As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Snake with sumptuous dishes that bring good fortune and joy. If you’re in Hong Kong and looking for the best places to feast, we’ve curated a list of top restaurants offering special menus to make your Lunar New Year celebrations even more memorable.
1. Hong Kong Cuisine 1983: Hakka Heritage Meets Modern Festivities
This year, Hong Kong Cuisine 1983 brings a fresh twist to traditional Chinese New Year meals. Chef Silas Li, inspired by his Hakka roots, presents a special menu featuring classic Hakka dishes alongside festive favourites.
Notable highlights include Stewed Pork Knuckle with Fermented Red Bean Curd and Steamed Chicken with Yunnan Ham and Mushroom. For a contemporary touch, the Lo Hei with Fresh Salmon adds a fresh spin on the traditional dish. Available until 12 February.
Location: 1/F, 2-4 Tsoi Tak Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Phone: 2893 3788
2. Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant: Chiu Chow-Style Feast for the Year of the Snake
Celebrate the Year of the Snake Chiu Chow-style with Pak Loh’s extravagant 10-course menu. From 29 January to 13 February, the restaurant offers three festive menus: Welcome Spring Set, Prosperity Set, and Pak Loh Set.
Signature dishes include Chiu Chow Salty Chicken, Pig’s Trotters, and Golden Oyster with Crispy Noodles. The Pak Loh Set offers a luxurious spread with ingredients like abalone and giant grouper, perfect for ringing in the new year with loved ones.
Location: Multiple locations in Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui
3. Mott 32: A Modern Twist on Classic Chinese Delights
Renowned for its innovative Chinese cuisine, Mott 32’s Chinese New Year menu is one you won’t want to miss. Running from 29 January to 12 February, the menu features a selection of luxurious dishes, including the Lobster and Abalone Lo Hei Salad, which symbolizes prosperity and good fortune.
Other highlights include Braised Yellow Croaker Fish with Shanghainese Rice Cake and Roasted French Lamb Belly with Pepper, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your Lunar New Year feast.
Location: Basement, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4a Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Phone: 2885 8688
4. China Tang Landmark: A Festive Feast with Abundant Flavours
China Tang Landmark offers a selection of traditional Chinese New Year dishes that are sure to delight. Their famous Poon Choi, a hearty dish filled with abalone, pork belly, and lobster, makes for a festive centerpiece.
For dessert, try the Turnip Pudding with Local Sun-dried Meat and the Organic Glutinous Rice Pudding with Taiwanese Brown Sugar and Coconut Juice. Order early for a special discount on these festive sets before 10 January.
Location: Shop 411-413, 4/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Phone: 2522 2148
5. Chilli Fagara: Spice Up Your Chinese New Year
If you’re looking to add some spice to your Chinese New Year celebrations, Chilli Fagara is the place to be. From 1 to 12 February, the restaurant offers a unique mala-infused menu featuring dishes like Fresh Iberico Pork Lettuce Wraps and Whole Prawns in Tangy Chilli Sauce.
A standout is the Grouper in Broth with Sichuan Preserved Vegetables, which combines comforting flavours with premium ingredients. Don’t miss the Braised Pork with Abalone, Pea Shoots, and Dried Scallops to complete your meal.
Location: 7 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong
Phone: 2796 6866
6. Jade Garden: Sweet and Savoury Puddings for the New Year
Jade Garden brings both sweet and savoury treats to the table this Chinese New Year. Try their Chinese New Year Pudding with Ginger or the Turnip Pudding with Ham and Conpoy for a festive twist.
For something new, the Roasted Duck and Taro Pudding is a delightful creation that combines two Cantonese favourites. HSBC cardholders can also enjoy up to 30% off puddings until 24 January.
Location: Multiple locations in Hong Kong
7. The Chinese Library: A Luxurious Eight-Course Feast
From 28 January to 13 February, The Chinese Library offers an indulgent eight-course tasting menu that celebrates traditional Chinese New Year flavours. Dishes like Braised South African Abalone, Steamed Threadfin Fillet with Chinese Wine, and the restaurant’s signature dim sum will surely elevate your festive dining experience.
For those who prefer a lighter meal, enjoy their Chinese New Year Brunch from 29 January to 2 February, which includes free-flow bubbly for a celebratory touch.
Location: 1/F, Police Headquarters, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Phone: 2848 3088
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