Lunar New Year is a time for delicious food, and family, honouring ancestors and celebrating the coming of spring. Throughout many Asian countries, the 15-day festival is a time when eating and sharing food is mandatory.
With so many places to choose from, it can be tough deciding where to celebrate the New Year. To make things a little easier for you, we asked the locals in Sunnybank what their favourite spot is to get a bite. Their responses ranged from different cuisines, so there’s sure to be something for everyone! And what better way to find the best places to eat than by asking the locals?
Zen Corner is a Hong Kong-style restaurant located in Sunnybank Plaza, and it is most well-known for its authentic noodle dishes. The restaurant has a bright and airy ambience, and it is usually crowded with Chinese people, Hong Kongers, and those who are willing to try new foods. If you’re ever in the mood for a hearty bowl of noodle soup with delicious sides, Zen Corner should be your go-to spot! The food is fantastic, thanks to a combination of expert chefs and a seamless menu. The menu is very short and uncomplicated. There are 20 dishes to choose from, so you know your dish has been prepared as intended. And like any other Hong Kong restaurant, the food is a blend of varied cuisines. Order the slow-cooked beef brisket noodles – you won’t be disappointed! Wonton noodle soup is the most popular dish on the menu, and it’s not hard to see why. The soup is full of flavour, with a fragrant and delicate chicken, pork, and dried fish broth. The egg noodles are perfectly cooked, and the wontons are filled with succulent minced prawn, pork, and fish roe.
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If you’re a fan of hot pot, then you definitely need to check out Sunny Park’s Seafood Hot Pot Buffet. They offer a unique and exciting way to cook your dinner, with contemporary interiors, colourful booths, and ocean-inspired decorations. The restaurant’s ordering system is simple and confusing at the same time. All-you-can-eat buffet mixed with Chinese hot pot? You’ll definitely get an idea of what the restaurant is all about once you visit!
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Looking to explore a new style of Chinese cuisine? Then make sure to add David’s Noodle & Hot Pot to your list of must-visits! This eatery specializes in the exquisite flavours of the Xinjiang region, located in northwest China. Options on the menu include beef brisket noodle soup, stir-fried noodles with lamb and Chongqing street noodles. In addition to serving a menu filled with delicious Xinjiang eats, David’s Noodle & Hot Pot also offers mala tang – a type of choose-your-own-adventure hot pot that is hugely popular in northeast China. So come on by and explore all that this unique region has to offer!
David’s Noodle & Hot Pot
The food at Vietnam Corner is a blend of Cantonese and Vietnamese cuisine, with menu items prepared onsite. Dishes like the roast duck laksa and the steamed duck with egg pho are a sampling of what to expect. The restaurant is well-known for serving some of the city’s classic Vietnamese dishes, as well as a variety of Hong Kong barbecue. Each piece of meat is hand selected, marinated, air-dried and roasted in a traditional hung-oven. The signature dish is roast duck, which is tender, juicy and fatty in all the right places.
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This vibrant venue has unique take on traditional Sichuan cuisine. Here, you will find a variety of delicious dishes cooked with traditional Chinese ingredients and spices. From fiery charcoal spicy fish to their seafood bucket, there’s something for everyone at Luo’s Place. The restaurants offer a range of dishes from mild to super spicy, so even those with a low spice tolerance can enjoy delicious flavoursome meals. With generous portions and affordable prices, diners can enjoy excellent value while sampling some of the best dishes from this part of China.
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The Little Cube’s enticing food combines traditionally popular Chinese dishes with modern ingredients. It has been serving the area for over a decade with a focus on popular menu items and locally sourced ingredients. Once you’re seated, you’ll be presented with a menu of more than 100 delicious options. While there are plenty of classic Cantonese dishes to choose from, the restaurant specializes in authentic hot and spicy Sichuan cuisine. These dishes pack a big punch with bold flavours including garlic, chilli peppers and the unique taste and aroma of the Sichuan peppercorn, while the Cantonese dishes are more subtle in flavour. Some of the most popular dishes include the baked lobster with salted egg yolk, braised chicken pieces with mushroom, and the signature double-cooked pork belly.
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Craving yum cha? This Sunnybank institution is your go-to for the quintessential Hong Kong yum cha experience. Between the handmade dumplings, steaming pork buns, crispy skin duck and flowing jasmine tea, it’s easy to see why the restaurant is known across Brisbane for serving some of the city’s best dim sum. There are over 100 different types of dim sum and we guarantee that your curiosity will peak everytime the bamboo lids are lifted. The menu at this Hong Kong-style restaurant features an assortment of delicious dishes, from shrimp dumplings to steamed prawn dumplings and kai siu (pork and shrimp) siu mai to deep-fried squid tentacles. What makes Landmark s chefs particularly noted is the way they prepare duck with the skin crispiest you can possibly imagine.
View LandmarkYou’ll find a range of activities and entertainment on offer throughout Sunnybank Plaza & Sunny Park, to herald in the Year of the Rabbit!
