Welcome the year of the Year of the Dragon, one of the most auspicious and special of the Chinese zodiac signs! Family gatherings and traditional dishes are at the heart of Chinese New Year celebrations, and restaurants are ideal for taking the pressure off of cooking a lavish home-cooked meal yourself. Many excellent Hong Kong restaurants have prepared fantastic menus to celebrate Chinese New Year in style. Whether you wish to eat out or take in, Little Steps has compiled a list of our Top CNY dining options in Hong Kong this year.
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Award-winning Chef Lee Man-Sing, Group Executive Chef at Mott 32 and Maximal Concepts has curated a lavish feast designed to celebrate and bring good fortune. The menu includes delicacies that symbolize wealth and abundance, such as the succulent Whole Lobster & Abalone Lo Hei with Homemade Sauce, known as the "Prosperity Toss." Other highlights include Steamed Fourfinger Threadfin cooked in Chicken Oil with Hwa Tiao and a delicate Bird's Nest in Bamboo Pith with a Superior Broth. The feast also features Crispy Duck with Taro, Crispy Fresh Yellow Chicken with Coriander, and dishes like Crab Meat, Crab Roe, Scallops, Radish, and Egg White, and Romaine Lettuce Heart Casserole with Minced Pork and Shrimp Paste. Guests can also enjoy signature dishes like Apple Wood Roasted Peking Duck and Barbecue Pluma Iberico Pork, along with a variety of cocktails and wines, all within the stunning ambiance created by an award-winning interior designer Joyce Wang.
Mott 32, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong, +852 28858688, https://mott32.com/
For something a little bit different, head of Brazilian-Japanese favorite, Uma Nota this Chinese New Year where they are serving up a fantastic tasting menu. Savour their takes on drunken abalone, Amazon duck dumplings, Longevity lobster noodles, Wagyu brioche, and other delicacies for HK$580 per person.
Chinese New Year Tasting Menu is available from 21 to 25 January 2023.
Uma Nota, 38 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 28897576, info@uma-nota.com, https://uma-nota.com/
Welcome in the Year of the Dragon the Black Sheep way by dining at their following 4 venues which will be putting on opulent Chinese New Year spreads. Guest dining at any Black Sheep restaurant from February 9, 2024, will receive a little bit of good fortune, from chef specials to complimentary dishes and drinks!
Auor is thrilled to introduce The Laksa Club, a popup private kitchen within the restaurant that showcases the rich flavors of Peranakan, Malay, and Hokkien dishes, meticulously curated by Chef Voon. This unique experience is available exclusively in the three private rooms of the restaurant, making advanced bookings a necessity. On 9 February, The Laksa Club presents a special sharing-style Lunar New Year Reunion Dinner Menu, featuring a selection of comforting dishes that celebrate Singaporean cuisine, including delicacies such as Singaporean-style Sri Lankan chili crab with fluffy mantou, sambal pomfret wrapped in fragrant banana leaf, Hainanese chicken rice, obsiblue prawn laksa noodle, and a delectable dessert combining coconut, gulu Melaka, and pandan.
Auor, 4/F, 88 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 28664888, info@auor.com.hk, https://auor.com.hk/
Renowned for being the world's first Chinese restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars, it's not a surprise that Lung King Heen at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is going above and beyond this Lunar New Year. Chef Chan Yan Tak has created an exquisite Chinese New Year set lunch (HK$980 + 10% per person) featuring dishes such as pig tongue's soup with dried oysters, wok fried beef tenderloin; for full menu, click here! There are also Year of the Rabbit Celebration menu (starting from HK$2,180) as well as the Prosperous Chinese New Year Tasting menu (starting from HK$2,180).
For families who looking for something simpler, Lung King Heen has also put together a special Chinese New Year Dim Sum menu with traditionally-inspired dishes such as Baked Barbecue Pork Tartlet with Sea Moss, and Baked Whole Abalone Puff with Diced Chicken.
Lung King Heen, The Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, +852 3196 8882, www.fourseasons.com
CNY menu is available from January 16-29, 2023
The Merchants, a MICHELIN-recommended Shanghainese restaurant, invites guests to savor the essence of Chinese New Year with an exclusive menu of chef's specials. Highlights include Braised Sea Cucumber with Dried Shrimp Roe and Scallion, Sichuan Hot and Spicy Pork Tongue, Drunken Pork Knuckle, Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Winter Bamboo Shoots and Rosette Bok Choy, and Asian Pear Tea with Malva Nut. On February 11th, The Merchants will also offer a special Lunar New Year fireworks dinner menu with live fireworks. Indulge in dishes like Traditional Deep-Fried Pomfret in Sweet Soy Sauce, Stir-fried Australian Lobster with Mild Spicy Sauce, and Fried Rice Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Bottarga, and Shrimps. Limited quantities of traditional Chinese New Year puddings, including Abalone Turnip Cake, Rice Cake with Wolfberry, and Water Chestnut Cake, are also available.
