The best Chinese New Year dinner menus in Hong Kong for an abundant feast in 2026

This time of year, Hong Kong transforms into a sea of excitement. Red decorations adorn the streets, and there’s an air of anticipation as everyone prepares to welcome the next zodiac year. It’s a time of homecoming, gathering, and, of course, feasting. This 2026, gallop into the Year of the Horse with the best Chinese New Year dinner menus in Hong Kong.

Food plays a central role in any Chinese New Year celebration. It gives a reason for families to gather around the table, sharing the spread while catching up with their loved ones. Beyond that, the dishes also represent their wishes for the new year. Items like abalone, sea cucumber, and noodles are a common sight on a Chinese New Year feast. These ingredients symbolise the family’s wishes for growth, abundant fortune, longevity, and more.

But if you want to skip the fuss of preparing these at home, then we’ve got you covered. There are plenty of Hong Kong restaurants around the city that are happy to do the work for you. That way, you can just kick back, relax, and enjoy the festive mood with your family. And rest assured, these menus include all the makings of a traditional feast, with all the auspicious ingredients to wish you health and abundance.

Or, if you’re feeling a little less traditional, this list has options for that, too. Whether it’s an indulgent steak, hearty Spanish fare, or fresh Mediterranean plates, there are plenty of non-Chinese restaurants that are gearing up for the festivities, too. Not to mention, some of these places also offer the perfect harbourside views to catch the upcoming 2026 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display. Keep reading below for the best Chinese New Year dinner menus in Hong Kong this 2026.

The best Chinese New Year dinner menus in Hong Kong (2026)

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This Chinese New Year, dig into a menu crafted from the longstanding traditions of Chiu Chow cuisine at Pak Loh Chiu Chow (Dai Siu Branch). The whole family can enjoy a feast of 11 dishes, with five new creations and two sweet treats. The highlight of the meal here is the Pan-Seared Butterfly-Cut Golden Oysters, featuring jumbo oysters from Hong Kong’s traditional oyster farms in Lau Fau Shan and house-made shrimp paste. Each oyster is butterfly-cut and seared until golden, retaining its plump and chewy texture.

Other highlight dishes include the Braised Mud Crab with Puning Fermented Bean Sauce, “HaHa Dai Siu (Bursting with Laughter)” Dragon Beard Prawns, Steamed Giant Grouper Fin Fillet, and other auspicious dishes. This meal is available for groups of six or twelve, so you can take the whole family out. Just remember to book the table at least a day in advance.

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Embrace both tradition and modernity with this Chinese New Year dinner menu at Hutong. Designed for four people, the menu is perfect for families looking to elevate their celebrations.

The spread of eight dishes starts with the “Lo Hei”, a popular dish for the festival. The raw fish new salad invites everyone at the table to pick up their chopsticks and toss the ingredients together, symbolising prosperity and abundance. At Hutong, this traditional dish is reimagined with raw lobster, abalone, and fresh hamachi. Beyond that, the menu also includes the restaurant’s signature wok stir-fries, like Crispy-skin chicken with chilli oil, Stir-fried tiger prawns with salty fish, and Wok-seared A5 beef tenderloin with roasted Sichuan Erjingtiao. The meal comes to a close with the Mandarin mousse, featuring the auspicious ingredient with candied kumquat and matcha ganache.

Outside of the dinner menu, the “Lo Hei” is also available a la carte at HKD 1,280 for four people. Throughout the month, diners can also dig into the Yum Cha Lunch Menu with crowd-favourite dim sum bites. This restaurant also offers views of Victoria Harbour, making it a great spot to catch the fireworks.

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Celebrate the Year of the Horse from the rooftop at Above & Beyond. On the days leading up to the new year, dine on the eight-course Lunar New Year’s Eve Set Dinner. The menu includes all the Cantonese classics, including Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Mushroom and Sea Whelk, Baked Rock Lobster and Wild Mushroom with Shrimp Sauce, Steamed Garoupa Fillet with Yellow Bell Pepper Sauce and Matsutake Mushroom, and more.

On the second day of the new year, the restaurant has a special menu to enjoy with the fireworks. The eight-course Lunar New Year Fireworks Set Dinner features dishes like Braised 22-head South African Abalone with Superior Oyster Sauce, Baked Stuffed Crab Shell with Black Caviar, Wok-Fried Lobster with Golden Mushrooms and Kale, and others. Besides the two set dinners, the chef has also prepared an array of festive dishes available from February 17 to March 3. Some of these delicacies include the “Lo Hei”, with South African abalone and the option to upgrade to a whole lobster.

