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Lunar New Year 2025: Tossing up luck with “Rolls Royce of yusheng” at Imperial Palace

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TK LNY - poon choi

TK LNY - lao hei

TK LNY - blue cod

TK LNY - sweets

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Welcome the Year of the Snake with Treasure Kitchen’s festive menus featuring Prosperity Salmon Yusheng, Poon Choi, Eight Treasure Duck, and more. Perfect for groups of 6-10, these sets blend tradition and flavour with premium ingredients like abalone and scallops. End your feast with red bean mochi and longan sea coconut. Book now to create memorable celebrations. Full menu: treasurekitchen.co.nz.

Lunar New Year feasts of fortune at Treasure Kitchen

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Dragon Beard Candy - candy

Dragon Beard Candy - what is it

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Dragon Beard Candy - why call that

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Discover the rare and ancient Chinese sweet, Dragon Beard candy, at Chow Luck Club Foodie Market. Master Wang Peng, a fifth-generation artisan, brings this edible art form to New Zealand. Delicate, thread-like, and steeped in 2000 years of tradition, Dragon Beard candy was once a royal delicacy symbolizing good fortune. Visit Master Wang's stall every Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm at Park City, 261 Morrin Road, and savor this cultural treasure.

Dragon Beard Candy: Ancient, legendary Chinese sweet treat star at Chow Luck Club Foodie Market

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Bánh chưng 

Bánh chưng - banana leaf 

Bánh chưng - cook together

Bánh chưng - other food

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Discover the rich traditions of Tết, Vietnam's Lunar New Year celebration. Bánh chưng, a square sticky rice cake with pork and beans, symbolizes harmony and brings peace for the new year. Traditionally cooked overnight, it’s a cherished dish that unites families. Find bánh chưng in Auckland at Gai Lee Trading, Ōtāhuhu.

Bánh chưng: A Vietnamese New Year dish that sticks everyone together

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LNY snacks & cookies - market

LNY snacks & cookies - nian kao

LNY snacks & cookies - rou gan

LNY snacks & cookies - pineapple tart 

LNY snacks & cookies - peanut cookies

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Discover the symbolism behind Lunar New Year snacks like Nian Gao, Bakkwa, Pineapple Tarts, and Peanut Cookies. Each treat represents health, wealth, and prosperity. Visit Chow Luck Club Foodie Markets on 11 & 18 January at ParkCity, 261 Morrin Road, St John’s, 10 am–3 pm. Celebrate and savor!

Chow Luck Club Foodie Markets: LNY snacks, cookies and their deep meaning and significance

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Yusheng - tossing upwards

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Yusheng - gathering

Yusheng - lucky phrases

Yusheng -  places available 

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with the tradition of yusheng! Learn about its history, symbolic ingredients, and auspicious greetings like "Nian Nian You Yu" and "Cai Yuan Guang Jin." Toss for luck, prosperity, and harmony at Auckland restaurants like Bunga Raya, Treasure Kitchen, and more.

Yusheng: history, ingredients, significance and those  auspicious greetings

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One Tree Buffet -  chef & sashimi

One Tree Buffet - sushi roll

One Tree Buffet -  salmon

One Tree Buffet - dessert

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Enjoy Chef David Foo’s Japanese-inspired dishes, from fresh sashimi to Scampi Ramen and desserts. Available Thursday–Sunday, 11:30 am–2 pm. Chow Luck Club members get exclusive perks, including $1 unlimited dessert and a free drink with purchases over $40. Book at onetreebuffet.co.nz!

Premium Japanese-inspired dishes star in new lunch menu at One Tree Buffet

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foodie market malay - nasi lemak

foodie market malay - Sugar Cane Juice & Nasi Campur

foodie market malay - Roti Jala

foodie market malay - Roti Canai

foodie market malay - satay

foodie market malay - Rojak & Pisang Goreng

foodie market malay - Char Kway Teow & Ais Batu Campur

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Discover the top 10 must-try Malaysian dishes at the Chow Luck Club Foodie Markets! From nasi lemak and satay to roti canai and ais batu campur, indulge in authentic flavors and refreshing drinks every Saturday at ParkCity, St John’s. Don’t miss this Malaysian gastronomic adventure!

10 top Malaysian foods to try at the Chow Luck Club Foodie Market

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Maxim - CLC giveaway

Maxim - hotel room

Maxim - lobby

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Win a luxurious staycation at the new Maxim Hotel Albany! Enter to win 1 of 3 one-night stays, including $20 for yum cha at Sum Made and free parking. Located in the heart of Albany, Maxim offers upscale comfort, convenience, and Cantonese cuisine just steps away. Competition ends January 10th, 11:59 PM—don’t miss out!

Maxim Hotel Albany: WIN a staycation escapade and yum cha

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LNY - gathering

LNY - CLC ambassador 

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LNY - activities

LNY - dance competition

LNY - Lion dance

LNY - Lucky Cats

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Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Auckland City Centre with vibrant Lunar New Year festivities! From January 26 to February 22, enjoy street parties, cultural performances, delicious food, Chow Luck Club food ambassadors, and exciting prizes. Don't miss the Midtown Street Party on February 1 for lion dances, karaoke battles, and family-friendly fun!

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Auckland City Centre with street parties & Chow Luck Club food ambassadors

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Beachlands - pine harbour

Beachlands - Sunkist Bar

Beachlands - Formosa’s

Beachlands - Pinocchio’s

Beachlands - Jet Ski

Beachlands - Stars

Escape central Auckland this summer with a trip to the scenic Pōhutukawa Coast. Discover stunning nature, top dining spots like Sunkist Bar + Kitchen and Pinocchio’s, and adventures from coastal walks to jet skiing. Stay late to enjoy stargazing on serene beaches.

Pōhutukawa Coast: Dining Magic in scenic Auckland, under an hour away

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CLC LNY - bao&boba

CLC LNY - market

CLC LNY - reunion dinner

CLC LNY - foodtour

CLC LNY - annual

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with Chow Luck Club’s month-long festivities from January 18 to February 12, 2025. Highlights include food markets, walking tours, a Bao & Boba Festival by HOTC, street parties, reunion feasts, lion dances, bespoke menus, and rich cultural experiences.

Chow Luck Club will be celebrating Lunar New Year in a big way, here’s what to expect

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Shelly's Curry Puff - shelley

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Shelly's Curry Puff - foods

Shelly's Curry Puff - market

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Discover Shelley’s Kitchen at the Chow Luck Club Foodie Markets on January 11. Taste her famous Malaysian curry puffs, crispy and filled with authentic flavors, along with other street food favorites like tau fu fa and pisang goreng. Don’t miss out on this delicious experience!

Chow Luck Club Foodie Market: Shelley finds her niche in Malaysian curry puffs

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Lunar New Year 2025: Tossing up luck with “Rolls Royce of yusheng” at Imperial Palace

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