Winding up for a feast this Chinese New Year? Singapore’s dining scene is ready to welcome the Year of the Snake! From set menus packed with symbolic dishes to buffets fit for royalty, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting Chinese New Year dining experiences across the city, so prepare to fill your tummy with all things yummy!
- YÀN’s Cantonese Delights
- Chatterbox’s CNY Set Menu
- Tablescape’s Abundant Feasts & Auspicious Delights
- Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro
- Fireplace by Bedrock
- Ya Ge’s CNY 2025 Festive Menu
- Hilton Singapore Orchard
- Aloft Singapore Novena
- Chopsuey Cafe’s Lunar New Year Menus
- Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore
- Chinese New Year Foods 2025
YÀN’s Cantonese Delights
First up, we have YÀN coming out with six specially curated set menus, à la carte delights, and take-home feasts. Whether you’re dining in their elegant restaurant or celebrating at home, YÀN’s offerings are a delicious way to mark the season of joy, renewal, and abundance.
Start your celebrations with the Kaleidoscope of Prosperity Yu Sheng in ‘Shun De’ Style. Picture a mountain of crispy fried vermicelli that crackles with peanut oil, symbolising festive firecrackers, surrounded by a rainbow of vegetables, tender yellowtail slices, and sakura shrimps. Topped with gold flakes and paired with a tangy, savoury dressing, this dish is bound to be a fantastic start at the table.
For those who prefer a home celebration, how about the Harvest Pen Cai for a hearty meal? Overflowing with 18 premium ingredients – from whole abalone and sea cucumber to roast pork and prawns – this decadent claypot dish is a labour of love. Each ingredient is individually prepared before simmering together in a house-made superior stock!
Known for its authentic Cantonese cuisine, YÀN’s festive set menus feature comforting dishes like the Braised Chicken and Pumpkin Broth with Fish Maw and Conpoy, its golden broth simmered for hours to create a rich, velvety texture.
Finish your feast on a sweet note with desserts like the refreshing Chilled Roselle Flower Jelly with Barley and the indulgent Deep-Fried Sesame Balls with Pandan Lotus Seed Paste. YÀN’s got your back for festive gifting, too! Their array of treats, including pineapple tarts and XO Spicy Sauce, make lovely presents to share this Chinese New Year.
🗓️ Date: 6 January to 12 February 2025
- Prosperity Treats: available for collection from 1 January to 12 February 2025
- No delivery on 28 January 2025 (eve of CNY)
📍Location: #05-02 National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
💲Price:
Six set menus:
- Priced from S$138++ to S$288++ per person
⏰Time:
28 January 2025 (Only CNY set menus are available for dinner bookings, with a minimum of 5 persons):
- 1st seating: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
- 2nd seating: 8pm to 10pm
Self pick-up and delivery timings:
- 11am to 2.30pm (Lunch)
- 6pm to 8.30pm (Dinner)
- Self-collection only from 11am to 3pm on 28 January 2025
Dining In:
- 11:30am to 2:30pm (Lunch)
- 6pm to 8.30pm (Dinner)
For reservations and more information, head over to YÀN’s official website!
Chatterbox’s CNY Set Menu
Next up, we have Chatterbox bringing the flavours of tradition to life with its CNY Set Menu. Of course, there’s the Lunar New Year Yusheng (S$88++), a medley of raw fish, fresh vegetables, crispy crackers, and zesty sauces for you to toss high and loud!
For the main event, the CNY Set Menu (S$80++ per guest, minimum 2 guests) is a communal dining dream from the nostalgic Mini-trio Appetiser featuring Golden Crumb Scallop, Kueh Pie Tee, and Chicken Satay, to hearty Sharing Plates like Wok-fried Prawns, Braised Sea Cucumber with Abalone, and Deep-fried Trout. And I must add, no meal at Chatterbox is complete without their legendary Mandarin Chicken Rice.
If you’re feeling extra festive? Add a Mini Portion of Bak Kut Teh (S$10++), featuring tender Sakura pork ribs in a fragrant herbal broth, or elevate your meal with the rich, decadent Mini Portion of Lobster Laksa (S$15++). End with the signature Coconut Ice Cream, a tropical treat perfect for cooling off after all the feasting.
