Reunion dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year has cultural significance that many Chinese all around the world, including in Singapore, strictly follow. As we usher in the Year of the Snake in 2025, we must not forget the importance of family unity and togetherness.
This is also the time when the important women in our lives— mothers and grandmothers—are busy chopping, prepping, and cooking up a feast for the entire family. Wouldn’t it be swell if they let their hair down, head to a restaurant, and enjoy dinner without the hassle of cleaning up afterwards?
And with that, here are 13 must-visit restaurants for your reunion dinner in Singapore during Chinese New Year 2025.
From all of us at Sethlui.com, here’s wishing you and your family 蛇舞春风，万事如意! (as the snake dances in the spring breeze, may all your wishes come true), have a prosperous Lunar New Year!
1. Tien Court (Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore)
Under the watchful eye of Chef Lui Wing Keung, Tien Court at Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore brings forth a hallmark of prosperous Teochew specialties for the upcoming Lunar New Year.
From 10 Jan to 12 Feb 2025, a total of 5 CNY Set Menus (including 1 vegetarian) are available, with each course carefully crafted to flaunt the ingredient’s natural flavours and textures. On Chinese New Year Eve (28 Jan), it will be available in two seatings— 5pm to 7pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
If your fingers are fast and you pre-book any CNY Set Menu from now till 15 Jan 2025 with full payment, you’ll be rewarded with an Early Bird Discount of 20% off.
For a cosy and intimate dining affair, the Bountiful Set Menu (S$148++ per pax, min. 2 persons) is a perfect choice. It boasts dishes like the Braised Fish Maw in Golden Pumpkin Soup, signature Braised White Teat Sea Cucumber in Oyster Sauce and Chilled Mango Sago Pomelo accompanied by Steamed Nian Gao with Peanut.
If you’re expecting a grand party of 10, the Delightful Blossom Reunion Set 富贵吉祥大团圆新年套餐 (S$1,888++ per table) kicks off with a Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng, followed by lush courses like the Signature South African 4-Head Abalone in Oyster Sauce.
The vegetarians are not forgotten with the introduction of the Chinese New Year Teochew Vegetarian Set Menu 恭喜发财新年 (S$138++ per pax). Indulge in some Double-Boiled Monkey Head Mushroom with Bamboo Pith and Braised Mock Abalone in Oyster Sauce or the Stir-Fried Mock Prawn with Asparagus, Lily Bulb and Cashew Nut.
You can also explore the range of à la carte dishes. Making its debut this year is the Eight Treasure Duck of an entire smoked duck breast that’s served with dry scallops, mushrooms, dry shrimps, lotus seed, chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and sausage.
To toss for good fortune, you can also get a Teochew Yu Sheng.
Click here to book yourself a table (or two).
403 Havelock Road, Singapore 169632
+65 6733 0011
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2. RISE Restaurant (Marina Bay Sands)
As the Year of the Snake draws closer and closer, I bet you’re panicking (just a little) on where to head for an awesome Chinese New Year reunion dinner. Ditch the traditional banquet style and swing by the iconic Marina Bay Sands with your family and loved ones to indulge in the Feasts of Fortune buffet, taking place at the RISE Restaurant.
From 28 to 31 Jan 2025, experience the comfort and joy of reunions brimming with vim and vigour as you feast in a luxurious seasonal spread. This Chinese New Year at RISE Restaurant, be one of the first guests to have a chance to relish in the prized Zhejiang dragon sturgeon, that’s being featured in a variety of ways. For a fiery delight that’ll awaken your senses, go for the Zhejiang Dragon Sturgeon Loin Shabu–Shabu with Spicy Sesame Dressing.
How does a hearty broth that’ll warm your soul sound? Then help yourself to some Double-Boiled Zhejiang Dragon Sturgeon Marrow with Sea Conch Soup, or indulge in the aromatic and delicious Crispy Fried Zhejiang Dragon Sturgeon Belly with Garlic.
Of course, a majestic banquet isn’t complete without the iconic crackling Roast Suckling Pig and piquant Peking Duck— 2 of my must-have dishes at a Chinese restaurant! For a unique umami flavour bomb, relish in the Sea Urchin Dumplings with Eight Treasures in Claypot, bursting with comforting braised favourites.
