Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the Lunar New Year in grand style, honoring the Year of the Snake with a variety of extraordinary culinary and cultural experiences. From multi-course menus featuring coveted seafood and hand-pulled noodles to elegant cocktails and lavish desserts, some of the city’s top venues have curated exceptional dining experiences for this auspicious occasion. Whether you prefer traditional Chinese delicacies or modern fusion flavors, Las Vegas offers endless options to ring in the Lunar New Year with prosperity, indulgence, and joy. Join the vibrant festivities and explore exclusive offerings that bring tradition and innovation together in perfect harmony.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Exquisite Menus in Las Vegas
Celebrate the Year of the Snake in the most delicious and extravagant way possible—with the Lunar New Year brunch at Genting Palace inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Priced at $128.88, the buffet brunch includes a wide selection of traditional dim sum dishes, modern Chinese selections like Truffle Crab Fried Rice, a raw bar with king crab legs and oysters, sushi from Resorts World restaurant Kusa Nori, carving stations with Peking Duck, and a variety of fun Asian-inspired desserts.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at WAKUDA with a festive dining experience that combines tradition and luxury. Guests can indulge in two Chef’s Choice seafood platters featuring pristine sashimi and premium shellfish alongside three exclusive seasonal dishes available from January 29 to February 1. These specials include a Deluxe Sashimi Platter, a Shellfish Platter ideal for sharing, and a selection of hot dishes like Japanese A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki, King Crab and Uni Chawanmushi, and Whole Grilled Fish with Ginger Sake Soy. Each dish is crafted to bring bold flavors and a touch of indulgence to your New Year celebration.
Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino will mark the Lunar New Year with a special Palette Tea Lounge pop-up from January 30 to February 1. This exclusive event, hosted by the team behind San Francisco’s Michelin-recognized Palette Tea House, will introduce two limited-time dishes for the celebration. Guests can try Lobster Har Gow, a luxurious dim sum dumpling filled with lobster, or Xiao Long Bao Pork Soup Dumplings, a savory classic with a modern flair. Both dishes are priced at $14 for three pieces. Additionally, Easy’s Donuts will offer a selection of boba milk teas in flavors such as brown sugar, Thai tea, taro, and matcha for $9. The Proper Eats Food Hall operates daily and provides a distinct culinary experience for visitors.
Eight Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas is the perfect spot for a refined Year of the Snake celebration. Known for its luxurious ambiance, the lounge highlights Davidoff’s Limited Edition 2025 Year of the Snake cigar, featuring a distinctive flavor profile of lemon, leather, and coffee with a creamy complexity. These cigars, available individually or in elegant 10-count boxes, embody the passion and energy associated with the Year of the Snake. To enhance the experience, guests can pair their cigars with premium Japanese whiskies from Eight’s extensive collection, including offerings like Hakushu Single Malt 18 Year. For newcomers to cigars, the lounge’s expert ambassadors are on hand to provide personalized recommendations, ensuring an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration steeped in craftsmanship and sophistication.
Mott 32, celebrated for blending traditional Chinese cuisine with contemporary influences, will partake in Lunar New Year festivities with an array of exclusive experiences. From January 28 to February 4, guests will receive traditional red envelopes, or Lai See, which include vouchers for various perks such as discounts, desserts, signature cocktails, and dim sum platters. These culturally significant red envelopes, symbolizing prosperity, add a festive touch to the dining experience. Additionally, Mott 32 will feature a special Lunar New Year menu showcasing delicacies like Wok-Fried Golden Oyster, Stir-Fried Lobster, Crispy Fried Squab, and Wok-Fried Rainbow Cauliflower.
SAHARA Las Vegas invites guests to celebrate the Lunar New Year with festivities at The Noodle Den, known for its traditional Chinese cuisine and hand-pulled noodles. The limited-time menu, available from January 29 to February 16, features a selection of festive dishes such as Bird’s Nest Soup, Black Pepper Beef Steak with Asparagus, and Shanghai Stir-Fried Prawns, with prices ranging from $18 to $138.
The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas offers a stylish and distinctive way to mark the Lunar New Year. Tucked behind a functioning barbershop, this chic venue combines live music with an extensive selection of premium whiskeys, including a curated range of Japanese varieties like Yamazaki 18 Year and Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year. Highlighting the artistry of Japanese whisky, the menu also features creative cocktails like Danger, infused with citrus and spice, and Six String Sling, an innovative twist on the classic Old Fashioned served with guitar-shaped ice and a commemorative guitar pick.
China Poblano is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special two-week menu from January 27 to February 9, featuring three unique dishes inspired by festive traditions. Highlights include a spicy poached fish dish, tender braised beef short ribs with BBQ flavors, and shrimp-filled steamed buns. A new Vida mezcal cocktail, “Snake Kiss,” crafted in collaboration with China Poblano DC, adds a creative twist to the celebration. Additionally, an intimate 10-seat dim sum class will be offered on January 29, providing participants with hands-on experience, a signature drink, and delicious dim sum for $50.
CHĪ Asian Kitchen at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower invites guests to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of culinary delights and vibrant festivities. Visitors can enjoy specialty dishes like duck noodle soup and tri-color dumplings, as well as Gochujang-glazed pork belly paired with kimchi fried rice, priced at $45 and $22, respectively. Adding to the celebratory menu is the SHÉ PÍ cocktail, a refreshing mix of Patron El Cielo Tequila, yuzu, ginger, honey, and coconut clarification, offered for $17. The festivities also include an exhilarating slot tournament and a traditional lion dance, promising a lively and unforgettable Lunar New Year experience.
Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas brings a refined touch to Lunar New Year celebrations with two specially crafted drinks inspired by the Year of the Snake. The Serpent’s Treasure, a vibrant red cocktail symbolizing prosperity, features a luxurious mix of pomegranate syrup, peach vodka, Grand Marnier, and more, topped with sparkling champagne for $19. For a sophisticated, non-alcoholic choice, the Wise Choice blends pomegranate, pineapple, orgeat, and vanilla for $10. These beverages offer a perfect blend of elegance and festivity, making Gatsby’s an ideal spot to celebrate in style.
Hakkasan at MGM Grand is honoring the Year of the Snake with a limited-time menu running from January 14 to February 12. Featuring dishes inspired by the wisdom, elegance, and charm associated with the Snake, the offerings showcase creative ingredients and symbolic elements to mark the occasion. Guests can enjoy the specials as a $158 per person prix fixe menu or order items à la carte. Highlighted dishes include the Golden “Yuan Bao” dim sum shaped like traditional ingots, a refreshing fruit and avocado salad, plum-braised beef short ribs, and Lucky Red Envelope dessert. A signature cocktail, Xiǎo Lóng, The Snake, crafted with Cognac, Campari, and exotic flavors, adds a spirited touch to the celebration. Enhancing the festive atmosphere, a Lion Dance will take place on January 25 at 9 p.m., accompanied by red envelope traditions and wishing ribbons to decorate the venue, fostering prosperity and renewal throughout the Lunar New Year.
