THE STAR SYDNEY WILL ALSO BE HOME TO TWO WEEKS OF OPULENT DINING AND IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE
The Star Sydney will come alive in an extraordinary two-week long Lunar New Year celebration, embracing the transformative energy of the Year of the Snake. Guests can immerse themselves in the festivities featuring an exclusive dinner hosted by renowned chef Luke Nguyen at Fat Noodle, decadent dishes across The Star’s signature restaurants Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill and Cucina Porto, and a vibrant lineup of live entertainment from 28 January – 12 February 2025.
Lunar Feast with Luke Nguyen at Fat Noodle
Celebrated chef Luke Nguyen will return to Sydney for a one-night-only culinary event, the Lunar Feast, at Fat Noodle on Tuesday, February 4. This unforgettable evening of fine dining, storytelling, and cultural celebration will showcase an exquisite six-course menu crafted by Nguyen, inspired by the rich traditions and flavours of Lunar New Year. Guests will be greeted with a complimentary lychee and kalamansi mocktail on arrival before indulging in dishes that symbolise togetherness and happiness, available for $128pp
The menu includes:
- Prosperity:Fatt Choy Yu Sheng with Australian king salmon, Kaluga Caviar, sesame & peanuts, and limed mango dressing
- Fortune: Spanner Crab “Riêu” Soup with abalone, fish maw and tomato broth
- Treasure: Braised Pork Ravioli with Yam taro, lotus chips and Luke’s master stock
- Auspicious: Steamed Blue Spotted Coral Trout with sawtooth coriander and lobster bisque
- Opulence: Golden Fried Rice with king prawns, chả lụa and egg floss
- Happiness: Vietnamese Coffee Bavarois – a delightful dessert featuring Kahlua and coconut gelato
Tuesday 4 February, 2025 | 6:00pm | $128pp | Book Here
Elsewhere at The Star Sydney, culinary delights await as Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Fat Noodle, Cucina Porto, Harvest Buffet, and the Food Quarter present exclusive limited-edition dishes to welcome the Lunar New Year.
Indulge in unforgettable experiences — from Sokyo’s lavish $888 sashimi platter featuring 13 premium cuts including lobster, Beluga caviar, toro, and scampi, to BLACK Bar and Grill’s opulent $888 “Prosperity” Stone Axe 500g Wagyu Tenderloin Bone-In MB9+. Enjoy Cucina Porto’s “Fortune” Slow-Cooked Spatchcock, paired with lemon myrtle roasted Kipfler potatoes, or head to Harvest Buffet for their Lunar New Year Banquet, showcasing fresh seafood, international delicacies, and indulgent desserts.
In addition, Sokyo and Grey Goose have teamed up to offer four exclusive Lunar New Year cocktails including the smooth Lucky Bean Martini, the enchanting Lucky Blossom, the fiery Flaming Dragon and the sweet Golden Lotus.
The celebration extends beyond the dining table with a vibrant lineup of immersive entertainment throughout the property. Guests can marvel at mesmerising LED dragon and horoscope installations, lion dance performances — a Lunar New Year tradition symbolising good fortune and prosperity — experience the charm and charisma of the Fu Lu Shou trio, as well as receive a red packet from the God of Fortune. With every detail designed to captivate, Lunar New Year at The Star Sydney is nothing short of spectacular.
Bookings are now open for Luke Nguyen’s Lunar Feast and Lunar New Year celebrations at The Star Sydney. For more information, please visit: https://www.star.com.au/sydney/whats-on/lunar-new-year-2025
The Star Sydney’s exclusive Lunar New Year menu items are listed below.
LUKE NGUYEN’S LUNAR FEAST
- Lunar Feast six-course menu – $128pp
FAT NOODLE
- “Prosperity” Tasmanian Salmon Yu Sheng Salad – radish, carrot, crackers, peanut, signature beet dressing – $38 (add abalone for $10)
- “Treasure” Double Boiled Spicy & Sour Soup – spanner crab meat, conpoy, fish maw, shiitake mushroom – $28
- “Abundance” Voyage Claypot – baby abalone, king prawn, roasted pork, bean curd, fragrant mushroom and abalone jus – $48
- “Auspicious” 16 Hours Braised Pork Belly – yam taro and master stock glaze $38
SOKYO
- “Prosperity” Sashimi Platter – a chef’s selection of 13 sashimi with lobster, Beluga caviar, toro and scampi – $888
- “Auspicious” Lobster Inaniwa – half lobster, shiitake & eggplant tare, tomalley butter and wasabi oil – $148
- Sokyo x Grey Goose Lunar New Year cocktails – Lucky Bean Martini, Lucky Blossom, Flaming Dragon, Golden Lotus
BLACK BAR & GRILL
- “Auspicious” WA Scallop Dumplings (4) – blue swimmer crab, duck jus, Beluga caviar – $68
- “Prosperity” Stone Axe 500g Wagyu Tenderloin Bone-In MB9+ – scampi pearl, gold, wagyu garum jus – $888
CUCINA PORTO
- “Auspicious” Pesce Re Argumato – king fish, scampi caviar, fried white anchovies, orange vinegar dressing – $38
- “Fortune” Slow cooked Spatchcock – butterflied spatchcock, lemon myrtle roasted Kipfler potato, chianti sauce – $48
- “Treasure” Pizza Marinara Bianca – fior di latte, lobster, toothfish, prawns, olives, swiss brown mushrooms, salsa verde – $48
HARVEST BUFFET
- Lunar New Year Banquet Buffet with fresh seafood, international delights and decadent desserts – $138pp (adults) / $39.90pp (child 5-12 years) / Under 5s free
FOOD QUARTER
- “Abundance” Mini Poon Choy” – braised abalone, barramundi, king prawn, fish maw, roasted pork belly, shiitake mushroom, black moss and premium abalone sauce – $68
- “Treasure” Deep Fried Whole Barramundi – ginger and scallion, premium soy sauce, egg fried rice – $48
- “Prosperity” Slow Braised Pork Hock – shiitake mushroom, chinese broccoli, goji berry, premium soy sauce – $48
