Celebrate the magic of the season with an extraordinary evening of Chinese cuisine, culture, and discovery at NiHao. The fourth annual dinner with Chef Peter Chang brings guests together for an intimate culinary experience that honors tradition, embraces creativity, and celebrates the anticipation of a new year.

Limited to just 30 guests per evening, this exclusive four-course dinner showcases an exciting collection of dishes, from Chef Chang’s signature creations to unexpected culinary surprises. Each course offers a new opportunity to explore the bold flavors, rich traditions, and remarkable artistry that have made Chef Chang one of the most celebrated names in Chinese cuisine.

Throughout the evening, Chef Chang will share the stories, inspirations, and cultural traditions behind the menu, offering a rare, personal look into the craft and heritage behind each dish. Set between the Western New Year and Lunar New Year, the celebration captures a special moment of reflection, renewal, and anticipation.

Expect an unforgettable night of exceptional food, engaging conversation, and the unexpected delights that make dining with Chef Chang so special. With only 30 seats available per evening, this is a rare opportunity to experience Chinese cuisine in a truly personal way.

Guests will kick off the evening with a Baijiu cocktail, followed by four different wines to enjoy throughout dinner, adding another layer of flavor and discovery to this memorable culinary experience.

The dinner wills start each night at at 6:00pm.

Important Note: This event takes place on the third floor of NiHao and requires ascending and descending two flights of stairs. Please plan accordingly.

Each ticket is inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Must be 21 or older. All sales are final.

Your ticket is only valid for the evening you purchase. No refunds.

Thank you to our sponsors: Jackson Family Wines

About Chef Peter Chang

Chef Peter Chang is an award-winning chef specializing in Szechuan cuisine who has cooked for restaurants throughout the American Southeast and the DMV area. Born in the Hubei Province, Chef Chang attended culinary school in China and began his professional career cooking for foreign guests in luxury hotels and on cruise ships. He moved to the United States in 2001, after securing the prestigious position of chef for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., and in 2002, he had the honor of cooking for then-Chinese President Hu Jintao. He opened the first restaurant under his own name in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2011. Today, Chef Chang owns 15 restaurants across the DMV, including two in Baltimore. NiHao Baltimore opened in Canton in 2020 and specializes in contemporary, collaborative Chinese cuisine, and Peter Chang Baltimore – Chef Peter’s first fast-casual restaurant offering authentic Szechuan cuisine – opened on Ashland Avenue near Johns Hopkins Hospital in summer 2023.

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