Another new year means another Lunar New Year celebration at Hakkasan inside MGM Grand Las Vegas. A favorite among locals and visitors from around the world, the exclusive holiday set menu changes every year. The festive flavors and imaginative presentation are always a crowd-pleaser.
A Dragon’s Feast: Select Dishes to Celebrate Lunar New Year at Hakkasan Las Vegas
The Menu
As the Year of the Dragon fast approaches, Hakkasan Las Vegas, located at the MGM Grand, is gearing up to host a spectacular Lunar New Year celebration. From January 30 to February 24, guests can embark on a culinary adventure featuring a fusion of cultures and flavors created by Hakkasan’s culinary team. This special menu pays tribute to the time-honored customs of the Lunar New Year, offering a delightful journey through a variety of tastes and textures. An annual favorite amongst foodies, the Hakkasan Lunar New Year menu is sure to please!
Hakkasan’s Executive Chefs have summoned the spirit of prosperity, strength, and health into a stellar menu to honor the energies and themes of the upcoming lunar cycle. Start your meal with the Red Dragon cocktail, a flavorful blend of Belvedere vodka, honey, lime, dragon fruit, and sparkling berry sake. Throughout this limited-time experience, patrons can indulge in the luxurious Wishes of Prosperity dim sum duo that’s gained popularity at Hakkasan Riyadh. The pair features lobster and cheese lantern puffs—a nod to the New Year custom of burning lanterns—as well as the exquisite Black truffle wild mushroom dumplings, symbolizing resilience and the robustness of nature’s bounty. An A4 Wagyu Beef Cucumber Salad is also on the menu with a flavor and texture combination like no other. A claypot Chilean sea bass (a traditional Chinese cooking method) is also available with a mushroom sauce, shallots, and garlic.
Another item on the luxurious menu is the Smoked Eight Treasure Duck, a delicious culinary delight created with the culinary maestros of Hakkasan Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha. A play on traditional Chinese cuisine, this duck dish is meant to inspire more than just your taste buds; it is a tapestry of meaning, embodying the pillar of health and the promise of abundance for the coming year.
The Wild Red King Prawn with Braised Dragon Beard Noodles takes center stage next. This creation, inspired by the London Hakkasan, marries the longevity signified by the dragon beard noodles with the liveliness and vigor of the prawn—a coupling representing not just the New Year but a life brimming with actions and experiences. For those looking for something on the healthier side, an elevated vegetable dish is also available (the Prosperous Buddha’s Delight Vegetables).
What is a dinner at Hakkasan without a truly unique sweet to end the meal? Known for imaginative desserts and fun flavors, the Year of the Dragon dessert, The Auspicious Dragon, is a showstopper. Born in the Hakkasan Las Vegas and Miami kitchens, this sweet treat presents a delightful cayenne chocolate mousse that tingles the senses, juxtaposed by a spicy raspberry compote and salted streusel—a fun combination of flavors that wishes luck and prosperity to all who indulge.
If you’re hoping to take part in the Lunar New Year festivities at Hakkasan Las Vegas, make sure to hurry in and enjoy them before February 24, when the menu disappears with the changing of the moon cycle! Pro Tip- Diners at Hakkasan Las Vegas can skip the parking debacle and utilize the special (and oh, so secret) private Hakkasan valet that’s located just past the MGM Grand main valet.
