Kung Hei Fat Choi! The Chinese New Year is fast approaching! And we'll so excited to taste these lucky bites in welcoming the Year of the Snake!
Well, join me as I visit these Chinese restaurants and goodies stores at SM Malls offering our favorite Chinese dishes!
Food is more than just a staple in Chinese celebrations—it’s a bearer of good fortune, prosperity, and happiness. This Lunar New Year, let SM City Grand Central, SM Center Sangandaan, and SM City Valenzuela take you on a flavorful journey with iconic Chinese dishes said to bring blessings and abundance. If you’re looking to attract good luck and great prosperity—these culinary treasures are worth a taste!
LONGEVITY NOODLES: A BITE OF ENDLESS BLESSINGS
Did you know that long, uncut noodles symbolize a long life? Eating them during Chinese New Year is believed to invite good health and longevity. At Classic Savory in SM Center Sangandaan, their savory Long Life Pancit Canton is a perfect pick. Expertly stir-fried with fresh vegetables and seasoned with a soy-based sauce, it’s a flavorful way to ensure you’re starting the year with wellness and vitality.
DUMPLINGS: POCKETS OF PROSPERITY
Shaped like ancient Chinese ingots, dumplings symbolize wealth and success. Indulging in these savory delights during Lunar New Year is believed to usher in financial prosperity. Treat yourself to the lucky dumplings at Henlin, located on the 2nd level of SM City Valenzuela, and welcome the abundance they represent.
SPRING ROLLS: GOLDEN DELIGHTS OF RENEWAL
Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, spring rolls are a crowd favorite during the Spring Festival. Their resemblance to gold bars makes them a symbol of wealth and success, while their crispy layers embody the shedding of the old to welcome the new. Savor the richness of Classic Savory’s Savory Shanghai Rolls at SM Center Sangandaan—your golden ticket to a fresh start.
WHOLE STEAMED FISH: ABUNDANCE ON A PLATE
The word for fish in Chinese sounds like "abundance," and serving it whole symbolizes unity and completeness. This dish represents a wish for prosperity and togetherness in the year ahead. At Wangfu Chinese Cafe in SM City Grand Central, a beautifully prepared whole steamed fish is the perfect centerpiece for any Lunar New Year celebration with family and friends.
TIKOY: SWEET HARMONY AND GROWTH
Nothing says togetherness like the sticky, glutinous rice cake known as Tikoy or "nian gao." Its texture represents family unity, and its sweet taste promises a delightful year ahead. Whether as a dessert or a gift, Tikoy is a must-have for every Lunar New Year celebration. Stop by SM Hypermarket at SM City Valenzuela to find the perfect one. While you’re there, don’t miss other classic treats like Hopia and Kiat-Kiat for even more good luck.
This Lunar New Year, let SM City Grand Central, SM Center Sangandaan, and SM City Valenzuela fill your table with dishes that invite good fortune. From symbolic noodles to sweet desserts, these flavors not only delight the palate but also bring blessings for the year ahead. Visit your favorite SM Mall and embrace the good fortune the Year of the Wood Snake brings!
Have you already tried all these stuffs? Which of these Chinese goodies you like and love the most? Well, feel free to share it with us and we'll try to taste as well! (Food Tripz)
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