If you’re curious about the rates, here they are:
Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch
- S$98 per adult, S$49 per child— 28 & 31 Jan 2025
- S$108 per adult, S$54 per child— 29 & 30 Jan 2025
Chinese New Year Buffet Dinner
- S$158 per adult, S$79 per child— 28 to 31 Jan 2025
To book yourself a table, click here.
10 Bayfront Avenue, Hotel Tower 1, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956
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3. Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant (Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium)
As the Dragon Year comes to an end, join Xin Cuisine at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium as they usher in the Year of the Snake with open arms (and great food). From 3 Jan 2025, an array of festive dishes will feature in the opulent set menus designed for Chinese New Year dining.
It’s time for ah ma or mum to take a break from cooking and the tedious preparations for reunion dinner. Instead, take them for a grand dinner at Xin Cuisine with banquet menus offering a special 10% off, starting from just S$768++ for an intimate group of 6.
Begin your feast with a light and healthy Vegetarian Salmon Yu Sheng. Then enjoy a multitude of textures with the Prosperity Platter that includes delicious elements like roasted pork, duck, and jellyfish. There’s also Braised Dice Abalone with Shredded Fish Maw, and Steamed Marble Goby in Hong Kong Style, along with other dishes.
I felt that the Sautéed Prawn, Sliced Conch and Mushroom in X.O. Sauce was a simple yet clever amalgamation of ingredients. The prawns were succulent and fresh, and the sautéed conch had an addictively-chewy texture. The umami goodness of the X.O paired really well with the shimeiji mushrooms, crunchy asparagus and leek.
There’s also the comforting and delectable Xin’s Treasure Duck. A claypot bursting with luxurious ingredients like braised duck, sea cucumber, oysters, fatt choy, Chinese mushrooms and broccoli. Pair this dish with a bowl of white rice, and you get a flawless paragon.
If set menus aren’t your thing, it’s all good. Explore the range of traditional à la carte favourites like Braised Pig Trotter with Black Moss (S$56) and the unbelievably tasty Xin’s Crispy Roast Pork with Mustard Dip (S$26 per portion, serves 3 to 4 pax).
Don’t go anywhere, as there are new dishes introduced such as the lip-smacking Deep-fried Black Pork Ribs with Salt and Pepper (S$42/S$64)— guaranteed to be finger-lickin’ good.
IHG One Rewards members who dine-in or order from the takeout menu at Xin Cuisine will be gifted a 25% off return voucher.
To reserve yourself a table, click here.
317 Outram Road, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore 169075
+65 3138 2531
Lunch: 11:30am – 3:00pm (last order: 2:30pm)
Dinner: 5:30pm – 9:30pm (last order: 9:00pm)
Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, except for CNY Season (13 Jan – 12 Feb 2025, opens daily)
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4. Man Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore)
From 6 Jan to 16 Feb 2025, reserve a table in the heart of Bugis at Man Fu Yuan where polished menus, an opulent lineup of Chinese New Year specialties and a sophisticated dining ambience await.
To usher in the Year of the Snake, Executive Chinese Chef Aaron Tan has specially created the spectacular 60-inch (circumference) Blazing Snake Fortune Yu Sheng 火焰盘龙鳗 – 蛇来运转鸿运到捞生 (S$988++ serves up to 10 guests).
In the core of this lavish yu sheng lies a rich significance: every single one of the 8 snakes forms part of the auspicious Chinese character ‘福’ (fortune), symbolising blessings for the new year. These include 平安 (peace), 喜乐 (joy), 健康 (health), 繁荣 (prosperity), 和睦 (harmony), 财富 (wealth), 贵人 (support), and 吉祥 (good fortune).
Grilled eel ‘snakes’ (known in Mandarin as 蛇鳗) form part of the splendid masterpiece and represent fortune and renewal, while Chef Aaron’s incorporation of flambéed unagi pays homage to the zodiac through taste and artistry.
Premium ingredients such as rock lobster, abalone, ikura, Hokkaido crispy shredded dried scallop, salmon sashimi, and crispy fish skin complete the ensemble of this vividly beautiful yu sheng. It’s then drizzled with a citrusy golden wafu, roasted sesame dressing, and fragrant shallot oil, epitomising a prosperous beginning to the new year.
From 6 Jan to 16 Feb 2025, revel in the Prosperity Prix-Fixe Menus and Signature À La Carte Dishes by Chef Aaron and his culinary team which showcase a myriad of auspicious gourmet highlights. With a range of 8 different set menus, there’s something for every diner, whether it’s for an intimate couple date, or a fancy gathering for 10 or more.
