February is loaded with foodie indulgences. The Chinese Lunar New Year, ‘Year of the Fire Horse’ celebration runs from February 17 to the 23rd. Many Asian eateries will be extending the festivities thru the month with special dishes and menus. Be sure to check ahead for exact dates, times, and pricing. Here are some tasty suggestions…

SOUP DUMPLINGS AT MISTER CHEN: Mister Chen in Mamaroneck and Scarsdale serves a modernized Chinese menu espousing  popular traditional regional dishes. it is carving out a place all its own thanks to owner Paul Chen and his mom who is head chef. I was excited about the dumpling station where you can watch the cooks prepare a variety of Chinese dumplings from scratch. Take a careful bite and suck up that delicious warm broth, then savor the delicious pork or crab filling. If you are a novice, the staff will show you how. Have also enjoyed their Pork Belly Sandwich, meaty Spareribs, General Tsao’s Chicken, spicy Kung Pao Chicken, and Jumbo Prawns with garlic sauce. There’s even old fashioned Chow Mein. Mister Chen, 265 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck. 914-777-1212 www.misterchenny.com www.misterchenseafood.com 

Aberdeen Seafood & Dim Sum, 3 Barker Ave., White Plains (914-288-0188), in the Residence Inn, will be offering a special Chinese New Year’s menu. You can also celebrate with a run through their popular Dim Sum, or from the regular menu. www.aberdeenwhiteplains.com. 

Ku Asian Bistro, 480 New Rochelle Road, in the Chester Heights section of Bronxville (914-668-8877), has a fine hand with their regional Chinese fusion specialties. ‘Ku’ is a Chinese word meaning ‘fantastic’, so let the chefs surprise you with their delightful Asian fusion flavors. From the Chinese kitchen try the Spareribs, Shrimp with Long Bean, Moo Shu Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, and General Tso’s Chicken. Free parking. www.kuasianbistro.com 

Jewel of Himalaya, 751 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale (914-874-5506) & 34 Triangle Center., Yorktown Heights; a tasty fusion of Tibet/Indian/Nepal cuisines serving Momo Dumplings and Stir-Fried Noodles. www.himalayarestaurantny.com 

(Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in greater Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutreactions@optonline.net)