SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) ushers in the 2026 Lunar New Year with a collection of festive dining experiences and meaningful gatherings across its distinguished properties. As families prepare to welcome the Year of the Horse, SMHCC presents curated feasts, symbolic dishes, and celebratory traditions designed to inspire abundance, prosperity, and togetherness.
From refined Chinese culinary showcases by Manila Bay to vibrant buffet spreads and a refreshing long weekend escape in Tagaytay, these Lunar New Year celebrations highlight the spirit of reunion and good fortune. Guests seeking refined hotel experiences to celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 can look forward to thoughtfully crafted menus and memorable moments across SMHCC’s hotel portfolio.
Conrad Manila Welcomes the Year of the Horse with Opulent Feasts
The premier hotel by the iconic Manila Bay presents regally curated dining experiences featuring exquisite menus, yee sang set, and nian gao delights at its Michelin-selected Chinese restaurant that celebrates abundance and prosperity.
Conrad Manila ushers in the Year of the Horse with an auspicious and exquisite culinary celebration designed to inspire abundance and prosperity for the year ahead. This February, guests can partake in the hotel’s Chinese New Year festivities and welcome good fortune through expertly curated feasts and an elegant nian gao collection, exclusively at China Blue by Jereme Leung.
“Conrad Manila consistently creates experiences that spark meaningful connections,” said Rupert Hallam, general manager of Conrad Manila. “Our Chinese New Year celebration, featuring meticulously curated dining exclusives, honors the promise of new beginnings and invites families to come together in warmth and joy,” he added.
Families may gather for a regal Lunar New Year reunion at China Blue by Jereme Leung with its Flavors & Fortune, featuring set menus masterfully curated by celebrity chef Jereme Leung and Conrad Manila’s Executive Chinese Chef Eng Yew Khor. Available from February 11 to March 3, 2026, this exceptional gourmet experience is offered in two variations, with dishes that symbolize abundance, happiness, and harmony. A specially crafted Yee sang set, traditionally tossed to invite good fortune and success, enriches the festive tradition. The celebration is also available for enjoyment at home through the restaurant’s take-away option.
Guests can also partake in the Prosperity Yee Sang experience from 11 to 17 February 2026, priced at PHP 3,588 ++. Traditionally tossed high by diners while voicing auspicious wishes, each ingredient embodies prosperity, health, and abundance, transforming this interactive dish into a joyful centerpiece of the Lunar New Year feast.
For those looking to share the festive spirit at home, the Treasures of Abundance nian gao collection is available from 17 January to 17 February 2026 at PHP 2,588 nett per set. Each elegant box, inspired by the Year of the Horse, features artisanal cakes paired with heartfelt wishes for good luck and prosperity.
Conrad Manila further enhances the celebration with Lunar New Year-inspired confections at Bru Coffee Bar from February 2 to 17, 2026, with prices starting at PHP 300 nett. On February 17, 2026, guests can witness a vibrant lion dance presentation and eye-dotting ceremony at 10:55am at the hotel’s porte cochere.
Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila Hosts Lunar New Year Gatherings at Cyan Modern Kitchen
Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila welcomes the Lunar New Year with a celebration of abundance and togetherness at Cyan Modern Kitchen. From 17 to 20 February, guests may enjoy festive lunch and dinner gatherings, followed by a lunch-only celebration on 21 February, thoughtfully curated for sharing and good fortune.
The Lunar New Year spread brings together time-honoured favourites and contemporary touches, beginning with refreshing cold starters such as jellyfish salad, Chinese smashed cucumber, and cold chicken noodles. Signature Chinese roasts including Lechon Macao, Hong Kong-style chicken, and roast duck headline the buffet selection.
Comforting bowls of laksa and braised beef noodle soup, freshly prepared dim sum, and classic mains such as beef and broccoli, steamed whole fish with soy sauce, and Yang Chow fried rice complete the savoury offerings.
Desserts pay tribute to tradition with symbolic sweets including tangyuan, fa gao, sesame seed balls, egg tarts, and mango pomelo sago, offering a meaningful and indulgent conclusion to the feast.
The Lunar New Year dining experience is priced at PHP 3,888 nett per person, with an early booking privilege of up to 30 percent savings for groups of eight, valid for reservations confirmed before 31 January. At Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila, Lunar New Year is marked by thoughtful flavours, shared moments, and celebrations designed to welcome prosperity in the year ahead.
Taal Vista Hotel Offers a Lucky Long Weekend Escape
After the rush of Valentine’s Day, guests can slow down and savor a well-deserved break with a refreshing long weekend. The cool climate and scenic landscapes provide an inviting setting for quality time with loved ones during the Chinese New Year holiday.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Taal Vista Hotel with a special Chinese New Year Buffet at Veranda on 17 February 2026, from 12 PM to 3 PM. Families are invited to gather over a sumptuous lunch buffet, thoughtfully prepared to usher in a lucky and prosperous start to the Year of the Fire Horse.
The buffet is priced at Php 1,980 per adult, with 50 percent off for children aged 6 to 12 years old, and complimentary dining for children aged 5 years old with a full-paying adult. Rates are inclusive of service charge and all applicable taxes.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with SMHCC
Across its portfolio, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. presents diverse and meaningful ways to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026. From Michelin-selected Chinese dining experiences and traditional yee sang ceremonies to abundant buffet spreads and relaxing holiday escapes, each property offers distinctive celebrations rooted in tradition and togetherness.
With curated menus, symbolic dishes, and festive moments designed to welcome prosperity and harmony, SMHCC invites families, friends, and corporate groups to usher in the Year of the Horse with memorable experiences and refined hospitality.