To accommodate big groups without the fuss, the 5-course Blissfulness Prix-Fixe Menu 幸福满满 (S$938++ for 5 guests) presents a dazzling array of Man Fu Yuan’s signatures. Relish in the Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot 阖家团圆齐欢畅金汤盆菜, bursting with more than 18 opulent ingredients like the six-head whole abalone, rock lobster, grilled unagi, premium sea cucumber, dried whole scallop, pork trotters, Man Fu Yuan’s signature dace fish Ball and fish maw.
To treat yourself, the regal 7-course Harvest Prix-Fixe Menu 六六大顺 (S$1,558 for 5 guests) is one grand feast to indulge in featuring superior-quality ingredients. Marvel at the assortment of handpicked dishes including the Double-boiled Sakura chicken soup with fish maw, dried scallop, Brazilian mushroom and cordyceps flower, served in coconut husk 椰皇虫草花姬松茸菌干贝花胶炖樱花鸡汤, Steamed Mandarin Perch fillet with preserved citrus golden chilli sauce, scallion 香柠黄椒酱蒸富贵鱼, and the crowd-pleaser Braised rock lobster with golden crispy rice, lobster bisque, garlic, ginger 岩石龙虾浓汤烩脆金米.
The celebration goes on with timeless à la carte favourites, including premium roasts such as the lip-smacking Roasted Suckling Pig with Five Grain Glutinous Rice 全体腊味五谷糯米猪 (S$538++).
For those craving for auspicious flavours, Man Fu Yuan’s Lunar New Year à la carte dishes take traditional feasts to the next level. Zero in on dishes like the whole Steamed Rock Lobster with Glutinous Rice, Crabmeat, and Crab Roe 岩石龙虾蟹皇菜香糯米饭 (S$158++ per portion, whole lobster) which features premium, delicately-steamed lobster crowned atop aromatic glutinous rice, enhanced by the sweetness of crabmeat and umami-rich crab roe— a show-stopping dish representing unity and prosperity.
Be impressed by the distinctive display of the Flambé Eight Treasure Duck with Abalone 火焰鲍汁乾坤八宝鸭 (S$198++, whole duck) that’s filled with a delicious combination of ingredients, each signifying abundance and good fortune, complemented with tender abalone as the final touch.
The exclusive Salt-baked Chicken in Dong Jiang Style 荷香东江盐焗鸡 (S$88 for whole) is bursting with loads of flavour and its paired flawlessly with a house-made chilli sauce— available only in limited quantities!
Last but not least, the Braised Whole Guan Dong Sea Cucumber Stuffed with Minced Pork and Prawn 百花豚肉茸酿关东刺参 (S$108++, per serving) is truly a work of art, perfect for the festive season. Filled with a multitude of textures, the unique dish undergoes a tedious preparation process, where each top-quality sea cucumber is delicately cleaned and prepared over 3 days, and hand-stuffed with a savoury blend of minced pork and prawn, then masterfully braised in a luscious superior sauce.
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To reserve a table, please call +65 6825 1008 or send them an email.
80 Middle Road, InterContinental Singapore, Singapore 188966
+65 6825 1008
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 3pm & 6pm – 10pm
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5. Orchard Hotel Singapore
As we prepare to bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake, The Orchard Hotel Singapore welcomes diners to honour family bonds and elevate your lavish celebrations at MICHELIN-selected Hua Ting Restaurant and The Orchard Cafe.
This Chinese New Year, boost your fortune and immerse yourself in a sensory delight with the Feast Of Fortune Buffet (starts from S$92++ for lunch, S$102++ for dinner) at The Orchard Cafe, happening from 6 Jan to 28 Feb 2025. Get the ball rolling by indulging in a vast assortment of starters including Ngo Hiang Crab Meat Roll, Pearl Abalone and Thai Papaya Salad, Teochew Crispy Prawn and Chilled Mala Yabbies.
Seafood enthusiasts can look forward to the lavish Seafood On Ice section, showcasing Boston Lobster, Scallops and Snow Crab, just to name a few.
This prosperous season, The Orchard Cafe dishes out more auspicious dishes such as Traditional Roasted Suckling Pig, Baked Miso Cod Fish Fillet, Sautéed Lobster with Glass Noodles, Dried Oyster and Sea Cucumber, Bi Feng Taang Roasted Chicken and Braised Pork Leg with Abalone and Black Moss.
