese Cuisine:** While sharing roots, Indian cuisine is known for rich curries paired with Naan or Chapati, whereas Nepalese cuisine features milder, lighter flavors using rice, vegetables, beans, and fermented ingredients, influenced by Chinese and Tibetan styles.
- **Specific Dishes:**
- **Indian Chickpea Salad:** A traditional appetizer with spices and a refreshing lemony acidity.
- **Whole Tandoori Chicken:** Marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled at high heat for a crispy outside and juicy inside.
- **Momo:** A popular Himalayan dumpling with spiced fillings.
- **Pork Choila:** Grilled pork tossed with cumin, coriander, chili, and garlic.
- **Sweets:** Featuring 'Gulab Jamun' (known as the world's sweetest sweet) and 'Falooda' topped with mango lassi or lychee sherbet.
**Logistics:**
- **Period:** May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
- **Time:** 11:30-14:30 (Last entry 13:30)
- **Price:** Adult 3,600 JPY / Child 1,800 JPY (Tax/Service incl.)
### 1F THE LOUNGE: Mother's Day & Melon Specials
- **Mother's Day Parfait:** A limited-edition parfait expressing gratitude with red carnation petals made of chocolate. Inside the glass, an adorable milk-ice 'Kumachan' bear holds a small carnation. Served with a warm spiced berry sauce.
- **Melon Afternoon Tea:** Starting in May, featuring seasonal melons, with melon parfaits following in June.