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If you’re looking for a proper feast, then head to Big Bay Café at Kerry Hotel for a Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet. Each table will get its own Lo Hei to start, to toss and wish for prosperity for the new year. Afterwards, stuff yourselves at the buffet, with auspicious choices. Some of the available dishes include Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, a Roast Suckling Pig (only for the first three days of the new year), Braised Abalone, and more. There will even be a Poon Choi for those craving it.

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Welcome the Year of the Horse at JIJA by Vicky Lau. Here, the menu is inspired by the robust dishes of Yunnanese cuisine — warm, hearty, and perfect for feasting. Guests can share a platter of the restaurant’s signature appetisers, including Chicken Liver Parfait, Rushan Cheese Spring Roll, and Lime Shredded Chicken. Then, warm up with a bowl of Yunnan Steam Pot Chicken Soup or Smoked Tofu Pumpkin & Wild Mushroom Soup.

The star of the night is the Dry Aged Roasted Pigeon, where the poultry is served with a lemongrass dipping sauce. It’s served along with the Grilled Tiger Prawns, which are wrapped in a banana leaf with fermented chilli. Those dining in between February 17 and 19 can enjoy the special Eight Treasures Rice for dessert, featuring glutinous rice with eight different toppings or fillings to symbolise good fortune. On other dates, guests can enjoy the Peanut Ice Cream Glutinous Rice Balls with Warm Walnut Soup for dessert.

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Ring in the Year of the Horse with a bit of Catalan spirit with the ‘Fiesta under the Fireworks’ tasting menu at La Rambla. Stuff yourselves on a vibrant array of tapas, paella, and free-flow cava while enjoying the view of the fireworks. The menu includes traditional bites like Pa Amb Tomàquet with toasted cristal bread, fresh tomatoes, and anchovies; Ibérico ham croquettes; Gambas al Ajillo, where fresh shrimp is perfectly cooked in olive oil and served with a chilli and garlic sauce; and more.

For mains, diners can dig into the Scampi & Pluma Iberica Paella for two, with the option to upgrade it with Carabinero prawns and seafood or a roasted suckling pig. The tasting menu for four features a squid ink paella instead, with baby squid and prawns. The meal is complete with Sangria Catalunya, where sparkling cava wine is paired with aromatic spirits, citrus, passion fruit, and garnacha grape. Besides the tasting menu, the restaurant will also be serving a special all-day a la carte menu from February 16 to 22 to celebrate.

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Enjoy the Chinese New Year fireworks from the comfort of The Morton’s Steakhouse Hong Kong. Start the evening with your choice of starters, with options like 5J Iberico Ham Salad with Fennel, Pan Seared Foie Gras with Toasted Brioche and Apple Chutney, Morton’s Chilled or Baked Ocean Platter for Two, or the Lobster Bisque.

For entrees, choose between the “Empire Cut” Bone-In New York Strip for Two or the USDA Prime Ribeye steaks. Seafood lovers can opt for the Baked Fresh Whole Maine Lobster or Scallop a la Nage with Caviar and Lobster instead. A lamb cutlet option is also available. Further customise the mains with the Remy Martin Sauce Au Poivre or Black Truffle Butter. Diners can also choose sides like Creamed Spinach, Loaded Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Parmesan and Truffle Fries, and more. Finally, the menu concludes with a White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheese Cake or Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake for Two. A similar menu is also available for Valentine’s Day from February 6 to 15.

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Looking to catch the fireworks from Whampoa? Then grab the six-course Chinese New Year Fireworks Dinner menu at The Bayside. With clear views of the harbour — without having to fight the crowd – and plates of Mediterranean fare to accompany you, it’s a fantastic spot to enjoy the show.

The menu highlights the best of both the land and the sea. Start with four appetisers such as fresh Crab Claw Meat, Smoked Wagyu Beef Tartare, Pan-seared Foie Gras, and Pan-fried Crab Cake. For mains, options include the meaty Dry-Aged Wagyu Sirloin Steak, Seafood Treasure Juicy Rice or Lobster Juicy Rice, and the Asian-inspired King Prawn Egg Cream Curry. The night ends with the creamy Cheesecake, topped with red fruits and vanilla gelato. Guests are also welcome to order more from the a la carte menu from The Bayside or neighbouring restaurant O’Thai to make the night a truly indulgent one.