With Lunar New Year arriving on Tuesday 17 February, it’s the perfect time to celebrate fresh beginnings, good fortune and time spent with loved ones. And what better way to welcome the Year of the Horse than by sharing dishes symbolising luck, prosperity and happiness? Whether you’re dining in or stocking up on festive favourites for home, Northland has a range of delicious options to help you embrace the flavours and traditions of the season.

Here are our top places to eat (and shop!) for a tasty start to Lunar New Year.

Dumpling Alley

Dumplings for Wealth & Good Fortune

From handcrafted dumplings to seafood, noodles and hearty stir fries, Dumpling Alley brings the flavours of southern Yangtze River cuisine to centre. Their signature Xiao Long Bao is a highlight — delicate, fragrant and considered a symbol of prosperity. If you're looking to bring in wealth and luck for the year ahead, a visit to Dumpling Alley is a must.

Dumplings Plus

Traditional Favourites for New Year Feasting

Serving Melburnians for almost a decade, Dumplings Plus celebrates more than 2,000 years of Chinese culinary tradition. Their menu of handmade noodles, steamed buns and dumplings showcases the heart of Lunar New Year dining: dishes filled with fresh meat, seafood and vegetables that represent abundance and nourishment. Long noodles, in particular, are eaten for longevity — just make sure not to break them!

Saigon Corner

Vibrant Vietnamese Flavours for Celebration

Saigon Corner offers a well rounded Vietnamese dining experience, perfect for a festive Lunar New Year meal. From fresh Rice Paper Rolls to warming Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and hearty bowls like Shaking Beef or Crackling Pork Belly Rice, every dish is crafted with bold, vibrant flavours.

Fortune Asian Grocer

Festive Snacks & Gifting Essentials

Planning celebrations at home? Fortune Asian Grocer has everything you need for a delicious and meaningful Lunar New Year. Stock up on traditional snacks, festive treats and special gift boxes — perfect for sharing with loved ones or offering as thoughtful gifts. From pantry staples to frozen favourites, it’s your one stop shop for building an abundant New Year table.

Explore More Dining Options

Looking for even more places to eat? Find our full list of restaurants here.