Lunar New Year is almost upon us and Birmingham has a lot planned to celebrate the occasion. Popularly known as the Chinese New Year - it is one of the most important holidays in East Asian cultures.
However, the holiday - which falls on January 22 in 2023 - has been rebranded in Birmingham to be more inclusive because it is celebrated across multiple East Asian cultures.
One of the best parts of any holiday - be it Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year - is the amazing food we share with friends and family - and the Lunar New Year is similar.
Traditionally, Lunar New Year food includes noodles, a whole steamed fish, sticky rice balls, dumplings, rice cakes and more. The noodles are long and denote longevity, while the fish is for abundance and the sticky rice balls are for togetherness.
If you want a taste of East Asian food on Lunar New Year, here are nine best restaurants in Birmingham, based on Google ratings:
One of the best parts of any holiday - be it Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year - is the amazing food we share with friends and family - and the Lunar New Year is similar.