By Megan Deppe
It is almost time for the Lunar New Year, and Disney California Adventure has planned a celebration to appeal to all of the senses! The Lunar New Year Festival, commemorating the Year of the Dog (Pluto is extra-excited this year!), runs from January 26 through February 18, and features a menu that includes Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culinary delights. We are excited to try all of the delicious foods, and we’ve made a list of where you can find each and every tasty treat, so that you plan a tour for your tastebuds!
Korea Marketplace (in front of Ariel’s Undersea Adventure)
- Kimchi Bokkeumbap: Vegetable Fried Rice (pictured above left)
- Yachae Mandu: Steamed Vegetable Dumpling with Sesame-Garlic Soy Sauce
- Yang Gaeng: Sweet Red Bean and Raspberry Jelly
- Banana Ooyu: non-alcoholic Banana milk (pictured above right)
- Mae Shil Ju: Plum Wine Cocktail
- Hite Pale Lager
China Marketplace (in front of Golden Zephyr)
- Xiǎo Lóng Bāo: Pork Soup Dumplings with Black Vinegar and Ginger (pictured above)
- Sānbēijī: Three Cup Chicken
- Dàn Tǎ: Egg Tart Dessert
- Wǔxiāng Huāshēng Táng: Five Spiced Peanut Brittle
- Bǎixiāngguǒ Lǜchá: Passion Fruit Green Iced Tea with Lychee Popping Pearls (non-alcoholic)
- Tsingtao Lager
Vietnam Marketplace (in front of Golden Zephyr)
- Bánh chu’ng: Sticky Rice Cake with Pork (pictured above left)
- Chạo tôm: Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Bánh khoai lang tím: Purple Sweet Potato Macaron (pictured above right)
- Cà phê sữa đá: Vietnamese Iced Coffee (non-alcoholic)
Outdoor Vending Cart (in Paradise Gardens)
- Zhūròu Bāo: Steamed Bao filled with Pork and served with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
- Xìngrén Qū Qí: Three Mini Almond Cookies
Paradise Garden Grill
- Cá rô phi chiên giòn: Whole Crispy Tilapia with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette served Family-Style with soup, vegetables, and rice
- Japchae: Sweet Potato Noodles, Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Carrot, Spinach, Snow Peas, Broccolini, and Lightly Sautéed Tofu tossed with Sesame Oil and Sweet and Spicy Sauce topped with Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Galbi: Short Ribs Marinated and Grilled Korean-Style and served with Steamed Rice and Kimchi
- Phở Bò: Beef Noodle Soup with Seasoned Beef Stock, Thinly Sliced Tri-Tip and Rice Noodles and Classic Accompaniments of Onion, Jalapeño, Basil-Lime, and Hot Sauce
- Bánh mì thịt nướng: Marinated Pork Belly, Pickled Carrots, and Daikon with Cucumber, Cilantro, Seasoned Mayonnaise, and Jalapeño on a Crispy Baguette
- Mango Pudding
- Almond Milk Black Iced Tea with Pudding (non-alcoholic)
- Black Beer Stout
