Lunar New Year 2027 in Atlanta: Restaurants, Banquets and Family Feasts
The short answer: Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027, the first day of the Year of the Goat, and the festival runs 15 days to the Lantern Festival on Saturday, February 20. Atlanta's Chinese restaurants book up for New Year's Eve dinner on Friday, February 5, and the opening weekend, so reserve banquet tables and order takeout feasts early. Below are restaurants with Lunar New Year menus, updated daily through the season.
Restaurants with Lunar New Year menus
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Lucky foods to order for Lunar New Year
- Whole fish (鱼 yú): sounds like "surplus" (余 yú), from the saying 年年有余, "abundance every year." Served whole, head and tail on.
- Dumplings (饺子 jiǎozi): shaped like old silver ingots, eaten for wealth, especially in northern China on New Year's Eve.
- Long noodles (长寿面 chángshòu miàn): long life; don't cut them.
- Rice cake (年糕 niángāo): sounds like "higher every year."
- Spring rolls (春卷 chūnjuǎn): golden, like gold bars.
- Whole chicken: family togetherness.
- Sweet rice balls (汤圆 tāngyuán): eaten at the Lantern Festival for reunion.
Tips for Lunar New Year dining in Atlanta
- Book New Year's Eve dinner (Friday, February 5, 2027) at least two weeks ahead; many restaurants offer set banquet menus for large tables.
- Order takeout family feasts several days early; whole fish and Peking duck often need advance orders.
- Expect lion dances at some restaurants and plazas on the opening weekend; check Lunar New Year Events for parades and performances around Atlanta.
- Some family-run restaurants close for a few days around the New Year. Call before you go.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lunar New Year 2027?
Saturday, February 6, 2027. New Year's Eve is Friday, February 5, and the Lantern Festival is Saturday, February 20. 2027 is the Year of the Goat (also called Sheep or Ram).
Where can I eat Chinese food for Lunar New Year in Atlanta?
The list above shows restaurants with confirmed Lunar New Year menus. It grows through January as restaurants publish their menus.
What do you eat on Chinese New Year?
Families eat whole fish, dumplings, long-life noodles, rice cake and spring rolls for luck, and sweet rice balls at the Lantern Festival.
Do Atlanta Chinese restaurants close for Lunar New Year?
Most stay open, and many are busiest that weekend, but some family-run places close for one or more days. Check the listing or call ahead.