Lunar New Year Dinner Party at Cash Only Diner

To celebrate Lunar New Year, join us for a one-night-only intimate dining experience at Cash Only Diner. A generous, celebratory menu inspired by tradition, symbolism, and modern Asian flavours!

This dinner party is designed to be shared. Think long tables, layered courses, and dishes that honour abundance, prosperity, and togetherness.

Date: Monday, 2 March 2026

Seatings:

– 6:00pm

– 8:00pm

Price: $119 per person

Includes a set menu and cocktail arrival

MENU

Entree

Tomato ‘Tea’, Charred Bonito, Spring Onion

Tofu, Asian Pesto, Century Egg

‘Lo Hei’ Prosperity Salad

Mains

XO Chilli Bean Pipi, Egg Custard

Grilled Pork Loin, ‘Lu Rou’ Jus, Pickled Mustard Greens 

Sides

Cucumber, Honey Dew, Black Plum, Thai Basil

Garlic Stem, Fermented Bean Curd

Jasmine Rice

Dessert

Tofu Fa’ Tart, Ginger Syrup

Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet, Hawthorn, Watermelon

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Intimate communal dining | No dietary modifications

Bookings essential. Limited seats

**TERMS & CONDITIONS**

- This is a set menu event.

- No dietary requirements, allergies, or modifications can be accommodated.

- Menu is fixed and applies to all guests.

- Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your seat.

- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

- Seating is communal, and guests will be seated with other diners.

- Late arrivals may miss courses, so please ensure you arrive on time.

- Drinks beyond the included arrival beverage are available for purchase.

- This event is designed as a shared experience; individual substitutions are not possible.

By booking, guests acknowledge and accept these conditions.

FAQ

What kind of dining experience is this?

This is an intimate communal dinner party, inspired by Lunar New Year traditions. Expect long tables and a flowing multi-course menu designed to be enjoyed together.

Can you cater to allergies or dietary requirements?

Unfortunately, no. Due to the nature of the menu and kitchen flow, we are unable to accommodate any dietary requirements or modifications. This includes allergies.

Is this suitable for groups?

Yes, bookings can be made individually or in groups. Larger groups may be split across tables.

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your seating time to allow the experience to begin promptly.

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ABOUT YOUR CHEFS BRYAN AND THERESE

Bryan Zhu and Therese Lum are Sydney-based food creatives whose work is shaped by heritage, celebration, and shared tables.

Both alumni of MasterChef Australia, their cooking draws from early memories of family feasts; festive banquets, family gatherings and long days spent cooking together. 

Following their appearances on MasterChef Australia, Bryan and Therese have each carved out distinct yet complementary paths. Bryan has collaborated with leading chefs, hosted degustations and pop-ups across Sydney and Melbourne, and is currently Head Chef at Cash Only Diner, where he contributes to menu design while deepening his focus on Cantonese-Chinese cuisine.

Therese has built a career as a food creative and dessert specialist, known for nostalgic, visually rich creations inspired by her Chinese–Taiwanese–Burmese heritage. Through dinner parties, pop-ups, private dining, and brand collaborations, she brings together storytelling, pastry, and visual detail in every dish she creates.

Together, they create intimate dining experiences that honour tradition through a modern lens; generous, layered, and designed to be shared.