Lunar New Year Eats
Posted on: 17.02.2026
And so, the Year of the Fire Horse begins…
From 17th February to 3rd March, celebrations of the Lunar New Year will be taking place across the globe, filling 16 days with festivals, symbolism and delicious eats.
The year we’re welcoming in is the Fire Horse. Alone, the horse represents action, freedom, speed and breakthrough. Up the ante with the added energy and dynamism of fire, and it looks like we’re saddling up for a year of vigorous transformation.
But if you’re not one to leave things to fate, there’s something you can do to up your luck… Eat. Feast your way into a year of good fortune with these traditionally symbolic Lunar New Year dishes, being served now on the Lane.
WEALTH | DUMPLINGS | 餃子
We’ll never say no to indulging in a dumpling (or 20), and during the Lunar New Year, our insatiable appetite for YeYe’s authentic dumplings is an investment opportunity. Since dumplings echo the shape of the silver ingots of ancient Chinese currency, they are said to invite money and wealth.
It doesn’t matter what the filling is, or whether they’re steamed, boiled, or fried — just head to YeYe’s Noodles and Dumplings with an appetite, and a year of wealth, health, and happiness awaits.
LONGEVITY | CHANGSHOU MIAN | 长寿面
Given their name means ‘longevity noodles’, you can guess what blessing Changshou Mian will bestow upon you. In order to win the good fortune this dish promises, it’s important not to cut or chew these long wheat noodles. If you do, you may be reducing how many Lunar New Years you have left.
HAPPINESS | SHRIMP | 蝦
Who knew the humble shrimp could be quite so auspicious? In Cantonese, the word for shrimp sounds very similar to the word for laughter, so eating them at this time of year is believed to bring happiness and joy to both the dinner table and life. On top of that, their speed of movement promises a year of vitality, whilst their curved shape and whole serving style adds an extra dose of longevity and completeness to your Lunar fortunes.
Whether toasted, in dim sum, skewered or stir-fried, you can get your fill of happiness with a trip to Fresh Feast.
PROSPERITY | FISH | 魚
Fish is a traditional ingredient on the Lunar New Year menu as it’s said to bring prosperity and abundance. Often, a whole fish is served for dinner and half is saved to be eaten the following day – a visual metaphor for surplus. But be mindful of what fish you choose, because each has its own unique promise of plenty.
UNITY | TANG YUAN | 湯圓
If you’re a fan of mochi, you’ll love its classy cousin, Tang Yuan. Imbued with the meaning of family unity and harmony, these sweet, glutinous rice balls are as moreish as they are symbolic.
Down at Noodle & Beer, you’ll find them served in a sweet fermented rice soup (representative of gentle nourishment), stuffed with black sesame paste (for an extra helping of prosperity and protection) and delicately scented with osmanthus (more symbolism of love and good fortune? Who’d have thought it).
Give the dish a try as part of Noodle & Beer’s limited-edition menu, featuring seven dishes specially selected for their blessings of prosperity and joy.
Wealth, longevity, happiness, prosperity and unity – we’d like all of that on the menu from the Fire Horse, please. With not long to make the most of these blessings, we’d better tuck in. You should too.