When January 29 comes around on the Lunar calendar, the mighty dragon will make way for the wood snake. As you usher in the the new year with your loved ones, here’s a round-up of reunion-worthy options symbolising good fortune and happiness. From heritage Cantonese dishes to Teochew delights, these festive menus are decadent, delicious, and most importantly, great for sharing.
LOcal flavours at StraitsKitchen, Grand Hyatt Singapore
A showcase of Singapore’s multicultural heritage, StraitsKitchen’s Lunar New Year buffet menu is the brainchild of Chef de Cuisine Nelson Wong. Guests can look forward to festive highlights, woven into StraitsKitchen’s signature repertoire of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Nonya cuisine. From hearty classics like Mini Buddha Jumps Over the Wall to the Hyderabadi Jinga Biryani, Tandoori Lamb Chop, and Sustainable Scallop with XO Sauce, each dish resonates with the spirit of abundance. Be sure to toss for success with the Double Happiness and Good Luck Sustainable Yu Sheng with smoked Atlantic salmon.
Takeaway highlight: Bountiful Treasure Pot
Perfect for reunion dinners at home, this Bountiful Treasure Pot features premium ingredients like eight-head abalone and fish maw,
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Cantonese feast at Hua Ting Restaurant, Orchard HOTEL SINGAPORE
Led by Hong Kong Masterchef Lap Fai, the award-winning and Michelin-selected Hua Ting will serve a Lunar New Year feast highlighting Cantonese delicacies. Toss to a prosperous start with the Whole Abalone “Lo Hei” Yusheng with Crispy Fish Skin and French Ice Plate Lettuce or the South Australian Rock Lobster “Lo Hei” Yusheng. Elevated classics on the festive menu include the Local Lobster with Stewed Noodles and Mini Buddha Jump over the Wall with South African Four-Head Abalone and Superior Bird’s Nest. Sweeten the deal with nostalgic desserts like Red Bean Dessert Soup with Glutinous Rice Ball and Lotus Seed and Deep Fried Nian Gao with Taro.
Takeaway highlight: Hua Ting Fortune Pot “Pen Cai”
Feed up to 10 guests with this indulgent “Pen Cai”, featuring eight-head abalone, dried scallop, fish maw, dried oyster, South American sea cucumber, roasted duck, prawn, pork belly, and more.
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Hennessy tasting menus AT CHERRY GARDEN, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
An unforgettable reunion awaits at Cherry Garden, which shines the spotlight on two Hennessy tasting menus this festive season. Each harmoniously pairs the restaurant’s signature Cantonese cuisine with the rich and complex flavours of the French cognac. Festive delicacies include Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, Fish Maw Soup, four-head South African Abalone, and Roasted Suckling Pig. Meanwhile, toss to a prosperous year with five different Yu Sheng platters: from the classic Prosperity Yu Sheng topped with Arctic clam, home cured salmon, and crispy fish skin to the Triumph Yu Sheng, a luxurious rendition featuring cooked lobster meat and hamachi.
Takeaway highlight: XO Sauce Abalone and Shiitake Mushroom Brioche Feuilletée
Beautifully wrapped in layers of leaf-like pastry, this savoury treat encases XO sauce abalone and shiitake mushroom within to signify good fortune.
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Limited-edition Lunar New Year Collection by The Glen Grant
In celebration of the Year of the Horse, The Glen Grant unveils a limited-edition Lunar New Year Collection, featuring its 12-, 15- and 18-Year-Old expressions, each presented in its own limited edition festive gift box accompanied by a pair of elegantly crafted glasses. Thoughtfully designed for moments of reunion and exchange, the collection reflects the brand’s enduring philosophy of honouring tradition while embracing discovery.
Luxurious treats at Peach Blossoms, Park Royal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore
Symbolising abundance and a bountiful harvest, Peach Blossom’s eight-course Abundant Harvest menu features luxurious ingredients like Australian lobster, Alaskan king crab, black truffles, carviar, geoduck, sea urchin, premium dried abalone, and Kanto sea cucumber. Smaller gatherings can opt for the seven-course Imperial set.
Takeaway highlight: Prosperous Reunion Happiness Trio-Layer Nian Gao
A timeless favourite at Peach Blossoms, this sweet treat is made with coconut milk, Japanese purple sweet potato, and Okinawan brown sugar with glutinous rice.
