As the Lunar New Year approaches, The 6ix is already coming to life with all the festivities. It’s a time for family gatherings, happy reunions and indulging in a delicious feast. Many restaurants are embracing the Year of the Dragon with delectable menus and tasty specials, just for the occasion. From the beloved classics to more innovative options, there’s lots to enjoy. So here’s a look at what’s cooking at restaurants for Lunar New Year in Toronto.
Here are the restaurants offering Lunar New Year deals for the week:
Hong Shing
The restaurant is offering a LNY Chef Tasting Menu until February 14 and reservations can be made via Tock. Additionally, there will also be the Three Dragon’s Dinner, where Chef Eva Chin and Chef Wallace Wong, have collaborated with Restaurateur Colin Li of Hong Shing. It’s for one night only on February 22.
LOUIX LOUIS
A prix fixe menu, inspired by French and Asian flavours. The dishes include abalone & chicken consommé, foie gras & pork dumplings, red snapper with Lo Hei slaw, and red bean pudding. Available from February 8-11. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
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Kiin
Chef Nuit Regular and The Soy Luck Club’s Chef Eva Chin have come up with a six-course menu that blends the culinary traditions of Chinese and Thai cuisines. Tickets for the dinner on February 12 can be booked online.
Yu Seafood
There are various set menus available like the Live Lobster Set, Live Lobster & Green Bass Set, and more. You can also enjoy the seasonal special, Chinese New Year Rice Cake for the occasion. Reservations can be made online.
Sunny’s Chinese
From February 8-12, the Chinese restaurant is offering a set menu for Lunar New Year. And if you do go, you’ll get to take home a HK French Toast chocolate bar. Reservations can be made via Resy.
MIMI Chinese
Enjoy a Mai Lai Go chocolate bar as an add-on to any of the desserts when you dine at MIMI Chinese for the Lunar New Year from February 6-10. Reservations can be made via Resy.
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DaiLo
The restaurant is launching a special menu just for LNY and you can make a reservation through OpenTable.
R&D
There’ll be Lunar New Year specials featuring limited-edition dishes like Wealthy Dumplings and Longevity Noodles, complemented by a Hong Kong Milk Tea-ni. Available on February 10 & 11. Reservations via OpenTable.
DASHA
Be prepared for special LNY dishes, specially curated for the occasion, along with live entertainment. You can make a reservation through OpenTable.
ALMA + GIL
As part of the LNY celebrations, you can enjoy two different specials: radish cakes and shrimp toast. The radish cakes are steamed and come as a stir fry with egg and sweet soy, topped with a fried egg and a drizzle of their in-house chilli oil.
Noble House
A Hot Pot Party that you can pre-order to have at home, complete with the homemade stock & prepared ingredients and sauces, along with the hot pot as well. Available until February 22 and the meal can be booked online.
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Qin’s Garden
Known for their soup dumplings, Qin’s Garden is launching the Red Dumplings as a LNY special. Available from February 9-29, the red-skinned dumplings are filled with beef and onion. You can enjoy them steamed or pan-fried.
Shangri-La Toronto
The Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea has sweet treats like the Mandarin (almond tart with blood orange compote), and Jasmine Mango. For savoury, you’ve got items like Duck Confit Taro Puff, and Beef Bao Bun. Lunar New Year Cocktails are also available.
