Sydney celebrates the Year of the Rat with a variety of gastronomic events sure to tempt your taste buds this Chinese New Year season.

Lotus Pond restaurant at Star City is offering three special Chinese New Year banquets this February:

Chinese New Year Supper
Date: Thursday, 7 February to Thursday 21 February 2008 (excluding 12 February)
Time: 10:15pm – 1:00am
Price: $30 per person

Imperial Banquet
Date: Tuesday, 12 February 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $120 including beer, house wine, soft drink and Chinese tea
Seating for this event is offered by banquet tables of ten.

Chinese New Year Banquet Menu
Date: Wednesday, 6 February to 21 February 2008 (excluding 12 February)
Time: Normal operating business hours
Price: $128 per person

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For bookings, call 1800 700 700, email starrestaurantsales@tabcorp.com.au or visit www.starcity.com.au. Full payment required on booking.


Billy Kwong is also hosting a start-studded Chinese New Year banquet, with Chinese New Year Festival Ambassador Kylie Kwong.

Date: Monday, 4 February 2008
Time: 6:30pm or 7:00pm
Venue: Billy Kwong
Cost: $180 per person (includes food and beverages)
Reservations: Call Kin Chen on (02) 9332 3300

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Zensation Teahouse is holding a Chinese tea appreciation afternoon this Chinese New Year, so make a booking and educate yourself on one of China's most popular and famous exports!

Date: Saturday 16th and 17th February 2008
Time: 12:00 noon to 4:30pm
Venue: Zensation Teahouse
Cost: $35 per person
Bookings: (02) 9319 2788

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From the MenuFeast team to you, we hope you have a happy (and delicious!) Chinese New Year - Gong Xi Fa Cai! Kung Hay Fat Choy!