Still hunting for that perfect reunion dinner spot as the Year of the Horse gallops closer? With fireworks about to light up the city and lucky crimson glowing across Hong Kong, the pressure is most certainly on. But forget the stress of cooking up a multi-course feast at home. Instead, book into one of these top tables and let Hong Kong’s finest chefs do the hard work for you.
There are plenty of opulent set dinners dripping in symbolism and dim sum with a fresh twist that steals the spotlight on the ’gram if you know where to look. From lavish family banquets where every course promises a little luck to glam hotel soirées that bring together tradition with a touch of decadence, these festive tables are your golden ticket to starting the Year of the Horse in full stride. And if you really want to soak up the festive spirit, secure your spot now before the best seats are gone.
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JIJA By Vicky Lau
The latest addition to Chef Vicky Lau’s culinary universe, JIJA by Vicky Lau celebrates the Year of the Horse with a menu where the soulful character of Yunnan cuisine meets festive abundance. In collaboration with Head Chef Sean Yuen and Pastry Chef Victor Chan, Chef Vicky Lau presents a Lunar New Year feast brimming with symbolic flavours that reflect her distinct approach to Chinese cooking. These connections to tradition and prosperity can be found throughout the menu – in shareable starters like Chicken Liver Parfait and Rushan Cheese Spring Roll; in the soul-soothing delicacy of the Yunnan Steam Pot Chicken Soup and the earthy depth of Smoked Tofu Pumpkin & Wild Mushroom Soup; and in hearty mains like Dry Aged Roasted Pigeon with lemongrass dipping sauce and Grilled Tiger Prawns wrapped in banana leaf, served with rustic comfort. The meal closes on a golden note with auspicious desserts – including Eight Treasures Rice and Peanut Ice Cream Glutinous Rice Balls with Warm Walnut Soup – turning comfort, tradition, and good fortune into one memorable celebration.
When: 15 February to 3 March
Where: JIJA By Vicky Lau, 15/F, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong – book here
How Much: HKD$680 per person
Yat Tung Heen
Yat Tung Heen brings together Chef Tam Tung’s seasoned expertise, presenting two lavish reunion set menus alongside a generous seasonal à la carte selection. This festive offering, rooted in tradition, runs throughout the season at the acclaimed restaurant. For the occasion, Chef Tam has curated menus for reunion tables both intimate and lavish – the four- and eight-person Chinese New Year Set Menus progress through standout courses, from signature starters of Honey-glazed Barbecued Pork and Crispy Roasted Suckling Pig to finely balanced braised bird’s nest soups, plus seafood centre-pieces like Sautéed Prawns with Egg White and Crab Roe Sauce, Braised Abalone with Fish Maw, and Steamed Fresh Leopard Coral Garoupa. From the 17th onwards, the Chinese New Year Menu turns to à la carte treats including Double-boiled Pork’s Tongue Soup with Dried Oyster and Lotus Root, Baby Lobster with Egg White and Crab Roe, and Fried Glutinous Rice with Assorted Preserved Meats. Guests can round off the celebration with Chilled Mango Glutinous Rolls and Double-boiled Papaya with Red Dates and Snow Fungus – an evening of Cantonese splendour for the festive season.
When: Chinese New Year Set Menus (until 16 February), Chinese New Year Menu (17 February to 1 March)
Where: Yat Tung Heen, Level B2, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong – book here
How Much: Four-Person Chinese New Year Set Menu (HKD$3,998), Eight-Person Chinese New Year Set Menu (HKD$7,998)
Pici
At Pici, the focus naturally centres on handmade pasta – front and centre for Lunar New Year. Racing into the Year of the Horse with an Italian-Chinese crossover, the menu gives festive rituals a fresh spin with Sichuan sparks, available daily across all nine Hong Kong locations. These limited-time specials bring XO sauce, mala heat, and chilli oil into dishes like the Eggplant Mzapo Bolognese (HKD$98), where grilled eggplant is topped with a savoury meat sauce that nods to Mapo Tofu. The headline Cacio e Sichuan Pepe Lobster (HKD$188) follows, with tongue-tingling peppercorns sharpening pecorino-clad lobster in a wink to Lobster Yee Mein, while the Duck Tortello with Ginger Chilli Garlic Sauce (HKD$150) adds a deeper savoury finish to the line-up. Desserts get the same spirited treatment, with the Rose and Raspberry Panna Cotta (HKD$65) offering a floral, romantic finish made for festive tables. Served à la carte, these special dishes slip easily into set menus for a punchy New Year feast.
