Welcome the Year of the Snake with a feast of good flavors at SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown. As families and friends gather to celebrate Chinese New Year, indulge in a selected menu featuring traditional dishes that symbolize prosperity, happiness, and good fortune.

From longevity noodles for a long life to dumplings that represent wealth, these festive offerings capture the essence of this joyous occasion. Enjoy favorites like sweet and sour pork, and glutinous rice balls—all crafted with authentic ingredients.

Here are some of the Chinese dishes that are commonly found at Chinese restaurants:

• DUMPLINGS Dumplings are still on the top list. Usually associated with wealth, it has been a Chinese tradition that the more dumplings you eat during the New Year celebrations, the more money you can make. Now, ready-made dumplings that you can conveniently steam, fry or air-fry at home is available at SM Supermarket and Chowking.

• SPRING ROLLS In the Philippines, any gathering would not be complete without spring rolls – specifically, Lumpiang Shanghai. At any celebration, Filipinos love to have these on their tables because of its simple recipe. For extra meaty goodness, SM City Olongapo Downtown Chowking’s Shanghai is a must try. This dish is a carrier of prosperity and is also associated with wealth because of its resemblance with gold bars.

• NOODLES The so-called longevity noodles are served not only on Chinese New Year celebrations but even on birthdays. These noodles are particularly auspicious as it represents health and long life. Classic Savory offers aromatic noodle dishes like the Long-Life Pancit Canton in bilao. Experience with Classic Savory the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that define Chinese cuisine without breaking the bank.

• RICE CAKES Nian gao better known as Tikoy in the Philippines is one of the most popular dishes during Chinese New Year. Tikoy brings prosperity to those who give and receive it, so you can expect to be gifted a few boxes of this rice cake throughout the season. Tikoy comes in different flavors and may come in different shapes. Available at SM Supermarket and Polland, level 2 of SM City Olongapo Central.

• FRIED RICE A dish made from fried cooked rice and other ingredients, often including eggs, vegetables, seafood, or meat with toppings such as pork or beef siomai, or fried wonton. Fried rice is one of the most common Chinese foods.

• SWEET AND SOUR PORK Sweet and sour pork has a bright orange-red color, and a delicious sweet and sour taste. This can also be substituted with fish. In Chinese cuisine, food is associated with health, luck, and prosperity. Dine at SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown as we celebrate new beginnings, good fortune, and vibrant traditions. 