Feast Amidst Fortune: 2024’s Best Chinese New Year Restaurants

As vibrant red lanterns and crimson cloth banners adorn the streets, it heralds the arrival of the auspicious Year of the Dragon — Singapore’s firecracker culinary scene is set to ignite with a burst of flavours to elevate your Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations. From meticulously curated set menus to indulgent ala carte offerings and lavish yu sheng presentations, these restaurants are poised to redefine your Chinese New Year experience with creativity, tradition, and a touch of culinary artistry!

So, if you’re ready to feast during the celebrations but have yet to decide where to go, here are our pick of restaurants with special CNY menus that you can dine at to mark the occasion with some delicious food.

Rempapa – Heartwarming Heritage Specials

As the Year of the Dragon unfurls its wings, Rempapa introduces a menu with heartwarming flavours steeped in tradition. Chef Damian D’Silva, inspired by cherished Chinese New Year memories, curates a menu available from 3 to 24 February 2024 that not only tantalises the taste buds but also embodies the spirit of familial joy and abundance.

Begin your Chinese New Year feast with the Hoisin Braised Duck Croquette (S$18) — a crowd-pleasing crunchy reunion delight symbolising reunion and plenitude. Battered taro encases tender duck leg, slow-braised in hoisin sauce, and complemented by water chestnuts and winter melon. Each bite is a flavorful journey into the heart of Chinese New Year traditions.

At the heart of the feast lies the Herbal Chicken in Lotus Leaf (S$48) — a sumptuous centrepiece embodying fortune and prosperity. Whole GG French Poulet chicken, cooked with conpoy and baby lotus roots, is enveloped in fragrant lotus leaves. Nourishing herbs and Shaoxing wine add a comforting complexity, inviting good fortune and well-being.

Meanwhile, you can also dive into prosperity with the Teochew-Style Steamed Red Grouper (S$68) — a celebratory hallmark resting in a flavorful chicken stock. The auspicious red colour of the fish heralds luck, success, and vitality, while the dish pays homage to the tradition of abundance and surplus during the Chinese New Year.

There’s also the Cantonese classic Stir-Fried King (S$18.80), which you can savour, aptly named for its sumptuous showcase of diverse tastes and textures. Aromatic garlic chives, sea prawns, jumbo dried shrimp, conpoy, pickled celtuce, and cashew nuts unite in a wok, symbolising long-lasting wealth and wishes for joy in the coming year.

Indulge in the sweet finale of Fluffy Mandarin Orange Steamed Kueh (S$6.80 for 6 pieces) — a traditional treat vibrant with the zest of mandarin orange. Rising as they steam, these airy rice cakes signify growth and heights of prosperity. 

🗓️Date: 3 to 24 February 2024

📍Location: 2 Paya Lebar Rd, #01-01/02/03 Park Place Residences at PLQ, Singapore 409053

Visit Rempapa’s website to make reservations!

YÀN – A Fortune of Feasts for the Year of the Dragon

This Chinese New Year, YÀN invites you to revel in the essence of the Chinese New Year with an array of Cantonese delights. From now to 24 February 2024, these Cantonese delights will be available for you to indulge with your family and friends in well-loved classics and exquisite feasts curated for a prosperous celebration.

Commence the festivities with YÀN’s six dine-in set menus (from S$128++ to S$268.80++ per person). These meticulously crafted menus offer a splendid array of sumptuous specialities, ensuring a joyous reunion around the communal table. Advance notice of one day is required for set menu bookings.

Elevate your celebration with YÀN’s signature Harvest Pen Cai (S$340+ for 5 diners; S$680 for 10 diners), a claypot of prosperity brimming with 18 treasures symbolising prosperity and well-being. Indulge in delicacies such as whole abalone, sea cucumber, live prawns, collagen-rich pork tendon, and more. Available for takeaway, this culinary masterpiece is a perfect addition to your festive gatherings.

Experience heights of prosperity with YÀN’s headlining Kaleidoscope of Prosperity Yu Sheng (from S$238 to S$418++), “Shun De” Style, featuring Australian Lobster. A mountain of crispy vermicelli crowned with vibrant vegetables and succulent lobster sets the stage for auspicious wishes and joyous celebrations. This dish is a visual and culinary delight available for both dine-in and takeaway. 

