Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Lunar New Year 2024 in Vancouver (BC Canada).
Lunar New Year 2024 is Saturday, February 10, and this year is the Year of the Dragon
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Lunar New Year Vancouver 2024 Restaurant/Hotel Features
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Fairmont Pacific Rim is offierng an exclusive Lunar New Year Dim Sum menu, courtesy of the renowned Chinese fine dining restaurant, Mott 32, available in the hotel’s The Lobby Lounge & RawBar from January 25 until February 25, 2024.
Mott 32, the award-winning international restaurant has designed a specially crafted Lunar New Year Dim Sum menu that inspires the senses. Guests can indulge in a delicious selection of steamed and baked dim sum, showcasing the finest ingredients and expert culinary techniques. The menu features an exquisite selection of traditional and signature dim sum creations, including dumplings, delicate steamed buns, and crispy spring rolls that pay homage to the rich culinary traditions of Chinese cuisine. The pièce de résistance dish is the Signature Applewood Peking Duck, expertly prepared to perfection, served with crêpes, hoisin and cucumber. Guests can also enjoy a Lunar New Year-inspired cocktail menu which also features a selection of expertly crafted spirit-free libations.
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of power, honor, luck and success, Fairmont Pacific Rim and Oakridge Park will transform the hotel into a dazzling exhibition with themed décor spanning from the lobby to The Pacific Gallery on the second floor landing. The gallery will also feature a self-serve Lunar New Year portrait studio, creating an ambiance that resonates with the festive energy of the New Year, and a photographer that will be in-house for complimentary appointments every Friday to Sunday throughout the festival. Additional family-focused programming will also be available daily in the Oakridge Park Gallery, located in Rogers Tower, directly across from the hotel’s main entrance.
The Lunar New Year Dim Sum Menu is available daily from 11:00am – 3:00pm. For reservations and more information, please visit https://www.lobbyloungerawbar.com/lunar-new-year/.
Mott32 Vancouver
Mott 32 Vancouver will present a limited-time Lunar New Year special menu — a collaboration between Mott 32 Group Executive Chef Lee Man Sing and Head Chef He Hong Wei of the Vancouver location. Thoughtfully curated to commemorate the auspicious year ahead, the exquisite menu features dishes that represent the traditional blessings of the Lunar New Year.
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will introduce Lunar New Year at the Castle, with the return of Notch8’s immersive Themed Afternoon Tea and the debut of an evening lounge concept, Moonlight Lounge, inspired by The Year of the Dragon.
With the room design by Koncept Designs, the salon has been brought to life as a sensory setting and the backdrop for a fully immersive experience from day to night. Notch8 Executive Chef Danai Hongwanishkuhl’s Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea menu will be available for $69.00 per person ($34.50 for children 12 and under), and begins with a selection of LOT 35 Tea and specialty teas for the occasion, along with sweet and savoury bites such as Chilled Char Siu Pork Belly with apple and pork floss, Duck Confit with scallion pancake and apricot “duck sauce”, Shrimp + Egg Tart with nappa and mala chili oil, Curry Puff with chickpea keema, Dragon Ball Cream Puff, Black Sesame Macaron, Opera Cake with matcha and red bean paste, a special red envelope with chocolate coins, and more.
Mosaic Grille
Mosaic Grille is offering a Chinese New Year 2024 Lunch Buffet on Saturday, February 10th from 11:30 AM – 13:30 PM last seating. Adult $82 ㅣ Senior $62 ㅣ Child (under 12) $38.
- Dim Sum Station
- Seafood Congee Station
- Spring Roll Station
- Potsticker Station
- Carving Station
- Hot Station
- Desserts Station
Dicky’s Dumps and Rosie’s BBQ
Dicky’s Dumps and Rosie’s BBQ are coming together for their first-ever collaboration with special dishes
pairing Chinese dumplings and Texas BBQ together to welcome and celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
- Crispy Dumplings & Brisket: Dicky’s Dumps pork & chive dumplings topped with Rosie’s slow smoked 4AM brisket ends, crispy onions, local chili oil, spring onions $14
- Brisket & Dumplings Ramen: Rosie’s slow smoked 4AM brisket, Dicky’s Dumps pork & chive dumplings, ramen noodles, smoked ramen egg, chicken broth, chili oil, spring onions $16
- Dumplings & Brisket Noodle Plate: Rosie’s slow smoked 4AM brisket, Dicky’s Dumps shrimp & scallop dumplings, fired long noodles tossed in brisket oil, shiitake mushrooms, char-grilled bok choy, spring onions, local chili oil $16
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
Join Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market from Feb 9 to 11 for exclusive Lunar New Year specials.
