Chinese New Year is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated and culturally significant times of the year. But to many, the real joy of this festive occasion is the food. Food has become an inseparable part of this festivity. Plus, it is probably the only time we can indulge without feeling guilty.
Kick-start your gastronomic journey with our list of must-try to make your Chinese New Year a memorable one!
1) SIMYEE Holdings
This Chinese New Year, gather family and friends for a “Fan-THAI-stic” and “Jin Ho” (Jin Ho – Really Good in Hokkien) beginning to the Lunar New Year of the Dog with SIMYEE Holdings. Diners can indulge in a smorgasbord of festive fare from the group’s oriental restaurants – Soi Thai Soi Nice and Jin Ho Mia.
Crafted specially for the festive season, the Soi Thai Tom Yum Pen Cai 东炎盆菜 (SGD88.80) is the union of the traditional Chinese New Year Pen Cai and the restaurant’s signature Thai Hotpot which already boasts a loyal following despite being in the market for just a mere year.
Diners who prefer to keep to the timeless practice of reuniting over a bubbling and scrumptious hot pot can also rejoice with not one, but two of Jin Ho Mia’s Chinese New Year Special sets. Living up to its moniker, “a really good life” in Hokkien, the restaurant offers the Zhao Cai Jin Bao Set 招财进宝 (SGD68.80) comprising “Ho Liao” (Ho Liao – Good Food in Hokkien) such as succulent Abalone and sweet Snow Crab Leg alongside toothsome Roasted Pork and fresh Tiger Prawns that is guaranteed to have everyone feeling “Jin Ho Mia”.
SIMYEE Holdings
33 Seng Kang West Ave (Next to Fernvale LRT)
The Seletar Mall, #01-29/30
Singapore 797653
321 Alexandra Road (Next to Ikea)
Alexandra Central, #02-01
Singapore 159971
2) Yàn
Set in the National Gallery of Singapore where Cantonese cuisine meets modern art, Yàn exudes conviviality and a cosy ambience for festive feasts. Indulge in decadent set menus and auspicious a la carte dishes, perfect for reunion of all sizes from couples, extended multigenerational families to corporate gatherings.
Starring exquisite new creations alongside timeless Cantonese classics, the 7 set menus range from SGD118++ to SGD268++ per person; ushering in the Lunar New Year with auspicious symbolisms of prosperity, abundance and good health.
Yàn
#05-02 National Gallery Singapore
1 St Andrew’s Road,
Singapore 178957
3) Imperial Feast Restaurant
Experience an exquisite imperial feast, based on the finest banquet dishes traditionally reserved for hosting important politicians and foreign ambassadors this Lunar New Year! At Imperial Feast, traditional state banquet dishes are served at pocket-friendly prices for all to enjoy.
Commonly known as the Guo Yan, the imperial feast traditionally features a myriad of legendary cooking techniques from all over imperial China. A showcase of the best that Chinese cuisine has to offer, the dishes at Imperial Feast are skillfully prepared by award-winning Chef Wu Hai Feng.
Imperial Feast
48 Boon Lay Way, #03-06
The Chevrons, Jurong East
Singapore 609961
4) Chef-in-box
Chef-in-Box Vendcafé brings Singapore’s first-ever Chines New Year dishes from a vending machine! Bringing convenience and affordability to the masses this Lunar New Year, the pencai along with other dishes can be easily enjoyed at a simple click of a button. Traditional festive dishes are usually served in large groups. With the latest festive creations, Chef-in-Box caters to cosier groups looking to enjoy smaller portions of traditional festive dishes, while embodying the spirit of sharing. Most importantly, Chef-in-Box VendCafé operates 24/7.
5) Din Tai Fung
Internationally acclaimed Taiwanese restaurant, Din Tai Fung ushers in the Lunar New Year with perennial festive favourites, such as the restaurant’s signature Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng 发财鱼生 and festive specials including the Steamed Layered Red Date Cake 枣泥糕. Join Din Tai Fung to celebrate the beckoning of Spring with lively activities lined up for diners to mark this festive occasion.