When: Until 28 February
Where: All Pici locations – book here
How Much: À la carte
The Chinese Library
The Chinese Library ushers in the Year of the Horse with a fortune-filled, eight-course Chinese New Year Dinner Tasting Menu, reframing Cantonese classics through an abundantly symbolic line-up. The evening opens with Five Blessings in Harmony – a prosperous platter of pan-seared scallop, Sichuan-peppered Alaskan king crab leg, Manuka honey-glazed BBQ pork loin, chilled tangerine peel tomato, and jasmine tea-smoked bean curd roll – alongside flavour-packed Racing Crab dumplings of black cod and egg white plus Mustard Beef Spring Rolls symbolising endless abundance. Nourishing pauses come via Double-Boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw, Wild Mushrooms, and Conpoy, leading to Giant Tiger Prawns in soy-scallion sauce, Steamed Yellow Croaker in Chinese Wine, textural Crispy Chicken with Spring Onion Oil, and robust Braised Rice with Sea Cucumber in Abalone Sauce. The meal caps off with a frothy Milk Foam Pistachio Dew for a light, harmonious close to this family-style celebration of good fortune and delight. Those seeking a modern take on festive traditions will find it here, where each course offers plenty of richness and meaning at this celebrated dining address.
When: Until 3 March
Where: The Chinese Library, Police Headquarters Block 1, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong – book here
How Much: Chinese New Year Dinner Tasting Menu (HKD$4,888/four, HKD$7,088/six, HKD$9,388/eight)
Cristal Room By Anne-Sophie Pic
For a limited time only, Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic presents an exclusive Lunar Prospérité menu marking the Year of the Horse. Set high above Forty-Five at Landmark with panoramic Victoria Harbour vistas, the world’s most Michelin-starred female chef has designed a multi-course dining experience pairing the finest land and sea treasures in her signature style. The six- to eight-course menu moves through harmonious compositions that evoke abundance via exquisite seafood, premium cuts, and carefully structured plates that unite French technique with festive Hong Kong spirit. Presented amid Baccarat crystal surroundings, each course reflects Pic’s command of flavour, balancing intensity with nuance and poise. Those seeking a memorable evening of fortune and fine dining will find it here, where every detail comes together in an immaculately executed experience at this acclaimed dining room.
When: 18 to 21 February
Where: Cristal Room By Anne-Sophie Pic, 43-45/F, Forty-Five, Gloucester Tower, LANDMARK, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong – book here
How Much: HKD$1,880 per person
Kai Fuk Lau
For family gatherings rooted in togetherness, Kai Fuk Lau presents classic Cantonese eight-course feasts designed for shared joy. The Auspicious New Year Lunch tosses prosperity with colourful Chinese Lo Hei, then moves into Deep-fried Tofu with Salt and Spice, Braised Chicken with Crab Meat and Snow Swallow, Wok-Fried Scallops with Herbed Cheese and Crispy Rice, Grouper with Vegetables and XO Sauce, Braised Chinese Pea Sprouts in Chicken Broth, Fried Glutinous Rice with Preserved Meat, and Aged Tangerine Peel Red Bean Soup with Sweet Dumplings. Evenings shift to the Reunion Feast Dinner with Chilled Abalone Lo Hei, Braised Black Moss with Dried Oysters and Conpoy for vitality, expertly seasoned Wok-Fried Grouper with Termite and Vegetables, the house Crispy Chicken, Braised Pea Sprouts with Shredded Jinhua Ham, warm and satisfying Fried Glutinous Rice, and that same Aged Tangerine sweet finale – all channeling strength, unity, and joy in every lucky bite. Those seeking a traditional Cantonese feast for their reunion table will find it here, where each course offers meaning for a truly celebratory gathering.
When: Until 27 February
Where: Kai Fuk Lau, 2/F, Dorsett Kai Tak Hong Kong, 43 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong – book here
How Much: Auspicious New Year Lunch (starting at HKD$1,888 for four persons), Reunion Feast Dinner (HKD$2,388 for four persons)
Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant (Dai Siu Branch)
A storied favourite gets a new-season update at Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant (Dai Siu Branch), a Michelin-lauded Chiu Chow mainstay since 1967, with its ‘Third-Generation Legacy’ 11-course Pak Loh Dai Siu Lunar New Year Chiu Chow Feast for the Year of the Horse. Made for reunion tables, the feast opens with an eye-catching Assorted Appetiser Platter of goose slices, shrimp-crab rolls, and jellyfish, moving on to Double-Boiled Sea Cucumber, Abalone, and Morel Soup for a restorative start, before turning the spotlight on five new creations. Look out for Braised Mud Crab with Puning Fermented Bean Sauce, packed with a full, savoury punch; Pan-Seared Butterfly-Cut Golden Oysters with shrimp paste, offering golden-crisp indulgence; and the high-spirited ‘HaHa Dai Siu’ Dragon Beard Prawns, a scene-stealing main attraction. The feast continues with house classics like Steamed Giant Grouper Fin Fillet, Four-Treasure Crispy Chicken, Baby Pea Shoots in Supreme Broth, and Longevity E-Fu Noodles in Sweet and Sour Sauce. Round off with sweet closers such as the Two-Tone Coconut Red Bean Pudding and Mung Bean Sweet Soup with Clear Rice Dumplings – a pairing of lightness, craft, and reunion spirit for the festive season.
When: Until 28 February
Where: Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant (Dai Siu Branch) has branches in Causeway Bay and Mong Kok – book here
How Much: HKD$6,500 for six, HKD$12,800 for 12
Birdsong, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong
Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong presents a heartfelt celebration of togetherness at Birdsong, where classic dim sum craft meets a modern touch for intimate reunions. Set within the warm ambience of the restaurant, the limited-edition Dim Sum Set brings festive flavours to the table through a thoughtfully selected line-up of meaningful creations. The offerings are a visual ode to good-luck blessings and time-tested skill. Start with Nanxiang Steamed Pork Dumplings with a juicy bounce and caviar kiss, pairing delicate soup dumplings with a touch of luxury; and the gold-flecked Red Prawn Dumplings, their crimson hue nodding to prosperity in every shimmering bite. The savouries, on the other hand, refresh classic dim sum with a fresh spin – from the caramel-edged Pan-Fried Radish Cake with a crackly exterior and soft centre, to the lucky Four Blessings Dumplings, each fold carrying wishes for the new year, and shatter-crisp Golden Custard Sesame Balls with warm, molten centres. The set is rounded off with creamy Coconut Milk Chinese New Year Cake, with an elegant Mandarin & Vanilla Entremet add-on option available for those seeking more lavish flavours. In celebration of the Year of the Horse, from 14 to 16 February, Hong Kong brush calligraphy artist Mandy Cheung takes up residence live at Birdsong, crafting personalised Fai Chun keepsakes in her signature clerical script.
When: 15 to 28 February
Where: Birdsong, 15/F, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong – book here
How Much: Dim Sum Set (HKD$238), add-on Mandarin & Vanilla Entremet (HKD$128)
The Astor
A festive hub for multi-generational feasts, The Astor at Eaton HK presents a Chinese New Year buffet that pairs classic favourites with a sense of plenty in every family-style mouthful. The welcoming spread kicks off with a spirited Prosperity Toss (Lo Hei) for high-energy fortune tossing, grounded in The Astor’s Poon Choi, then flows through popular picks like Fried Prawns with Pineapple in Tomato Sauce, Steamed Abalone with Dried Tangerine Peel, hot and nourishing Ginseng Chicken Soup, Steamed Whole Fish, Seasonal Vegetables with Crab Meat, and tender Braised Pig Trotters with Peanuts and Red Fermented Bean Curd. Other buffet favourites range from steamed garoupa to fried glutinous rice, each dish capturing the season’s spirit of unity, harmony, and a little extra good fortune.
When: 15 to 19 February
Where: The Astor, B1, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong – book here
How Much: Prices vary by day and time, check The Astor for up-to-date prices
Born in Korea and raised in Hong Kong, Min Ji has combined her degree in anthropology and creative writing with her passion for going on unsolicited tangents as an editor at Friday Club. In between watching an endless amount of movies, she enjoys trying new cocktails and pastas while occasionally snapping a few pictures.