And don’t forget to toast to the occasion with a bottle of Castillo Perelada Cava Brut NV or the refreshing Osmanthus Oolong Sparkling Tea (S$55++ each)!
🗓️ Date: 29 January to 9 February 2025
📍Location: 333 Orchard Rd, #05-03 Hilton, Singapore 238867
⏰Opening Hours:
- 5.30pm to 10.30pm (Monday to Thursday)
- 5.30pm to 11pm (Friday to Sunday)
To find out more, have a look at Chatterbox’s official website!
Tablescape’s Abundant Feasts & Auspicious Delights
Tablescape Restaurant & Bar is all set to welcome the Year of the Snake with a lineup of offerings that put a Modern European twist on classic traditions. Their curated takeaway menu, in particular, seems scrumptious!
The Tablescape Seafood Yu Sheng (S$188 nett, serves up to 10) is a dish – designed in the shape of a snake – that includes Josper-grilled octopus, local lobster, and sashimi of maguro and salmon. The finishing touch? Golden crackers, avruga caviar, ikura, and an edible gold leaf, all brought together with a honey sesame dressing.
Another dish I personally would be so down to try is the Prosperity in a Pot (S$218 nett, serves up to 6). This take on the classic pen cai brims with abalone, lobster, scallops, and other delicacies, resting in a herbaceous broth inspired by Italian acqua pazza.
Hosting can be a chore, so if you wanna make planning easier for yourself, the Tablescape Prosperity Set is the answer. Available in two sizes (S$299 nett for 4 to 6 pax; S$428 nett for 6 to 8 pax), these sets include highlights like the Prosperity Yu Sheng, Honey Soya Sauce Chicken, and Lotus Leaf Fried Rice.
For those who wish to dine in as a special treat, the Auspicious Treasures Set Menu (S$88++ per person, minimum of 2 pax) is also a luxurious way to celebrate. From Morel Mushroom Chicken Soup to Soya Braised Chicken and Champagne Gel with Forest Berries, your tummy will thank you for the extra love!
🗓️ Date: 8 January to 9 February 2025
📍Location: Level 3, 10 Coleman Street, Grand Park City Hall, S179809
⏰Time:
- 6.30am to 10.30am (Breakfast)
- 12pm to 2.30pm (Lunch, Tuesday to Sunday)
- 2.30pm to 5pm (Afternoon Tea, Daily)
- 6.30pm to 10pm, last order 9.30pm (Dinner, Tuesday to Sunday)
- 11am to 10pm, last order 9.30pm (All-day dining at lounge, Daily)
- 12pm to 8pm (Self-collection and delivery)
For reservations and more information, visit Tablescape’s official page!
Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro
When it comes to rich heritage and impeccable flavours, Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro stands in a league of its own. Helmed by a third-generation master of Chūka Szechwan Ryori, this Michelin-starred restaurant blends the fiery essence of Chinese Szechwan cuisine with the finesse of Japanese techniques.
For Chinese New Year, things are no different – and the star here is none other than the Shisen Hanten Abundant Fortune Pot (S$518+). Picture succulent pork knuckle, aromatic roasted duck, whole abalone, Japanese scallops, live prawns, and melt-in-your-mouth sea cucumber – all slow-cooked with other premium ingredients.
And because Chinese New Year is all about sharing prosperity, Shisen Hanten’s got some festive extras. Each Abundant Fortune Pot order comes with a complimentary Salmon Yu Sheng, a serving of Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Chinese Sausage and Crispy Sakura Shrimp, and a jar of their Signature Chilli Sauce.
Shisen Hanten lets you bring a taste of Michelin-starred excellence to your reunion table. What more could you want, honestly?
🗓️ Date: 12 January to 12 February 2025 (delivery and self-collection, pre-order from 31 December 2024)
📍Location: 333 Orchard Rd, Level 35 Hilton Singapore Orchard, Singapore 238867
⏰Opening Hours: 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 10.30pm daily
You can start pre-ordering already! Keep in mind that all orders must be placed 3 days in advance.
