Celebrating
THE Year of the Tiger
Your guide to dining, events and more
WELCOME The excitement of the impending 2022 Lunar New Year is upon us, and we could not be more over the moon to invite you, along with your friends and family, to feast with us and celebrate over this period.
Lunar New Year is a time to honour ancestors, set the intention for the ‘Year of the Tiger’, and gather around the table for an incredible spread that will tantalise your taste buds with Asian delicacies.
Bursting with delicious spots to dine at and an interactive zodiac drum display in-centre – Australia Fair Metro is the perfect place to bring in the Lunar New Year. Plus, don’t miss our lion dancing performances at 12pm daily from the 2nd to 4th February, and mark your diaries to bring the family down for the Lunar New Year celebrations from 5pm on Saturday 5th February.
Ramon Otten – CENTRE MANAGER
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2022: the year of the Tiger
restaurant profiles
Discover interesting facts, personality traits and celebrity tigers.
Take a seat, sip, savour, and enjoy the exciting celebrations.
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TAKE A GLOBAL FOODIE TOUR
host a lunar New year soirée
Authentic Chinese cuisine, tasty takeaway, and global flavours.
Gather your nearest and dearest for a delicious festive feast.
14 new year checklist Start 2022 off the right way by adding these to your LNY checklist!
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THE YEAR OF THE tiger They're the king of the jungle and symbolise strength, bravery and luck. read on to discover more facts about the year of the Tiger! is it your year?
creature characteristics
Lunar New Year celebrations will commence and run for 15 days as of February 1 and if you were born in 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 or 2010 – congratulations! 2022 will be a big year for you.
the fame factor There are quite a few wellknown people who were born in the Year of the Tiger. Queen Elizabeth II, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Steve Irwin, John Steinbeck, and Marilyn Monroe, just to name a few. With the Queen herself, as well as some of the world's most iconic actors and a literary legend, it's safe to say you're in good company!
Brave, confident, trustworthy, and competitive, tigers are natural born leaders and will likely be one of your most enthusiastic and generous friends. People born in the Year Of The Tiger are well-liked and often charming, though beware as they tend to also be a little overindulgent and unpredictable.
fun facts In Chinese culture, people see tigers as a sign of good luck, with many children wearing hats or shoes with tiger images for luck. Their lucky colours are blue, grey, and orange, and numbers are 1, 3, and 4.
so, what's in store for 2022? The year 2022 predicts unforeseen and surprising developments for most of the 12 signs, though don't despair as they're likely to be positive changes. For tigers, it's likely to be a favourable year, with passionate romances and prosperity in business.
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TAKE A GLOBAL FOODIE TOUR jump on board the Australia fair metro train and be ready to Take Your tastebuds on a global expedition! and be sure to stop off and sample all of the delicious delicacies our foodies are dishing up. great wall takeaway China on your doorstep. You won't have to walk the 21,196km course of the most famous wall in the world to taste and swoon over heavenly and historic Chinese dishes. Great Wall Takeaway serves up all of the classics, such as tender beef noodle soup and spicy fried chicken stew, made with passion and garnished with fresh herbs and spices. If you're in search of rich dishes that are bound to fill you up, opt for their spicy pork belly with noodles! Plus, as their name suggests, you don't have to dine-in. You can indulge in all the East Asian goodness from the comfort of your couch.
Fen Ku Guilin Rice Noodle All the noodle noms. For the unacquainted and uninitiated, Fen Ku translates to noodle bar – simple! However, these bowls of goodness are anything but simple when it comes to taste. Influenced by the melting pot of flavours characteristic of China, these bowls are chock-full of spices, meat, broth, and of course, noodles! FEN KU GUILIN RICE NOODLE
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Yuyin Chinese cuisine A rare gem serving traditional Yum Cha and more! Gathered around a table filling and folding traditional dumplings is how many Chinese families celebrate and bond during the Lunar New Year. For a taste of authenticity, a mix of savoury and sweet handmade dumplings from Yuyin Chinese Cuisine will take your senses on a culinary journey to the East Asian country. Serving traditional Yum Cha and fine dining Chinese cuisine, Yuyin is the perfect place to celebrate the Lunar New Year with friends and family over a delicious Chinese feast.
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Zhang Liang Malatang Authentic and delicious pick-and-mix hot pots. With over 5000 locations worldwide, it’s clear the team at Zhang Liang Malatang are doing everything right! Serving up delicious bowls of malatang, one of China’s most popular street foods, you’ll be spoiled for choice with a huge variety of ingredients on offer! A pickand-mix hotpot, you can customise your bowl with a wide variety of vegetables, noodles, meats, and seafood, and choose spicy, non-spicy, or vegetarian soup base. The choices are endless, and they’ve got it all! Traditional, authentic, and mouthwatering, this Asian street food is good enough to rival ramen and dumplings!
