The Big Lunar Bite: 20 Chinese New Year Menus Across India To Enjoy This Season

The year of the Fire Horse is here, and India’s restaurants are celebrating like they’ve been waiting 60 years for the comeback tour. Think fiery menus, symbolic bites, prosperity-loaded dim sums, zodiac-themed cocktails and noodles long enough to basically guarantee you a longer life. From Mumbai’s ramen-by-the-bowlful celebrations to Bengaluru’s seven-course feasts and Delhi’s design-forward prosperity tosses, Chinese New Year 2026 is basically one big, delicious gallop into good fortune. Here’s your guide to where to eat, toss, sip and slurp your way into the new year across India.

Mumbai

1. Wagamama

Wagamama celebrates Chinese New Year with a flavour-forward and relaxed dining experience shaped by sharing, warmth and fresh beginnings. Signature ramen such as chilli tantanmen and coconut seafood broth offer depth and comfort, while teppanyaki favourites like yaki soba and pad thai add smoky character. Small plates, baos, gyozas, katsu curry and katsu salads bring balance, leading to a sweet finish with banana katsu. It’s a modern, soul-warming way to welcome the season.

Where: 1st floor, Cambata Building, 42, Maharshi Karve Rd, opposite Oval Maidan, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020

2. The Leela Mumbai

The Leela Mumbai welcomes the Lunar New Year with the Feast of Fortune, an elegant celebration presented at its Chinese speciality restaurant, The Great Wall. Set against landscaped gardens and classical Chinese design elements, the experience brings authenticity and refinement together in true Leela fashion. The curated menu opens with signature soups and handcrafted appetisers, followed by a considered dim sum selection and a structured main course representing regional Chinese flavours across vegetarian, seafood, poultry and meat preparations. The meal concludes with delicate Cantonese-style desserts, creating a composed and luxurious New Year dining experience.

Where: Sahar Airport Road, Andheri - Kurla Rd, near Mumbai International Airport, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059

3. Le Méridien Navi Mumbai

Mizuki at Le Méridien Navi Mumbai celebrates Chinese New Year with an immersive Spring Festival experience that blends cultural tradition with elegant dining. From 17 to 25 February, the restaurant hosts daily Dragon Dance performances, creating a rare, dynamic atmosphere within a luxury setting. A curated festive menu features Crispy Fried Vegetable Wonton, Shanghai Mini Dumpling with Tangy Soya, Butterfly Pea Prawn Daikon Roll and a soulful Clay Pot Tofu with Seasonal Vegetables, concluding with a delicate Cherry Blossom dessert. The result is a refined, sensory-rich celebration that extends far beyond a themed meal.

Where: Mizuki, Le Méridien Navi Mumbai, D-33, MIDC Main Rd, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC Industrial Area, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703

4. The Dimsum Room

The Dimsum Room welcomes the Year of the Horse with a festive menu shaped by elegance, craftsmanship, and the spirit of new beginnings. Set in the cultural hub of Kala Ghoda, the celebration features delicately handcrafted dim sum, flavour-rich small plates, and indulgent mains such as braised pork belly, Cantonese roast duck, and dan dan noodles. Desserts blend nostalgia with contemporary flair, while crafted cocktails elevate the feast. A traditional Red Envelope gifted to each table adds an auspicious touch, creating a celebratory dining experience infused with symbolism and warmth.

Where: The Dimsum Room, 3rd Floor, Building 30, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

Bengaluru

1. Shao, Radisson Blu Bengaluru Outer Ring Road

Shao marks the Lunar New Year with the Spring Jade Festival, a limited-period celebration honouring the symbolism and culinary heritage of the Chinese Spring Festival. The seven-course set menu highlights dishes traditionally associated with prosperity, longevity and abundance. Guests can enjoy handcrafted dumplings, Honey Chilli Lotus Stem, Sichuan Spicy Chicken, Wonton Kaffir Lime Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, Sichuan Garlic Prawns, Smoked Fried Rice and New Year Festival Noodles. Mango Coconut Sago and Banana Fritters with Coconut Ice Cream complete the experience, creating a festive meal designed for sharing and togetherness.