YÀN also offers a bounty of Chinese New Year dishes to explore, like Golden Pumpkin Broth with Dried Fish Maw, Conpoy, and Bamboo Pith, symbolising surplus and abundance. Indulge in the customary favourite, Steamed Live Marble Goby Fish, and savour the Wok-fried Australian Live Lobster with Egg White, Crispy Conpoy, and Broccoli. Each dish is a culinary masterpiece, harmonising tradition and innovation.

🗓️Date: 15 December 2023 to 24 February 2024
📍Location: 1 St Andrew’s Rd, #05-02 National Gallery, Singapore 178957

If you are bringing up to six people, reservations to YÀN can be made at their official website. However, if you want to make it a party with over seven guests, drop the team a WhatsApp message at: +65 8198 3398 or call their direct Line: +65 9272 7522.

Oscar’s – Bountiful Offerings 

Embrace the fortune and abundance of the Year of the Dragon at the vibrant international buffet Oscar’s. From 22 January to 25 February 2024, Oscar’s is set to delight you and your loved ones with an extensive array of culinary treasures, combining Eastern and Western flavours.

Throughout the festivities, guests can revel in a feast featuring seasonal delights from open kitchens and live stations. The Signature Seafood Ice Bar offers fresh seafood, with the Frutti Di Mare as the highlight. If you’ve got the craving for BBQ, the Charcoal Barbecue area has your back! Enjoy meaty treats like the Smoked BBQ Grilled Beef Sirloin and Grilled Sweet Mustard Chicken Thigh as part of a hearty meal.

But it isn’t Chinese New Year without Lo Hei, and you can create your very own version with the DIY Yu Sheng Bar available at Oscar’s.

A special Chinese New Year brunch and dinner menu awaits diners on 9 to 12 February 2024 with unlimited Boston Lobster, pan-fried chicken gyoza with Lao Gan Ma and balsamic pearl, foie gras brioche, herbs marinated lamb leg tandoori, roasted herbs prime ribs with merlot jus, truffle mash assorted mustard, and more. To make your Chinese New Year even more memorable, Oscar’s offers each table a complimentary Yu Sheng during these special dates.

🗓️Date: 22 January to 25 February 2024
📍Location: 2 Temasek Blvd, Floor 1 Conrad Cenntenial Singapore Singapore 038982
💲Price:

• Brunch (12:30 pm – 3:30 pm): S$108++/S$188++
• Lunch (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm): S$68++ per person (Monday to Friday)
• Dinner (6:00 pm – 10:30 pm): S$88++ (Monday & Tuesday), S$98++ (Wednesday to Sunday)

Reunion Dinner (9 February): Enjoy a special reunion dinner with a complimentary Yu Sheng per reservation. Prices include:

• S$128++ / S$208++ (Adults)
• S$64++ (Child 6-12 years old)
• S$32++ (Child 3-5 years old)

Chinese New Year Special Brunch and Dinner (10-12 February): Delight in a special Chinese New Year brunch and dinner with a complimentary Yu Sheng per reservation. Prices include:

• S$108++/S$188++ (Adults)
• S$54++ (Child 6-12 years old)
• S$27++ (Child 3-5 years old)

For reservations and more information, visit Oscar’s official website!

Ya Ge – Trailblazing Chinese New Year Feast

Ya Ge heralds in the Year of the Dragon with an extraordinary Chinese New Year feast. From 1 January to 24 February 2024, Executive Chef Sam Chong, with over two decades of experience, invites you to indulge in a series of meticulously prepared dishes and delightful takeaway sets, promising a resplendent Chinese New Year celebration.

Ya Ge offers seven set menus (from S$88++ per person to S$1888++ for a table of 10). Each menu features upscale ingredients like Australian lobster, Chilean cod, abalone, bird’s nest, shark’s fin, sea cucumber, French ‘An Xin’ chicken, eel, crab, and yellowtail. The culinary team has curated a menu for every celebration, ensuring a feast fit for royalty.

The plethora of menus features festive staples that bring friends and family together. From the Happiness Set Menu (S$88++ per person) is the Braised Duo Vermicelli with Crab Meat and Crab Roe — a reimagination of the classic braised bee hoon that features crab meat, crab roe, and fish roe, creating a medley of sweet, buttery, and umami flavours.

