As millions of people are abandoning Shanghai to spend Chinese New Year with their families, many of the city's favorite food spots will unfortunately be closed. But those staying in town and wishing to have a real Spring Festival feast don't need to worry. We have gathered the best food events taking place during the holiday, so that everyone can celebrate this wonderful time of the year together with their loved ones.
The Peninsula Shanghai
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Sharing a sumptuous reunion banquet with family and friends is a highlight of the Spring Festival holiday. On Chinese New Year's Eve, the team at two Michelin-starred Yi Long Court will prepare two delicious eight-course menus. The 'Longevity' menu includes delicacies such as snow pea shoots with red King Crab and Cantonese-style roasted chicken. The slightly pricier 'Treasure' menu lets you enjoy gastronomic delights such as braised sea cucumber with caviar in golden mushroom broth and steamed sliced grouper inn light soy sauce.
Feb 4, RMB1,788 (Longevity), RMB2,488 (Treasure). Yi Long Court at The Peninsula Shanghai, see event listing.
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai
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Treat your colleagues, clients, friends or family to a Spring Festival feast in the intimate atmosphere of Wei Jing Ge's private dining rooms. The chefs at this Waldorf Astoria restaurant are preparing an exquisite eight-course menu including dishes such as baked sea urchin with lobster, braised abalone with carrots, steamed spotted grouper and seared Australian beef. As a special treat, enjoy a complimentary traditional Yu Sheng, or 'Prosperity Toss' dish for good fortune in the upcoming Year of the Pig.
Feb 4, RMB888 per person plus 15 percent service charge. Wei Jing Ge at Waldorf Astoria, see event listing.
Hyatt on the Bund
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Aroma at Hyatt on the Bund welcomes the Year of the Pig with an extensive buffet featuring sumptuous international selections prepared in eight open concept kitchens. There will be fresh seafood, suckling pig, roasted lamb leg, sea cucumber with crab meat, braised baby chicken, pan-fried black cod fish, festive desserts and more. With free flow wine, beer, soft drinks and juice, you can make a toast to a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.
Feb 4, RMB498 per person, half-priced for children aged 6-12. Aroma at Hyatt on the Bund, see event listing.
Novotel
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Celebrate Chinese New Year by eating delicious Chinese food with your family and friends at Novotel's The Golden Shark. The delicate Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner is priced at RMB2,688 per table in the main dining hall and RMB3,688 per table in a private dining room.
Feb 4, from RMB2,688. The Golden Shark at Novotel, see event listing.
Puben by Jereme Leung
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The beautiful South Bund Chinese restaurant Puben by Jereme Leung is inviting friends and family to celebrate the Spring Festival together. With its traditional Southern Chinese Yu Sheng Prosperity Salad (or Lo Hei in Cantonese), the restaurant will give you and your loved ones an unforgettable Chinese New Year dining experience.
Available from Jan 20 to Feb 28, the theatrical and fun experience encorporates ceremonial chanting and a mix of key ingredients, including fresh seafood, Chinese vegetables and special sauces. The higher the Yu Sheng salad is tossed, the greater the prosperity to follow. Lo Hei!
Jan 20-Feb 28. Puben by Jereme Leung, see event listing.
The Shanghai EDITION
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Canton Disco at The Shanghai EDITION makes traditional Cantonese dishes with a modern, unique twist. On Chinese New Year's Eve, their chefs are preparing a wide selection of mouthwatering food. You'll get to enjoy dishes such as the Yee Sang platter, egg white dumplings with sea cucumber and hairy crab, ginseng chicken soup, crispy skin chicken with prawn mousse and steamed oysters with XO sauce, to name a few. Make sure to book your table 36 hours in advance to enjoy this fantastic Spring Festival feast!
Feb 4. Canton Disco at The Shanghai EDITION, see event listing.
The Sukhothai Shanghai
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Renowned for its flavorful, award-winning cuisine, sharing dishes and joyful atmosphere, URBAN Café is the perfect place for Spring Festival celebrations. As Chinese New Year approaches, the restaurant at The Sukhothai hotel presents a special collection of festive food, showcasing both rich Southeast Asian flavors and Cantonese celebratory cuisine. Enjoy abalone braised with oyster sauce and superior braised shrimp with Yee Fu noodles, among many other delicious dishes.
Jan 28-Feb 10, RMB458 for lunch, RMB598 for dinner. URBAN Café at The Sukhothai Shanghai, see event listing.
The Westin
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The Westin will be celebrating Chinese New Year at two of its restaurants this year. You can indulge in a spectacular dinner buffet on Chinese New Year's Eve at The Stage while participating in a lucky draw and watching live performances.
You can also enjoy a festive set menu dinner at The Crystal Garden all throughout the week. The dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve (Feb 4) has already sold out, so be sure make your reservations as soon as possible for the remaining available dates! You can book a table for groups of six or ten people and enjoy some braised asparagus with crab meat sauce, braised duck with sticky rice and many other dishes included in this sumptuous feast.
Feb 4, RMB528 per person. The Stage at The Westin Bund Center, see event listing.
Feb 4-11 (Feb 4 sold out), RMB2,688 per table of six people, RMB3,888 per table of ten people. The Crystal Garden at The Westin Bund Center, see event listing.
The Middle House
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Chinese restaurant Sui Tang Li – at The Middle House – is the latest shining star on the Shanghai food map. Showcasing a contemporary twist on the Chinese culinary experience, Sui Tang Li is an ideal spot for a 2019 Spring Festival dinner. They have prepared special festive menus for groups of six and ten people, including dishes such as crispy fried duck with pancake spring rolls, steamed red spotted grouper and their star dish, Poon Choi.
Feb 4, RMB6,800 for six people, RMB12,800 for ten people. Sui Tang Li at The Middle House, see event listing.
[cover image courtesy The Shanghai EDITION]
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