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TEOCHEW delights at Tien Court, Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore
For authentic Teochew cuisine, check out Tien Court, the brainchild of Master Chef Lui Wing Keung. This Lunar New Year, be spoilt for choice by five seasonal set menus including the Bountiful for smaller groups and the Vegetarian for those going meatless. Must-tries include the Superior Trio Combination Platter, Braised Fish Maw in Golden Pumpkin Soup, as well as mains like the Signature Braised White Teat Sea Cucumber in Oyster Sauce and the Braised Ee Fu Noodles with King Prawn in XO sauce. Wrap up the feast with comforting Red Bean Soup with Glutinous Rice Ball and Steamed Nian Gao with Peanut.
Takeaway highlight: Eight Treasure Duck
Served with dry scallops, mushrooms, and dry shrimps, the Eight Treasure Duck looks set to be a delicious centrepiece for your festive tablescape.
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Cantonese favourites at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant, Sheraton Towers Singapore
A culmination of Chinese Executive Chef Chung’s knowledge of Cantonese cuisine, each of the restaurant’s six festive dine-in menus showcases delicacies ideal for an indulgent reunion. Notable highlights include Braised Superior Bird’s Nest Soup with Fish Maw and Crab Roe, Alaskan King Crab on Steamed Egg White, Jasmine Tea Smoked Duck, and Steamed Live Soon Hock.
Takeaway highlight: Grilled Eel Claypot Rice with Chinese Sausage and Dried Shrimp
New this year. this satisfying claypot dish balances the smoky sweetness of the eel with the robust flavours of Hong Kong preserved sausage.
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Cantonese heritage dishes at SUMMER PAVILION, THE RITZ-CARLTON, MILLENIA SINGAPORE
At the one-Michelin-starred Summer Pavilion, savour the flavours of Cantonese heritage through Chef Cheung Siu Kong’s exquisite creations. New highlights include the Prickly Sea Cucumber Yu Sheng and Steamed Vermicelli complemented with king scallop, caviar, crab roe, and egg white. Other signatures are the steamed Dong Xing Grouper fillet with luffa gourd and black fungus, as well as the nourishing Double-boiled Chicken Soup with fish maw, matsutake mushroom, dried scallop, and soaked nostoc algae. Don’t leave without trying the decadent Pen Cai, with its layers of superior seafood and meats.
Takeaway highlight: ‘Ong Lai’ Pineapple Tarts
Freshly baked at the Colony Bakery, these buttery pineapple tarts will keep you wanting more.
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An elegant feast at Golden Peony, Conrad Centennial Singapore
Time-honoured recipes are given a contemporary twist at Golden Peony this Lunar New Year. A seasonal highlight, the Fortune Gold Flakes Yu Sheng elevates the quintessential festive dish with a medley of prized ingredients, including lobster, baby abalone, crispy whitebait, hokkigai, fish skin, and fresh fruit. Festive standouts include the Roasted Suckling Pig, a signature creation by Chinese Executive Chef Ku Keung; as well as the Lobster Combination, prepared in two ways: stir-fried with fragrant Chinese celery and earthy black truffle, or steamed to perfection with delicate egg white, a rich Chinese wine broth, and topped with Oscietra caviar.
Takeaway highlight: Heng! Ong! Huat! Mahjong Praline Gift Set
Here’s something bound to delight mahjong lovers—a 14-piece set of delicious pralines shaped like the tiles.
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Springtime feast at ya ge, orchid hotel
This season, Ya Ge presents nine festive dine-in menus to accommodate celebrations of every scale. Some dishes include the Smoked Herb – Infused Irish ‘Pipa’ Duck , the luxurious Double – boiled Superior Soup with Whole Chicken and Shark’s Fin in Pig’s Maw , and the indulgent Stir – fried Australian Lobster with White Asparagus and Truffle Oil. The star of the menu, though, is the Crispy Golden Eel and Yellowtail Yu Sheng , meticulously crafted in the shape of a snake. A luxurious twist on the traditional festive dish, the vibrant assortment includes savoury yellowtail, crispy eel skin and finely shredded vegetables. Topped with koi fish – shaped mango puddings, it brings together two powerful symbols of transformation and prosperity.
Takeaway highlight: Exquisite Takeaway set
Includes the Braised Pork Trotter with White Shiitake Mushroom and Broccoli, Claypot Chicken Rice with Chinese Sausage and Grilled Eel.
