1. Bodhi Restaurant (Sydney CBD)
What better place to ring in the new year than Sydney’s famous vegan restaurant? Bodhi has a special Lunar New Year menu, all vegetarian, of course. A word of advice: for a complete lunch, don’t miss the colorful Koi Mochi dessert topped with coconut, pumpkin and pineapple; and if you’ve just finished dinner, don’t hesitate to choose the fragrant steamed coconut sponge cake.
In particular, this coming Wednesday (January 29), Bodhi restaurant will host a lion dance performance at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds from this event will be donated to WIRES (Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Organization).
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2. Aria Restaurant (Sydney CBD)
With views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Aria Restaurant is a great choice for a luxurious dinner to celebrate the Year of the Rat. From January 22 to 29, the restaurant also has a specially designed menu for Tet. Not only that, diners also have the opportunity to enjoy a premium menu by Chef Joel Bickford himself. All six dishes on this menu are inspired by Chinese cuisine and prepared with extremely rich ingredients: from South Australian rock oysters to Maremma duck and even Japanese oyster mushrooms.
Couples coming to Aria can order additional drinks such as Prestige ($328), Classic ($128) or Non-Alcoholic ($78). Without drinks, the above menu costs $260 per person.
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3. Lotus The Galeries Restaurant (Sydney CBD)
If you want to enjoy a big party to celebrate Lunar New Year at a reasonable price, Lotus The Galeries will be the most reasonable choice. From January 20 to February 2, diners coming to the restaurant will experience a sumptuous party with traditional Asian flavors at an extremely affordable price: ranging from $88 to $269, depending on each person's needs. A quick look at the menu list can include: lobster sashimi, commercial shrimp wonton noodles, soy-braised duck, and countless other dishes...
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4. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Are you ready to enjoy a mix of authentic wildlife and traditional feasts this Lunar New Year? WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has partnered with New Shanghai Restaurant to host Dumplings at Twilight, a special event held on the zoo’s famous Koala Terrace. This elaborate feast features traditional Chinese dishes such as prawn and pork wontons, steamed buns and many more. Not only that, visitors who purchase tickets to the event will also have the right to visit the zoo after hours, a very interesting privilege and will surely bring unique experiences.
Even more special, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to wildlife rescue organizations, helping animals injured in the devastating bushfires that are still raging in Australia.
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5. Darling Square, Haymarket
The light-filled Darling Square seems ready to join the New Year atmosphere with more than 60 dining venues decorated with colorful lights and flowers. From January 20 to February 9, this place has planned to celebrate the Year of the Rat with creative and unique designs and arrangements in the shape of a rat, making visitors extremely excited.
Here, diners will enjoy countless special dishes from famous restaurants, from lobster dumplings, "dragon ball" ice cream from Made in China restaurant to Cantonese-style raw fish salad from Dopa by Devon, and even limited edition red radish noodles from Japanese noodle shop IIKO Mazesoba.
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6. Spice Temple Restaurant (Sydney CBD)
When it comes to places to celebrate Lunar New Year in Sydney, Spice Temple is a must-see. This year, all the dishes on the menu have been specially designed by Chef Andy Evans to represent luck and prosperity.
Some dishes on the menu include raw tuna salad with shaved ice drizzled with orange essential oil, stir-fried crab with leeks and green bean noodles, etc.
You can make reservations from January 20 to February 9 to enjoy the exclusive menu above for $99 per person (add $55 if ordering wine for two) atThis.
7. Celebrate New Year's at The Rocks
The Rocks is a residential area with historic alleys under the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This Chinese New Year, it comes alive with a series of food fairs and Chinese-flavored dishes, and the streets are decorated in a colorful and bustling manner.
At The Rocks, you’ll be greeted by colourful lanterns depicting the 12 zodiac signs. But that’s just the beginning. Stroll down Kendall Street and be dazzled by the dazzling array of multi-coloured lanterns that surround you.
And don't forget to drop by The Rocks for the Lunar Marker event from January 30 to February 9, details atThis.