Fireplace by Bedrock
What’s easier (and tastier) than welcoming the Chinese New Year with a platter brimming with grilled delights? Fireplace’s Bountiful Barbecue Platter (S$238++, good for 4 to 6) is irresistible with its charm of applewood grilling.
This platter is laden with all the stars of a lavish reunion meal – tender Grilled Whole Red Snapper, zesty Chilli Lime Sakura Chicken, and succulent Twice-Cooked Boneless Beef Ribs. Balanced with a side of Grilled Asparagus, it’s hearty, wholesome, and perfect for sharing with loved ones.
For those looking to make the celebration even grander, the platter is part of the Prosperity Set Menu (S$388++, good for 4 to 6). Start your feast with the Yusheng (no surprise here) and enjoy their housemade Bak Kwa as a savoury treat.
The exquisite meal continues with the Bountiful Barbecue Platter, of course, and a complimentary bottle of Beronia Tempranillo Elaboración Especial. It then wraps up with a warm and comforting Apple Crumble. That sounds like a stress-free and delicious Chinese New Year meal!
🗓️ Date: 20 January to 12 February 2025 (pre-order of 2 days is required)
📍Location: 7 Holland Vlg Wy, #03-27 28 One, Singapore 275748
⏰Opening Hours: 11.30 am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Head over to their official website for reservations and more information!
Ya Ge’s CNY 2025 Festive Menu
Nestled within the Orchid Hotel, Ya Ge is rolling out a feast fit for royalty with its Chinese New Year 2025 Festive Menu – a wide range of dishes wonderful to celebrate prosperity and joy.
The main event of Ya Ge’s menu is the Crispy Golden Eel and Yellowtail Yu Sheng, crafted in the shape of a snake to symbolise transformation and renewal. Featuring crispy eel skin, savoury yellowtail, shredded vegetables, and a passionfruit kumquat dressing – topped with koi-shaped mango puddings and a dash of edible gold, this sounds (almost) too pretty to eat!
The Success Set Menu (S$2488++), designed for 10 diners, is a luxurious spread featuring highlights like Braised 3-Head Abalone with Homemade Almond Black Bean Curd, Double-Boiled Whole Chicken with Shark’s Fin or Bird’s Nest, and more. If you’re looking for something more tailored, Ya Ge also offers a variety of other festive set menus, from intimate dinners to grand feasts.
Some of the menu’s creations that are also worth mentioning include the Smoked Herb-Infused Irish ‘Pipa’ Duck, marinated in an aromatic blend of spices before being smoked and roasted till it’s golden. For seafood lovers, the Stir-fried Australian Lobster with white asparagus, Hokkaido milk, and a touch of truffle oil is decadence on a plate. There’s also the Double-Boiled Superior Soup, where pig’s maw is stuffed with tender chicken and premium shark’s fin and simmered in a broth to produce comfort in a bowl.
Ya Ge has loads of takeaway options as well, from the Four Happiness Treasures – featuring traditional nian gao and a refreshing Kochi Yuzu Pudding – to the Abundance Takeaway Set with delights such as Prosperity Pen Cai and Claypot Chicken Rice, to the Cheese Nian Gao Ingot Pastry. My mouth is starting to water!
🗓️ Date: 13 January to 12 February 2025
📍Location: Orchid Hotel Singapore, 1 Tras Link, Singapore 078867
⏰Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday:
- 11.30am to 2.30pm, last order 2pm (Lunch)
- 5.30pm to 10pm, last order 9pm (Dinner)
Orders for the takeaway sets and goodies can be placed 3 days in advance online or at the restaurant. And as a little treat, you can enjoy a 15% discount on pre-orders made between 1 January and 31 January 2025! Check out Orchid Hotel Singapore’s official page for reservations and more information.
Hilton Singapore Orchard
Hilton Singapore Orchard is going all out to welcome the Year of the Snake, alongside its buffet restaurant Estate!
For those looking to host a celebration, Hilton Singapore Orchard offers versatile event spaces like the Grand Ballroom and the Imperial Ballroom. Gather your loved ones for a mighty eight-course Chinese menu, with the option of even having a lion dance and mascot performance. Package highlights include various elements to keep the good times rolling, like botanical-inspired red packets and free-flowing soft drinks!