Food Special: Cracked and Fried Whole Dungeness Crab Served with Chef Tommy’s XO-chili sauce, scallion-cilantro, and stir-fried vegetables Price: $80
Cocktail:
The dragon hart
Sesame and 5 spice old fashion
2 oz sesame infused Forty Creek
.25 oz 5 spice syrup
3-4 dashes of star anise bitters
Splash of soda water
Orange peel and frozen cranberry for garnish
BC Kitchen
To celebrate Lunar New Year, BC Kitchen will be featuring a special Lunar New Year menu which includes Lunar New Year Combo (wonton noodle soup, vegetable spring roll) for $18.88 and Dragon’s Claw (black cherry vodka, Shorthouse lychee, pineapple and soda) for $10. This is available for the entire month of February.
B House – Richmond location
B House in Richmond is welcoming Lunar New Year with a Lobster Fest for the month of February. Here are the feature items:
- Lobster Avocado Sandwich (lobster meat with dill mustard, avocado, grilled pineapple, jalapeño, green onion, grilled corn, butter croissant bun and fries) – $28.99
- Surf and Turf with grilled 6oz AAA Top Sirloin, butter roasted lobster tail, cheesy mashed potato, seasonal vegetable, red wine peppercorn sauce 0 $44.99
- Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp Ravioli with mushroom filling ravioli, lobster meat, wild jumbo shrimp, rocket salad, creamy lobster bisque sauce, fresh herbs, basil oil and parmesan crisp – $35.99
Also, receive 10% off the Lobster Fest Menu between 6PM to 8PM everyday.
The Victor
The bar team at The Victor has been busy creating unique cocktails for Lunar New Year, they will be featuring 4 different cocktails for the Year of the Dragon, the cocktails are available at both D6 and The Victor during the month of February.
Glowbal Restaurant
Enjoy a special cocktail for the month of February to celebrate Lunar New Year with Glowbal Dragon (Red Star Er Guo Tou Baijiu, dragon fruit infusion, Junmai Taru Sake, yuzu, lychee liquor chilled with Jetchill dry ice system).
CoCo Tea YVR
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with CoCo Tea YVR and indulge in the Lunar New Year festivities. From February 8 to February 15, 2024, all CoCo Tea YVR locations in Richmond and Surrey are embracing the tradition of giving Lucky Red Packets.
The tradition of red packets, typically consisting of a red envelope containing money or a valuable item, symbolizes the wish to convey a year filled with good fortune and blessings during the Lunar/Chinese New Year. CoCo Tea YVR extends an invitation to join the celebrations at each participating location, offering red packets to customers who purchase two large cups of any drinks from February 8 to February 15, 2024. The red packets will include coupons of $5 discount or 50%-off-on-2nd-Drink.
Honey Salt
Honey Salt will be featuring a special Lunar New Year cocktail to welcome the Year of Drago – enjoy Dragon 6 (Empress Gin, Cointreau, Blood Orange Syrup, Pear Syrup, Lemon Juice and Egg White) for $18. This is also available for the month of February.
Foo Hung Curios
Strathcona-based chocolate company Hype Chocolate announced the launch of a limited edition chocolate bar series in support of Foo Hung Curios and the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation.