Then approach the chefs as they carve Black Truffle Chinese Spiced Sous Vide Duck, Garlic Crusted Norwegian Salmon Fillet, Slow Roasted Australian Grain Fed Black Angus Rib Eye and Traditional Roasted Pork Belly with Sichuan Pepper in front of you.
For an alluring smoky goodness, head on to the charcoal grill to savour delicious treats like the Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, Allspice Lamb, Tiger Prawn, Otak-Otak and Satay. Afterwards, relish in sweet desserts like the Five Blessings Descent Upon This Home, consisting of nian gao, sweet potato ball, yam ball, sesame ball, and egg custard ball. There’s also Bird’s Nest Vanilla Ginger Cream Brulee, Creamy Pineapple Tart, Almond Bean Curd with Wolfberries, and Sticky Rice with Durian Pengat.
Customers who reserve by 14 Jan 2025 can enjoy 25% off. Or score 15% off if you reserve from 15 Jan 2025 onwards.
To make reservations at The Orchard Cafe, call +65 6739 6666 or drop them an email.
From now till 28 Feb 2025, gather your family to explore the range of auspicious Lunar New Year à la carte and Set Menus (starts from S$128++ for 2 diners (vegetarian), S$148++ (4 diners), S$1,388++ (10 diners)) at Hua Ting.
Start off with elegant appetisers such as Braised Superior Bird’s Next with Whole Fresh Crab Claw and Buddha Jumps Over The Wall with South African 4-Head Abalone. Then enjoy dishes specially curated by the chefs— Golden Suckling Pig, Pan Seared Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef, and Steamed Black Emperor in Supreme Soy Sauce.
Wrap up the meal with sweet desserts like Chilled Osmanthus Jelly with Goji and Gold Vark, and Double Boiled Almond Cream and Glutinous Rice Ball.
Vegetarians get to revel in Double Boiled Morel Mushroom and Wild Bamboo Pith, Stuffed Bean Curd Pomegranate with Assorted Mushroom, Braised Rice Vermicelli with Dumpling, and much more. End off your feast with mouth-watering desserts like Red Bean Dessert Soup with Lotus Seed and Glutinous Rice Ball, and Deep Fried Nian Gao with Taro.
To make reservations at Hua Ting Restaurant, call +65 6739 6666 or drop them an email.
442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879
+65 6734 7766
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6. Xi Yan
Xi Yan, the brainchild of Hong Kong celebrity chef Jacky Yu, was launched in Singapore by homegrown F&B entrepreneur, Mr Thomas Choong in 2005. That makes 19 years in the industry— impressive! The main outlet of Xi Yan is situated at Maxwell Chamber Suites while another 2 branches are at Shaw Centre and PLQ Park Place.
Here, you won’t find run-of-the-mill classic dishes. Instead, a harmonious blend of cuisines— mainly Chinese, Hakka and Teochew— boldly stand out from the crowd, showcasing ingenuity with a refreshing take on traditional Chinese New Year dishes.
Explore their signatures like Niang Tofu, Hakka Yam Abacus, Salt Baked Chicken and Hakka Noodles. Whether you’re a foodie seeking top-notch and exquisite cuisine or simply reminiscing the comforting tastes of your grandma’s cooking, Xi Yan’s 3 outlets tick all boxes.
Acclaimed to be one of the best in town for nearly 20 years, the esteemed Xi Yan 3 Treasure Yu Sheng brings together salmon, maguro, mekajiki sashimi, ikura, 10 types of greens & fruits, and a special dressing in perfect harmony. It’s been described by some as refreshing, legendary, and perhaps, the healthiest yu sheng.
Choose from 6 Chinese New Year Set Menus, ranging from S$98++ to S$118++ per pax for 6 courses, and S$138++ to S$238++ per pax for 8 courses. Tapping on the new dishes specially created for Xi Yan’s 19th-anniversary celebrations, these exclusive delights make a remarkable return.
The Jade Scallion Oil Chicken with Ginger Chives & Caramelised Shallot delivers a brilliant fusion of textures and flavors, coming together on your palate like an electrifying celebration. Pieces of tender chicken are bathed in fragrant scallion chive oil and perfumed with white ginger and turmeric. The thin slivers of spring onions bring a refreshing brightness while the caramelised shallots add a subtly sweet and piquant finish.
