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Chinese New Year

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Lucky Lunar New Year Recipes from MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant Chefs

We asked two chefs from MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau to share their secrets on how to perfect two Lunar New Year classics: Braised Pork Knuckles with Fermented Red Beancurd and Braised Shiitake Mushrooms with Dried Oysters and Black Moss.

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Wine Pairing for the Lunar New Year: A Guide By Sommeliers of MICHELIN-starred Restaurants

We invited sommeliers from three MICHELIN-listed restaurants to elaborate on the selection and methods of wine pairing for Chinese dishes, based on two classic Lunar New Year dishes, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and White Poached Chicken, as well as one of their restaurants’ signature dishes.

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Hop into 2023 with MICHELIN-recommended Chinese New Year Puddings

Many MICHELIN-starred Cantonese eateries and hotel restaurants have launched Chinese New Year puddings to ring in the Year of the Rabbit.

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Is Walled Village Poon Choi A Disappearing Tradition?

We turn to Leung Man-To of Tai Wing Wah, aka "God of Gourmet", for answers.

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Restaurant Secrets: Michelin Chefs Reveal Their "Golden Ratio" For Cantonese Turnip Cake

Ever wondered why turnip cakes from MICHELIN-starred restaurants taste so good? Here's everything you need to know about the traditional Cantonese dim sum favourite.

People 6 minutes

How Hong Kong Food Influencers Celebrate Chinese New Year 2021

What goes on Hong Kong food influencers' Chinese New Year dinner table?

Dining In 4 minutes

Usher in An Ox-picious Year with These Chinese New Year Puddings from MICHELIN Restaurants

In honour of the Year of the Ox, these MICHELIN restaurants pull out all the stops to create Chinese New Year puddings that will elevate the holiday spirit at home.

Dining Out 2 minutes

6 Most Instagrammable Chinese New Year Goodies In The Region

These cute chocolate pigs and luscious flowing cakes are some of the most photogenic Chinese New Year creations from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.

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Huat To Say During Lo Hei

Don’t know what to say at the reunion table during lo hei? Here are some tips to remember the auspicious sayings that will knock your relatives’ socks off.

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The Chinese New Year Pudding That Honours A Sweet Heritage

West Villa Restaurant in Hong Kong has been preparing Nian Gao or Chinese New Year pudding for generations and is giving diners a taste of tradition.

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Origins: The Meaning Behind Chinese New Year Goodies From Around the World

Uncover some of the most interesting stories behind our favorite New Year snacks from around the world.

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All About Sea Cucumbers

Despite its eccentric appearance, the sea cucumber makes up one of the four types of prestigious dried seafood in Chinese cuisine, and is a fixture in some refined dishes celebrating Chinese New Year. Get to know the different facets of it, from selection to preparation.

Dining In 3 minutes

Ask the Expert: Hunting For The Best Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Whether you are cooking or gifting, no Chinese New Year grocery shopping list is complete without dried shiitake mushroom. We talk to expert Albert Lee to find out how to choose the best shiitake.

Dining In 2 minutes

New Year, New Puddings

As Chinese New Year approaches, the top Chinese restaurants in town all launch new New Year pudding flavors to surprise their patrons. We round up some of the highlights this year.