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Spring awakening buffet at Asian Market Café, Fairmont Singapore
Celebrate springtime at the Halal-certified Asian Market Café, with a lavish spread of local and regional cuisines. Savour seafood on ice, sashimi, and an assortment of cold appetisers and salads. Local favourites like Golden Pie Tee Cups, Singapore Laksa, and Herbal Duck Broth also take centerstage. Don’t miss out on savouries like Chicken, Mutton, and Beef Satay, as well as Roasted Duck, Soy Braised Duck, and Roasted Chicken, complemented by condiments such as plum sauce, hoisin sauce, house-made chicken rice chilli, and scallion ginger sauce. Tasty snacks like the house-made Pineapple Tarts and Love Letters are also a must-try.
Takeaway highlight: The Prosperity Treasures
The ultimate Lunar New Year gift, this thoughtful hamper features Double Happiness Abalone, New Moon Dried Fish Maw, two bottles of New Moon Superior Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar, a signature trio of cookies, and a bottle of Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years.
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The Peninsula Excelsior Singapore, A Wyndham Hotel
Brimming with festive joy this Lunar New Year, The Peninsula Excelsior Singapore is offering five different Prosperity menus for celebratory lunches or dinners throughout the season until February 12, as well as three reunion dinner menus available only on January 28. Highlights include the Everlasting Prosperity Yu Sheng with smoked salmon and crispy fish skin, Steamed Marble Goby with superior soy sauce, as well as Baked Prawn with butter milk and pumpkin puree. For sweet endings, there’s Chilled Mango Cream with aloe vera, strawberry, and pearl sago.
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MOdern japanese flavours at Ginkyō by Kinki
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a modern Japanese twist at Ginkyō by Kinki. Usher in good fortune with the Abundance Yu Sheng, featuring salmon, tuna, and swordfish sashimi, arranged on a bed of shredded daikon. For an extra burst of umami, glistening orbs of ikura and tobiko sit atop the sashimi, while truffle oil and goma dressing are drizzled over. Complete the meal with Ginkyō’s Golden Age maki and the Mikan Carpaccio. Finally, toast to a good year with Born A’ Star, a vodka-based cocktail with passionfruit puree and fresh lime juice.
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Festive delicacies & Cold tea cocktails at Mott 32, Marina Bay Sands
At Mott 32, toss for an auspicious Year of the Wood Snake with the Cooked Lobster Yu Sheng, the Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng, or the Abalone Yu Sheng. Other festive specials available for both lunch and dinner include Wok-Fried Boston Lobster served with Rainbow Quinoa, and classic Pan-Fried Nian Gao with Sweet Potato and Yam. Just in time for the season, the restaurant has also launched its Cold Tea cocktail menu, featuring four distinct categories of cocktails: Pick-Me-Up, Served Hot, Dessert, and Digestive. Make a beeline for Kowloon Coffee, served hot to bring out the flavours of Stauning Rye Whisky, cream, filtered coffee, and umami soy sauce.
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SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA AT FYSH, THE EDITION SINGAPORE
Seafood takes centerstage at Fysh’s seasonal Lunar New Year menu, which brims with auspicious creations. The brainchild of award-winning chef Josh Niland, the reimagined steakhouse showcases fish, seafood, and meat dishes, much of it cooked over the charcoal Josper grill. Highlights include the Raw Fish Pearl, Fysh’s take on the local yusheng prosperity salad; Fish Bone Longevity Noodles; Steamed Murray Cod & Shaved Abalone; as well as the Coconut Water Cooked Wagyu Beef Chuck Rib. Complete the meal with a dessert of Pineapple Jam Tart, rich and buttery mini tarts of house-made pineapple and calamansi jam.
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Gourmet Catering at Kryston
Enjoy reunion dinner in the comfort of home with Kryston’s 2025 Banquet Menu, which brings the sophistication of restaurant-quality dining to gatherings of all sizes. Pick from a colourful array of Auspicious Yusheng Platters or the Grand Fortune Yusheng, which can be customised with Chinese couplet characters, a zodiac animal, or a logo of choice. Tuck into festive dishes like Trio Hakka Abacus Seeds, Fortune Chestnut Chicken, Cantonese-Style Hor Lok Prawn, Eight Treasure Vegetables, and more.
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