Ring In the Lunar New Year With These Vancouver Food Events

It’s been said that the Year of the Horse carries the energy for bold, decisive action, but if we know Vancouverites, it’s about to energize our appetites, too. Here are some hunger-inducing events this February with eating and celebrating in mind.

Bánh Chưng Making Workshop At DD Mau Chinatown

As the Vietnamese Lunar New Year approaches, DD Mau Chinatown is bringing back its famed banh chu’ng making workshop, inviting guests to bring their families to experience Vietnamese traditions. 

To craft the square-shaped rice cake, patrons are supplied with ingredients such as sticky rice, mung beans, and pork, wrapped in banana leaves. Each guest will learn about Vietnamese history, the cultural significance of the dish and Tết festivities while creating cuisine so close to home. Patrons will then indulge in a beverage of their choice provided by the restaurant. 

The experience takes place over a span of three hours. Tools and ingredients are supplied, so guests can interact and converse while learning and making two different types of Banh Chu’ng.

February 8
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Lunar New Year Dinner for Two at Glowbal Restaurant 

Glowbal Restaurant is welcoming the Lunar New Year with a special dinner for two. To commemorate the season, Glowbal is providing an elegant three-course menu designed for patrons to share. 

The course opens with the scallop and sable terrine, served with seafood consommé and crab salad, followed by honey glazed duck breast with leg meat croquettes, steamed pine mushroom mandu, and five spice jus. Making the dinner a perfect blend of dishes that accompany the Lunar New Year.

The experience ends on a sweet note with mandarin and mango cake finished with gold crème anglaise. The dessert is crafted to honour themes of prosperity and togetherness. Glowbal’s Lunar New Year menu offers an elevated way to toast to new beginnings.

February 16 to March 3
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Lucky Dumpling Workshop at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 

Whether you are just learning to cook or are an expert in the kitchen, this immersive class invites guests to honour the Year of the Horse while learning traditional dumpling-making techniques rooted in the symbolism of prosperity, longevity and good fortune. 

The workshop is led by a professional chef-instructor in an intimate, small-group setting. Participants work in pairs to craft golden pork and garlic chive dumplings, lucky vegetable dumplings and chilli wontons.

Guests can learn cooking skills such as folding techniques, flavour balancing and plating presentation. 

Attendees can expect a relaxed, interactive atmosphere. where cultural storytelling is shared, and you will leave with delicious creations to share with friends and family.

February 14, 11 a.m to 1:30 p.m.
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Seafood Feast at Fanny Bay Oyster Bay and Shellfish Market

Commemorate the Year of the Horse with a luxurious seafood feast from Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market.

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar is bringing guests a special curated platter that includes one dozen fresh oysters with mignonette, lemon, and horseradish, a whole cooked crab (two-plus pounds), manila clams, mussels, pink scallops, spot prawns and a premium sablefish fillet for $125. 

All delivered to your door, with everything you need to create an unforgettable family-style seafood spread. 

Penfolds Wine Dinner at Black + Blue

Hosted by Ambrose Leung, alongside Black + Blue’s corporate executive chef Dennis Peckham and culinary director Alex Kim, the skills the chefs provide reflect their wealth of international experience and wine expertise at the table. Delivering an insight into the heritage and modern excellence inside each glass.

This year, the Lunar New Year is elevated in style at the Penfolds Lunar New Year Dinner 2026. This intimate four-course dining experience brings together world-class Australian wines and thoughtfully crafted cuisine in honour of the Year of the Horse.

The evening shows patrons a wonderfully curated selection of Penfolds’ most prominent wines. Each bold flavour is paired with dishes designed to highlight precision, balance, and spirited aroma. The flavour choices will give guests a taste of the opportunities the Lunar New Year welcomes.

The experience is set against the contemporary rooftop backdrop; this exclusive dinner promises guests an unforgettable celebration of food, wine, and storytelling that reflects the cordiality of the Lunar New Year.

February 18, 6 p.m.
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Lunar New Year at The Victor

Ring in the Lunar New Year at The Victor.

Treat yourself and friends with a limited-edition Lunar New Year cocktail collection, featuring festive creations like the Prosperity Mule, Dragon’s Breath Margarita, Gold Stallion and Lucky Lantern.

Alongside the flavourful drinks, amaze your tastebuds with an elegant three-course prix fixe menu that pairs exquisitely with the drinks.

The menu incorporates bold flavours and refined techniques. Guests begin with a BBQ eggplant nigiri amuse bouche, followed by a choice of murgella burrata with red anjou pear and candied walnuts or decadent crab agnolotti with caviar beurre blanc. 

Still hungry? For mains, guests can select between roasted turbot filet with lotus root crisps and ginger chilli glaze, or a perfectly cooked filet mignon with mashed potatoes, charred broccolini and Szechuan peppercorn sauce. Dessert options include a tropical menkes cake with vanilla bean mousse and mango gelée or indulgent crème brûlée donuts topped with maple cotton candy. 

February 17 to March 3

Lunar New Year at Parq Casino

Wanting to win big in the new year? 

Parq Casino invites guests to celebrate with an evening filled with festive traditions and good fortune, welcoming the new year with excellent luck. Try your chance with the God of Fortune red envelope giveaway, where guests can line up to receive a lucky red envelope featuring a special surprise inside. There will be table draws as well if you don’t make it to the giveaway.

The experience also includes a vibrant lion dance performance that leads into a lively casino parade, bringing people together that will symbolize change and chance for the new year!

Make sure to capture the moment with the various photo opportunities throughout the casino.

Tuesday, February 17
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