The Longevity Vegetarian Set Menu (S$88++ per person) meanwhile will warm the hearts of your loved ones with the Double-boiled Matsutake Mushroom Soup in Young Coconut, which is slow-cooked with Matsutake mushrooms, dendrobium stem, conpoy, and young coconut, this Cantonese-style soup brings comfort with a harmonious blend of umami, earthiness, and a touch of sweetness from the coconut.

From the Fortune Set Menu (S$138++ per person) is the Crispy Golden Eel and Yellowtail Yusheng — a unique twist on Yu Sheng, featuring dragon-shaped puddings atop crispy eel and yellowtail. Drizzled with passionfruit and kumquat dressing, it promises a modern ‘huat’ way of tossing prosperity. 

Moving on to the Harmony Set Menu (S$588++ for 6 persons), the centrepiece of many family gatherings is Pen Cai, and Ya Ge has concocted their version here with the Ya Ge Prosperity Pen Cai — a masterfully crafted dish filled with 20 premium ingredients, including 10-head abalone, fish maw, sea cucumber, black moss, and more, simmering in a collagen broth.

Ya Ge’s Prosperity Set Menu (S$1088++ for 10 persons) features the festive showstopper Iberico Pork Belly Pagoda with Braised 10-head Abalone — a royal dish with Iberico pork belly fashioned into pagodas, accompanied by preserved mustard and a 10-head abalone, creating a divine symphony of flavours.

Lastly, the Abundance Set Menu (S$1388++ for 10 persons) has the Fiery Maotai Crispy Bone Duck — a visual spectacle featuring duck marinated with Maotai and spices, fried to perfection, and flambéed tableside, embodying the fiery spirit of the dragon.

Ya Ge also embraces the Year of the Dragon with the highly-anticipated Success Set Menu (S$1888++ for 10 persons). The culinary team dreamt up a selection of dishes that will be a meal to remember. The set menu includes exclusive dishes such as Braised 5-head Abalone with Golden Oyster Fortune Bag accompanied with Australian Asparagus, Stewed Hong Kong Noodles with Australian Lobster, Chilled Bird’s Nest in Hawaiian Papaya accompanied with Yuzu Snowskin Mochi and Royal Eight Treasures Gourd-shaped Stuffed Duck. This timeless masterpiece demands careful deboning and stuffing with ten treasures, offering a showstopper that feeds the camera, soul, and palate. 

🗓️Date: 1 January to 24 February 2024
📍Location: 1 Tras Link, Level 3 Orchid Hotel Singapore, Singapore 078867

To check out the complete list of set menus and make reservations, visit the Ya Ge official website.

Yuè – Delectable Dishes for a Joyous Lunar Celebration

Step into the harmonious world of Yuè, the music-inspired Chinese restaurant at Aloft Singapore Novena, as it orchestrates a culinary symphony for the Chinese New Year. From 26 January to 24 February 2024, diners can indulge in a delightful spread of festive dishes named after popular Chinese festive song titles, presented with a contemporary twist!

Yuè invites you to experience the perfect blend of tradition and innovation with an array of Chinese New Year Set Menus catering for intimate groups of four (S$368+) to extensive gatherings for a group of 10 (S$688++) and à la carte offerings.

Taking centre stage is Yuè’s Prosperity Yu Sheng, titled “Stirring Up A Bountiful Year” (S$68++ for small, S$108++ for large). It features succulent salmon slices and chunky scallop pieces generously drizzled with passionfruit sauce. Elevate your culinary experience with the Abundance Yu Sheng (S$128++), where juicy baby abalones join the ensemble, symbolising prosperous well-wishes. 

For a sensory feast that embodies luck and unity, indulge in the exquisite Braised 6 Head Abalone, Pork Knuckle, Mushroom, and Black Moss dish, titled “Receiving Blessings This Season” (S$88++ for small, S$168++ for large). Slow-cooked pork infused with rich seasonings, set on a bed of spinach, pays homage to tradition in an elegant culinary presentation.

Guests will also love the decadent pot of double-boiled chicken soup with fish maw, sea whelk, and conpoy, charmingly titled “Lucky Star Upon You” (S$68++). Every ingredient is delicately boiled to perfection, creating a comforting symphony that evokes reminiscence and the warmth of a home-cooked meal with every sip.

