It’s a Feast! Chinese New Year Special Menus You Should Try in Singapore

Known to be the luckiest out of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, the Year of the Rabbit is full of hope as it symbolises longevity, peace, and prosperity. As the Lunar New Year brings us a fresh start, what better way to welcome it than by enjoying a meal with people you care for the most! No more take-aways this time as we can now hold bigger reunions at our chosen dining establishments.

Still don’t know where to usher in the New Year? It’s time to go out and head to these restaurants to try auspicious set menus filled with dishes that will satisfy everyone’s stomach.

Imperial Chinese New Year at Shang Palace

Start the Year of the Rabbit with a Cantonese culinary feast curated by executive chef Daniel Cheung at Shang Palace! Guests can indulge in Chinese New Year Set Menus (starts at S$188 or S$118 for vegetarian) such as Happiness Set Menu, Prosperity Set Menu, Harmonious Set Menu, and Opulence Set Menu Joyous Set Menu that includes a Fortune Yu Sheng with Norwegian smoked salmon, poached lobster, or vegetarian fish. A Chinese New Year À La Carte Menu is also available for those who prefer to order a specific dish.

Book a table at Shangri-La Singapore’s website. You can also call +65 6213 4398 or email [email protected].

When: Jan. 9-Feb. 5 (excluding Jan. 21-22)

Where: Shangri-La Hotel, Lobby Level, 22 Orange Grove Road

New Ubin Seafood Singapore CNY Sets and Festive Delights

Leap into a year of prosperity with New Ubin’s Chinese New Year Set Menu 2023! Enjoy a delicious Golden Fortune Lo Hei with Salmon and Abalone by ordering their Lucky Bunny Menu (S$388) or Auspicious Bunny Menu (S$588) for five pax or their Wealthy Bunny Menu (S$88) or Successful Bunny Menu (S$1,288) for 10 pax at CHIJMES and MYMCA Stevens branches.

At the Zhongshan Park branch, an eight-course Prosperity Menu (S$288 for four pax), Fortune Menu (S$388 for four pax), Harmony Menu (S$688 for 8-10 pax), Abundance Menu (S$888 for 8-10 pax), and six-course Vegetarian Menu (S$48 per pax) with salmon, sliced clams, and baby abalone yu sheng are available for guests.

Book a table via Chope at your selected branch: CHIJMES, MYMCA Stevens, or Zhongshan Park. You can also call +65 9740 6870 or email [email protected].

When: Until Feb. 5 (Closing dates vary depending on branch)

Where: Multiple branches

Lunar New Year at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant at Carlton Hotel Singapore

One of the pioneers to introduce authentic Hong Kong cuisine into Singapore, Wah Lok is an award-winning restaurant that will make your Lunar New Year celebrations worth it. Enjoy executive chef Ng Wai Tong’s scrumptious set menus of Cantonese culinary classics, including a Vegetarian Set Menu and Dim Sum Menu. Choose from their signature Alaskan Crab Lo Hei, Hamachi Yu Sheng in “Soon Tak” Style, or their newest offering Smoked Duck Lo Hei. If that’s not enough, you can also order their three-layer Longevity Poon Choi, which includes a whole abalone, dried oyster, fish ball, roasted duck, sea cucumber, scallops, and more.

Book a table via Chope. You can also call +65 6311 8188 / +65 6311 8189 or email [email protected].

When: Until Feb. 5

Where: Carlton Hotel Singapore, 76 Bras Basah Road

Lunar New Year 2023 at 5 ON 25 at Andaz Singapore

Start your New Year feast with a Prosperity Yu Sheng and choose from a variety of auspicious toppings — Abalone (starts at S$98), Australian Lobster, Norwegian Salmon (starts at S$90), Bird’s Nest (starts at S$118), or Vegetarian (starts at $68) — to toss to great health and wealth! Afterward, satisfy your tastebuds with refined Cantonese cuisine by Head Chef Lim Hong Lih such as Deep-fried Lobster, Apple, and Honey Sauce (S$58); Braised Hokkaido Scallops, Ee-fu Noodles, and Truffle Sauce (S$38); Chilled Sweetened Water Chestnut, Red Dates, Lotus Seed, and Peach Gum (S$18); and Wok-fried Tiger Prawns, Mango, and Mixed Peppers (S$48).

A Luxurious Pen Cai (starts at $368 for four pax) and Dang Gui Crispy Roasted Duck (S$45 half or S$90 whole) are also available, but you’ll need to pre-order them for at least 24 hours before your visit. Book a slot via TableCheck or call +65 6408 1234 for advanced reservations.

When: Jan. 9-Feb. 9

Where: Andaz Singapore, 5 Fraser Street

Chinese New Year 2023 at Holiday Inn’s Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant

Celebrate new beginnings and strengthen your bond with your loved ones with Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant’s Chinese New Year 2023 set menus! Feast on their Xin’s Signature Salmon Yu Sheng (S$88 small/S$108 large), Sliced 2-Headed Abalone Yu Sheng (S$108 small/S$178 large), Vegetarian Salmon Yu Sheng (S$48 small/S$78 large), or their new Japanese Unagi Yu Sheng with Roselle Sauce (S$98 small/S$138) which are good for five pax and above. You can also top your orders with a choice of Pen Cai — Xin’s Traditional Pen Cai (S$358), Xin’s Prosperity Pen Cai (S$388), or Xin’s Imperial Pen Cai (S$768 small/S$1,488 large) — to complete the celebration!

Book a table via TableCheck. You can also call +65 3138 2531 or email [email protected].

When: Until Feb. 5

Where: Holiday Inn Singapore, 317 Outram Road