Lunar New Year Feast For The Eyes at Yaamava' Resort & Casino with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila

Lunar New Year celebrations at Yaamava' Resort and Casino include live entertainment, seasonal decor throughout the resort and an Asian inspired culinary journey with Chefs Jet Tila and Executive Chef Asian Cuisine Quyen Au of the resort.

Both chefs are experts in layering appealing and bold flavors to different dishes. Their vision about food is an art form, and they are both passionate in storytelling through bold flavors and appealing dishes.

Chef Jet Tila starred in Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain, Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, Beat Bobby Flay, Guy’s Grocery Games, and appears on the Today Show. He hosts Ready Jet Cook.

Where to dine

bEATS is Yaamava’ Resort & Spa's newest hybrid dining venue showcasing live music and exciting nightlife energy in one space. Debuting in August 2025, follow the record pathway on the floor of the casino to this new destination to eat, drink and socialize.

Now through March 31, 2026, Jet Tila’s menu at bEATS includes The Viral Thai Dumpling Bake – Chicken dumplings baked in Thai coconut curry sauce with wok chop and sesame oil. There is also a Dynamite Salmon Bowl made with roasted crab meat topped salmon with spicy mayo and eel sauce. It’s served over rice, with edamame and cucumber slices.

The crispy Thai Sweet Heat Wings are tossed with Thai chili and sriracha, and a Korean with a Canadian twist Teriyaki Beef Poutine is delightful bar food fare. Crispy fries are topped with Korean shaved bulgogi and white cheddar cheese curds.
A fan favorite is Korean BBQ short ribs marinated in soy sauce, sugar, Asian pear and sesame oil over short grain rice and red kimchi.

Hong Bao Kitchen
Downstairs off the casino floor is the Chinese inspired Hong Bao Kitchen serving Jet Tila’s specialities from February 17 through 24 in honor of Lunar New Year. Highlights on the menu includes Spicy Wagyu Dan Dan Noodles made with dazzling wheat noodles in a lip smacking Szechuan wagyu sauce and perfectly cooked bok choy. Another favorite is New Years Ultimate Fried Rice with Jasmine rice, fried egg, BBQ pork and shrimp stirred with a flavorful Chinese BBQ sauce.

Diners will enjoy Chef Tila and Au’s crispy Tamarind Beef tossed in an appealing Thai tamarind sauce. The celebratory Lunar New Year dish Long Life Noodles goes well with all of the above. Diners can have a choice of protein stir fried with classic Lunar New Year egg noodles. Reservations are required to secure a table at Yaamava’ Resort and Spa.

Other Spectacular Culinary Experiences During Lunar New Year
Eight Days of Hong Kong Lobster will be featured at the Serrano Buffet on February 17 – 24, 2026. Diners can indulge in eight delicious days of all-you-can-eat Hong Kong–style lobster for$79.95 per person.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is the only AAA Five-Diamond casino resort, featuring a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel with spacious suites, an elevated pool deck, a Forbes Five-Star spa, and a state-of-the-art theater. Located just 70 miles from downtown Los Angeles near Highland, CA. The casino has more than 7,400 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, luxury retail shops, a wide variety of award-winning dining options, and more than a dozen bars and lounges. The San Manuel Entertainment Authority owns and operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino.