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Imagine your favourite scene of Tangled, sitting in a boat amidst the river and admiring the lanterns flying into the blue sky. Now, that’s the beauty of Chinese New Year, which marks the beginning of the year as per the Lunar calendar. If you want to make the most of the spring festival, Bengaluru is the best place to be.
Amidst the clicking of keyboard keys, you must also make time to explore the restaurants with a full-on Asian-themed menu. From the all-time favourite dumplings to the wide variety of seafood dishes, there’s a lot the Lantern Festival can add to your plates. To help you narrow down the top Asian restaurants in Bengaluru, here is a list of the ones with a themed menu you absolutely cannot miss.
Nasi And Mee
Nasi and Mee, renowned for its dedication to authentic Asian cuisine, would be the perfect place to welcome the Chinese New Year. With their special menu, non-vegetarian food lovers can gobble Prawn Har Gao, Chicken & Prawn Sui Mai, Sichuan Chicken Dumplings, and soft Lamb Bao. And the vegetarian diners can enjoy Cream Cheese & Spinach Dumplings, Mushroom & Water Chestnut Dumplings, Sichuan Veg Dumplings, and crispy Pan-fried Shanghai Dumplings. Also, if you have a sweet tooth, don’t forget to try their adorable Panda Bao for dessert.
Date: 29th January to 16th February, 2025
Address: Nasi and Mee Bangalore - Koramangala, Bellandur, and Manyata Tech
Park
Price For Two: ₹1795
Sozo Skyline
Marking the Chinese New Year, you can indulge in traditional flavours with Sozo’s exclusive festive menu. Featuring a range of dishes like Chicken Wonton Soup, Veg Wonton Soup, Bang Bang Broccoli, Mapo Tofu, Honey Sesame Chicken, and much more. With their large plates, including Tai Pai Gravy and Shanghai Noodles, and desserts like Dharasahan and Fried Ice Cream, Sozo should be on your list of exploring eateries in Bengaluru.
Date: 25th January to 31st January, 2025
Address: SKAV Seethalakshmi, 17th Floor, Kasturba Rd, opposite Vishveshwariah Museum, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Price For One: ₹2500
Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore
There’s no place to be for the Chinese New Year other than The Lantern, Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, with its themed menu and impeccable Asian set-up. Drawing from his heritage and years of expertise, Chef Chow Chee has curated an authentic Chinese menu highlighting King Shumai, Peking Dumplings, Golden Lobster, Luohan Zhai, Snake Coffee, and much more.
Date: 27th January to 5th February, 2025
Address: 99, Residency Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
Yuki
With Yuki’s innovative cocktail menu, you can make this Chinese New Year extraordinary. You can enjoy their Asian-inspired dishes with standout creations like Koubashii Mule, Shibuya Crossing, Under the Blossom Trees, and Tuk Tuk Tos. Some of their must-try dishes include Agedashi Tofu, Kung Pao Chicken, and Thai Basil Pork Belly.
Date: Till 15th February, 2025
Address: Yuki Indiranagar and JP Nagar
Price For One: ₹1500
Juliet
From the humble Tofu to Shiitake Jiaozi, Juliet offers everything to make the lunar Chinese New Year a fresh and indulgent start: the specially curated menu features Scallion and Ginger Steamed Fish Fillet and Bok Choy Wrapped Chicken Dumplings. To end the meal with something sweet, their Glutinous Rice Balls with Berry-Berry Strawberry Mousse is perfect while dining under the stars at Juliet's enchanting rooftop setting.
Address: 5th floor, 1, MG Mall, Trinity Circle, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, above 1MG Mall, Halasuru, Someshwarpura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008
Price For One: ₹489 onwards
