Welcome to the Year of the Horse! Family gatherings and traditional dishes are at the heart of Chinese New Year celebrations, and restaurants are the perfect way to enjoy a lavish feast without the stress of cooking at home. Many top Hong Kong restaurants have prepared auspicious menus, including traditional reunion dinners, lavish buffets, and festive set menus to mark the occasion in style. Iconic dishes like Lo Hei (Prosperity Toss) and Poon Choi (a layered basin symbolizing abundance and family unity) take center stage, alongside delicacies such as abalone, representing wealth, and oysters, which sound like “good fortune” in Chinese.
Whether you’re looking for a fireworks dinner in Central, luxurious feasts in Tsim Sha Tsui, or other festive dining options across Hong Kong, we’ve rounded up the best Chinese New Year meals to help you celebrate in style. Let the feasting begin!
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong’s hottest hotel, with a range of festive dining experiences from February 15–28, 2026. From elevated Cantonese flavors to creative cocktails and cultural traditions, Kimpton offers the perfect way to welcome prosperity and renewal this holiday season.
Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Kimptonhongkong@ihg.com, https://www.ihg.com/
Spice up your Chinese New Year celebrations with The Pizza Project’s bold and fiery Sichuan Collection! Available from February 1–28 at both Central and Wanchai locations, this limited menu offers an unforgettable fusion of Italian craftsmanship and Sichuan-inspired flavors. Highlights include the Mapo Pizza—a tribute to the iconic Mapo Tofu with numbing Sichuan pepper, pork mince, and spicy mapo sauce—and the Chinese Diavola, blending spianata salami with XO sauce and Sichuan spices for a fiery East-meets-West experience. Don’t miss the adventurous Sichuan Ice Cream, a daring dessert with Sichuan herbs, pepper, and cherry tomato jam. Whether à la carte or bundle sets, this special menu guarantees a fun and spicy dining experience to kick off the Year of the Horse!
The Pizza Project, https://thepizzaproject.hk/
Head over to the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong to have a luxurious Chinese New Year experience at one of its many dining spots around the hotel.
Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2522 0111, https://www.mandarinoriental.com/
Kung Hei Fat Choi! Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Above & Beyond, Hotel ICON’s Michelin Guide-recommended Cantonese restaurant with stunning Victoria Harbour views. From festive menus to dim sum, indulge in highlights like the “Lunar New Year’s Eve Set Dinner” (14–16 February) and the “Fireworks Set Dinner” (18 February). From 17 February to 3 March (excluding 18 February), enjoy a special six-course menu featuring the symbolic “Lo Hei” with 18-head South African abalone, with an optional lobster upgrade, alongside dishes like Braised Dried Oyster with Blackmoss and Deep-fried Prawn with Salted Egg Yolk. Don’t miss festive activities like lion dances and calligraphy in the lobby during the first four days of the New Year. A perfect way to welcome the Year of the Golden Horse!
Above & Beyond, 28/F, Hotel ICON, 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 3400 1318, https://www.hotel-icon.com/dining/above-beyond
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Island Shangri-La with the timeless tradition of Lo Hei, where every ingredient symbolizes abundance and prosperity. At cafe TOO, guests can create their own Lo Hei at a special station featuring premium ingredients like Hokkigai, salmon, tuna, octopus, jellyfish, and vibrant vegetables. Available from February 16–22, 2026, it’s the perfect way for families to celebrate together. For a unique twist, Ming Pavilion offers a Fujian-style Lo Hei from February 9–23, 2026, featuring matsutake mushrooms, crispy taro, Japanese sea whelk, and He Tian chicken, served with a refreshing yuzu sauce. Gather your loved ones and toss for good fortune and happiness in the year ahead!
Island Shangri-La, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong, https://www.shangri-la.com/hongkong/islandshangrila/
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in grand style at Watermark in Central with their extraordinary "Sparkling Fortunes" dinner menu on February 18, 2026. Indulge in a luxurious six-course culinary journey featuring exquisite dishes like Seared Hokkaido Scallops, Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, and your choice of a premium main course, including M7 Wagyu Bavette or Grilled Whole Boston Lobster. End the evening with a decadent Caramel & Banana Symphony dessert while enjoying breathtaking views of the fireworks over Victoria Harbour. A feast for the senses, this is a celebration not to be missed!
Watermark, Shop L, Level P, Central Pier 7, Star Ferry, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2167 7251, watermark@cafedecogroup.com, https://www.cafedecogroup.com/
Head to Regent Hong Kong this Chinese New Year for some truly special dining experiences.
Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 27211211, https://hongkong.regenthotels.com/
For something a little different this Chinese New Year—and something that will definitely please the kids—Pici is serving up a delightful fusion of Chinese and Italian flavors that’s sure to impress. From 1 to 28 February, their limited-time menu blends traditional Chinese New Year tastes with their signature handmade pasta. Highlights include the Eggplant Mapo Bolognese, featuring grilled eggplant topped with a bold, Sichuan-inspired bolognese; the Cacio e Sichuan Pepe Lobster, a creamy pecorino dish with a spicy nod to Lobster Yee Mein; and the Duck Tortello with a vibrant ginger chilli garlic sauce. For dessert, the Panna Cotta Rose and Raspberry offers a floral, Valentine’s-inspired finish. Available at all nine Pici locations, this creative menu is the perfect way to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a fun culinary twist!
Celebrate the Year of the Horse in style with Aqua’s exclusive Chinese New Year Special Menu, available from 16th to 22nd February. This limited-time menu features four exquisite dishes that beautifully blend the restaurant’s signature Japanese-Italian cuisine with elegant Chinese-inspired touches. For their special Chinese New Year Fireworks dinner menu, click here.
Aqua, 17/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 3427 2288, https://aqua.com.hk/
Where better to celebrate Chinese New Year than at one of Black Sheep Restaurants' most opulent venues, Grand Majestic Sichuan? Chef Theign and her team of wok masters have created three exclusive dishes inspired by the Land of Abundance, perfect for ringing in the Year of the Horse with health, wealth, and prosperity. Complete your celebration with a drink or nightcap in their stunning Majestic Garden—the ideal setting for a festive toast.
Grand Majestic Sichuan, Shop 301, 3rd Floor, 18 Chater Rd, Central, Hong Kong, https://www.sevenrooms.com/
For those who are looking for some spice in their life, head to Chilli Fagara 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 Snake and of course, feature a spicy Sichuan kick! The menu features an impressive spread with dishes like Fresh Iberico Pork Lettuce Wrap, Whole Prawns In Tangy Chili Sauce, Grouper in Broth with Sichuan Preserved Vegetables and so much more!
Chilli Fagara, 7 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2796 6866, https://www.chillifagara.com/
Celebrate the Year of the Horse in style at Duddell’s, where their exquisite Chinese New Year menus promise an unforgettable dining experience. Featuring a curated selection of festive dishes, these menus are designed to bring health, happiness, and prosperity to your celebrations. Explore the flavors of tradition in Duddell’s elegant setting—perfect for welcoming the new year.
Duddell's, Level 3, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, +2525 9191, Whatsapp: +852 5503 2682, info@duddells.co, www.duddells.co, Jia Everywhere (Duddell's Delivery)
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Hutong, the ideal venue for festive reunions with its glowing red lanterns and panoramic views of Victoria Harbour.
For dinner, Hutong’s Chinese New Year Dinner Set Menu (HK$4,200 for 4 guests) features an auspicious eight-course feast, highlighted by the elevated toss of “Lo Hei” with luxurious lobster, tender abalone, fresh Hamachi, and a colorful mix of vegetables, crackers, and walnuts in sticky plum sauce. Toss high with your loved ones for better fortune while savoring this elegant spread.
For daytime celebrations, enjoy the Chinese New Year Yum Cha Lunch from 9–28 February, offering a 3-course menu at HK$388 per guest or a 4-course menu at HK$428. Indulge in signature dim sum, comforting soups, flavorful mains, and Hutong’s iconic noodles or rice for a truly memorable Lunar New Year.
Book now to ring in the new year with tradition, flavor, and breathtaking views!
Hutong, 18/F, H Zenter, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong +852 3428 8342, www.hutong.com.hk
Celebrate the Year of the Horse in opulent style at Mott 32, one of Hong Kong’s most premium Chinese restaurants, renowned for its exquisite decor that seamlessly blends tradition with modern luxury.
From February 17 to March 3, 2026, indulge in an exclusive Chinese New Year menu featuring eight elevated classics, each crafted with premium ingredients symbolizing prosperity, fortune, and luck. Perfect for a festive celebration, this seasonal menu showcases the finest flavors of Chinese cuisine in a stunning setting.
Mott 32, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong, +852 28858688, https://mott32.com/
Ring in the Year of the Horse at The Chinese Library, located in the stunning Tai Kwun heritage site. Known for its elegant setting and contemporary Chinese cuisine, The Chinese Library offers an 8-course Chinese New Year Dinner Tasting Menu, thoughtfully reimagining signature recipes with a modern twist.
The Chinese Library, 1/F, Police Headquarters, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2848 3088, https://www.chineselibrary.com.hk/
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, contemporary take on Hong Kong’s traditional Cha Chaan Teng culture, and they are offering some delicious festive Lunar New Year items featuring the most coveted ingredients of Cantonese cuisine. Book your table now!
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
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/
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.
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/
Photo credit: Ming Pavilion at Island Shangri-La
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