Smorgasburg Miami, the city’s largest outdoor food market, is preparing for the return of its beloved Chinese Lunar New Year celebration. Now in its third year, this vibrant event will be held at Smorgasburg in Wynwood on Saturday, February 1 (12 p.m. – 10 pm.) and Sunday, February 2 (12 p.m. – 8 p.m.). The weekend will offer a rich celebration of Asian cultures, featuring delicious cuisine, interactive entertainment, and fun activities for all ages.
Smorgasburg’s Chinese Lunar New Year celebration is one of its most popular events, attracting over 40,000 attendees throughout the weekend. This free, open-to-the-public event will showcase guest vendors serving a variety of Asian cuisines, alongside Asian-inspired specials from Smorgasburg’s regular vendors. This year’s lineup features specialty dishes inspired by the flavors of China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, and beyond. Guests can indulge in delights such as Filipino egg rolls, Korean fried chicken sandwiches, crispy sinigang lechon kawali, hot pot beef sandwiches, and bao buns. For dessert, expect ube-infused cookies and cakes, as well as matcha-inspired treats. Smorgasburg’s bar will also join the festivities, offering cocktails like the Lychee Mimosa and White Dragon, plus Lucky Buddha beer and sake.
The weekend will feature a packed schedule of interactive activities and entertainment, including crowd favorites like the lion dance, calligraphy workshops, pottery classes, karaoke, and more. Special, one-weekend-only guest vendors and some of their highlighted dishes include:
- 3LP (China): Hot pot beef sandwiches, salt & pepper fries, and shrimp chips
- Bao & Boba (China): Asian-style bao buns
- Chef Norlan (Japan): Sushi rolls
- Gangnam Chikn (South Korea): Korean fried chicken, chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders
- Keyks (Philippines): Filipino-inspired Twinkie-style cakes and Halo-Halo shaved ice desserts
- Kitchenfinity(Philippines): Stuffed jalapeño longanisa lumpia and crispy sinigang lechon kawali
- Kitty Boba Teahouse (Taiwan): Milk tea, fruit tea, matcha, and Asian-inspired pastries
- Kuya Bear Food (Philippines): Filipino egg rolls and wraps
- Mr. Takoyaki (Japan) – Takoyaki Senpai
- Nam’s Sando (Japan) – Japanese Sandos
- Petezpop (International): Imported snacks and sodas
- Poke Smash (Japan): A mix of Hawaiian and Japanese flavors
- Salamat Cookies! (Philippines): Asian-inspired oatmeal cookies and ube lattes
- Yen’s Kitchen (Vietnam): Vietnamese street food
Specialty items to look out for from existing Smorgasburg vendors:
- COOL & CREAMY: Signature Matcha Milkshake
- Dutch Boys Wafels: Chocolate stroopwafel topped with white sesame seeds in a yin-yang style
- Fizz & Matcha: A variety of matcha drinks
- Black Sesame Matcha Latte
- Ube Matcha Latte
- Coconut Matcha Latte
- Dalgona Matcha Latte
- Puro Chocolate: Choco Matcha Bowl: Fresh strawberries covered in matcha chocolate and topped with signature milk chocolate.
- Santo Dulce: Chinese Snake Santo – snake-shaped churros filled with your favorite glaze
- Spillmug Coffee: Salted Banana Matcha Latte
- The Lazy Oyster: Spicy Miso Chargrilled Oysters
The full schedule of events is as follows:
Saturday, Feb. 1
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm Calligraphy class
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lion Dance
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pottery class
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. DJ by Jolt Radio
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Karaoke
Sunday, February 2
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Calligraphy class
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lion Dance
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pottery class
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. DJ by Jolt Radio
Smorgasburg Miami is located at 2600 NW 2nd Avenue in Wynwood. For additional event information, follow Smorgasburg Miami on Instagram @smorgasburgmiami or visit www.smorgasburgmiami.com.
