Chinese New Year Time Out Market

There’s that one week at the end of winter when a little color, a little sparkle, and a little luck feel especially good. From February 16–22, Time Out Market Budapest brings the atmosphere and flavors of the Chinese New Year to the heart of downtown — with limited-edition dishes, themed specialties, and a true culinary adventure.
Let’s celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Horse together!

🏮 Why is Chinese New Year special?

👉 Chinese New Year is one of the world’s biggest celebrations, welcomed by more than 2 billion people worldwide.
👉 The color red symbolizes luck and prosperity.
👉 Festive dishes represent wealth, longevity, and good fortune.
👉 The Year of the Horse is all about energy, momentum, and new beginnings — just like a gastronomy experience full of discoveries.

For this special occasion, the chefs of Time Out Market Budapest have created limited, inspiring dishes that combine traditional Asian flavors with modern Budapest culinary styles.

🍜 Menu – Limited New Year Specials
Throughout the week, the market’s iconic stands will offer special dishes inspired by Chinese New Year.

Casa Christa
Smoked pork head cheese, sesame, cucumber
Lira by Essência
Crispy pork belly with Chinese smashed cucumber salad
Pingrumba
Grilled Argentine shrimp skewer with harissa mayonnaise
Szaletly
Steamed bun with confit pork belly, orange hoisin sauce, sesame salad
101 Bistro
Pulled duck bao
Cucumber, spring onion, hoisin sauce
Bigfish
Asian chili garlic shrimp
Chili, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime, spring onion, sesame, pak choi
Hai Nam
Cơm Tấm – Mangalica Chuck
Broken rice with tender mangalica chuck

Date: February 16–22, 2026
Location: Blaha Lujza tér 1., Budapest (Time Out Market Budapest)

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