2. Yàn Yǎn, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore

Yàn Yǎn marks its first Chinese New Year with a theatrical yet refined celebration that mirrors the elegance of the restaurant. Festivities open with an auspicious lion dance on the first two days, followed by a multi-course feast rooted in Guangzhou-style comfort and contemporary finesse. Highlights include Lung Fung Chicken Won Ton Soup, Hokkaido Scallop Shu Mai with caviar, Garlic Salt & Pepper Pork Belly, Wok-Tossed Rock Lobster in Butter-Garlic Herb Sauce, Steamed Chilean Seabass with truffle oyster sauce, and slow-braised Mongolian Lamb Shank with Man Tao buns. Longevity Noodles and Chinese Horse Gram Fried Rice carry symbolic meaning, while Coconut Cherry Cake ends the experience on a delicate note.

Where: 99, Residency Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025

3. JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire

East transforms into a festive dining destination honouring the Lunar New Year with authentic flavours and symbolic culinary rituals. The menu features Tangyuan sweet dumplings, Prawn Hargao, Chicken Suimai, Snapper and Shiitake Hot Pot, Mapo Tofu and Vegetable Crystal Dumplings. A traditional tea ritual and Asian-inspired cocktails accompany the meal, while red-and-gold décor, lantern installations and cherry blossoms set an immersive festive mood. Live violin performances elevate lunch and dinner service through the week.

Where: Nandi Hills Road, Karahalli Post, Kundana Hobli, Taluk, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562164

Pune

1. KMCY, Sheraton Grand Pune

KMCY’s debut Chinese New Year menu leans into symbolism, comfort and celebratory abundance. The feast begins with Lanzhou napa cabbage and tofu soup and lemon coriander broth before moving to a colourful dim sum selection featuring chicken jiaozi, sea bass cilantro XO dumplings and crystal vegetable dumplings. Small plates include dynamite prawns, rock lobster with smoked chillies, seven-spiced tofu and Shanghai-style mushroom pancakes. Mains stay indulgent with Peking duck, Yunnan twice-cooked pork, sautéed scallops in chilli XO, and Sichuan-style whole fish, rounded off with longevity noodles, Fujian fried rice, nian gao and warm chocolate buns. Fortune cookies seal the experience with a playful touch.

Where: Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel, Raja Bahadur Motilal Rd, Bund Garden, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001

Kolkata

1. Vintage Asia, JW Marriott Kolkata

Vintage Asia celebrates Chinese New Year with A Taste of Prosperity, a festive showcase of modern Cantonese-inspired dishes. The menu features the five-spiced Aromatic Duck, Devil’s Crab Meat and Morel Mushroom Philadelphia Dumpling, moving into robust plates like Wild Pepper Fish and Golden Onion Moon Faan Rice. Contemporary signatures such as Wasabi Prawns and Singaporean Crab Noodles add flair, while a Chocolate and Matcha parfait offers a fittingly sweet finale.

Where: 4A, JBS Haldane Ave, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700105

Chennai

1. Golden Dragon, Taj Coromandel Chennai

Golden Dragon ushers in the Year of the Horse with a menu steeped in symbolism and Cantonese refinement. The experience begins with Double Boiled Monkey Head Mushroom Broth and Shi Hu Lamb Soup, followed by delicately crafted shuijiao. Signature plates include Braised Duck with Chilli Bean, Pulled Duck Spring Rolls, Tiger Prawns in XO sauce, Lobster with Ginger Scallion, Koi Rou pork belly and Hang Zhou Tenderloin. Vegetarians can enjoy Kong Cin Chai, Silken Tofu in Fresh Chilli Sauce, Steamed Longevity Noodles and fragrant Moon Fan. Desserts such as Water Chestnut and Lotus Dim Sum with Pineapple Sweet Chilli Ice Cream bring a refreshing close.

