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Happy Year of the Horse! Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 with these special CNY menus and festive dining events, from auspicious buffet spreads to family reunion dinners…
As we welcome the Year of the Horse with fireworks and vibrant festivities, no celebration is complete without an auspicious feast. Central to the reunion dinner are traditional dishes rich in symbolism: the communal Lo Hei (Prosperity Toss) salad is vigorously tossed high for good luck, while the layered Poon Choi basin symbolises abundance and family unity. Key ingredients carry deep meaning — abalone represents wealth, whole fish signifies surplus year after year and oysters sound like “good fortune” in Chinese. Keep reading for our picks of Chinese New Year meals in Hong Kong!
Editor’s Note: This article is being continuously updated with Chinese New Year information and offerings. Bookmark this page so you don’t miss out!
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Man Wah — Mandarin Oriental’s Six-Course Chinese New Year Dinner
One-Michelin-Starred Man Wah sets the scene for an indulgent Chinese New Year, offering an elevated six-course dinner set curated specially by Executive Chinese Chef Wong Wing Kwong . The decadent menu features dishes like Sauteed Lobster in Superior Fish Broth, using premium ingredients in a rich broth, Honey Glazed Sun-dried Oyster, symbolising an abundance of fortune, as well as Braised Mushrooms in Casserole, Bean Curd Sticks and Glass Noodles, bringing luck and peace.
When: From Monday, 16 February, 2026
Where: Man Wah, 5/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $2,288 per person — Book here
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Man Ho — Michelin-Starred Chinese Cuisine At JW Marriott
The Michelin-starred Man Ho Chinese Restaurant presents a curated menu of symbolic Cantonese dishes for the Lunar New Year. Auspicious highlights include Abalone Yusheng Lo Hei, Braised Dried Oysters with Black Moss and Pea Sprouts, Sautéed Minced Oyster with Preserved Meat and Water Chestnut and Braised Bamboo Pith Rolled with Sliced Abalone, Black Moss and Pork Tongue. For dessert, enjoy the exclusive Chilled Water Chestnut with Red Bean and Barley in Crystal Sugar and Deep-Fried Lotus Root Cake with Water Chestnut.
When: Monday, 16 February to Friday, 20 February, 2026
Where: Man Ho, 3/F, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
How much: $738 per person (lunch); $1,388 per person (dinner) — Book here
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Cafe Marco — Chinese New Year Buffet In Tsim Sha Tsui
Cafe Marco celebrates the Year of the Horse with a lavish Chinese New Year buffet! The spread features dishes like Salmon Yusheng and Braised Dried Oysters with black sea moss, alongside classics such as Roasted Suckling Pig and Stewed Fish Maw, abalone, ginger with mushroom and vegetables. As a special offering, a complimentary mini Poon Choi will be served for every two guests.
When: Monday, 16 February to Thursday, 19 February, 2026
Where: Cafe Marco, Marco Polo Hotel, Harbour City, 3 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: From $408 per person — Book here
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Ming Pavilion — Island Shangri-La’s Sharing Set Menu For CNY
Ming Pavilion’s Chinese New Year Sharing-Style Set Menu begins with Lo Hei, made with abalone and kampachi yusheng, followed by an assorted appetiser platter. Courses include Double-Boiled Fish Maw and Matsutake Mushroom Soup, a whole Minnan-style steamed Coral Red Garoupa, tea-smoked Crispy Skin Chicken and a Fujian-style braised Herbal Skirt Steak Beef Pot. The meal is complemented by seasonal greens, scallop fried rice with seaweed and concludes with a nourishing Minnan Peach Gum and White Fungus Sweet Soup.
When: Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
Where: Ming Pavilion, 8/F, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
How much: $1,099 per person — Book here
The Astor — Eaton HK’s Festive Chinese New Year Buffet In Jordan
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a festive buffet at The Asto, designed for shared group dining. The spread features a Prosperity Toss (Lo Hei) for a lively start, a comforting Poon Choi as its centrepiece and celebratory highlights including Steamed Abalone with Dried Tangerine Peel and Fried Prawns with Pineapple in Tomato Sauce. The meal is balanced with Ginseng Chicken Soup, Steamed Whole Fish, Seasonal Vegetables with Crab Meat and Braised Pig Trotters with Peanuts for an abundant and traditional feast!
When: Sunday, 15 February to Thursday, 19 February, 2026
Where: The Astor, B1, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: From $508 per person (lunch); from $758 per person (dinner) — Book here
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WATERMARK — Lunar New Year Dinner On Central Pier
WATERMARK is launching its ‘Sparkling Fortunes’ Lunar New Year dinner, a celebration set against the backdrop of Victoria Harbour. The six-course coastal-inspired menu features dishes like refreshing Burrata Cheese with savoury Iberico ham, umami-rich Yellowfin Tuna Tartare topped with salmon caviar, delicate Seared Hokkaido Scallop accentuated with dill oil and the Grilled King Prawn complemented by creamy sea urchin. Choose between Murray Cod with briny Kaviari Caviar or the rich M7 Wagyu Bavette balanced with asparagus for mains, and end with the Caramel & Banana Symphony dessert.
When: Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
Where: WATERMARK, Shop L, Level P, Central Pier 7, Star Ferry, Central, Hong Kong
How much: From $1,088 per person — Book here
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Main image courtesy of The Astor, all images courtesy of their respective dining establishments.
