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A symbol of elegance and renewal, Perth is getting geared up to celebrate Lunar New Year and the zodiac sign of the snake in true style. While the Chinese New Year officially lands on 29 January, you can expect festivities across the city over the next few weeks - think vibrant lion dances, glowing lanterns, and endless feasting on dumplings and prosperity noodles.
Ready to embrace the year with luck? Here’s our guide to celebrating Lunar New Year in Perth.
Lunar New Year at Servo
Servo | 29 January and 1 - 2 February
The crew in Leedy are rolling out the red carpet for a hump day like no other with their Lucky 8 Banquet - a wood-fired fusion of Cantonese classics and Servo flavours all dished up alongside the Chung Wah Lion Dance Troupe, here to chase away evil spirits and welcome in prosperous times. If the banquet isn’t enough, head back on the weekend for a long and boozy lunch with six plates of Cantonese-inspired shares paired with a bottomless selection of themed cocktails and spritzes.
Lunar New Year at Crown Perth
Atrium, Silks, Epicurean | 24 January - 9 February
Crown certainly knows how to go all out on a theme and this Lunar New Year is no exception. From 24 January to 9 February you can feast on unlimited pork buns, hoisin chicken wings and spicy wok creations at the deliciously over the top Atrium and Epicurean buffets or get a little bit fancy with a Prosperity Toss at Silks. You’ll be treated to Chef Kwan’s carefully curated New Year Dinner banquet with Cantonese delicacies including chicken and prawn dumpling soup, spicy lotus chicken and salted egg lobster.
Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea
Cape Arid Rooms | 30 January – 2 February
Afternoon tea at the Como is about as special as it gets and this year’s Lunar New Year celebration is all about showcasing the Year of the Snake. Alongside a selection of tea and coffee, delicate treats like a Wagin duck and truffle spring roll, open wonton, mandarin cheesecake and an oolong tart with peaches and cream will be served up before your hungry eyes. Toast with a glass of bubbles and you know the rest of the year will be set up in good stead.
Lunar New Year at Shui
Shui | 29 January
With its bold and vibrant dishes, stunning interiors and seriously specky cocktails, Shui is certainly one place where we’d be thrilled to celebrate the Lunar New Year. With a specially selected banquet prepared by Chef Leigh Power, good fortune red envelopes and a lion dance, this is one evening that should be high on your hit-list.
Lunar New Year Banquet at Miss Chow’s
Miss Chow’s | 29 January - 13 February
Give us the chance to celebrate with dumplings and we’re there! Miss Chow’s is dishing out all the Lunar New Year goods with money bags, golden tuna tataki, crispy pork belly pancakes, imperial claypot rice, longevity noodles, and of course prosperity salad. There’ll even be lion dancers and red packet giveaways to up the ante.
Lunar New Year at Moon & Mary
The Dining Room and Best Behaviour | 8 February
For one night only you can indulge in a four course Chinese New Year menu at what was once the old Freo lockup, now fondly known as Moon & Mary. Choose between The Dining Room for modern Asian fusion or the very suave distillery and speakeasy, Best Behaviour. Expect traditional Lunar New Year treats with a twist as well as a lion dance performance.
Lunar New Year Markets @ The Quay
Elizabeth Quay | 1 February
The Lunar New Year Markets at Elizabeth Quay is set to be a dazzling display of Chinese tradition with more than 60 market stalls offering everything from handmade treasures to mouth-watering street eats and seasonal delights. From 6pm, there’ll be traditional performances that will captivate you with their storytelling, celebrating luck, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Lunar New Year at KARLA
KARLA - Stories | 29 January - 2 February
In celebration of the Year of the Snake, KARLA’s team will be firing up the flames and coals to present a limited-edition menu inspired by the stunning traditions of Lunar New Year. Each dish will be infused with the restaurant’s signature mix of heat, spice and creativity, reflecting an elegance synonymous with the snake. There’ll be Singaporean chilli prawns, a WA Moreton Bay bug red curry, wood roasted duck breast and a whipped yuzu cheesecake… just to name a few.
Lunar New Year in Northbridge
Northbridge Piazza | 2 February
Steeped in tradition, the Perth Chinese New Year Fair is all about immersing yourself in Chinese arts and crafts with colourful performances and the spirit of community. With plenty of food and craft stalls as well as cultural showcases throughout the day, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ring in the new year with your nearest and dearest.
Lunar New Year at The Reveley
The Reveley | 29 January - 2 February
Overlook the waters of Elizabeth Quay and marvel at the traditional lion and dragon dancing performances that share stories of resilience and good fortune for the year ahead. If luck has it, you’ll be the winner of a gift card valued up to $100 thanks to the red envelopes The Reveley is handing out when you spend $50 or more.
Lunar New Year Asian Feast at Apple Daily
Apple Daily
Feast on a melting pot of bold flavours and fresh, seasonal produce with the Lunar New Year Asian Feast at Apple Daily. The set menu is guaranteed to impress with goodies like an elevated prawn toast, beef cheek wontons, pork belly ramen and a gianduja chocolate mousse with yuzu.
Main image credit: Servo | Supplied