Where: 37, Uthamar Gandhi Rd, near Makkal TV Office, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034

Pan-India

1. FOO 

To celebrate Chinese New Year 2026, FOO presents a limited-edition festive menu inspired by its campaign theme, Take the Reins, echoing the energy and forward momentum of the Year of the Horse. Available across its outlets in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune, the menu blends traditional symbolism with FOO’s signature modern Asian style. Festive sushi, dim sums, small plates, and celebratory mains lead into the indulgent Red Fortune Cherry Delight, complemented by a trio of themed cocktails. Designed for sharing, the experience captures the vibrancy, balance and optimism of the season.

Where: FOO (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad*, Hyderabad, Pune) *Alcoholic beverages not served in Ahmedabad

2. Yauatcha 

The limited-edition experience features delicately crafted dim sum, fragrant stir-fries, bold mains, and festive desserts, each echoing the energy and optimism of the Fire Horse zodiac year. Highlights include leek and corn rolls, shrimp carrot dumplings, steamed rawas in black bean sauce, and twice-cooked pork belly, alongside the striking Lucky Horse dessert. Complementing the dishes are spirited cocktails and zero-ABV creations designed to celebrate strength, balance, and joy. 

Where: Bengaluru | Mumbai

3. KOKO

KOKO celebrates the rare return of the Fiery Horse after sixty years with a festive, ingredient-forward menu spotlighting prosperity, abundance, and bold Asian flavours. The limited-edition spread brings together signature rolls like the Galloping Jade Maki and Golden Abundance Roll, symbolic dim sum such as the Prosperity Dumpling and Emperor’s Fortune Dumpling, fiery small plates including Royal Trumpet Chicken and Fire Blessing Seabass, as well as indulgent centrepieces like the Fortune Feast Lamb Shank. The celebration continues with thoughtful mains like the Golden Harvest Pot and Sacred Longevity Rice, concluding with the auspicious Five Blessings Dessert Platter. Paired with festive touches across the table, postcards, illustrated dim sum tags, themed coasters, and fortune cookies, the experience captures renewal, momentum, and fearless new beginnings, marking the Lunar New Year with flavour and symbolism.

Where: Mumbai | Bengaluru | Hyderabad

4. Shangri-La’s Shang Palace

Shangri-La Hotels in India welcomes the Year of the Horse with a refined Lunar New Year celebration that blends cultural heritage, symbolic gastronomy, and contemporary artistry. At Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, Shang Palace unveils a festive dining experience shaped by a collaboration with artist Chen Fenwan, whose revolving lantern and paper-cut installations capture the vitality and momentum associated with the Horse zodiac. The limited-edition set menu highlights signature flavours and ceremonial symbolism, offering a journey through balance, prosperity and renewal.

Further south, Shangri-La Bengaluru presents its own celebratory interpretation under the culinary direction of Chef Xu. The festive menu honours classic Chinese traditions through dishes crafted for sharing, complemented by themed cocktails and mocktails. A vibrant Lion Dance performance adds an auspicious flourish, creating a spirited atmosphere where new beginnings are welcomed with elegance, warmth and cultural reverence.

Where: Mumbai | Delhi

5. Eight 

Eight marks the Year of the Fire Horse with a nationwide celebratory menu designed around comfort, flavour and a sense of occasion. Dumplings lead the spread with Creamy Broccoli & Spicy Cheese, Chicken & Asparagus and the popular Grilled Chicken Open Bao. Small plates include Stir-Fry Bok Choy & Exotic Mushrooms and Roasted Duck in Chilli Oyster Sauce, alongside contemporary plates like Crispy Broccoli Sandwich Sushi and Shrimp & Salmon Sandwich Sushi. The mains lean indulgent with Stir-Fry Ramen Noodles, Braised Tofu & Wild Mushrooms, Indonesian Sumatra Curry and Cantonese Duck in Yellow Bean Sauce. Desserts stay rich with Chocolate Ganache, complemented by cocktails such as Golden Gallop and Midnight Zodiac.

Where: Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Lucknow