Gong Hey Fat Choi!
恭喜发财
Happy Year of the Sheep…or is it the Goat…or is it the Ram? There seems to be some confusion this year, due to the negative connotations of weakness that is given to the Sheep chinese character. But whatever Year you are celebrating check out some of the special events happening in Doha with your loved ones and family.
Hakkasan, Time Out’s ‘Best Chinese Restaurant 2014’, has a special festive menu combining traditional and modern dishes as conceptualised by Chef Ho Chee Boon. Bookings can be made until March 3rd; call 44460170 or email reservation.hakkasan@stregis.com. You can also take part in a special Chinses tradition of the wishing tree, as inspired by Lam Tsuen – you write down your wishes on red ribbons which will be hung around the restaurant’s wooden latticework.
Call 44281555 or pop in at Salwa Road to celebrate at Ruby Wu’s, on the 19th February, with a special 3 course menu and Luky Lai See packets.
Coral All Day Dining, InterContinental Doha
Call 44844919, or pop in at Al Isteqlal Road, to enjoy the Chinese New Year celebrations on February 19th. There will be a set menu from QR 245 per person, with dumplings and other assorted chinese and international dishes on offer.
Hwang, InterContinental Doha The City
Call 4015 8888 or email doharestaurants@ihg.com for a special festive celebration, with bookings taken until 20th February. There will be traditional dishes on offer such as mapo tofu, ganpengji and dumpling soup Guangdong style.
Call 4429 8499 to book your table for a special Gourmet Route Dinner or a Brunch – with Chef Zhang preparing special Chinese dishes. Prices start at QR 240 per person for the dinner, and from QR 270 for brunch.
Nusantao has prepared special chinese dishes served family style, with a set menu priced at QR 300 per person. The menu is available until 25th February for dinner service, with dishes such as braised abalone and traditional rice balls. Call 4494 8888 for booking details.
Join Tse Yang in luxiourious surroundings celebrating with gourmet food choices from 18th February. Call 44953876 extension: 2071, or call their mobile number 55395025; you can also drop by at Porto Arabia on The Pearl.
Enjoy the new Chinese Lunar Year in style, with good food, and most importantly with your loved ones!