Com.Unity’s 3rd Annual Philly Tet Dinner Brings Ba Le Bakery, Cafe Nhan, Le Viet, & Miss Saigon Together at Yakitori Boy

Philadelphia’s Vietnamese food community is coming together in a rare and meaningful way this Lunar New Year. On Monday, February 16, Com.Unity will host its annual Philly Tet Dinner at Yakitori Boy (211 N. 11th St.) , inviting diners to celebrate Tết—the Vietnamese Lunar New Year—through food, culture, and collaboration.

Taking place in the heart of Chinatown, the one-night-only dinner honors the Year of the Fire Horse with a special multi-course menu created by a lineup of beloved Vietnamese restaurants that don’t often share the same kitchen. Participating chefs include the iconic Ba Le Bakery, neighborhood favorite Cafe Nhan, longtime community staple Le Viet, and rising newcomer Miss Saigon. Tickets are available at in the Com.unity.phl bio.

Each chef will present unique dishes inspired by traditional Tết flavors and symbolism. One standout offering includes Ba Le Bakery’s celebratory Bánh Tét, made with magenta and pandan rice, salted egg yolk, pork belly, mung beans, and lap cheong—an intricate dish rarely found outside of home kitchens and holiday gatherings. Other menu items include

• Ba Le Bakery: Duo of Bánh Tét & Bánh Chúng with Siêu Xốt special sauce
• Cafe Nhan: Amuse Bouche Trio
  – Bánh Khọt with a coconut cream & caviar
  – Hamachi Crudo with pomelo and a Nuoc Mam vinaigrette
  – Viet salad with grilled octopus

The event was born from a desire to see greater collaboration among Philly’s Vietnamese chefs, who often operate independently despite sharing deep cultural roots. By cooking side by side, the chefs aim to celebrate tradition while also pushing the local Vietnamese food scene forward.

Guests are encouraged to dress in traditional Áo Dài attire, adding to the festive atmosphere. With only 60 seats available, the evening is designed to feel intimate and communal. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and tickets are priced at $108 per person. A cash bar will be available courtesy of the Yakitori Boy team.

After dinner, attendees can continue the celebration by walking over to the Lunar New Year Parade presented by Chinatown PCDC and the Philadelphia Suns, making it a full night of food, culture, and community in Chinatown.

For those looking to experience Lunar New Year the Vietnamese way—through collaboration, tradition, and a shared table—Philly Tet Dinner offers a rare and meaningful opportunity.