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CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice Bubble tea to fresh slushies – the perfect refreshment! Renowned consumers, growers, and producers, tea has long been a huge part of Asian culture and medicinal practices. Celebrate the Lunar New Year by embracing the traditional tea drinking practice with a visit to CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice! With over 4500 locations around the world, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice combines elements of traditional tea culture, with the increasingly popular Taiwanese bubble tea. The tea-based drink combines freshly brewed tea with non-dairy creamer and deliciously sweet chewy tapioca. Whether it's an afternoon pick me up, or after dinner sweet treat, these bubble teas are the perfect refreshment for summer! If nothing from their massive selection of bubble tea is for you, the team also offers healthy fruit tea options, slushies, and smoothies that'll tempt anyone! LUNAR NEW YEAR | 7
kubo's bar & grill Authentic Filipino fare. To those who have been lucky enough to witness a Filipino sunset while tucking into a boodle fight, you're in for a treat! The warm and welcoming team at Kubo's Bar & Grill has captured the cultural cuisine and hospitality of the Philippines, a country rich in both history and flavoursome food, and are serving up some of the tastiest Filipino fare on the Gold Coast. To celebrate the exciting Lunar New Year, the restaurant will have a food stall set up outside the restaurant, not unlike the traditional street stalls. Stroll by for a taste of the tropics!
SINGuba... Refers to nearly any food that's cooked on a grill over charcoal.
NANDO'S
KUBO'S BAR & GRILL
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CYCHO'S BUFFALO WINGS Crispy fried chicken. Mmm!
CYCHO'S BUFFALO WINGS
Cycho's Buffalo Wings know a thing or two about dishing up the crispiest and juiciest wings on the Gold Coast. Starting out as a food truck, the team quickly realised their dream and took their passion for great food to new heights at Australia Fair Metro – and we couldn't be happier! Cycho's serves up nine different delicious international flavours from classic Buffalo chicken wings to Italian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Filipino twists! With savoury sliders, burgers, bao buns and loaded fries also on the menu, there’s something mouth-watering for every tastebud!
NANDO'S PERi-PERi perfection. If it's a story with a side of PERi-PERi chicken you're after, then there's one hotspot that comes to mind – Nando's! Famed for their tender Portuguese chicken and the interesting story of how Nando's came to be emblazoned across their walls, it's a dining experience like no other. Drop by and say 'hi' to the friendly staff this LNY and test out your PERi-o-meter!
NANDO'S
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WOKA WOKA Flaming good meals! Combine late-night dining, tasty Asianfusion cuisine (the kind that has you patting your belly as you walk out of the restaurant) and service that is second-to-none, and you have Woka Woka. A fast favourite for Southport locals and travellers alike, it won't just be the Lunar New Year celebrations that has patrons excited. With delectable, sizzling wok dishes and refreshing icy drinks, it's a tasty summer feast!
Did you know woka woka boasts one of the most impressive and extensive drink lists in Australia fair metro? you'll be sure to have a smile from ear-to-ear when you're sitting back, drink in-hand and relaxing during the lunar new year celebrations!
WOKA WOKA
SOY Bar Dreamy desserts and sweet teas. If you haven’t tried the traditional Taiwanese dessert ‘soy custard’, you’re in for a treat at Soy Bar! Serving up a huge range of refreshing bubble tea, shaved meal ice, creamy soy custard and a traditional dessert menu bursting with favourites, this Gold Coast eatery is one for the sweet tooths. For the bubble tea connoisseurs, the flavours on offer are certain to take bubble tea to a whole new level this Lunar New Year! SOY BAR
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BURRITO BAR Serving tasty street-style eats. Direct from the streets of San Francisco and onto your plate right here at Australia Fair Metro, Burrito Bar is dishing up pockets of Mexican flavour that really pack a punch! The street-style foodie wave has hit
and it's all about social eating at this Gold Coast hotspot, with a casual and fun dining atmosphere combined with delicious food. Our favourite? You can't go past the slowcooked pulled beef burrito!
BURRITO BAR
Established in 2011, burrito bar has been a local foodie favourite for years. there's a good reason customers keep coming back to this gold coast gem! if you know, you know.
BURRITO BAR
CHIKOR A Korean flavour kick. Three words. Succulent fried chicken. Need we say more? If you're in search of spiced Korean chicken with that oh-so satisfying crunch, Chikor is the place to dine. Their secret spice recipe? It's kept under lock and key!
