The Lunar New Year is definitely looking different this year. With no end to the lockdown in near sight, the celebrations have strayed so far from normalcy. However, coming through together with Zoom hostings and ordering in takeout to support local can certainly make the Chinese New Year 2021 celebrations brighter. And we’ve got the scoop on all the promotions that’s going down in the city
Top deals and promos for Chinese New Year 2021
Bayview Village
From February 6 to 11, BV in partnership with eliteGen will be hosting Pamper in Prosperity: a series of live virtual sessions to help rejuvenate and refresh, all from the comfort of your home.
For $28, customers can purchase an exclusive self-care kit ($200 value), which will include products from Pusateri’s Fine Foods, Exlr Juice Lab, Mac Cosmetics and more. The kits will be available for curbside pick-up at BV on Friday, February 5. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Hong Shing
The restaurant has partnered with local Asian-owned businesses to create a curated meal kit as part of the celebrations. It is also part of their efforts to help support the Chinese community that has been affected by the pandemic. The meal kit will include an 8 course meal with dessert, cocktail/mocktail kit, premium Chinese tea and other items. The promotion will run from February 5 – 9. Customers can pre-order here from February 1.
Momofuku Kojin x Alma
This collab features dishes from from Chef Eva Chin of Kōjin and Chef Anna Chen of Alma. The 8-course feast is available for pre-order and can be picked up on February 10-13 & February 17-20 from 5 to 9 pm. Orders can be placed via Resy, Ambassador or by email or phone.
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Shop gifts for your loved ones from the comfort of your own homes. Different retailers at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre have themed items to celebrate the Year of the Ox.
Swatow Seafood Restaurant
Known for their authentic Teochew dishes, Swatow is offering exclusive set menus for the Chinese New Year celebrations. It includes a variety of items like braised pork belly, fish maw, dried scallop and more. Available for pick-up and delivery via their website.
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GEORGE Restaurant
This fine-dining joint is offering a special menu for takeout and delivery, available from February 11 – 12, 2021. The five-course menu comes with different options to choose from and also has vegetarian selections. It costs $125 and orders can be placed here.
Chef’s Plate
Their Lunar New Meal kit features all the ingredients for a Chicken & Shrimp Chow Mein with chili-garlic oil. It comes with pre-portioned ingredients, along with all the instructions. Available to order here until February 3.
