Celebrate Lunar New Year
YEAR OF THE HORSE
Experience the passion, vitality, and unstoppable energy of the Fire Horse during Lunar New Year with exquisite food, cultural celebrations, and incredible prizes.
Welcoming 2026: Lunar New Year
Tết Nguyên Đán—the “Feast of the First Morning”—is Vietnam’s most cherished celebration. For generations, Vietnamese families have gathered to honor ancestors, share festive meals, exchange lì xì (lucky money), and welcome the spring with hopes for prosperity and renewal. At NUE, we carry on this tradition, blending the vibrant spirit of Tết with our modern Vietnamese-American perspective.
2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse—a rare zodiac combination appearing only once every 60 years. The Horse symbolizes vitality, perseverance, and swift success, while Fire ignites passion, dynamism, and bold transformation. Together, they create a year of unstoppable energy and forward momentum.
Year of the Horse Artist Collection
Fire Horse
Bubbly | Refreshing | Balanced
Bulleit Rye, lemon juice, coconut milk, soursop, artichoke tea, pandan
Water Horse
Floral | Aromatic | Bright
Gunpowder Gin, lemon juice, St. Germain, honey ginger, lychee juice, Blue Curaçao, butterfly tea tea
Earth Horse
Aromatic | Delicate | Balanced
Yellow Chartreuse, pear, lemon, honey, Midori (melon liqueur)
$26K Li Xi Giveaway
In homage to the beloved Lunar New Year tradition of gifting red “li xi” envelopes filled with lucky money, we’ve elevated this experience with our custom-designed Animal Dice game. Guests can win grand prizes such as:
- An all-expenses-paid trip for two to Vietnam or Las Vegas, with spending money.
- Exclusive 2026 Edition Hennessy ‘Year of the Horse’ Set.
- Stunning jewelry by Mindy Lam.
- 10-month gift card packages from NUE and Chasin’ Tails.
New Lucky Tết Dishes
Les’ Phở
Fresh rice noodle, Creekstone Irodori Diamond wagyu, herbs, Piedmontese beef oxtail broth
Winter Chicories
Chicories, kale, bitter melon, mandarin oranges, ginger-raisin nước mắm, crispy pearled rice
Crispy Silk Roll
Chicken farce, yuba, mushroom, bamboo, shaved fennel, mint, nước mắm
Imperial “Thịt Kho”
Crackling Berkshire Kan Kan pork chop with mustard greens, jammy egg, and thịt kho jus
Honey Lacquered Stuffed Duck
Naked Duck from Joyce Farms, deboned, lacquered twice in honey, crusted with house 6-spice blend. Stuffed with truffled sticky rice, dried apricot, and Chinese sausage.
Bánh Chuối Foster
Banana, coconut dark rum caramel, gelato
Lunar New Year Family Set
Share a curated dinner of our most-loved dishes for 399
Designed to serve 4-5 but appetites may vary.
Soup & Salad Course
Appetizer Course
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Hamachi Crudo* (gfa)
Yellowtail, passion fruit nước chấm , celery, radish, green oil
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Chili Oil Wontons (n)
Wild gulf shrimp, Berkshire pork, spicy chili oil with light sweet soy
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Seafood Chả Giò (n, gfa)
Wild gulf shrimp, lump crab, Berkshire pork, taro, carrots, fresh herbs
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Phở Pâté (n)
Chicken liver mousse, lime zest, Thai chilies, peanuts, cruller
Main Course
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Honey Lacquered Stuffed Duck (dfa)
Naked Duck from Joyce Farms, deboned, lacquered twice in honey, crusted with house 6-spice blend. Stuffed with truffled sticky rice, dried persimmon, and Chinese sausage.
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Lobster Garlic Noodles
Two 6-7 oz Maine coldwater tails, thick cut noodles, garlic and black pepper sauce, parmesan, crispy shallots
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Imperial “Thit Kho”*
Crackling Berkshire Kan Kan pork chop with mustard greens, jammy egg, and thit kho jus
Dessert Course
A Grand Celebration that Transcends Food
We are incredibly proud to collaborate with talented artists like jewelry artist Mindy Lam, the Thieu Vy Collection, and poet and artist Thu Anh Nguyen, who each bring unique elements to our celebration. We invite everyone to join us at NUE for a start to the year of the snake that’s as memorable as it is meaningful.
