We've sniffed out the tastiest and most auspicious Chinese New Year menus in Hong Kong for 2023, so that you can leap into the Year of the Rabbit in style.
In 2023, we welcome the Year of the Rabbit in the Lunar calendar. If you’ve already learnt the meaning behind these Chinese New Year decorations, what this auspicious Chinese New Year food represents, and Chinese New Year traditions, then chances are you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate the season, so we’ve picked the most scrumptious and interesting Chinese New Year menus in Hong Kong 2023 for your eating pleasure.
The best Chinese New Year menus in Hong Kong 2023
1. Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Usher in the Year of the Rabbit at Man Ho Chinese Restaurant in JW Marriott. The Michelin-starred restaurant is introducing a selection of refined a la carte dishes, exclusively for the Lunar New Year celebrations between 21 and 31 January. Don’t miss out on these auspicious creations, which include the Abalone Yusheng; Braised Dried Oysters with Black Moss and Pea Sprout; Sautéed Shredded Macau Sole Fillet with Citrus Honey Sauce; and more. Gathering with your family or clients? The “Ru Yi Chinese New Year Reunion Set” will keep everyone happy. Delicacies on the menu include Baked Crab Shell Stuffed with Crab and Lobster Meat; Sautéed Lobster Fillets with Matsutake Mushrooms; Braised Premium Bird’s Nest with Crab Meat and Crab Roe; Braised Whole 8-Head Abalone with Sea Cucumber; and more.
Reserve the set menu and other festive dining offerings via JW eShop.
Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, 3/F, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, p. 2810 8366
2. Zoku Restaurant & Bar, The Hari Hong Kong
Come celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in style at the luxurious The Hari. In the mood for some modern Japanese fare over the Lunar New Year holidays? Zoku Restaurant & Bar is here to serve its signature Japanese weekend brunch. Diners can sample starters like the Sashimi Platter, and mains like the Spicy Lamb Chop and Lobster Soba. In true CNY fashion, the meal finishes off with a Chinese New Year-themed dessert platter to hit the spot.
Zoku Restaurant & Bar, 2/F, The Hari Hong Kong, 330 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 2129 0338
3. Yat Tung Heen, Eaton HK
Reunite with your loved ones at Michelin-starred Yat Tung Heen this Lunar New Year over its deluxe CNY offerings. Until 5 February, you can sample the restaurant’s Chinese New Year Set for lunch or dinner. This menu includes nine festive dishes such as Braised Bird’s Nest Soup with Assorted Seafood; Steamed Leopard Coral Garoupa with Superior Soy Sauce; Braised Whole Abalone (10 heads) with Black Mushrooms; Deep-fried Crispy Chicken; and more. Want to add on some a la carte items? Go for the appetiser trio which consists of the Signature Honey-glazed Barbecue Pork, Roasted Pork Belly, and Chilled Tomatoes; or the hearty Double-boiled Pork’s Tongue Soup with dried oysters and crunchy lotus roots.
Oh, and did we mention we’re fans of Yat Tung Heen’s Chinese New Year puddings, too? Find out more about its Coconut New Year Pudding, Turnip Pudding, and other CNY gifts on the eShop.
Yat Tung Heen, Level B2, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Hong Kong, p. 2710 1093
4. Yue, Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel
From 22 January until 5 February, Yue will be offering the Prosperous New Year Menu for groups of four, and a more extravagant New Year Celebration Menu for groups of six. Both feature an array of classic festive favourites such as Roasted Suckling Pig; Braised Bird’s Nest Soup; Stir-fried Glutinous Rice with Assorted Air-dried Cured Meat; Sweetened Red Bean Soup with Glutinous Rice Dumplings, Lotus Seed, and Aged Tangerine Peel. In addition, Executive Chinese Chef Jacky Chung Chi-keung has also created three Chinese New Year puddings, with the new creation for Lunar New Year 2023 being the Red Date and Coconut Milk Pudding.
Learn more about Sheraton Tung Chung’s Chinese New Year set menus and other festive offerings on its e-shop.
