This Christmas, The Ivy Asia Spinningfields invites guests to embrace the magic of the festive season, where striking seasonal details, bold Asian-inspired flavours and a generous helping of glamour come together in the heart of Manchester. With a decadent Christmas Set Menu and a spectacular New Year’s Eve dining experience, the restaurant promises unforgettable celebrations from the first festive toast to the final countdown.
Set against the restaurant’s signature opulent interiors, the festive offering brings together exquisite dishes, celebratory Champagne and The Ivy Asia’s unmistakable sense of theatre. Whether gathering with friends, celebrating with family or marking the arrival of 2027 in style, guests can look forward to a season filled with extraordinary dining experiences.
Simon Gregory, Executive Chef at The Ivy Asia, comments: “The festive season is all about bringing people together, and we’ve created this year’s menus with exactly that in mind. From comforting, aromatic dishes to more indulgent sharing plates, we wanted every celebration to feel like a real occasion. There’s something particularly special about seeing friends and families gather around the table at Christmas, and we’re looking forward to adding a little of The Ivy Asia’s signature theatre and excitement to those moments.”
A Festive Feast to Remember
The festivities begin on 4th November with The Ivy Asia’s Christmas Set Menu, available until 31st December and priced at £70 per person, including a complimentary glass of The Ivy Asia Cuvée. Available daily from 11.30am until close, the menu brings together an array of Asian-inspired favourites with a festive twist.
To begin, guests will be treated to a Tuna Sashimi Canapé served on a delicate blue taco crisp with truffle ponzu, before choosing from starters including Ebi Prawn Tempura with nahm jim Thai dipping sauce, Salmon Sashimi with citrus sambal and pomegranate, and Gochujang Glazed Fried Chicken with lime and coriander mayo.
For the main event, highlights include Crispy Duck Leg with orange glaze, steamed pancakes, hoisin and pickled cucumber, alongside Yakitori Chicken & Leek Skewers served with yuzu kosho hollandaise and wakame salad. Seafood lovers can enjoy the fragrant Chargrilled Seabass & Thai Coconut Sauce with coriander salad, with mains accompanied by a choice of kimchi egg fried rice or steamed tenderstem broccoli.
To finish on a sweet note, guests have the choice between Sticky Toffee Pudding with plum sake sauce, salted caramel ice cream and spun sugar, or warm Tiramisu & Chocolate Doughnuts with coffee sake syrup. For an extra-special festive flourish, the Festive Panda dessert combines yuzu and white chocolate mousse with miso caramel and coconut, available for a £3.95 supplement.
A Glittering New Year’s Eve in Manchester
As the year draws to a close, The Ivy Asia Spinningfields invites guests to welcome 2027 in spectacular style, with an exclusive New Year’s Eve dining experience designed for the most glamorous night of the year.
Available on 31st December from 6pm until close, the New Year’s Eve Set Menu is priced at £175 per person, including a glass of Dom Pérignon Vintage Champagne. Bringing together exceptional ingredients, beautifully crafted dishes and indulgent finishing touches, the multi-course feast promises a suitably decadent finale to the festive season.
The evening begins with Crispy Lobster & Prawn Toast Canapés, followed by an exquisite selection of Nigiri, featuring yellowtail and jalapeño, aburi salmon and wasabi, and Wagyu A4. Guests can also enjoy Beef Cheek Aromatic Croquettes with tonkatsu sauce, before moving on to Crispy Chicken Gyoza with black truffle ponzu and a luxurious Spicy Tuna & Imperial Caviar Maki Roll.
For the main event, guests will be treated to the decadent 48-hour miso-marinated Slow-Roasted “Black Cod”, alongside Centre-Cut British Wagyu Fillet with Asian chimichurri. Accompaniments include Kimchi Rice with XO sauce, crispy fried egg and spring onion, steamed tenderstem broccoli and crispy Wagyu fat potatoes.
A suitably show-stopping finale comes in the form of The Golden Finale, a selection of miniature desserts featuring molten lava chocolate, tiramisu doughnuts and black forest soft serve, followed by filter coffee and salted caramel truffles.
A dedicated vegetarian and vegan menu is also available for £110 per person, including a glass of Dom Pérignon Vintage Champagne, with highlights including cauliflower popcorn, vegetable futomaki rolls and tofu, sweet potato and spinach rendang curry.
Whether gathering with friends for a festive lunch, celebrating with family or raising a glass to the year ahead, The Ivy Asia invites guests to embrace the season in signature style.
Gather. Feast. Toast. Repeat.
Guests can book their festive celebrations via www.theivyasia.com.
