Celebrate Chinese and Lunar New Year at These 3 Philly Spots

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with three Asian-owned businesses below celebrating Chinese New Year and/or Lunar New Year in Philly. Celebrations run through mid-February.

In University City and Rittenhouse, Dim Sum House by Jane G’s, presents a special menu of food and drink, plus two events with firecrackers, decorations and the traditional lion dance.

In Fishtown, The Fin celebrates its first-ever Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival on Valentine's Day Monday, February 14, 2022 with a special menu, and extensive list of special cocktails.

In Northern Liberties, Hello Vietnam presents complimentary tea, plus a free new themed appetizer, "Lucky Golden 'Tons" with every order.

Address: 1930 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 & 3939 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Website: http://dimsum.house/

Jane Guo and Jackson Fu present a special Chinese New Year celebration at both Dim Sum House by Jane G’s location in Rittenhouse Square and in University City. Dim Sum House by Jane G’s are two of the region’s largest and well-recognized Asian and Chinese owned restaurants - with Guo and her family being in the restaurant industry with Chinese restaurants dating back over the decades both in Philadelphia and on the Main Line and Western Suburbs. For this year, Dim Sum House will host one of its largest celebrations ever at both locations - including the new Center City location.

Look for a special menu from January 30th to February 13th. On Saturday, February 5th, look for special Chinese New Year events highlighted by firecrackers and the traditional lion dance. Festivities will be at 7:00pm at Rittenhouse and 8:00pm in University City that day.

Address: 1000 Frankford Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Website: https://thefinusa.com/

Fishtown's newest restaurant and cocktail destination is offering cocktail and culinary features with special menus for Valentine's Weekend and Lunar New Year. Come celebrate Valentine's Weekend with a special fixed price menu for three courses for $75.00 with a complimentary glass of sparkling or rose wine on Friday, February 11th and Saturday, February 12th.

The Fin is one of Philadelphia's newest and largest Chinese-owned businesses - and they will host their first ever celebration for Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival. On Monday, February 14th, celebrate Valentine's Day itself with a special Asian twist with a special Chinese-inspired fixed price menu with specialty cocktails and a chance for prizes with a golden ticket cocktail. On this evening, enjoy cocktails a la carte and pair with a special three course feast for $65 per person. The Fin will be decked out with Chinese lanterns, custom art and other themed decorations. The Fin will also pour an exclusive and limited edition Johnny Blue Lunar New Year edition.

Address: 722 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia PA 19123
Website: https://www.hellovietnamasianbistro.com/

Come celebrate the Year of the Tiger with Hello Vietnam Asian Bistro in the heart of the Northern Liberties Restaurant Row. The Tiger is the king of all beasts in the Chinese zodiac, representing confidence, willpower, bravery, and competitiveness. To celebrate this spirit, guests will receive Hello Vietnam's newest appetizer, "Lucky Golden 'Tons" - deep fried golden Wontons, stuffed w ground pork and shrimp, garlic, onions, served with delicious sweet chili sauce - with any entree all week long from Tuesday, February 1st to Sunday, February 6th. Guests will also receive Hot tea complimentary.