26 Jan 2026 By May Ng

Celebrate A Year of Prosperity with Exquisite Chinese New Year Dining Experiences

This Chinese New Year, join Aqua Restaurant Group in welcoming a vibrant Year of the Horse and stride into new beginnings with luck-filledexperiences, feasts roaring with festivities, unforgettable celebrations of auspicious traditions, and exquisite views that bring the whole family together.

Tradition Elevated at Hutong

Perched above Victoria Harbour, Hutong offers a timeless setting for Chinese New Year reunions, glowing with red lanterns and sweeping skyline views. A highlight of the season is the theatrical Lo Hei – Year of the Horse, a colourful communal toss symbolising abundance and good fortune.

From early February, guests can also enjoy a festive Yum Cha Lunch Menu, reimagined with refined touches such as Golden Oyster with Dry Seafood Turnip Cake and fragrant Longjing tea–infused Jian Dui. For larger celebrations, Hutong’s Chinese New Year Dinner Menu unfolds as an indulgent eight-dish feast, featuring luxurious seafood, fiery wok-fried classics and a striking dessert inspired by traditional New Year blessings.


Family Feasting at The Chinese Library

Housed within Tai Kwun’s heritage walls, The Chinese Library reinterprets classic Chinese flavours through a contemporary lens. Its Chinese New Year Dinner Tasting Menu showcases an elegant procession of symbolic dishes, from lavish seafood platters to nourishing double-boiled soups and refined mains that celebrate harmony, abundance and longevity.

The experience concludes on a light, modern note with a delicate pistachio dessert, offering a graceful balance to the season’s indulgence.


Auspicious Bites at Dim Sum Library

For those seeking playful, bite-sized indulgence, Dim Sum Library introduces a special Chinese New Year dim sum selection inspired by festive wordplay and traditional symbolism. Highlights include golden oyster buns for wealth, traditional xiao long bao for vitality and a comforting turnip cake rich with celebratory meaning — perfect for sharing or gifting during the holiday season.


East Meets West at aqua

Blending Japanese and Italian influences, aqua welcomes the New Year with a limited-time menu infused with Chinese-inspired flavours. Seasonal highlights range from XO sauce–laced sushi rolls to slow-braised short ribs accented with Sichuan pepper, finishing with a refined dessert designed to symbolise harmony and sweetness in the year ahead.


A Festive Season to Remember

Whether gathered around a lively Lo Hei, sharing heritage recipes in a historic setting, or embracing contemporary interpretations of festive flavours, Aqua Restaurant Group’s Chinese New Year offerings present a celebratory journey through tradition, craftsmanship and modern dining — all set against Hong Kong’s most iconic backdrops.