A shortlist of everything you need this Lunar New Year, from traditional Chinese cuisine and contemporary takes, to exclusive CNY-launch cocktails
We’re still recovering from the year-end festivities that concluded a mere couple of days ago, yet Lunar New Year is already creeping up on us. If the thought of whipping up yet another spread for the full extended family isn’t exactly filling you up with excitement (don’t get us started on all the post-party washing up there is), fret not. As the Year of the Dragon draws near, Singapore’s finest dining establishments are rolling out spectacular menus to mark the festive occasion. From opulent multi-course feasts to innovative spins on the traditional yu sheng, here’s where to indulge in Lunar New Year culinary offerings that promise to delight every palate in the family.
藝 yì by Jereme Leung at Raffles Hotel
At 藝 yì by Jereme Leung, culinary artistry meets festive indulgence–guests can choose from the à la carte menu, or three specially curated dine-in set menus: the Prosperous Set ($198++ per person), Abundance Set ($228++ per person), or the Opulence Set ($258++ per person). Whether you’re in the mood for dim sum or a lavish feast, options are abound.
The Lunar New Year a la carte menu will be made available from the first day of Chinese New Year onwards, from 29 January to 12 February 2025. For groups looking to have their reunion lunches and dinners ahead of the festivities, the Dim Sum set menu and dine-in set menus will be offered from 6 January onwards, till 12 February 2025.
Madame Fan
Bring home the glamour of Madame Fan with their sumptuous takeaway offerings, available from 6 January to 16 February 2025. The Prosperity Poon Choi ($468 nett, serves 5) and Signature Abalone Yu Sheng ($138++, serves 5) are perfect centrepieces for your celebrations. For larger gatherings, consider the indulgent four-course set menu ($698 nett for 6) or the eight-course feast ($1,188 nett for 8).
Robb Tip: Early birds, rejoice—all orders placed before 26 January stand to enjoy 15% off. From 27 January to 16 February, diners can enjoy 10% savings with select credit cards.
Cherry Garden at Mandarin Oriental Singapore
For an elevated Lunar New Year experience, Cherry Garden pairs its delectable Cantonese delicacies with two exclusive Hennessy tasting menu–think Miyazaki wagyu beef, four-head South African abalone, and more, all designed to harmonise with Hennessy’s rich notes.
Yu sheng lovers can also choose from a whopping five variations of the traditional dish. The classic Prosperity Yu Sheng is topped with Arctic clams, home-cured salmon and crispy fish skin, but our recommendation would be the Triumph Yu Sheng, which features a luxurious rendition of premium ingredients including lobster meat and hamachi.
Robb Tip: Reservations are required five days in advance; bookings and enquiries can be directed to Cherry Garden through a phone call at +65 6885 3500, or via email at mosin-dining@mohg.com.
Bottega di Carna at Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Here, tradition and decadence converge with Bottega di Carna’s elevated yusheng experience, priced at just $28 per head. Diners have full reign: add scallop sashimi ($18), lobster ($28), or even caviar ($88) to your festive tosses from 15 January to 12 February 2025.
Robb Tip: Pair your ceremonial tossing with meat cuts from the renowned Vinals Soler farm, exclusive to Bottega di Carna, for a truly memorable meal.
Seeking something beyond classic Chinese fare? These innovative offerings will leave a refreshing impression on even the most discerning gourmets:
Fat Cow
With a name like ‘Gyu Sheng’, we’re expecting a delightful twist on the traditional yusheng–and the Fat Cow Signaturte Gyu Sheng is exactly that. Starring a luxurious Toriyama Umami Wagyu served together with chuka kurage, chuka wakame and ikura, the dish is finished off with complementary white radish, carrots, and pickled ginger for a vibrant pop of colour, before being elegantly topped off with a wafu sesame dressing. Priced at $68++ for four to five adults, this reimagined yusheng will be available from 22 January to 5 February 2025.
Gingkyo by Kinki
Modern Japanese bistro Ginkyo puts its own contemporary spin on the yusheng with freshly sliced salmon, tuna and swordfish sashimi, with Japanese-inspired accompaniments like sakura denbu and tobiko. Perfect for a group of four to six adults, the Ginkyo Abundance Yu Sheng ($88++) will be offered for dine-in only from 13 January to 12 February 2025.
Robb Tip: For a seamless experience, do put in an advanced order for the Ginkyo Abundance Yu Sheng three days in advance.
Canchita
Deciding on Peruvian flavours for the Lunar New Year celebrations may not be at the top of most dining bucket lists, but be sure not to miss out on a fiery Peruvian-Cantonese fusion menu by Canchita, specifically curated for the Lunar New Year festivities. Among the eclectic mix of seven seasonal favourites, what’s catching our eye are the Lo Hei and Crunchy Tacos ($72), Ceviche Canton ($32), and the Anticuchos Tipakay ($28 for three skewers).
Robb Tip: Don’t go home without a toast to an abundant year ahead. The specially crafted Chifa cocktails, Blossom (an Oriental twist of a tipple with Szechuan pepper gin, lychee liqueur and lime juice, sweetened with juicy strawberries), and Prosperity (shaken up with auspicious ingredients such as chrysanthemum-infused pisco, lemon juice, Mandarin orange, roselle and pineapple juice).
The Lunar New Year set offerings at Canchita are available throughout the month of January.
