Lunar New Year begins Tuesday, February 17, ushering in the Year of the Horse and the start of a new lunar calendar celebrated across East and Southeast Asia. The holiday centers on renewal, gathering, and a shared meal that sets the tone for the year ahead. In New Haven, that celebration happens at the table. From Chapel Street to Broadway and Whitney Avenue, the city offers full-service Chinese restaurants where you can sit down, order for the table, and welcome the new year together.
DOWNTOWN, NINTH SQUARE, and BROADWAY
New Haven Taste of China
954 Chapel Street
Traditional Szechuan-focused menu with a broad selection of regional Chinese dishes in a full-service dining room.
Kung Fu Kitchen
32 Orange Street
Northern Chinese specialties including hand-pulled noodles and dumplings served in a sit-down setting.
Nice Day Chinese
316 Elm Street
Cantonese-leaning menu with dim sum, roast meats, and classic Chinese dishes in a central Elm Street dining room.
Junzi Kitchen
21 Broadway
Modern Northern Chinese-inspired noodle and rice bowls served in a bright Broadway dining space.
WHITNEY–AUDUBON ARTS AND RETAIL DISTRICT
Steamed
77 Whitney Avenue
Dumpling and noodle house known for soup dumplings and small plates in a compact, casual dining room.
Chef Jiang
67 Whitney Avenue
Hunan-focused cuisine featuring chili-forward, garlic-driven dishes in a comfortable sit-down setting.
FAIR HAVEN
Wah-Chun Chinese Restaurant
218 Grand Avenue
Neighborhood Cantonese and American-Chinese restaurant offering classic favorites in a traditional dining room.
As the week continues, the celebration moves into the streets. Yale-China’s Lunarfest Parade on Saturday, February 21 brings performances, cultural traditions, and community energy to downtown New Haven. Plan dinner, make a reservation, and be part of the celebration in the Elm City.
