South Coast Plaza’s Lunar New Year Dining Menus

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with culinary traditions and symbolic dishes. Customized Lunar New Year menus, creative cocktails and unique promotions are found at select South Coast Plaza restaurants.

 

 

 

 The popular seafood destination continues its tradition of celebrating Lunar New Year with striking décor and a trio of symbolic à la carte dishes, designed for sharing:

Garlic Noodles with Jumbo Lump Crab
green onion, crisp garlic (long, joyous life)

 Wok-Fried Local Spiny Lobster
long beans, Fresno chile, black bean sauce (lucrative new year)

Whole Crispy Black Sea Bass
cilantro, tangerine, radish and XO sauce (harmonious family life)

Make Reservations
949.208.7060

 

  

 

February 12—March 1

 The chef’s nightly Prix Fixe Menu will have an Asian theme to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Chef Nick Weber’s creative five-course dinner menu has a loyal following. Optional wine pairings.

Chef’s Lunar New Year Dinner Menu

1ST COURSE
Scallop Crudo, Citrus, Szechuan Peppercorn Sauce, Sea Beans
Gruner Veltliner Weingut Frank Weinviertel, Austria 2024

2ND COURSE
Crab “Brandade” Cigar, Koji Sauce
Chardonnay Ramey Russian River Valley 2023

3RD COURSE
Caramelized Onion Dumplings, Oxtail Broth, Scallions
Grenache Tablas Creek Vineyard ”Alouette” Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2024

4TH COURSE
5 Spiced Braised Pork Belly, Market Citrus, Ginger, Honey
Pinot Noir Thierry et Pascale Matrot Burgundy, France 2021

DESSERT
Rice Pudding, Tangerine, Wildflower Honey, Pistachio

Menu $68 / Wine Pairing $36
Excluding beverages, tax and gratuity
Dinner service starts at 4pm
(not available February 13—14)

Make Reservations
714.760.4555

 

 

 

 

February 12—March 1

Chef Ross Pangilinan of Terrace by Mix Mix has created a three-course prix fixe menu to celebrate Year of the Horse with Asian fusion flavors.

FIRST COURSE 
Tamarind Steamed Mussels – ginger tamarind broth, tomato, bird’s eye chili, shrimp chips
Or
Soy Braised Pork Cheek – garlic fried rice, crispy shallots

MAIN COURSE
Shrimp Garlic Noodles – stir fried vegetables, chili garlic sauce, crispy chicken crackling, scallions
Or
Korean BBQ Glazed Hanger Steak – roasted sweet potato, kimchee Brussel sprouts, peanuts, Korean chili butter emulsion (add 10)

DESSERT DUO
Green Tea Ice Cream Sandwich & Sorbet with Fruit

 $50 per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity
(not available dinner, February 13—14)

Make Reservations
657.231.6447

 

 

 

February 2–March 3  

Singapore’s Paradise Dynasty welcomes Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year menu of five celebratory banquet-style dishes, meant for sharing. The limited-time menu selections are priced at $10.88–$89.88.

The traditional dishes, commonly enjoyed during holiday gatherings, emphasize abundance, prosperity, and togetherness:

Imperial Chicken Broth with Wontons
A clear, comforting chicken broth with delicate house made wontons, symbolizing warmth and renewal

Typhoon Shelter Crispy Garlic Scallops
Plump scallops tossed in fragrant, crunchy garlic inspired by Hong Kong’s Cantonese traditions

Braised Lobster with Vermicelli & Golden Garlic Sauce
Whole lobster braised with silky vermicelli noodles and aromatic golden garlic sauce — a celebratory centerpiece symbolizing abundance

Slow-Braised Pork Knuckle with Dried Scallop
Tender pork knuckle, slow-braised with dried scallops, representing strength and prosperity for the year ahead

Assorted Sweet Mochi Duo: Matcha & Black Sesame
Chewy sweet rice mochi filled with earthy matcha and nutty black sesame, a festive finish symbolizing unity

714.617.4630

 

 

 

Celebrate the spirit and splendor of Lunar New Year with our Signature Heaven & Earth Good Luck Prosperity Menu. (A La Carte available), LiXi Red Envelope, cultural festivities and more available February 17–21. Chef Helene and our culinary team have thoughtfully crafted special dishes inspired by tradition, abundance, and the joy of gathering.

On February 21, elevate your celebration with an unforgettable evening featuring Lion Dances, Aerialist performances, festive entertainment, and more… bringing vibrant energy, prosperity, and good fortune to the night.

Choose from:

$88 — Prix Fixe Good Luck Menu
Lunch & Dinner

$180 — February 21st, Prix Fixe + Premier Catwork Show Seating
(Dinner Only)

Make Reservation
714.557.5679