For the Chinese community, the new year doesn’t start on the 1st of January but between 20th January and 20th February and is called the Chinese New Year. According to legends, a monster named Nian would attack villagers at the beginning of every New Year. However, he was afraid of red colour and bright lanterns. So, this became a mark for their new year and people started wearing red clothes and continued this tradition. In honour of Chinese New Year, these restaurants have introduced a special menu for you to enjoy.
8 Restaurants Offering Chinese New Year Menu
1. Nori
The Westin in Rajarhat is hosting a special menu to celebrate the Chinese New Year at Nori. While keeping up with the spirit of the festival, the restaurant is ready with spring-themed decor, Dragon dance and special treats that will offer you an unforgettable experience. They have a week-long affair with a spread of delectable treats that include Braised smoked pork, Salt-and-Pepper Squid, Sticky Baked Chinese Chicken Wings, Spicy Salted Duck, Chengdu Dan dan mian, and Jiao yan you yu.
Where: The Westin Kolkata, Rajarhat, Kolkata
When: 22nd January to 29th January 2023, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Cost: ₹2199 plus taxes
2. JW Kitchen
JW Kitchen is hosting a lavish buffet that includes a wide variety of dishes as a celebration of the Chinese New Year. You can enjoy Buddha’s Delight (Vegetarian lo Han Jai), Guangdong’s lo Mein or Laomian, Traditional Mandarin Chow Mein, Clay Pot Chicken and Dry Chili in Star Anise, Prawn Enoki and other mouth-watering dishes. They are also serving an extensive range of sweet dishes like Tapioca lychee jelly, Coconut Crumble, Mango pate fruit, Indonesian vanilla cream. Also, you can try their curated cocktails like Sesame-smoked old fashioned, The Medallion, Za’atar Paloma, Shirley’s Temple.
Where: JW Marriott Kolkata
When: 20th January 2023 – 29th January 2023
Cost: Monday – Friday – Lunch – ₹2050 AI |Monday – Friday – Dinner – ₹2350 AI
Saturday – Lunch – ₹2399 AI | Sunday – Lunch – ₹2750 AI
Saturday & Sunday – Dinner – ₹2286 AI
3. Vintage Asia
Vintage Asia is ready to enhance your taste buds with its retro authentic Chinese specials. Their scrumptious and diverse menu features dishes like Crab Meat Asparagus Soup and Fresh Red Chilli, Vegetable Truffle Gold, Buttery Tomato Fresh Basil Herb Noodle, Cantonese Poached Chicken with Sesame Sauce, Classic Sour Plum Roasted Duck, Moon Fan Rice to name just a few. Also, they have some delectable desserts like Pistachio brittle, Frozen kaffir lime cream Bruleé, and Matcha Chantilly.
Where: JW Marriott Kolkata
When: 18th January 2023 – 29th January 2023, Dinner – 7:00 pm onwards | Lunch – 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: A la Carte Menu and Set Menu at 2499 plus taxes
4. KOKO
KOKO is known for its delicious and authentic Asian cuisine. They have curated a special festive spread. Among the dishes, Emperor’s Dumpling Basket (veg) and Royal Dumpling Basket (chicken) are festive dim sum baskets of eight pieces of dumplings in flavours Original, Edamame, Cheese Planta, Truffle Shiitake, Black Garlic, Peppercorn, Mala and Jalapeño. Moreover, they have a tasty dessert called Red Dynasty. And if you are a cocktail lover, then try Bao Bei, Huang Se, and Fang Hua which are their special curated drinks.
Where: Kamala Mills Compound
When: 19th to 31st January 2023
Cost: Approx ₹2000 for two
5. Foo
Welcome the ‘Year Of The Rabbit’ at Foo with their curated menu for the occasion. You can relish Golden Luck Dumpling, and Fortune Dumpling. Also, they have special cocktails for this occasion like Good Fortune, Asian Wisdom, Ying & Yang and so on. End your meal on a sweet note with Pot of Prosperity, a dessert that will make your mouth water.
Where: Bandra/ Lower Parel/ Andheri/ BKC/ Nesco/ Powai
When: January 19 to 31, 2023
Cost: Approx ₹1200 for two
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6. Hakkasan
Mumbai’s Cantonese restaurant is marking the Lunar Festival with grand decor and scrumptious food. Decked up in red, this place is serving some delicious wok dishes like heirloom carrots and asparagus with chilli, braised pork belly in black vinegar and crispy tiger prawn and enoki mushrooms, and stir-fried chicken, water chestnut, pine nut in ginger and chilli.
Where: Bandra West, Mumbai
When: January 21 to February 10, 2023, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm to 1.30 am
Cost: Approx ₹3,000 for two
7. Yauatcha
Yauatcha has a curated menu for the Lunar New Year. This includes a range of dim sums including Vegetarian Chow Chow Dumpling, Black Carrot Crystal Dumpling, Spicy Chicken Dumpling, and Glorious Crab Dumpling. Also, try some of their stir-fry dishes like Treasure Poon Choi, Stir-Fried Tenderloin, Vegetarian Fried Rice, and Cornish Fragrant Fried Rice. And if you are craving a dessert, then they have Szechuan Pepper and Raspberry Macaron, and The Little Bunny.
Where: Bandra East, Mumbai
When: 18th January – 20th February, 2023,
Cost: Approx ₹3,000 for two
8. Taki Taki
Taki Taki has introduced a special menu for Lunar New Year. You can relish Philadelphia Cream Cheese Dim sum, Jade Seafood Soup, Spinach & Prawn Dim sum, Oriental Mushroom Bao in their mains. For small plates, try Cantonese Style Lotus Stem, Wok Fried Shimeji Mushroom, Wild Caught grouper Fillet, and other dishes.
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Where: Lower Parel, Mumbai
When: 22nd January to 5th February, 12:00 pm to 12.30 am
Cost: Approx ₹3,000 for two
Where are you heading over to enjoy some authentic dishes?
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