The final featured dish in this eclectic menu is the comforting Chinese sausage fried rice with preserved meat and sakura ebi, titled “Five Grains Prosperous New Year” (S$68++), a delightful reimagining of the classic fried rice. A harmonious blend of wok-fried rice with savoury cherry blossom shrimps, finely-diced garnishes, and well-seasoned flavours caters to the taste buds of diners, young and old.

🗓️Date: 26 January to February 24 2024
📍Location: 16 Ah Hood Rd, Singapore 329982

Enjoy a musical time this Chinese New Year with Yuè! You can make reservations, see ongoing promotions, and view more information by visiting Yuè’s official website!

Golden Peony – Prosperity of Fortune Dragon Year

Conrad Centennial Singapore’s esteemed Golden Peony, under master Cantonese cuisine Chef Ku Keung, welcomes the auspicious Year of the Dragon with an extravagant array of Cantonese treasures. From 15 January to 24 February 2024, indulge in the prosperity and fortune symbolised by the Dragon through an exquisite selection of set menus and à la carte specialities. 

Chef Ku Keung presents a collection of opulent set menus catering to groups of various sizes. The set menus, ranging from Vegetarian (S$138++ per person) to Luxurious (S$2,698++ per table of 10 persons), showcase a blend of traditional Cantonese flavours with a modern twist. Highlights include the succulent Roasted Suckling Pig Stuffed with Fried Chicken Kimchi Fried Rice and the visually striking Spanish Carabinero Prawn ‘Yuan Yang’ Fish Paste Noodle.

The traditional Yu Sheng also sees a delicious twist with Golden Peony’s Fortune Gold Flakes Yu Sheng (S$188++ per portion serves up to 10 pax). This iconic dish features lobster, baby abalone, crispy whitebait, golden coin chicken bak kwa, fish skin, and fresh fruit, creating a medley of flavours and textures.

Also note that on the customary Seventh Day of the Chinese New Year on 16 February 2024, all guests dining for lunch and dinner will be gifted a Homemade Longevity Bun in celebration of their Birthday, adding a delightful touch to the festivities.

🗓️Date: 15 January to 24 February 2024
📍Location: 2 Temasek Blvd, Floor 3 Conrad Cenntenial Singapore, Singapore 038982

For reservations and more information, visit the Golden Peony official website!

PUTIEN – Soar to New Heights in the Year of the Dragon

Renowned for its authentic Fujian cuisine, PUTIEN invites you on a culinary journey to usher in prosperity and abundance with their carefully curated Chinese New Year menu. Available from 15 January to 24 February 2024, PUTIEN promises an exceptional dining experience with its Prosperity Set Meal (S$128++ to S$598++) and Fortune Set Meal (S$168++ to S$798++). Their iconic festive dishes symbolise longevity and prosperity, particularly with the Longevity Noodles and Cordyceps Flower with Fish Maw & Crab Meat Soup. This dish presents a harmonious combination of silky noodles, delicate fish maw, succulent crab meat, and the earthy notes of cordyceps flower, creating a symphony of rich and comforting flavours.

Gather your loved ones around the table for a festive toss with the Prosperity Yusheng with Abalone (S$39.80++ to S$62.80++) — a festive classic featuring premium abalone and PUTIEN’s specially concocted sauce, adding a delightful flair to your celebrations. This culinary delight promises a harmonious blend of textures and flavours, symbolising prosperity and good fortune.

Elevate your celebrations with a must-have for Chinese New Year, PUTIEN’s Pot of Goodies with Abalone and Prawn (S$218++ to S$518++) — a pen cai overflowing with twelve premium ingredients, including Duotou clams, abalone, prawns, fish maw, and sea cucumber, the Pot of Goodies promises a lavish ensemble of umami-laden treasures, embodying abundance and good fortune.

🗓️Date: 15 January to 24 February 2024
📍Location: 

• Ion Orchard: 2 Orchard Turn, Ion Orchard #04 – 12, Singapore 238801
• Jurong Point: 1 Jurong West Central 2, #02-34 Jurong Point, Singapore 648886
• Resort World Sentosa: 26 Sentosa Gateway, #01-203/204 The Forum, 098138
• Marina Bay Sands: 2 Bayfront Ave, #01-05 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018973
  

Diners can explore the Chinese New Year menu and make reservations or pre-orders at PUTIEN’s official website.

