Ring in the Year of the Horse with these exquisite festive offerings

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Philstar.com

February 2, 2026 | 6:00pm

MANILA, Philippines — As the Year of the Horse arrives, symbolizing strength, confidence and forward momentum, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts’ signature Shanghainese restaurant, Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise invites guests to usher in the Lunar New Year with a month-long celebration rooted in tradition, craftsmanship and meaningful reunion this month of February.

This festive season honors the horse’s spirited energy through thoughtfully curated Chinese New Year offerings designed to be shared, savored and remembered from February 1 to 28.

Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise stands as a rare culinary gem in Manila—dedicated to authentic Shanghainese cuisine, refined for the local palate.

Under the leadership of executive Chinese chef Qiao Yuan Kevin Xu, the restaurant brings genuine flavors of Shanghai to life through time-honored techniques, balanced seasoning and meticulous preparation.

This year’s Chinese New Year selections at Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise celebrate both heritage and finesse, featuring symbolic dishes such as Yee Sang, crafted to welcome prosperity and good fortune, alongside celebratory classics like Poon Choi and the traditional Buddha Jumps Over the Wall Soup, slow-simmered with authentic and premium ingredients.

Extending the festivities beyond the restaurant, Hua Yuan presents handcrafted Chinese New Year hampers, thoughtfully curated to symbolize abundance and shared blessings. The Abundance Hamper (P8,888 net) offers a selection of delicacies including Pineapple Shortcake, truffle chocolates and Longjing Tea, accompanied by the auspicious Golden Carp Tikoy—a symbol of prosperity, unity and good fortune for the year ahead.

For a grander expression of celebration, the Imperial Prosperity Hamper (P25,999 net) combines premium treats such as Black Gold Four-Layer Pastry, ginseng, abalone and birds’ nest, also accompanied by the Golden Carp Tikoy, offering a luxurious way to share blessings with family, friends and business associates.

Together, Hua Yuan’s festive menu and hampers invite guests to celebrate, gather and share abundance, whether at the table or beyond it.

For festive gatherings, Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise presents a trio of specially curated Chinese New Year set menus designed for meaningful reunions. The Abundance & Harmony Feast for four persons, priced at P12,888 net, offers a balanced introduction to Lunar New Year celebratory dining, featuring auspicious highlights such as the Prosperity Toss Lo Hei!, braised Dongpo Pork and delicately prepared Claypot Grouper, ideal for intimate gatherings.

The Fortune & Joy Banquet for six persons, at P20,888 net, elevates the celebration with premium selections including East Star Grouper in rich broth, Baked Tiger Prawns with E-Fu Noodles, and Peking Duck served two ways, reflecting Hua Yuan’s refined culinary craftsmanship.

For grand reunions, the Grand Prosperity Celebration for 10 persons, priced at P98,888 net, is a lavish multi-course feast showcasing luxury ingredients such as lobster, whole fish and double-boiled soups—an expression of abundance, prosperity and shared blessings at the table.

“The Year of the Horse represents confidence, resilience and moving forward with purpose,” shares GM Gagan Talwar.

“Our Chinese New Year offerings are created to reflect these values—honoring tradition while offering a dining experience that feels welcoming, balanced and memorable.”

With its elegant setting, authentic Shanghainese heritage and dedication to culinary excellence, Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise offers a meaningful way to welcome the Lunar New Year, where tradition is respected, flavors are precise and celebrations are shared with intention.

Discover Hua Yuan’s Chinese New Year offerings here. For reservations and inquiries, please (+63917) 851-4044 or email [email protected].

Editor’s Note: This press release from Hilton Manila is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.