Food with auspicious meaning is served during throughout the festive season, especially during the reunion dinner on Lunar New Year's Eve, is believed to bring good luck for the whole year round.

1. Fish – Abundance and Prosperity 年年有余
   In Mandarin, “fish” (鱼, yú) sounds like ‘surplus’(余, yú), symbolizes having an abundant year ahead.
   
   
2. Vegetable – Harmony Brings Wealth & Longevity和气生财，长长久久
   Good fortune starts with harmony, serve greens like Chinese leek or bok choy whole to symbolize a long life and longevity (長長久久) for parents.
   
   
3. Eggs – Union and Joy for Family 团团圆圆
   Eggs looks like golden nuggets (金元宝）, which means wealth and prosperity. Round shape of egg signifies wholeness and togetherness of the family.
   
   
4. Mushroom & Fat Choy – Money and Treasures Be Plentiful 恭喜发财
   Mushroom & Fat Choy (发菜）cooked together makes an auspicious dish which symbolizes plentiful of money and treasures.

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