TANYU – Irresistible Sets for CNY

For something a little different, you only need to look towards TANYU. Grilled fish has exploded in popularity recently, and the restaurant chain TANYU is one name that people flock to. This Chinese New Year, the restaurant is presenting its seasonal CNY Prosperity Set, giving Grilled fish lovers something special to enjoy during the festive period!

Available only from 9 to 14 February 2024, the set menu features TANYU’s classic Grilled Fish in diners’ preferred flavour choice. It arrives alongside a seasonal CNY Abundance Combo with abalone, scallops, money bags, and signature cold dishes and snacks.

🗓️Date: 9 to 14 February 2024
📍Location: 

• Jewel: 78 Airport Boulevard, #B2-235/236 Jewel, Singapore Changi Airport, 819666
• 313@somerset: 313 Orchard Rd, B3-30/31/32, Singapore 238895 
• Tampines 1: 10 Tampines Central 1, #04-06/07/08, Singapore 529536
• Waterway Point: 83 Punggol Central, #B2 – 08 West Wing, Singapore 828761
• Westgate: 3 Gateway Dr, #B1-01/02 Westgate, Singapore 608532
• Bugis Junction: 200 Victoria Street 02-45 Bugis Junction, 188021
• Parkway Parade: 80 Marine Parade Rd, #01-36 Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
• VivoCity: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-169/170 VivoCity, Singapore 098585

Booking a reservation three days in advance is required, so preorder the CNY Prosperity Set from TANYU at their official website now!

BONUS: Stamford Catering – Soar into ‘Long’ Lasting Abundance

All the previous entries were dine-in options, but what if you want to feast in the comfort of your own home? Well, check out Stamford Catering! It offers a delectable selection of CNY goodies, all prepared and delivered straight to your home.

From 24 January to 9 March 2024, elevate your festivities starting with the Roaring Success Yu Sheng (S$888+), a spectacular 9-foot-long dragon-shaped platter adorned with lobster, abalone, and salmon. This lavish yu sheng can be extended to accommodate feasts for 30 guests or more, promising an awe-inspiring Chinese New Year celebration.

Stamford Catering also presents an array of auspicious Chinese New Year delicacies, yu sheng, pun choy delights, reunion feast menus, and convenient takeaway bundles. Customised Chinese New Year Feasts and Reunion Bundles, designed for celebrations of 8 to 10 people, offer a range of propitious specialities, including the Auspicious Lobster Treasure Yu Sheng and inventive dishes like Oven-Roasted Lemon Lavender Whole Chicken and Grilled Salmon Fillet with Spicy Passion Fruit Sauce.

The Reunion Buffet Feasts and Party Sets, available in Halal-certified options, comprise 8 delectable courses and a Yu Sheng platter. With diverse menus like Luxurious Crispy Salted Egg Fish Skin Yu Sheng and Braised Lamb Shank with Spicy Hoisin Sauce, these sets cater to gatherings of various sizes, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for all.

For those observing a vegetarian tradition during the Chinese New Year, Stamford Catering offers the Fortune Vegetarian Yu Sheng, Prosperity Treasure Vegetarian Pun Choy, and the Huat Huat Vegetarian Bento Set, featuring dishes like Stir-fried US Asparagus and King Oyster Mushroom.

Corporate celebrations are made convenient with individually-packed Festive Bento sets, showcasing the finest signatures from Stamford Catering’s buffet feast menus. From Battered Snapper Fillet with Tangy Assam Pineapple Sauce to Typhoon Shelter Prawns with Red Peppercorn, these sets bring an abundance of good fortune to your corporate Chinese New Year gatherings.

🗓️Date: 24 January to 9 March 2024

Orders and enquiries for the Chinese New Year menus are open for events from 24 January to 9 March 2024, and can be made through Stamford Catering’s website.

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Visuals courtesy of Rempapa, YÀN, Ya Ge, Yuè, Golden Peony, Oscar’s, PUTIEN, TANYU and Stamford Catering.