The Merchants, 43/F – 45/F Gloucester Tower, LANDMARK, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, https://themerchantshk.com/
If you're looking to tuck into exquisite Chinese cuisine in a stunning environment, The Legacy House at Rosewood Hong Kong is a firm favorite of ours. The Legacy House offers an upscale and contemporary take on Hong Kong’s traditional Cha Chaan Teng culture and they are offering some delicious festive Lunar New Year menus which include the most coveted ingredients of Cantonese cuisine like the double-boiled fish maw soup with sea whelk, bamboo pith and young coconut, the steamed spotted garoupa filet with rice noodle and termite mushrooms, braised Chinese cabbage roll with fried fish curd and black moss as well as an exclusive Chinese New Year Dim Sum Menu.
Chinese New Year menus are available January 7 - 16, 2024
The Legacy House, The Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 3891 8732, hongkong.restaurants@rosewoodhotels.com, www.rosewoodhotels.com
Whilst not your traditional Chinese New Year feast, Italian staple Pizza Express offers a special Chinese New Year Takeaway menu. Starting at HK$388 and serving 2-3 people, the menu includes staples such as pizza, a mixed salad, and Pizza Express's famous dough balls with Nutella. There are four different sized takeaway sets, with the largest serving 25 people and coming in at HK$3,888 - not that we recommend dining as a group of 25 these days!
For a very family-friendly option, the Golden Celebration (HK$988 for 4) at Pizza Express includes a special Chinese New Year menu of Golden Specials like the Fortune "Gold" Seafood pizza, and appetizing mains like balsamic duck confit and lobster cioppino with rigatoni.
Pizza Express, multiple locations around Hong Kong, https://www.pizzaexpress.com.hk/chinese-new-year-2023
Dine-in CNY Menu is available from January 10 - January 25, 2023.
Duddell's invites guests to an unforgettable dining experience with specially crafted Chinese New Year menus. Indulge in the auspicious flavors of the Chinese New Year Deluxe Set Menu, featuring dishes like Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw, Ginseng, and Dendrobrium. For a lavish feast, try the Chinese New Year Premium Set Menu, offering delights such as Deep-fried Shrimp Paste Puff with Honey-glazed Barbecued Pork and Braised South African Abalone. Additionally, explore the Chinese New Year a la Carte specials, including dishes like Steamed Garoupa with Mushroom, Chinese Ham, and Winter Bamboo Shoot, Braised Pork Knuckle with Semi-Dried Oyster and Dried Black Moss, and Fried Glutinous Rice with Chinese Preserved Meat. You can also order Chinese New Year puddings, and taro and turnip puddings as well as Chinese New Year Hampers.
Duddell's, Level 3, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, +2525 9191, +852 5503 2682 (WhatsApp), info@duddells.co, www.duddells.co, Jia Everywhere (Duddell's Delivery)
Chinese dining icon, Hutong, is offering a multi-course Chinese New Year dinner this year overlooking the picturesque Victoria Harbor. Featuring dishes such as the black pepper lobster with golden garlic, the fiery flaming tiger prawns with white pepper and garlic chili and the mango pomelo sago with birds' nest. Experience an extraordinary Fireworks Dinner on February 11th, featuring a six-course menu featuring a tantalizing array of dishes, including the exquisite Black Pepper Lobster with a touch of golden garlic, followed by the delectable Angus Beef Tenderloin Fried Rice with egg, and more. As you savor these culinary delights, relish in the celebration and enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Chinese New Year fireworks extravaganza, overlooking the stunning Victoria Harbour.
To commemorate the prosperous Year of the Dragon, Hutong is offering its highly regarded Fish Soup Chinese Turnip Cake with Conpoy & Sakura Shrimp. As an added treat, every special pudding is accompanied by a complimentary jar of Hutong's homemade chili oil, adding an extra touch of flavor to your dining experience. Pre-order before January 21, 2024.
Hutong, 18/F, H Zenter, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong +852 3428 8342, www.hutong.com.hk
Celebrate the incoming Year of the Rabbit at Man Ho Chinese Restaurant in JW Marriott. This Michelin-starred restaurant has prepared a special Chinese New Year Feast for the whole family. The menu features mouthwatering dishes like braised dried oysters with black moss, Yusheng Abalone and so much more! Reserve one of their menus through their eshop here.
Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, 3/F, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, +852 2810 8366, https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hkgdt-jw-marriott-hotel-hong-kong/dining/man-ho-chinese-restaurant/
CNY menus available from January 22-25, 2023
For those who are looking for some spice in their life, head to Chilli Figara this Chinese New Year. They have prepared a limited-edition menu that incorporates symbolic and traditional ingredients for their festive dishes, which are bound to deliver fortune and favor in the Year of the Dragon and of course, feature a spicy Sichuan kick! The menu features an impressive spread with dishes like Mandarin fish with golden soybeans, crispy chicken, pork knuckle, vegetarian delicacies and so much more!
Chilli Fagara adds to the festive atmosphere with The Dragon's Spice Treasury, an exclusive Chinese New Year Hamper Box (HK$1488). This curated collection showcases the classic flavors of Sichuan with premium spices, aromatic ingredients, and Chilli Fagara's signature "MA" (numbing) and "LA" (extra-spicy) sauces. The hamper also includes Chilli Fagara's Eight Treasure Beauty Tea, Sam Seng Fa Due Wine, Lung Bo Canner Abalone, and more. Early bird customers can enjoy a 15% discount when ordering through the website, and convenient pick-up options are available from January 29th to February 9th. This thoughtful hamper promises a delightful culinary journey, bringing the essence of Sichuan directly to your home.
Chilli Fagara, 7 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2796 6866, https://www.chillifagara.com/
Another Michelin-starred restaurant on this list, Ling Tung Heen a traditional Cantonese restaurant in Jordan is serving a beautiful feast of sharing dishes for the whole family to enjoy. The Chinese New Year Menu revolves around seafood and traditional flavors, such as sautéed tiger prawns with water chestnuts and broccoli, braised whole abalone, marinated kind razor clams with shredded chicken, and more.
Prefer to dine in, no problem! Ling Tung Heen is offering a unique private home dining experience with the Deluxe Abalone Poon Choi takeaway set to be shared by groups of 6 (HK$2,388) or 12 (HK$4,688). Highlights of this menu include roasted goose, abalone, marinated chicken, pork knuckle, and more. Chinese New Year gifts and puddings are also available here.
Yat Tung Heen, Level B2, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Hong Kong, +852 2710 1093, https://www.yattungheen.com/
For families who like to keep it traditional, head to Yue, run by chef Jacky Chung Chi-Keung who creates delicious modern Cantonese dishes. To celebrate The Year of the Dragon, the restaurant is offering a feast of close-to-heart classics like roasted suckling pig, deep-fried crab shell with crabmeat and onions; braised bird's nest soup with minced chicken, crispy roasted chicken and more. Check their full menu here.
Yue's head chef has also created Chinese New Year gift sets, festive hampers and cakes; all are available through their e-shop.
Yue, Level 2, Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel, 9 Yi Tung Road, Tung Chung, Hong Kong, +852 2535 0028, https://www.marriott.com/
Trendy restaurant Radical Chic is merging their Italian and Asian roots to create a very special menu to celebrate The Year of the Rabbit. The staff at Radical Chic is looking forward to honoring Chinese New Year with you and their incredible new menu crafted for this special period. The menu will feature Italian classics with a Chinese touch, you can look forward to the classic Grouper and Sichuan pepper pigeon, finished off by refreshing yet spicy sorbet or a tangerine tart. Yum!
Radial Chic, International Commerce Centre (ICC), Shop B1, Level 101, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 3618 7880, https://www.radicalchichk.com/
CNY menu is available from January 25 - February 6, 2022
Head to Regent Hong Kong this Chinese New Year for some truly special dining experiences.
For a truly exclusive dining experience, guests can opt for the exclusive private dining venues at Lai Ching Heen, Nobu Hong Kong, and The Steak House. These venues provide customized culinary journeys in an intimate and luxurious setting. On the evening of 11 February, private dining patrons will have the privilege of enjoying an outdoor harborfront terrace experience with unparalleled front-row views of the magnificent fireworks display.
Guests can also experience the Fireworks Display from the privacy of their own Personal Haven in a Classic Harbourview guestroom or above. Rates start from HK$9,500, subject to a 10% service charge per night for double occupancy. From the comfort of their windowfront daybed, guests can revel in an exclusive vantage point and then soak in the dazzling view from the Oasis Bath. They can also enjoy 24-hour in-room dining from an extensive international menu. Regent Experience Agents are available to curate memorable moments for guests.
Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 27211211, https://hongkong.regenthotels.com/
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