Best QC Restaurants to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Besides wearing red, I highly suggest taking the opportunity to enjoy some of the best restaurants in the Quad Cities. It falls on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, starting a year of the Rabbit. Years of the Rabbit include 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927…

Thai Flavors in Moline, IL
Super tasty, great portions. Less atmosphere than others but We think it’s the best Thai and equal to anything we could get in Chicago - Kelly F.

Shanghai in Milan, IL
Love the Mongolian beef. - Michelle M.

Bento box, Sushi fancy roll, Teriyaki tofu from Oishii

Oishii Hibachi & Sushi in Moline, IL serves Japanese cuisine.
The owners and servers are very friendly and want their customers to have a great experience. They have a large menu and the best sushi.  - Jenna R.

I agree! - Jill K.

Soi 2 in Rock Island, IL
Soi2 is our go-to for “date night.” One of us always orders the Pad Thai because it is perfect, and the other gets more adventurous and has never been disappointed. We love the intimate booths and the large round tables for bigger gatherings. - Robb M.

Soi2 in Rock Island has the BEST Pad Ke Mao! The Lion City Noodles is a unique and delicious dish as well! I have eaten more than half of the entrees, soups, and appetizers on their menu and haven't met a food I didn't like. - Allison M.

Food Lee in Bettendorf, IA is a Chinese restaurant.

Delicious food. - Jess M.

Delicious bowl from Miss Phay Cafe.

Miss Phay Cafe in Davenport, IA
The Traditional Pho is amazzzzzzing! This is a regular place for our team! It’s quiet and soooooo good! Everyone is always so great and deals with all of us crazies (which can be a lot sometimes) - Amy O.

It is amazing. Very fresh flavors, warm hospitality, quick service. Awesome!! - Rachel G.

Le Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant Moline, IL.
This place is great. We like: Grilled Beef Rolls, Egg rolls wrapped in lettuce, Cashew Chicken, and Chicken Pad Thai.- Justin R.

Two thumbs up for Le Mekong. Lovely atmosphere to go with the food. Huge tea menu. - Leslie D.

Lemongrass Cafe in Moline, IL is a Thai restaurant.
We travel from out of town and love stopping here to eat. - Patt B.

Lemongrass Cafe is a close second. Amazing, delicious food. We have loved everything we have tried! - Kari H.

Thai Town Cafe in Rapid City, IL serves authentic Thai cuisine.
Cute place with food worth the drive..  Pictured is one of their Boba smoothies which my experts said was one of the best anywhere. Also, there's a nice outdoor patio for summer dining. - Rachel G.

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Written by Meghan Cooley

Meghan Cooley moved to the Quad Cities from St. Charles, IL, as an Augustana College student over 20 years ago. She left briefly after graduation and then returned to work in admissions and then marketing at Augustana College for 18 years. She now works as a consultant for admissions marketing and social media. She also does copy editing and writes for the Quad City Moms Blog. Now a true Quad Cities transplant, Meghan lives in Rock Island with her husband, Luke (R.O.W.V.A. and Augustana grad and Modern Woodmen employee) and four boys. She loves living in the Quad Cities and finds it the perfect place to raise a family, plan a date night, and go on adventures.