Lunar New Year Dinner with Victor Liong
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a special dinner
Event details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday 19 February | 6:30pm |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Dinner with wine pairing | $238 |
| Dinner with tea pairing (non-alcoholic) | $228 |
| Optional add on - half-dozen freshly shucked oysters with caviar dressing, served with a bottle of Pommery Champagne | $200 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House and Trippas White Group. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
Seating
All tables are communal tables of 10. To request being seated together, please book all guests under the one booking or email SOH.reservations@trippaswhitegroup.com.au prior to booking. We'll endeavour to seat groups together where possible.
Cancellation Policy
As this is an exclusive and meticulously curated event, cancellations will not be accepted.
General Public tickets on-sale
9:00am, Tuesday 6 January 2026
For those requiring assistance, wheelchair or companion seating, accessible seating locations are available. Bookings can be made by calling the Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 or by email.
Run time
The experience is approximately 3.5 hours.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Location
The Lunar New Year Dinner with Victor Liong will take place in the Yallamundi Rooms.
Seating
All tables are communal tables of 10. To request being seated together, please book all guests under the one booking or email SOH.reservations@trippaswhitegroup.com.au prior to booking. We'll endeavour to seat groups together where possible.
Dietary requirements
As this is an exclusive and meticulously curated event, we are unable to accommodate alternative dietary requests beyond the set menu. There is no kids menu also. Thank you for your understanding.
First Course
Yee Sang Lo Hei - salmon sashimi prosperity salad, yuzu and sweet plum dressing
Crispy Eggplant, spiced red vinegar
Clonakilla Riesling, Canberra District, NSW - Tim Kirk
Tea/non-alcoholic option: Lee Ho Fook House Blend Tea – White Peony, Jasmine Tea, Rose Petal
Second Course
8 treasure stuffed, dry aged duck breast, cinnamon and star anise sauce served with Jade vegetables, aged shaoxing rice wine
Steamed jasmine rice
Giant Steps 'Circle of Fifths' Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC - Mel Chester
Tea/non-alcoholic option: Iron Goddess – Oolong Tea, Fujian, China
Third Course
Mango pudding, passionfruit, pomelo and frozen coconut
Mount Horrocks 'Cordon Cut' Riesling, Clare Valley, SA - Stephanie O'Toole
Tea/non-alcoholic option: Sparkling Jasmine Tea with passionfruit syrup
Almond cookies
Penfolds 'Lot 518 - Spirited Wine with Baiju' AUS/CHN - Peter Gago
Tea/non-alcoholic option: Yunnan Red – Red Tea, Yunnan, China
*Please note menu items are subject to change depending on seasonality and availability.
Dietary requirements
As this is an exclusive and meticulously curated event, we are unable to accommodate alternative dietary requests beyond the set menu. There is no kids menu also. Thank you for your understanding.
Meet the Chef
Victor Liong
Victor Liong is an acclaimed Australian chef and restaurateur known for redefining modern Chinese-Australian cuisine with bold creativity and cultural depth. Born in Brunei, he moved to Australia at age six and grew up immersed in the multicultural energy of Sydney. He trained in leading kitchens including Galileo and Mr Wong, with his time at the acclaimed Marque restaurant continuing to influence his approach today.
Victor is the chef-owner behind Melbourne’s celebrated Lee Ho Fook, as well as a creative force behind concepts such as Quenino, Bossa Nova Sushi and Silkspoon, with venues across Melbourne and Singapore. His cooking blends innovation, tradition and storytelling, creating dining experiences that honour culture, land and place.
In September 2025, Victor opened Lee Ho Fook Sydney at the Porter House precinct. Just months after opening, the restaurant was awarded Two Hats in The Age Good Food Guide 2026, cementing its place among Sydney’s most exciting dining destinations.
Attending this event
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a 7-10 minute walk to the Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller, you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled. RESALE RESTRICTION APPLIES. For more details, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events.
Please contact Box Office on 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend.
As this is an exclusive and meticulously curated event, we are unable to accommodate alternative dietary requests beyond the set menu. There is no kids menu also. Thank you for your understanding.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House became a smoke-free site in January 2022. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
The event is held in the Yallamundi Rooms, off of the Northern Broadwalk.
The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.
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Location and access
Yallamundi Rooms
The access to Yallamundi Rooms is via the Northern Broadwalk, so it’s simple to get to from either side of the Opera House. Guests can walk around the outside of the House, or if they are less mobile, there is a Buggy Service available at no additional cost. If you need to make use of it, please discuss this with our Functions Team when you book the venue.