STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — East Pacific at the Staten Island Mall is gearing up for a Lunar New Year bash on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 as the Year of the Horse trots in. The restaurant at 2655 Richmond Ave. is already taking reservations and working on a permit for fireworks to make the night sparkle.
This celebration comes as East Pacific continues a tradition of serving dim sum and Cantonese cuisine to Staten Island diners.
“I try and retire, but I like to work. I like to see everyone—just like friends,” says Helen Lau, who runs the restaurant with her family and manager Sunny Ng.
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