For reservations and more information, you can visit Hilton Singapore Orchard’s official website.
Estate
Estate invites you to a grand reunion over brimming buffets. The highlight? The exclusive Botanical Blooms Yusheng (S$128++), a culinary work of art. This flower-shaped dish is crafted with premium ingredients like smoked salmon, abalone, and other refreshing elements. Complemented by a house-made sauce featuring the Ginger.Lily tea blend and (zesty) yuzu, this symbol of good fortune is available only during select dates.
From mains like Whole Roasted Suckling Pig and Slow-Cooked Five-Spiced Australian Beef Brisket to a seafood bar with Boston Lobsters and King Crabs, each dish at Estate’s buffets tells a story. I’d tell you to save some room for desserts, but I don’t think you need a reminder for that, do you?
🗓️ Date: Various dates
📍Location: 333 Orchard Rd, Level 5, Singapore 238867
💲Price:
- Chinese New Year Eve and Day Buffets and Chinese New Year Sunday Brunch: S$168++ per person
- Chinese New Year Lunch Buffet: S$78++ per person
- Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet: S$108++ per person
⏰Opening Hours: 6.30am to 10pm daily
For more information, visit Estate’s official page. And to place your pre-orders, you can email Estate!
Aloft Singapore Novena
Aloft Singapore Novena is celebrating this Chinese New Year with a double delight – Yuè (乐) and 21 on Rajah. Whether you’re after traditional Chinese dishes or an international buffet, both dining venues promise to capture the spirit of the season!
Yuè
Yuè’s Lunar New Year menu sure embodies abundance, offering set and à la carte dishes. Their version of the yusheng is the Prosperity Yu Sheng, a vibrant dish made of smoked salmon and Hokkaido scallops, elegantly arranged and drizzled with tangy passionfruit sauce.
Another one worth mentioning is the Abundance Treasure Pot. Packed with premium ingredients like 6-Head Abalone, Sea Cucumber, and Roasted Pork Belly, this luxurious claypot dish is simmered for hours in a flavourful broth that’s both nourishing and delicious.
Yuè offers curated set menus for groups ranging from four to ten people, making it a great choice for intimate family dinners or larger reunions.
🗓️ Date: 13 January to 12 February 2025
📍Location: Zhongshan Mall, Floor 1, 16 Ah Hood Road Aloft Singapore, West Wing, 329982
💲Price: S$318++ to S$988++
⏰Opening Hours:
- 12pm to 3 pm and 6pm to 10pm (Monday to Thursday)
- 12pm to 3 pm and 6pm to 10.30pm (Friday to Sunday)
Reservations and ongoing promotions can be found on their official website. And hey – be sure to take a look at our review of Yuè’s Lunar New Year menu!
21 on Rajah
For those who’d love a wider variety, 21 on Rajah presents a buffet spread fit for diners of all ages. Running from 2 January to 12 February 2025, this expansive dining experience features a rotation of festive dishes alongside its regular offerings. Highlights include the Prosperity Yu Sheng with Abalone and the Slipper Lobster in Chilli Crab-Style or Black Pepper Sauce, a mouth-watering twist on a local favourite.
At the carving station, diners can enjoy dishes like Slow-Cooked Australian Beef Rib-Eye and whole seafood dishes such as Baked Salmon in Ginger Soy Sauce. And for dessert lovers, traditional treats like Pulut Hitam with Coconut Sauce and Nonya Kueh are paired with playful options like Chocolate Fondue and the nostalgic Singapore potong ice cream.
🗓️ Date: 2 January to 12 February 2025
📍Location: 1 Jln Rajah, Aloft Singapore East Wing, Singapore 329133
💲Price:
Brunch:
- Monday to Thursday: S$56++ per adult, S$28++ per child (6 to 12 years old)
- Weekends (Saturday and Sunday): S$68++ per adult, S$34++ per child
Dinner:
- Weekdays (Monday to Thursday): S$68++ per adult, S$34++ per child
- Weekends (Friday to Sunday): S$78++ per adult, S$39++ per child
⏰Time: 12pm to 3pm (Brunch) and 6pm to 10pm (Dinner) every day except Friday
For reservations, visit their official website. You’ll find more information on the menu, including ongoing promotions!
