New week, a new roundup of restaurants that should be on your radar. It’s restaurants for Lunar New Year celebrations this time, which falls on January 22nd this year. Some of the city’s dining destinations are offering special deals and menu items to feast on. So whether you want to order takeout or head out for a dine-in meal, there are lots of options. Check out our full listicle below.
Here are this week’s restaurants for Lunar New Year celebrations in Toronto:
Hong Shing
The restaurant has a LNY set menu that’s takeout only and available for pre-order online. The six-course feast consists of items like Lobster Dumplings, Garlic Beef Tenderloin, White Rabbit Cream Puff and more. You can place the order for pickup from January 19-22.
Avling
This kitchen and brewery destination is hosting a special LNY dinner. The menu features a dim sum platter, pork ribs, and Cornish game hen. Reservations for the celebration can be made online.
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Yu Seafood
Mark the occasion with the restaurant’s Dim Sum Brunch. It comes with a variety of options that are steamed, fried and baked. The fillings are also available in meat, seafood and vegetables. The restaurant also has a Lunar New Year rice cake, which is available in four flavours. To make a reservation, you can check out the website.
DaiLo
The restaurant, known for its French-inspired Chinese delicacies, offers a selection of the classics. This includes dumplings, wontons, fried rice and more. You can also go for the DaiLo’s Choice set menu that comes with wine offerings. You can reserve through the website.
ALMA+GIL
Two feasts will be available in honour of the special occasion. One is the Chinese New Year Celebration Feast (for two or four) on January 21 & 22. The second is the Dim Sum Feast on January 27 & 28. Both are available in options of meat or vegetarian. Orders can be placed online.
Shangri-La Toronto
The hotel is offering an Afternoon Tea experience inspired by Chinese culture. It comes with sweet and savoury items and for reservations at the Lobby Lounge, you can call 647-788-8888.
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The St. Regis Toronto
The hotel’s Astor Lounge is hosting a Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea service, with dishes like Pork Belly Bao, Peking Duck Mini Parcels, and Champagne & Kumquat Tart. You can make a booking via OpenTable.
Holts Café
The Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Holts has items like Crystal Shrimp Dumpling, and Lobster & Prawn Toast. Macrons and scones are sweet treats that are also available. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.