The Sea Food Treasure Pot has ingredients like mini abalone, fish maw, mushroom, roast pork, quail egg and pak choy. For the 8-course S$238++ menu, you’ll get additional treasures like sea whelk, scallops, Hokkaido sea cucumber and prawns!
You can also pre-order the Xi Yan Pen Cai for take away, the Premium comes with abalone and all the ingredients as shown at S$268 or the Standard with fish maw at only S$188; both good for 6 pax.
The Blanched Red Grouper with Rice Crispy in White Pepper Seafood Broth has satisfyingly crunchy rise krispies paired with the fresh, naturally sweet flesh of the red grouper. These elements are brought together in a robust, peppery seafood broth.
The Balsamic Vinegar Braised Pork Ribs & Knuckle strikes the perfect balance between Eastern and Western influences. While the knuckles have less fat, they still pack a ton of collagen. The sauce offers a delightful blend of sweetness and tanginess, perfectly complementing the sauerkraut.
If you think these dishes are limited to a set, think again! They’re also available for both à la carte and take away orders. Isn’t that wonderful?
Click here to order online or to book a dine-in slot.
For a list of addresses, contact numbers and opening hours, refer here.
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7. Hai Tien Lo (Pan Pacific Singapore)
For the upcoming Chinese New Year, gather with your family and loved ones over at Pan Pacific Singapore to indulge in gastronomic Cantonese fare at Hai Tien Lo. From 8 Jan to 12 Feb 2025, Executive Chinese Chef Ricky Leung, together with his trusted kitchen brigade, create an array of 8 Lunar New Year set menus to leave a lasting impression on your palate.
Each of these special sets arrive with an opulent yu sheng platter, An assortment of signature Hai Tien Lo specialities include Braised South African Whole Abalone with truffles and Crispy Sea Cucumber, Sautéed East Spotted Grouper Rolls with Seasonal Greens in Signature Homemade XO Chilli Sauce, Sliced Crispy Barbecued Suckling Pig and Caviar, served with Deep-fried Crispy Chicken Wing stuffed with Bird’s Nest, Fish Maw and Crab Meat
For a sweet finale, indulge in desserts like the magnificent Prosperity Chinese New Year Gold Ingot Cake coated with Finely-ground Nuts and Shredded Yam, Double-boiled Almond Cream with Imperial Swiftlet’s Nest, Maltose and Black Sesame Dumpling in Young Coconut, or Chilled Cream of Mango Sago with Snow Swallows and Fresh Fruits.
If you’re dining in a pair, the following set menu options (2 pax minimum) are available:
- Fortune Blessing Menu | 福满人间宴 (S$168 per diner)
- Blossoming Spring Vegetarian Menu | 花满三春宴 (S$168 per diner)
- Blissful Harmony Menu | 如意吉祥宴 (S$198 per diner)
- Glorious Riches Menu | 富贵满门宴 (S$268 per diner)
- Meteoric Success Menu | 飞黄腾达宴 (S$338 per diner)
- Joyous Abundance Menu | 鸿禧有余宴 ($498 per diner)
Alternatively, if you’re dining with a large group, the Double Happiness Menu | 双星报喜宴 (S$208 per diner) and Divine Treasures Menu | 聚宝金盆宴 (S$288 per diner) offer family-style sharing portions (5 pax minimum).
Click here to view the complete range of set menus.
If set menus are not your cup of tea, Hai Tien Lo also offers a plethora of Lunar New Year À la Carte items (available from 8 to 27 Jan 2025) featuring appetisers, barbecued meats, fresh seafood, soups, yu sheng platters, and rich desserts.
Feast on sophisticated festive dishes, such as Traditional Steamed Half Lobster with Signature Homemade XO Chilli Sauce (S$50 per person), Pan-fried Diced Fragrant Japanese Premium A5 Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Asparagus in Black Pepper Sauce ($58 per person), and Barbecued Crispy Whole Suckling Pig (S$228 for half, S$438 for whole).
Other dishes to dig into include: Abundance Yu Sheng with Whole Abalone, Lobster, Scallops, Coral Clam, Crystalline Ice Plant and Smoked Salmon (S$298), Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Queensland Grouper Fillet, Preserved Meat, and Truffle Oil (S$38 per portion), Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Queensland Grouper Fillet, Preserved Meat, and Truffle Oil (S$38 per portion), Double-boiled Almond Cream with Imperial Swiftlet’s Nest and Black Sesame Dumpling (S$88 per person), to name a few.
