Top Restaurants With Chinese New Year Menu In Mumbai
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Chinese New Year, also known as the festival of Spring, is one of the most-awaited times of the year in Asian communities. Observed annually for fifteen days, the Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the lunisolar calendar. While different parts of Asia, like China, South Korea, and Vietnam, celebrate the Year of the Snake, you too can get the most while being in India. 

With specially curated festive menus highlighting the rich cuisine of China, there are many restaurants and cafes in Mumbai that you can hop to. Whether you want to indulge in spicy Sichuan dishes or humble Cantonese cuisine, here is a list of the best eateries with a Chinese New Year menu you shouldn’t miss.

Era

With Chinese New Year around the corner, this is the perfect time to mark your calendar and sharpen your chopsticks to head to Era for a themed menu. Curated by Chef Sandeep Singh and Tanmay Ayre, the celebratory menu features an enticing selection of dishes designed to serve you with an authentic taste while bringing good fortune for the year ahead. Some of the menu highlights include Chicken with Sichuan Peppercorn, Asparagus & Egg White Fried Rice, Honey Noodles with Ice Cream, and Matcha Cheesecake.

Date: 22nd January to 9th February, 2025

Address: Dalia Estate, C18, Off New Link Rd, near Yashraj Studios, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053

Yi Jing, ITC Maratha

Yi Jing, ITC Maratha’s premier Chinese fine-dining culinary gem, has curated a special Chinese New Year menu with a special focus on Sichuan and Hunan provinces. Highlights of the menu include starters like Gluten with Mixed Mushrooms Shanghai Style and Marinated Lamb with Chilly Oil. Main course delights range from Gong Bao Prawns with Cashew Nuts to Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage with Glass Noodles. For noodle lovers, the Da Lu Mian Homemade Noodles come in various varieties, such as Vegetable, Chicken, Prawn, and more. Finally, you can end your meal on a sweet note with desserts like Sweet Sticky Rice and Fried Sesame Gluten Dumplings.

Date: 28nd January to 5th February, 2025

Address: Ashok Nagar, near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Road, Sahar Village, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099

Sesame, Hyatt Centric Juhu

Sesame Hyatt Centric Juhu is celebrating the Year of the Snake with a menu inspired by Sichuan cuisine. With their specially curated menu, you can indulge in signature Chinese delicacies from the succulent Peking Duck and the fiery Sichuan-style Hot & Sour Soup to the delicate Truffle Mushroom Dumplings and the bold Black Pepper Crab.

Date: 2nd February, 2025

Address: Sesame - Hyatt Centric Juhu, Juhu Tara Rd, Santacruz (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049

MoMo Café, Courtyard by Marriott

This Chinese New Year, why don’t you celebrate the Year of the Snake with a special buffet at  MoMo Café, Courtyard by Marriott? From the comforting Clear Wonton Soup and Shanghai Spring Roll with Sweet Chili Dip to the vibrant Stir Fry Chinese Greens, you can have all your favourite Chinese delicacies. For people with a sweet tooth, they also have Ma Lai Go Steam Cake and Cantonese Steam Egg Pudding.

Date: 29th January, 2025

Address: CTS 215, Andheri - Kurla Rd, opposite Carnival Cinemas, Hanuman Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059

Oriental Blossom, Hotel Marine Plaza

If you want to experience the rich heritage of Cantonese cuisine, The Oriental Blossom at Hotel Marine Plaza would be the perfect place. With their star dish – Chimney Soup, you can also indulge in Dim Sum or an Imperial Vegetable Szechuan Spring Roll. As for the main course, you’ll get everything from veggies in Black Bean Sauce to Kung Pao Lamb.

Date: 29th January, 2025

Address: 29, Marine Ln, Navajeevan Wadi, Sonapur, नरिमन पॉइंट, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020

Yazu

For a truly unforgettable Chinese New Year celebration, Yazu is the place to be. With lip-smacking dumplings like the Truffle Edamame, Chicken & Enoki, and Prawn Hargao, you are sure to have an impeccable gastronomic journey. So, why don’t you get your loved ones to celebrate the Year of the Snake in style?

Address: 9 Raheja classic, next to OPTIONS - The Fashion Mall, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053