Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Mumbai: 5 Festive Menus for the Year of the Horse

As the Year of the Horse arrives, Mumbai’s top Asian restaurants are marking the occasion with special festive menus. You’ll find everything from elegant Cantonese dishes to regional favourites, with each of these five places blending tradition and modern style for a memorable meal. Whether you’re planning a quiet dinner or a lively get-together, these are the best spots in the city to celebrate Chinese New Year with delicious food and a festive atmosphere.

Sesame
At Sesame, located inside Hyatt Centric Juhu, the celebrations are structured around two set menus — Peony and Deng — each built around themes of prosperity and renewal. The Peony menu is the more indulgent option, featuring dumpling soup, spring onion pancakes, Mongolian-style lamb, Peking duck with pancakes, sweet and sour fish, and lamb shank hot pot, finished with banana spring rolls and moon cakes.
The Deng menu offers a slightly lighter progression, with Chinese leek pepper soup, Mala chicken wings, Kung Pao chicken, Xiao Long Bao, braised eggplant and blue pea edamame fried rice. Both are designed for sharing, making it a practical pick for larger gatherings.

Venue: Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai
Menu available till: 3 March

Yauatcha Mumbai
Yauatcha’s Year of the Fire Horse menu runs longer than most. Alongside its regular dim sum offerings, the seasonal additions include Steamed Shrimp and Carrot Dumplings, aubergine in Toban chilli sauce and beetroot fried rice, as well as mains like Steamed Chilean Sea Bass in black bean sauce and Twice-cooked Pork Belly.
Desserts lean citrus-forward, with the Lucky Horse combining mandarin, ginger and caramelised mousse. A separate cocktail list complements the menu, and the restaurant is also hosting themed workshops through the season.

Venue: Raheja Tower, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai
Menu available till: 15 March 2026

Hakkasan Mumbai
Hakkasan’s limited-time festive menu reflects its polished, contemporary Cantonese style. Dishes such as Jackfruit and Cheese Golden Blossom, Mustard-Roasted Australian Lamb with Asparagus and a seafood-filled Golden Money Bag headline the spread.
The Golden Stallion dessert and a cocktail list featuring the Fire Horse Martini and Yunnan Old Fashioned round out the offering. It’s a focused, premium experience suited to a formal evening out rather than a casual gathering.

Venue: Krystal Building, Waterfield Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Menu available till: 3 March

The Dimsum Room
In Kala Ghoda, The Dimsum Room is combining its first anniversary with Chinese New Year celebrations. The menu centres on dim sum — Silken Tofu Xiao Long Bao, Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai and Prawn Har Gow — alongside mains such as Braised Pork Belly (Lou Rou Fan), Cantonese Roast Duck, Dan Dan Noodles, and Mapo Tofu with jasmine rice. A John Dory preparation adds a seafood option.
Desserts range from Hong Kong–style compressed French toast to white chocolate matcha cheesecake, and each table receives a traditional red envelope as part of the festivities.

Venue: 3rd Floor, Building 30, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai
Menu available till: 3 March 2026

​Akina
Akina’s Chinese New Year menu honours the spirit of the Horse with dishes that highlight movement and flavours from different regions, not just abundance. The menu begins with Cantonese pickles and fermented cabbage, followed by Imperial Chicken Xiao Long Bao, Shou Si Ji Pancakes, Xinjiang-style twice-cooked pork, and golden prawn toast.
For vegetarians, there are Mapo Tofu Tacos, Sichuan-style baby potatoes, and XO fried rice. Desserts are comforting without being too heavy. Simple red decorations, modern lanterns, and custom fortune cookies complement the meal.

Venue: Ground Floor, Raheja Ascent, Sudam Kalu Ahire Marg, Worli, Mumbai
Menu available till: 3 March 2026

So, what are your plans this weekend? Go and grab yourself some noodles for a long and healthy life, and a prosperous new year!