Psst! From 8 to 27 Jan 2025, Those who love dim sum can also check out the range of À la carte Dim Sum, available during lunchtime.
Enjoy lip-smacking delights like Steamed Charcoal Barbecue Pork Bun with Black Truffles (S$15), Steamed Lobster Dumplings (S$18), Deep-fried Bean Curd Sheet stuffed with Sea Perch and Avocado (S$15), Dumpling Soup with Lobster and Dried Scallops in Superior Stock (S$28 per person) and Steamed Vegetarian Dumpling with Imperial Swiftlet’s Nest, Beetroot, Asparagus, Celery, and Assorted Carrots (S$18).
To make reservations, please call +65 6826 8240 or send them an email.
7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595
+65 6336 8111
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8. Lime Restaurant (PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore)
Located in vibrant Chinatown, where auspicious decorations dazzle the streets, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore beckons you to usher in the Year of the Snake at Lime Restaurant.
From 15 Jan to 12 Feb 2025, a lavish showcase of buffet feasts spanning lunch, brunch and dinner will be offered.
- Feasts of Fortune (15 to 28 Jan (lunch), 3 to 12 Feb 2025)
Lime Restaurant welcomes the arrival of spring with a range of iconic Asian delights such as the Wok-fried Lala Clams in Chinese Wine Collagen Broth, Braised Shanghainese Pork Belly with Baby Abalone and Roast Angelica Duck.
The spread carries on with heartwarming signatures like XO Pork Jerky and Char Siew Egg Fried Rice, and the full-bodied Braised Pork Knuckle with Fish Maw. End your meal beautifully with decadent desserts such as Lime’s Osmanthus Goji Jelly, Fried Durian Roll and Black Sesame Cake Roll.
As nightfall approaches, delight in the tantalising aroma of smoky goodness emanating from Lime’s Josper Grill. Sink your teeth into grilled Sausages, King Prawn Skewers, and juicy Iberico Pork Ribs. Then indulge in other highlights like Singapore Chilli Crab, Lobster and Crab Fettucine, Kung Pao Bullfrog, Slow Roast Butter Herb Crusted Angus Beef, and the quintessential Fried Nian Gao.
On weekends, diners can drink to their heart’s content with a 2-hour (3pm to 5pm) bottomless serving of house wines, cocktails and beers, amidst the magnificent feast.
- Joyful Reunions (28 Jan (dinner) to 2 Feb 2025)
Lime Restaurant celebrates the peak of the festive period with an opulent spread, starting off with a luxurious lineup of sea treasures, showcasing Boston Lobster, Crayfish, Snow Crab and Abalone, topped off with Mekajiki Swordfish Sashimi and Uni Sushi.
Guests can nourish themselves with Double-boiled Organic Chicken Soup, before enjoying lip-smacking dim sum such as Abalone Siew Mai and Lobster Har Gao.
If you’re craving something comforting, go for the aromatic Chinese-style Rock Lobster with Glass Noodles, Hong Kong-style Crab Meat Ee-Fu Noodles, and creamy Giant Garoupa Fish Noodle in Collagen Broth. Satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts like Fried Durian Roll, Crepe with Durian Gelato and Red Bean Soup with Tang Yuan, together with other delightful treats.
For those planning to head to Lime Restaurant for their reunion dinner on 28 Jan, look forward to scrumptious delicacies like Salted Egg Lobster Claw, Whole Flambé Roast Golden Pig, Baked Osmanthus Kurobuta Pork Ribs, and Assam Curry Lobster Claw.
That’s not all— there’s also Grilled Marinated Rock Lobster and Cheesy Baked Scallops, perfect for a memorable dining experience with your family and friends.
From 29 Jan to 2 Feb 2025, amplify the festive enjoyment with the captivating Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng, made available as part of the buffet spread. During dinner on 28 Jan, each table will also receive an exclusive platter on the house to welcome a year of abundance and good fortune.
You can also score 15% off on the Lunar New Year buffets (not applicable on the eve of and on Public Holidays) if you head down from 15 Jan to 12 Feb 2025.
For dining reservations, visit Lime Restaurant’s official booking channel.
3 Upper Pickering Street, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore 058289
+65 9859 0681
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9. Window on the Park (Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre)
As we bid farewell to the dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake, Window on the Park at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre invites you to celebrate Chinese New Year with a memorable feast shared with your loved ones.
