Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Noodle Den in Las Vegas

SAHARA Las Vegas celebrates Lunar New Year with a special menu at The Noodle Den, featuring Northern China dishes that highlight shared plates. This festive offering runs from Feb. 13 to Feb. 27, showcasing signature items like Bird’s Nest Soup. A traditional lion dance will enhance the celebration on Feb. 20.

Newsdesk R. Michael January 27, 2026 2 min read

The noodle den serves lunar new year dishes

LAS VEGAS (January 2026) – SAHARA Las Vegas celebrates Lunar New Year with food and live action across the casino. Guests can visit The Noodle Den for a limited-time Lunar New Year menu. They can also watch a lion dance travel through the resort. Together, these events bring holiday energy to the Las Vegas Strip.

This celebration honors the Year of the Horse. It also gives guests a fun reason to gather. Plus, it puts traditional flavors front and center.

Interior view of 'the Noodle den' restaurant featuring a modern design, illuminated sign, and seating area with artistic decor.

The menu adds premium dishes for a short run

The Noodle Den brings Northern China flavors to the Lunar New Year table. The team builds the menu around shared plates. As a result, groups can taste more than one dish in a single visit.

The menu runs from Friday, Feb. 13, through Friday, Feb. 27. During that window, the restaurant adds several festive items. For example, guests can order Bird’s Nest Soup for $138. They can also try Salted Egg Yolk Live Lobster for $118. In addition, the menu includes Braised Abalone with Mustard Greens for $68.

Seafood fans can pick Shanghai Stir-Fried Prawns for $48. Meanwhile, guests who want something green can choose Garlic Snow Pea Leaves (8) for $38. If you want a shareable starter, then try Wagyu Beef Potstickers (8) for $28. Or, choose Steamed Jade Dumplings (8) for $28. Finally, guests can warm up with Crab Meat and Fish Maw Soup for $28.

Many families enjoy these dishes during the holiday season. Also, many guests choose them for their meaning. For instance, some foods point to luck and long life. Others suggest wealth and success. Therefore, the menu fits the spirit of Lunar New Year.

An array of Chinese dishes including dumplings, sautéed broccoli with shrimp, fried seafood, and green vegetables, served on a wooden table.

The lion dance moves through the casino on feb. 20

SAHARA Las Vegas will host a lion dance on Friday, Feb. 20. The dance starts at 6 p.m. at the resort entrance. Then, the lions will move through the property and bring sound, color, and motion to the casino floor.

The lion dance remains a key Lunar New Year tradition. People link it with good fortune, prosperity, and happiness. Because of that, many guests stop to watch and take photos.

The route will pass Chickie’s & Pete’s first. Next, it will move by Balla Italian Soul. After that, it will pass The Noodle Den and CASBAR. Finally, it will end at the High Limit Room.

An ornate, golden horse standing on its hind legs, decorated with floral patterns, against a red background with the text 'YEAR OF THE HORSE' in bold gold letters.

Dining hours make planning easy

The Noodle Den serves dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily. So, guests can plan an early meal or a later dinner. Also, the Lunar New Year dates may draw more diners.

SAHARA Las Vegas
2535 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Website: saharalasvegas.com