Decadent Dim Sum & Haute Chinese

Between parades and primaries (and Brazilian Carnival parties!), it’s easy to forget that tomorrow is Chinese New Year.

Fortunately we’ve compiled a short list of fine Chinese restaurants and their respective festivities for the Year of the Rat. Whether you’re in the mood for scallion pancakes or suckling pig, we’ve got you covered like soy sauce.

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

WAKIYA. Ian Schrager’s little haute spot will be sporting a special 7-course menu featuring Swallow’s Nest Soup, a Chinese delicacy and rumored aphrodisiac. Pair it with a Y-4706 Martini (to commemorate Chinese New Year 4706), a mix of ginger brandy, pomegranate juice and lychee liquor topped with Pop Rocks candy on the rim, and you’re set. From $175 per person. Available thru Feb 9th.

Wakiya (at the Gramercy Park Hotel), 2 Lexington Avenue (21st Street), (212) 995-1330,
gramercyparkhotel.com/restaurant

CHINATOWN BRASSERIE. Manhattan’s finest dim sum palace has prepared a new dim sum menu featuring Suckling Pig with Pancakes & Plum-Hoisin Sauce, Gold Coin Shrimp & Scallops Sauteed with fresh bamboo shoots and beancurd skin, Prosperity Filet Mignon with Crispy fried Taro, and Peach Shaped Chestnut Buns. Best dim sum ever? You decide. $60 per person. Available thru February 10th and 2/15-17.

Chinatown Brasserie, 380 Lafayette Street (near Great Jones Street), (212) 533-7000, chinatownbrasserie.com

MONKEY BAR. Chef Chris Cheung is keeping it classic for Chinese New Year. Feast on Pan Fried Black Bass with Star Anise-braised Daikon Radish, Preserved Vinaigrette and Avocado Puree and Shrimp with Lobster sauce, served with wonton noodles. Thru February 13th.

Monkey Bar, 60 East 54th Street (near Madison Avenue), (212) 838-2600, theglaziergroup.com/restaurants/monkeybar

MR. K’s. Seven is your lucky number at Mr. K’s. Starting tomorrow, you can indulge in a special seven-course meal featuring Peking Duck, seared beef medallions, Yuling chicken, sesame-shrimp toast, and fresh pastries. $70 per person, two person minimum. Through 2/21.

Mr. K’s, 570 Lexington Avenue (at 51st Street), (212) 583-1668, mrksny.com