Yue, Level 2, Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel, 9 Yi Tung Road, Tung Chung, Hong Kong, p. 2535 0028
5. Ying Jee Club
Two-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, Ying Jee Club, is welcoming the Year of the Rabbit with two freshly handcrafted and preservative-free puddings: Coconut Milk Pudding with Ceylon Tea, and Turnip Pudding with Conpoy and Air-dried Meat. The former is soft and chewy, and presents a creative twist on the classic coconut milk pudding recipe; the latter is a crowd favourite, made with turnip, premium conpoy, dried shrimps, black mushrooms, preserved Chinese sausages, and Chinese bacon.
Find out more about Ying Jee Club’s Chinese New Year puddings 2023.
Ying Jee Club, Shop G05, 107 & 108, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2801 6882
6. Regal Hotels
Vegetarians won’t get left out this season, thanks to Regal Hotels’ range of traditional and veggie Chinese New Year puddings! Available until 21 January, healthier and vegetarian options are featured in the Wellness Collection, such as the Vegetarian Pudding with Pumpkin, Yunnan Porcini, and Fresh Japanese Yam; Coconut Milk Pudding with Peach Gum and Lotus Seed; Red Bean and Green Tea Pudding; and Water Chestnut Pudding. For those craving more traditional flavours, go for the Classic Collection which includes Turnip Pudding with Assorted Air-dried Meats; Taro Pudding with Assorted Air-dried Meats; Bird’s Nest and Sweet Osmanthus Pudding with Gold Flakes; and Coconut New Year Pudding.
Learn more about Regal Chinese New Year puddings on Regal Hotels’ eShop.
Regal Hotels has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
7. Gaia Group
The mastermind behind restaurants like Bloom by Wang Jia Sha, Liu’s Chong Qing Hot Pot, and Greyhound Cafe, Gaia Group has crafted a range of Chinese New Year delights to celebrate the occasion. From Turnip Cake with Whole Abalone and Premium Preserved Meats, to Brown Sugar Coconut Sticky Rice Pudding, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Tempted? Use the promo code 2023GAIACNY15 for up to 15% off on poon choi and CNY puddings at Gaia Group’s online store.
Gaia Group has multiple restaurants across Hong Kong.
8. Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong
Available for purchase until 19 January are Marco Polo Hotels’ traditional pudding offerings for Chinese New Year menus in Hong Kong 2023. On the menu are three classic flavours, including Chinese Turnip Cake with Conpoy; Coconut Pudding with Gold Leaf; and Water Chestnut Cake. All of these items are handcrafted using premium ingredients, and packed in elegant boxes decorated with a shimmering rabbit. Give the hotel’s house-made XO Chilli Sauce a try, too – not only does it make a great gift, it also goes perfectly with the festive turnip cakes!
Purchase Marco Polo Hotels’ Chinese New Year puddings via this online form.
Cafe Marco, 1/F, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, p. 2113 3912
9. Cuisine Cuisine
Gifting relatives or sharing Chinese New Year menus in Hong Kong with them for 2023? Michelin-recommended Cuisine Cuisine’s Prosperity Premium Gift Boxes have you covered. Each containing the savoury Turnip Pudding with Parma Ham and the Creamy Coconut Pudding with Okinawa Brown Sugar, you can choose between Cuisine Cuisine’s Premium XO Sauce and a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label to go inside the gift box. Alternatively, you can opt for Chinese New Year pudding vouchers, which are redeemable until 20 January.
Order Cuisine Cuisine’s Chinese New Year puddings via Mira Dining’s eShop.
Cuisine Cuisine has locations in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui.
10. Shake Shack
We at Honeycombers love all things honey, so of course Shake Shack’s Hot Honey Chinese New Year special menu is making it to our to-eat list this holiday! From 17 January to 26 February, Shake Shack is offering the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and Hot Honey Chicken Bites. A marriage of sweet and spicy is perfect for the Year of the Rabbit, with golden honey-glazed chicken cooked to order for you every time. Limited-edition red packets will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis to get everyone into the Chinese New Year spirit. Whether you stop for a quick bite or are preparing a feast for a party, Shake Shack will make sure you have a sweet and delicious New Year.
Shake Shack has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