Inspired by the stories of Chinatown and Foo Hung Curios’ mission to showcase local artists and celebrate the Asian Canadian experience, the chocolate series includes three unique bars featuring iconic Chinese Canadian flavours familiar to many Vancouverites, including:
- White Chocolate Gold Mountain Tea (Earl Grey and Jasmine blend)
- Milk Chocolate White Rabbit (with freeze-dried white rabbit candies)
- Dark Chocolate Orange Fortune Cookie
The chocolate will be sold at:
- Foo Hung Curios (168 East Pender)
- Hype Chocolate (855 E Hastings St)
In addition to being sold at Foo Hung Curios and Hype Chocolate, the collaboration will also be available to purchase at a special Hype Chocolate Pop-Up at Holts Cafe until March 3rd.
Parq Vancouver
Celebrate the Year of Dragon at Parq Vancouver by entering a chance to win $888,888 – anyone can enter. A player must earn ballots for the daily 9pm draw. 100 points gets you 1 ballot, and you can only earn 5 ballots max per day. Also, a special appearance from God of Fortune from 6PM to 8PM and a special live dragon dance at 8PM! Saturday, February 10th.
Things to Do in Metro Vancouver for Lunar New Year Vancouver 2024
Metropolis at Metrotown
Starting February 9, and running through February 24, 2024, BC’s largest shopping centre, Metropolis at Metrotown, will usher in the Year of the Dragon with a series of performances, workshops and traditional displays. Find out more here.
Aberdeen Centre
Aberdeen Centre in Richmond usually has some displays and festive programming.
Go on a Dumpling Crawl: Richmond’s Dumpling Trail
While it isn’t a literal trail of dumplings – as deliciously amazing as that would be – the Dumpling Trail is a collection of restaurants serving up some of the most delectable dumplings in Richmond. Go on a self-guided Dumpling Crawl.
LunarFest
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon through arts and culture; learn more about this year’s LunarFest activities on lunarfestvancouver.ca.
Pick up Chinese New Year decorations
Many Asian supermarkets will have Chinese New Year decorations like door couplets, paper cuttings, lanterns and more.
International Buddhist Temple Visit
Many visitors stop by the International Buddhist Temple around New Year’s time to pray for a prosperous year ahead. Please visit their site for information on hours and safety protocols for Chinese New Year Vancouver 2024.
Location: 160 Steveston Hwy., Richmond, BC
Website: buddhisttemple.ca
Here are a few other things that are happening in Vancouver during the Lunar New Year period.
Hot Chocolate Festival 2024
Hot Chocolate Festival 2024 makes it return January 13 – February 14, 2024.
Chinese New Year Free Printables for Kids
I’m offering FREE Chinese New Year printables to help kids learn about Chinese New Year (and to keep them busy!). You’ll find activity sheets, colourings pages, bing and more.
Chinese New Year Vancover 2024 Dinner at Home
Here are some ideas on how to prepare a Chinese New Year Dinner at home.
Grocery Shopping in Vancouver Chinatown
Vancouver Chinatown shops offer many items at lower prices compared to elsewhere. There are shops that offer produce, meat and BBQ, live seafood, houseware and more. Check out my guide on where to shop in Vancouver Chinatown.
What you need for a hot pot at home
Many people opt for a simple but comforting hot pot at home to celebrate Chinese New Year Vancouver 2024. Check out my guide on where to buy hot pot ingredients in Vancouver for tip and ideas.
Party Platters
Party trays can be ordered from the following restaurants:
- Western Lake (4989 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC)
- T&T Supermarket (various locations, check out the flyer section to see what they are offering)
Frozen Dim Sum and Dumplings in Vancouver
Frozen dumplings come in handy at time of the year. Here’s a look at where to buy frozen dumplings in Vancouver.
Best Dim Sum Takeout
Here are my recommendations on where to get the best dim sum takeout in Metro Vancouver based on ease of ordering and receiving, quality and taste of food, takeout options available and packaging of the food.
Chinese New Year Recipes
Check out my recipe on preparing Chinese Spicy Red Braised Pork Belly.
Sesame Bok Choy is a simple, healthy side dish to complement your Chinese New Year feast.
For a Chinese New Year breakfast, here is my recipe on Homemade Chinese Doughnuts, otherwise known as youtiao or 油条.
Gift Ideas
To be updated for Lunar New Year Vancouver 2024.
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