Lunar New Year

A Fuzhou banquet dish built on patience and excess, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall shows how chefs balance luxury, technique and tradition in one bowl.

As the Year of the Horse approaches, we mark the New Year by spotlighting the traditional dishes that return each year across Asia. From dumplings and longevity noodles to sweets symbolizing prosperity, all carry centuries of ritual, as well as hopes of abundance, renewal and conviviality — and we share the best places to eat them today.