A Celebration of Auspicious Dishes and Tradition
Located in Sydney and Melbourne CBD, Spice Temple invites diners to embrace the Chinese custom of welcoming fortuitous times with a special feast to celebrate the Lunar New Year. From January 22 to February 5, guests can mark the Year of the Snake with a limited-time banquet featuring symbolic and auspicious dishes crafted by Executive Chef Andy Evans and the talented Spice Temple team. With only two weeks to enjoy this exclusive experience, bookings are essential.
Experience the Rich Traditions of Lunar New Year 2025 in Sydney and Melbourne with Spice Temple
Lunar New Year is the most significant festival in Chinese culture. It is celebrated with family reunions, vibrant festivities, and symbolic feasting. The Year of the Snake is associated with wisdom, elegance, and prosperity, traits reflected in the thoughtfully curated menu at Spice Temple, which is well-known for its authentic regional Chinese cuisine.
“At Spice Temple, we honour the traditions of Lunar New Year by creating dishes that are as meaningful as they are delicious,” says Executive Chef Andy Evans. “This menu is a celebration of togetherness, showcasing the rich cultural symbolism of the festival.”
The carefully curated menu features dishes inspired by Chinese customs, each crafted to bring luck, prosperity, and love to the Year of the Snake. Highlights include:
(鸿远当头/LUCK):
The colour red symbolises wealth and good fortune, while sesame seeds represent abundance and a flourishing family. This vibrant dish embodies the prosperity of familial bonds.
(年年有余/PROSPERITY):
This traditional raw fish salad is a colourful mix of ingredients symbolising abundance and vigour. The word for fish (“鱼”) sounds like “余”, which means surplus or abundance.
(财源滾滾/WEALTH):
Golden parcels shaped like ancient money bags symbolise financial prosperity and wealth in the coming year.
(吉星高照/OPPORTUNITY):
Crescent-shaped pipis resemble ancient Chinese coins, symbolising opportunities and new horizons.
(富贵吉祥/FORTUNE):
Abalone is often a symbol of luxury and abundance, promising wealth and fortune for the year ahead.
(长寿安康/LONGEVITY):
Long noodles symbolise a wish for a long life, while the red colour signifies happiness and vitality.
(诸事顺利/SUCCESS):
In Chinese, the word for pork sounds like “everything,” symbolising success and smoothness in all endeavours.
(团圆喜庆/REUNION):
The harmony of vegetables and meat represents family unity and strength, making it a perfect symbol for a reunion.
(幸福美满/LOVE):
This dish’s red and gold hues symbolise love, happiness, and prosperity, making it a delightful and sweet ending.Celebrate the Essence of Lunar New Year with Spice Temple's Year of the Snake Feast
From January 22 to February 5, 2025, embrace the elegance of the Lunar New Year 2025 with an exquisite dining experience at Spice Temple. Spice Temple is the perfect Chinese restaurant destination in Sydney and Melbourne to celebrate the Lunar New Year with its vibrant traditions and symbolic dishes.
The Lunar New Year banquet offers a dining experience that blends tradition, symbolism, and modern culinary artistry. Each dish’s unique story makes this a perfect way to welcome the Year of the Snake. Whether you’re thinking of a Lunar New Year lunch or dinner with your family, friends, or esteemed colleagues, this exclusive Year of the Snake menu offers a refined celebration of culture, tradition, and sophisticated flavours designed to create lasting memories.
For reservations, please contact www.spicetemple.com.au/make-a-booking
