The premier hotel by the iconic Manila Bay presents regally curated dining experiences featuring exquisite menus, yee sang set, and nian gao delights at its Michelin-selected Chinese restaurant that celebrates abundance and prosperity.

Conrad Manila ushers in the Year of the Horse with an auspicious and exquisite culinary celebration designed to inspire abundance and prosperity for the year ahead. This February, guests can partake in the hotel’s Chinese New Year festivities and welcome good fortune through expertly curated feasts and an elegant nian gao collection, exclusively at the Michelin-selected China Blue by Jereme Leung.

“Conrad Manila consistently creates experiences that spark meaningful connections,” said Rupert Hallam, General Manager of Conrad Manila. “Our Chinese New Year celebration, featuring meticulously curated dining exclusives, honors the promise of new beginnings and invites families to come together in warmth and joy,” he added.

Families may gather for a regal Lunar New Year reunion at China Blue by Jereme Leung with its Flavors & Fortune, featuring set menus masterfully curated by celebrity chef Jereme Leung and Conrad Manila’s Executive Chinese Chef Eng Yew Khor. Available from February 11 to March 3, 2026, this exceptional gourmet experience is offered in two variations, with dishes that symbolize abundance, happiness, and harmony. A specially crafted Yee sang set, traditionally tossed to invite good fortune and success, enriches the festive tradition.

The celebration is also available for enjoyment at home through the restaurant’s take‑away option.

Chinese New Year Set Menu (ideal for 10 persons)

Prosperity Set: Php49,888 nett

Appetizer: Choice of Chinese New Year raw salmon with organic quinoa and fresh suahe, pineapple passion fruit sweet and sour sauce; or Chinese New Year hot and cold combination platter, deep-fried lobster with fruit salad and cuttlefish paste stuffing with crab claw almond flake; Soup: Braised dry scallop fish lip and seafood with assorted mushroom sea moss soup
Main Course: Barbecue roasted duck with mandarin orange sauce, wok-fried king prawn with butter black pepper gravy sauce, deep-fried cod fish fillet and crispy pork with fragrant taro garlic sauce, sautéed US prime beef and beef tendon with pickled olive, ginger, garlic sauce, braised 10‑head abalone, sea cucumber and dry oyster money bag crab roe sauce, salted fish fried rice with honey barbecue pork and liver sausage; Dessert: chilled mandarin orange jelly and honey pearl with citrus sorbet; traditional coconut brown sugar nian gao in mandarin orange shape

Abundance Set: Php69,888 nett

Appetizer: Choice of Chinese New Year raw salmon with mixed fruits and crispy lobster yee sang, golden crab claw almond flake, pineapple passion fruit sweet and sour sauce; or deep-fried lobster salad pineapple passion fruit sweet and sour sauce and suckling pig, crispy cuttlefish paste stuffing with crab claw almond flake; Soup: Braised seafood and fish lips with mushroom bamboo pith broth; Main Course: Roasted pigeon with Chinese herbal flavor, Steamed live sea garoupa with fragrant bell pepper pickled olive sauce, Sautéed scallop and sea cucumber signature xo sauce with soft shell crab, Baked US beef short rib honey sweet vinegar sauce, Braised abalone and fish maw with dry oyster money bag with black garlic oyster sauce, Wok-fried udon noodle and fresh bean curd sheet with Chinese sausage, crispy dough wild pepper sauce; Dessert: Chilled mandarin orange jelly and honey pearl with citrus sorbet traditional coconut brown sugar nian gao in mandarin orange shape

Guests can also partake in the Prosperity Yee Sang experience, a vibrant raw fish salad crowned with fresh salmon, succulent crab claw, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Traditionally tossed high by diners while voicing auspicious wishes, each ingredient embodies prosperity, health, and abundance, transforming this interactive dish into a joyful centerpiece of the Lunar New Year feast.

Prosperity Yee Sang

February 11 to 17, 2026

Php3,588 ++

For those looking to share the festive spirit at home, the Treasures of Abundance nian gao collection makes for a meaningful gift for cherished loved ones, friends, and corporate partners this Chinese New Year, available until February 17, 2026. Each elegant box, inspired by the Year of the Horse, features artisanal cakes, including: one piece of big fish (Chinese white almond), three pieces of small fish (Chinese traditional brown coconut sugar), and three pieces of ingot (mango). Paired with heartfelt wishes for the recipient, every set shares the promise of good luck and prosperity, and an auspicious year ahead.

Treasures of Abundance / Nian Gao Set

January 17 to February 17, 2026

Php2,588 nett per set

Bru Coffee Bar, located on the hotel’s ground floor also offers Lunar New Year-inspired confections, from February 2 to 17, 2026. These sweet indulgences, crafted to symbolize abundance and success, can also be enjoyed at home, with prices starting at Php300 nett.

Conrad Manila invites guests to welcome Chinese New Year in style by indulging in its inspired dining moments and taking part in the celebrations on February 17, 2026, featuring a vibrant lion dance presentation and eye-dotting ceremony at 10:55 AM, at the hotel’s porte cochere. To learn more about Conrad Manila’s exclusive Chinese New Year offerings and event, please contact (+632) 8833- 9999 or email ConradManila@ConradHotels.com.

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After the rush of Valentine’s Day, slow down and savor a well-deserved break with a refreshing long weekend in Tagaytay. This offers the perfect opportunity to file that extra leave in between and enjoy the city’s cool climate, scenic landscapes, and quality time with loved ones.

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Taal Vista Hotel with a special Chinese New Year Buffet at Veranda on February 17 (Tuesday), from 12 NN to 3 PM. Families are invited to gather over a sumptuous lunch buffet, thoughtfully prepared to usher in a lucky and prosperous start to the Year of the Fire Horse. The buffet is priced at Php1,980 per adult, with 50-percent off for children aged 6–12, and complimentary dining for children 5 years old and below with a full-paying adult.

For inquiries, you may call (+63) 956-3576792, (+63) 960-6615416, (+63) 956-3576793, or (+63) 977-8044964, email veranda@taalvistahotel or visit the hotel’s social media pages @taalvistahotel or its website at www.taalvistahotel.com.

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