From 3 Jan to 15 Feb 2025, brace yourselves for Fortune Feast 2025, a thoughtfully assembled buffet showcasing heritage celebratory goodies and culinary delights from around the globe to welcome joy, success, and prosperity this Lunar New Year.
The Weekday Dinner Buffet (S$49.90++ for adult, S$25++ for child) offers a medley of tastes starting with the DIY Prosperity Yu Sheng with Condiments at the salad section. Sip on a hearty bowl of Fortune Braised Seafood Soup filled with abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw and crab meat.
Then for mains, the Steamed Barramundi with “Hu Nan” Chop Chilli is a fiery must-try for fish enthusiasts. Also not to be missed is the signature Steamed Glutinous Rice with Dried Shrimp, Chicken Sausage & Mushroom.
If you dine in a group of 4, you will also receive a Prosperity Steamed Whole Barramundi Fish in Hong Kong Style on the house!
Alternatively, you can swing by for the Weekend Dinner Buffet (S$138++ for adult, S$40++ for child) and obtain a complimentary Prosperity Braised Seafood Pot with every booking of 4 dining in.
For the best deal, visit them from 28 to 30 Jan 2025 for the 1-for-1 Grand Fortune Feast Buffet Dinner (S$150++ for adult, S$50++ for kids) to receive Prosperity Deep-Fried Barramundi Fish in Hong Kong Style and Prosperity Braised Seafood Pot for FREE.
Need somewhere to spend the lovely afternoon? Then indulge in the Fortune High Tea (S$78++ for 2 adults) from 12pm to 5pm daily, where a second adult gets to dine free-of-charge.
Discover interesting festive masterpieces like the Golden Bak Kwa with Chicken Floss and Cheese in Po Lo Bao, or the Braised Abalone with Sea Cucumber and Mushroom in Egg Tart Shell. There’s also special desserts like the Pineapple Caramel Dome and much more!
11 Cavenagh Road, Singapore 229616
+65 6733 8333
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10. Summer Pavilion (The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore)
Celebrate the Chinese New Year festivities and have an unforgettable reunion dinner with your family at one Michelin-starred Summer Pavilion. The 28-year-old Cantonese establishment within The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore has a full range of exclusive CNY dishes, specially created by Chef Cheung Siu Kong.
Explore various Lunar New Year sets such as the Treasury Set Menu (starts from S$4,308++ for 8 pax). Be mesmerised by the kaleidoscope of colours present in the Prickly Sea Cucumber Yu Sheng.
The springy Japanese prickly sea cucumber has a great texture and pairs beautifully with the array of fresh vegetables and tangy dressing.
The Steamed Dong Xing Grouper Fillet, Luffa Gourd, Black Fungus is a clean-tasting dish that focuses on the freshness of the fish, complemented by the gentle crunchiness of the luffa and savoury broth. It includes other dishes like the Poached Ibérico Pork Glutinous Rice Dumpling, Superior Chicken Stock and Braised 18-Head South African Dried Abalone, Morel Mushroom, Abalone Sauce.
You can also select from the CNY A La Carte Menu that includes dishes like the Steamed Vermicelli, King Scallop, Caviar, Crab Roe, Egg White (S$68 per pax). Fine strands of noodles are enveloped in a rich and luxurious crab roe egg white sauce, served with yummy pan-fried Hokkaido scallops and a dollop of opulent caviar.
To secure a table, click here.
7 Raffles Avenue, Level 3, Singapore 039799
+65 6434 5286
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11. Chopsuey Cafe
From 20 Jan to 12 Feb 2025, head to Dempsey Hill where 11-year-old Chopsuey Cafe resides. With its colonial-style decor and serene surroundings, expect to have a captivating ambience to usher in the Year of the Snake.
Open doors to good fortune with the signature Lucky Lunar ‘Lo Hei‘ (S$68/S$88/S$128). Toss to good health and prosperity with a mish-mash of cured salmon, baby romaine, julienned carrot, white radish, beetroot, pomegranate, peanuts, crispy calamansi wonton skin, pomelo, white sesame, and fresh blueberries. All the ingredients are dressed in extra virgin olive oil and sweet plum sauce.
If you enjoy chilli crab, you’ll be obsessed with the Prawn Toasties (S$19). Imagine crispy, golden-brown buns stuffed with homemade king prawn paste, and dusted with a generous layer of white sesame. For a flawless pairing, dunk the buns into a delicious chilli dipping gravy.