CHIKOR
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METRO MARKET SEAFOOD & BUTCHER
HOW TO HOST A Lunar new year SOIRÉE Throwing your own Lunar New Year celebration means you can get your family and friends together for some creative and cultural fun. Don't forget, however, festivities should be focused on ushering in some good fortune for the year ahead. Before you do anything, give your house a good tidy to sweep away any negativity you've been holding onto and brighten up your entertaining room with traditional colours; red and gold symbolise good luck and joy. Being the Year of the Tiger, decorations and lanterns boasting pictures of the zodiac animal are perfect to line your doors and walls. You also won't be short of cuisine inspiration when walking around Australia Fair Metro. Celebrate with traditional Chinese dumplings, noodles, and sashimi, but don't be afraid to cook up an Asian-fusion feast and incorporate Japanese or Korean fare. Finally, like most major holidays, the Lunar New Year is best spent with people you love, so you can already count yourself lucky if you've got a good group of friends and family around you during the celebrations.
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Fish symbolises prosperity and happiness, especially when served whole. Metro Market Seafood & Butcher stock the freshest fish of the day you'll come across. Sashimi of raw salmon and tuna is not only delicious, it's rich in omega 3 and a clean way to bring in the Lunar New Year!
eha dumplings EHA Dumplings is the newest foodie spot at Australia Fair, serving up fresh and authentic eats perfect for your Lunar celebrations. Stop by to stock up on dumplings and other tasty treats to feed the soul!
METRO FARMERS MARKET Whether you're in need of chives, cabbage or bok choy, Metro Farmers Market has the freshest range of vegetables and a wide selection of Asian sauces and noodles. Finely chop carrot and mushrooms for your authentic pork dumplings, or quickly fry off some greens and plate-up as a warm side salad. Keep it simple and season with soy and garlic. The smell alone will excite senses and make tummies growl.
chinese noodle recipe A real crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients: 250g all-purpose flour 2 tbsp water 2 eggs 1 tsp of kansui or baked baking soda A pinch of salt
METHOD: Add flour and salt into a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the kansui (or baked baking soda) and eggs until mixed. Combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until there is no dry flour left and knead the dough until it's smooth. Cover the mixture with a wet cloth and rest for 30 minutes and knead again for five minutes. Roll dough flat with a rolling pin and cut into strips of noodles. Or, use a spiralizer. Briefly simmer noodles in boiling water until al dente. Serve with your favourite finishing sauce and enjoy!
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a year of good health, calm, and creativity GLOBE HEALTH club
CHOICE THE DISCOUNT STORE If one of your LNY intentions is to get healthy, pop down to Choice The Discount Store to check out huge range of gym and fitness accessories. From towels to yoga mats, they've got you covered.
Are you getting your 30 minutes of exercise in each day? The team at Globe Health Club know that our bodies were made to move, and there's no better time to start than the Lunar New Year. Having served Southport with over 19 years of affordable and friendly gym access, with fitness classes and free parking, why not start your fitness journey today?
Flowers of Southport Bring in the new year with a beautiful and custom designed LNY bouquet or flower arrangement from Flowers of Southport. Pop in to see how they can make your new year event special.
a year of growth and prosperity
AUSTRALIA FAIR DENTAL CARE A regular dental checkup should be at the top of everyone's LNY checklist. Put a smile on your dial and book your appointment today.
Commonwealth bank Are you feeling financially healthy this LNY? Perhaps it's time for a chat with the friendly staff at Commonwealth Bank to find out how 2022 will be your most prosperous year yet!
GO 2 I.T. Streamlining your day means ensuring your technology is working at optimal level and speed. Could it be time for an upgrade? The team at GO 2 I.T. will be your go-to. 14 | AUSTRALIA FAIR METRO
LUNAR NEW YEAR CHECKLIST get prepared for a stellar line-up of celebrations and tick a few of these off at Australia fair metro this lunar new year.
a year of happiness 'upa hair & BEAUTY
SOUTHPORT METRO MEDICAL CENTRE
Warm days signal the start of the impending LNY celebrations. But those rays can also wreak havoc on your luscious locks! Ensure hydration, strength, and protection by using only the best products from 'UPA Hair & Beauty.
PALM NAILs & spa Scheduling some time-out for a bit of much-needed relaxation and pampering is always important. And what better way to Zen out than with a visit to the nail technicians at Palm Nails & Spa. Be sure to ask for shades of scorched red and orange to prep for the celebrations! These tones are set to be the 'it' hue of the LNY!
When putting together your LNY checklist, be sure to jot down your annual check-up with the friendly team at Southport Metro Medical Centre. Not only will it ensure your health is at its optimum on a daily basis, a check-in on your current medication is always a good idea. It's only natural that we change as we grow older and may need to alter our regimen. Plus, Medicare Bulk Billing is available. Tick, tick!
a year of change H PROPERTY GROUP Growing family? Looking for a sea change, with views to-boot? Drop by H Property Group to discuss how you can build a future, with your dream home at the very heart. Be it a first home, an investment, or otherwise, they're here to help!
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