Chopsuey Cafe’s Lunar New Year Menus
Tucked away in the picturesque enclave of Dempsey Hill, Chopsuey Cafe is for the ones looking for a cosy but joyous Chinese New Year celebration, with its colonial charm and lush greenery. From 20 January to 12 February 2025, the café will make its Joyous Reunion Set Menu available. And don’t worry, they’ll have à la carte offerings – as well as a thoughtfully-curated vegetarian selection for those who don’t consume meat!
This menu is absolutely scrumptious with decadent mains like the Sizzling Steamed Whole Fish or Crispy Orange Kurobuta Pork. Be sure to sip on their signature Golden Prosperity Punch cocktail, too, a fruity blend of rum and tropical flavours! With indulgent starters, finger-licking sides, and a sweet finale of Golden Pineapple Tart, Chopsuey Cafe makes it easy to eat, drink, and toast your way to a prosperous Lunar New Year.
🗓️Date: 20 January – 12 February 2025
📍Location: Chopsuey Cafe, 10 Dempsey Road, #01-23, Singapore 247700
⏰Opening Hours:
- 11am to 5pm on 28 January 2025 (LNY Eve)
- 11am to 11pm on 29, 30 January and 1 February 2025
- 11am to 11.30pm on 31 January 2025
For my vegetarians out there, check out our article to find out more about Chopsuey Cafe’s special vegetarian Lunar New Year menu! For reservations and more information, hop over to their official page.
Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore
Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore is coming alive with a seasonal menu of their own! The spotlight inevitably shines on their Toss-To-Prosperity Yu Sheng, featuring tender baby abalones, silky smoked salmon, and crispy fish skin.
Craving a full dining experience? The 3-course Fortune Set Menu at Collective gives traditional favourites a contemporary flair, from starters like Mandarin Orange Salad and Pumpkin Soup to Stir-Fried Nian Gao for your main.
Wrap things up with the delectable Summer Berries Panna Cotta and have a toast with the Blooming Joy Cocktail, infused with mandarin orange and dried pineapple.
Then there’s their ultimate treat – their reunion dinner buffet – offering dishes like the Signature Abalone Fried Rice and live chef carving stations that make your feast even more exciting. What’s more, groups of six full-paying adults can enjoy a complimentary small Yu Sheng to sweeten the celebration!
🗓️ Date:
- Toss-To-Prosperity Yu Sheng: dine-in or collection from 15 January to 12 February 2025 (order from 1 January to 12 February 2025)
- Blooming Joy Cocktail: 6 January to 14 February 2025
- Lunar New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet: 28 January 2025
📍Location: Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore, 6 Shenton Way, OUE Downtown 1, #07-01, 068809
💲Price:
- Toss-To-Prosperity Yu Sheng: S$68++ or S$98++
- Blooming Joy Cocktail: S$23++ per glass
- Lunar New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet:
- S$108++ per adult
- S$54++ per child (6 to 11 years old)
⏰Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Lunar New Year Reunion Dinner Buffet)
Snag 15% Early Bird savings on the Toss-To-Prosperity Yu Sheng with full prepayment by 14 January 2025. For reservations and more information, visit their official website!
Chinese New Year Foods 2025
And… the curtain falls on this tour of Chinese New Year foods. From auspicious Lo Hei tosses to comforting dishes that warm the soul, it’s gonna be a celebration alright – so feast to your heart’s content!
Have we missed any other Chinese New Year offerings? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. Wishing you good fortune for the year ahead!
Cover photo and Chopsuey Cafe photo by Kristen Ong of the DANAMIC Team. Yuè photo by Grace Lee of the DANAMIC Team. Additional Visuals Courtesy Of YÀN, Chatterbox, Tablescape Restaurant and Bar, Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, Fireplace by Bedrock, Orchid Hotel Singapore, Hilton Singapore Orchard and Aloft Singapore Novena.
*Article amended with updated information.
