In Melbourne, the menu showcases golden bao buns that represent wealth, abalone which symbolises wealth and power, as well as classic dishes eaten during Lunar New Year celebrations, such as raw fish Yu Sheng salad, otherwise known as ‘Prosperity Toss’, which symbolises good luck for the new year. Sibling restaurant Sunda is also getting into the festive spirit with two special Lunar New Year dishes available via pre-order from February 9 to 23. For the first time, the South-East Asian Then, enjoy a special Lunar New Year banquet, and feast on lucky dishes for $88 per person. You can also dine à la carte and indulge in some festive specials. The banquet and Lunar New Year specials are available until February 29. Meanwhile, there will be traditional lion dance performances on February 9 and 10. For Chinese New Year: A $49 banquet includes unlimited chargrilled meat in cuts ranging from wagyu tri-tip to karubi (or boneless short-rib), plus a Gong Hay Fat Choy cocktail, named after the New Chinese NEW YEAR FEASTS & GIFTS. Ring in the Year of the Snake with a feast to remember! From cozy gatherings to grand reunions, our New Year Banquets ($1088–$2088) are crafted to suit every celebration. Fresh, premium ingredients and signature festive dishes await – click below to explore the menu! With the Year of the Dragon officially kicking off soon, Melbourne's Lunar New Year festivities are popping up right across the city. Whether you're looking for an extravagant dinner celebration matched with lion dance performances or a more low-key group feed at a local restaurant, Melbourne has you covered. Join us from 29 January – 12 February for an unforgettable dining experience to ring in the Year of the Snake. Our special Chinese New Year menu promises to bring prosperity and joy to your celebrations, plus you'll have the chance to win exciting prizes! Spice Temple is not just honouring, but wholly immersing itself in the Chinese tradition of welcoming propitious times with special feasts containing dishes of good omen, exclusively curated for the forthcoming Lunar New Year celebrations. The restaurant’s Executive Chef for Sydney and Melbourne locations, Andy Evans, along with Melbourne’s Shandong Mama, Midcity Centre, 7/200 Bourke St, Melbourne. Lee Ho Fook’s caviar Peking duck Lee Ho Fook describes itself as “new-style” Chinese. In practical terms, that means Peking duck topped with caviar. New-style Chinese fit for a snake. Lee Ho Fook, 11-15 Duckboard Pl, Melbourne. Old Street Hunan stinky tofu Spice Temple Melbourne Head Chef Maggie Chan is preparing for Chinese New Year 2023. As Maggie approaches her first year as Head Chef at Spice Temple Melbourne, she will oversee her first Chinese New Year festivities. Chef Maggie has prepared a special Lunar New Year restaurant banquet menu of auspicious dishes. With this, the restaurant will Whether you’re unable to make it home, or you just want to embrace the celebrations, these are the places in Melbourne to ring it in. Many are offering exclusive set menus, lion dancing, firecrackers and more – with some offerings running right through February. They’re sure to make this year’s celebration one to remember. The Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown. The Melbourne Chinatown Precinct's 2025 Lunar New Year block party is running on Sunday, February 2. For more details on this event and other LNY celebrations, you can visit the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association's website. 3. Lee Ho Fook: If modern Chinese is your thing, you'll appreciate what Head Chef Victor Liong will have in store for diners this weekend with a $88 per head banquet.. While the team at Lee Ho Fook remain tight-lipped about what's appearing in this year's Lunar New Year menu, we're hoping that last year's raw ocean trout with 'yee sang' salad, finger lime and sweet plum sauce will make the cut in The festival takes place between Lonsdale and Bourke Sts, and Little Bourke St from Swanston St to Exhibition St. Whether you're here for the culture, the food or the family fun, the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival promises unforgettable memories for everyone. Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2025! Enjoy vibrant activities, including a lighting ceremony, cultural performances, and market stalls at the street festival. From episode 19 of the children’s TV show Stax (1979), a little girl from Melbourne’s Chinese community explains what happens during New Year’s celebrations. We see the procession of the lion dancers, accompanied by musicians, flower girls and firecrackers, as the ‘lion’ receives offerings from the shops and restaurants. Step into the joy of Lunar New Year as Melbourne Museum transforms into a vibrant hub of celebration, with traditional performances, activities and captivating experiences for all ages. Lunar New Year is a time of joy and renewal, filled with family reunions, festive meals and special preparations to welcome good fortune for the year ahead. Trendy Taiwanese restaurant chain BAO makes a special bao bun to commemorate Lunar New Year every year. 2025’s offering is a very cute green snake-shaped bun, which you can get your hands on at Eggs are a traditional Chinese New Year ingredient, symbolising a fresh start and new beginnings. Eggs also represent fertility and the joy this brings to families. You will need to prepare the jasmine tea eggs a day in advance
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