Top Dining Experiences for a Memorable Lunar New Year

Looking to make this Lunar New Year truly special? Explore restaurants that offer exceptional dining experiences perfect for celebrating with family and friends. Enjoy luxurious multi-course feasts featuring festive dishes crafted with traditional flavours and a touch of modern elegance. Many venues also include vibrant performances, like the iconic lion dance, to add to the festive atmosphere. For those who prefer staying home, pre-ordered festive meals and signature dishes provide the perfect way to enjoy a meaningful celebration.

The Langham, Jakarta

Why not make the Year of the Snake truly memorable with an exceptional 8-course Lunar New Year Feast at T'ang Court, expertly crafted by Executive Chinese Chef Chong Kooi Sam? From 28 January to 12 February 2025, guests are invited to experience a menu filled with symbolic dishes that represent prosperity, harmony, and good fortune. The chef, renowned for his work at this Hong Kong’s three-Michelin-starred T'ang Court, brings his expertise in Cantonese cuisine to Jakarta, combining traditional and modern dishes for a memorable culinary experience.

Highlights of the menu include the Salmon & Abalone Yu Sheng, a colourful dish symbolising abundance and good fortune, and the multi-layered Poon Choi, which features luxurious ingredients such as sea cucumber, prawns, scallops, Japanese oysters, and roasted duck. Seafood lovers will also enjoy the Baked Lobster and Steamed Star Grouper. The 8-course menu is priced at IDR1,988,000++ per person, and for those celebrating at home, T'ang Court offers pre-order takeaway options, including signature dishes like Poon Choi, Roasted Duck, and Salmon Yu Sheng. Pre-orders close on 22 January 2025, with collection available on 28-29 January 2025.

Hotel Tentrem Jakarta

Celebrate the Year of the Wooden Snake at Hotel Tentrem Jakarta with a joyous banquet, captivating performances, and delightful surprises. From 28–29 January 2024, LIN 林 Restaurant offers an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration, blending tradition, flavour, and excitement. Known for its nature-inspired philosophy and authentic Chinese cuisine, LIN 林 has curated special set menus for six or twelve guests, featuring signature dishes crafted with top-quality ingredients. In collaboration with Lee Kum Kee, the renowned Chinese culinary brand, this year’s event promises an extra touch of flavour and prestige.

Guests will also receive a limited-edition lucky angpao voucher with IDR250,000 in dining discounts, adding even more fortune to the occasion. No celebration is complete without the vibrant Lion Dance, accompanied by live traditional Chinese music, filling the air with festive energy. Set in the serene atmosphere of Hotel Tentrem Jakarta, LIN 林 Restaurant offers the perfect setting for family gatherings, combining modern design with a warm, welcoming ambiance inspired by Javanese values of harmony and peace. It’s the ideal place to start the Year of the Wooden Snake in style.

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, where the festivities are filled with thoughtful touches, vibrant activities, and delicious treats. A standout feature is the beautifully curated hampers, such as the Abundance Hamper, which combines classic flavours with a modern twist. Inside, you'll find Earl Grey & Orange cookies, Javanese Gold Honey, Mandarin Way Mocktail in a signature flask, and a fragrant Orange & Patchouli candle, all perfect for spreading festive cheer. The Fortune Hamper, featuring handmade cookies, is another thoughtful gift to share prosperity with loved ones.

Pastry Chef Lorenzo Sollecito has crafted two exquisite cakes, the 24K-Gold Lapis Legit and Lapis Surabaya, inspired by traditional Chinese dessert flavours like Peanut Tang Yuan. These elegant cakes make the perfect addition to any celebration. The hotel also offers vibrant lion dance performances, complimentary meals for children, and a relaxing spa experience with the Detoxifying Body Treatment. Whether you’re sharing gifts or enjoying a festive meal, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta ensures a memorable and joyful Lunar New Year celebration.

InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

The Chinese New Year is a time for reunion, reflection, and new beginnings, and InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah offers a remarkable way to celebrate this festive season. At Sugar & Spice, guests can enjoy a selection of traditional and innovative dishes, whether at the Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner or the New Year's Day buffets. A special Lion Dance performance adds to the celebratory atmosphere, filling the air with energy and joy.

For a more intimate experience, Chef Yvonne Yuen presents a five-course set menu at Ginger & Honey, starting with the symbolic Yee Sang, followed by dishes like Pan-Seared Australian Wagyu Beef with truffle mash, and finishing with a refreshing Bird Nest in Almond Milk dessert. The festive spirit extends beyond dining with exclusive hampers filled with delicious treats such as Wu Shi Nastar cookies, Sesame Seed Balls, and Nian Gao. The cakes and cookies collection, including the Mandarin Milk Chocolate Cake and Signature Fortune Cake, offers delightful options to share with loved ones, spreading joy and good fortune for the Year of the Wood Snake.

Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre



Sōng Xiāng Lóu at Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre invites guests to enjoy their memorable Lunar New Year celebrations with its luxurious Prosperity Set Menus. Each menu blends traditional flavours with a touch of sophistication, symbolising prosperity and togetherness. The Prosperity Set Menu 1 features dishes like the vibrant Fai Cai Yi Sang, velvety Crab Meat Soup with Mushrooms, and Golden Salted Egg Prawns, while Prosperity Set Menu 2 offers indulgent choices such as Steamed Tiger Grouper, Braised Pork Trotters with Seaweed, and Mango Sago for dessert.

For those seeking a more opulent dining experience, Prosperity Set Menu 3 presents braised shark’s fin soup, Australian 6-head abalone, and roasted duck, while the grand Prosperity Set Menu 4 features a showstopping roasted baby pig with crispy skin and Braised Whole Australian 3-Head Abalone.