Have fun wrapping some Crispy Shredded Duck Pancakes (S$32), that’s served with succulent duck, hoisin sauce, fresh cucumber and scallions.
Make ah ma smile with the traditional Steamed Free-Range Chicken With Herbs & Hua Tiao Wine (S$36). Beef lovers can relish in the robust Taiwanese-Style Three Cup Beef Tenderloin (S$38).
The Lobster Fried Rice (S$42) is decadent and packed full of wok hei, perfect to pair with the refreshing Crispy Orange Kurobuta Pork (S$32), a nod to the local sweet and sour pork with a twist. The festive feast isn’t complete without the Sizzling Steamed Whole Fish (S$112), topped with crispy ginger and julienned scallions.
Save some stomach for the Golden Pineapple Tart (S$18), paired with luscious vanilla ice cream for a sweet ending.
Those seeking convenience can also opt for the thoughtfully-curated Joyous Reunion Set Menu (S$138++ per pax).
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10 Dempsey Road, #01-23, Singapore 247700
+65 6708 9288
Sun to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11.30pm
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12. Estuary
Chinese New Year reunion dinners don’t always need to revolve around Chinese food and set menus. For a modern take that veers away from traditional practices, check out Estuary, a pescatarian haven tucked away at the basement of Palais Rennaisance.
This is the third time that the owners, Chef Polo and Chef Gary, have created a special yu sheng to celebrate the Lunar New Year. For 2025, Estuary’s Yu Sheng (S$68) (available from 24 Jan onwards) consists of 7-day aged hamachi, salmon, ahi tuna, different vegetables drenched in a sauce made of a combination of yuzu puree and salted plum.
To complement your Yu Sheng, feast on their new menu which officially launched on 15 Jan 2025. Feast on the Crispy Scottish Stingray (S$17.80) that’s tossed in a savoury and sweet fish sauce glaze with sesame and lime. For a light and refreshing starter, get the Amberjack Ceviche (S$24.80) complemented by granny smith apple, walnut and celery, much like a waldorf salad.
For a seafood rendition of an Italian approach, the Mackerel Meatball (S$21.80) is drenched in sweet tomato sauce and bits of pork lard. There’s also the Ahi Tuna Carpaccio (S$24.80) paired with strawberry ketchup and nutty butter. Pasta fans can indulge in the Crab Cacio E Pepe (S$26.80) that boasts spaghetti mixed with crab meat, pecorino cheese and black pepper.
When it’s time for mains, pick the 3-Days Dry Aged Lemon Sole (S$38.80) which features a 200g sole doused in seaweed caviar butter sauce, or the 1/2 Spring Chicken (S$38.80) with an 8-hour pork bone broth.
For a sweet and unique end to your meal, try the Aged Comte Cheese (S$17.80) that’s generously drizzled with wild honey and candied pecans.
390 Orchard Road, B1-04/05, Singapore 238871
+65 8281 0405
Daily: 12pm – 3pm & 5.30pm – 10pm
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13. Wu You Eating House
For a genuine home-dining experience for your Lunar New Year feast, head to Wu You Eating House along 312 Lavender Street. This family-run restaurant is run by a pair of siblings from Ipoh.
This Lunar New Year, indulge in their unique homemade Lou Hei (S$58 for small, S$78 for medium, S$88 for large) consisting of fried potato strips, fried yam strips, glass lettuce, carrot, and purple cabbage together with homemade pineapple sauce (available for add-on only).
Indulge in their grand feast at S$98 nett per pax, with a 7-course set starting with a nourishing soup with free-range chicken, morel mushroom, Jin Hua ham, Japanese scallop, cordyceps, red dates and goji berries. Then indulge in Cod Fish with Mango Salad Sauce, Glass Noodles with Jumbo Prawns, and Pork Trotters with Japanese Shiitake Mushrooms, Big Dried Oysters and Fatt Choy.
The feast continues with Steamed Egg with Crab Meat, Sea Cucumber and Mi Zhi Abalone, and Fried Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Fried Yam and Fresh Kelp Stir Fried w/ Fruits & Vegetables. For dessert, enjoy a cold Fruits Sago.
312 Lavender Street, Singapore 338816
+65 8913 1519
Daily: 11am – 3pm & 5pm – 10pm
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