16 best turkeys to order for a Christmas feast in Singapore

Nothing brings about more Yuletide joy than a warm and intimate party with your family and friends at home, while enjoying a tasty and inviting meal.

And what’s a Christmas party without some hearty festive nosh (and some great bubbly, but that’s another story for another day)?

It goes without saying that you’ll need the grande dame of all Christmas feasts, the turkey, to be the centrepiece to your dining table.

With so many options available for you to take home, we suss out a few unique picks that will not only fill tummies, but impress your guests as well.

If you’re worried about finding the perfect Christmas turkey, don’t be; Da Paolo Gastronomia is offering an easy-carve boneless option for you and your loved ones to indulge in this festive season.

Featuring two mouthwatering stuffings, here, you can indulge in their Cotechino (Italian pork sausage) that includes black truffles on one side, and chestnut & mushroom on the other, so you can have the best of both worlds. The dish also comes served with potatoes, carrots and red wine sauce to go with.

Available on their online store here.

Satiate your gourmandise and indulge in W Singapore’s Delivery & Takeaway offerings. As part of their wide selection of festive dishes, the menu also includes their savoury Charred Pear Roasted Turkey. Weighing at about 6kg, this delicious turkey comes with Giblet and Cranberry Sauce to pair that’s sure to delight your guests as part of your palatial feast this Christmas.

Available on their online store here.

If you’re opting for turkeys that comes with a twist, consider the “Hulk” Herb Crusted Turkey from Stamford Dining’s Christmas menu. With turkeys being a classic centrepiece for every Christmas spread, this new Herb Crusted Turkey features a familiar Asian twist with the inclusion of laksa leaves, coriander, lemongrass and spices that will tickle your tastebuds.

Available on their online store here.

Ring in the festive cheer with Blue Jasmine’s iconic Esarn-style Roast Turkey. As part of their festive menu, this juicy twice-roasted turkey is a crowd favourite and for good reason. Marinated in rich aromatic Esarn paste topped with smoked chilli sauce, the turkey is made with a blend of galangal, lemongrass, coriander, turmeric and fish sauce, and boasts a juicy tenderness that will have you reaching out for a second serving.

Available on their online store here.

No Christmas is complete without a signature roasted turkey like this one by Capitol Kempinski Hotel. As part of their festive offerings, you can now have their succulent and juicy roasted turkey in the comfort of your home. The dish comes complete with cranberry sauce and giblet gravy for a truly indulgent Christmas lunch.

Available on their online store here.

All-day dining restaurant Peppermint, otherwise more formerly known as AquaMarine, is now offering an enticing selection of holiday favourites on their menu. Besides their Boston Lobster Au Gratin and Australia Wagyu Beef Wellington, the menu will also feature their new Manuka Glazed Tom Turkey Roulade. Here, you can opt to dine in with your loved ones and opt for their festive lunch or dinner instead of dining at home. Of course, it’s advised that you book a reservation beforehand.

Start the festive feasting with this Herb Roasted Turkey from Morganfield’s. This new addition to their festive menu is sure to steal the limelight at the dining table with its unique concoction of herbs, stuffed with savoury carrots, onions and celery, trussed and slow-roasted for hours. This helps to bring out the full flavour of the turkey and adds a decadent touch to your dinner. And don’t fret, your dinner guests will definitely be impressed.

Bored of the classic ol’ turkey? Why not opt for a Masak Merah Roasted Turkey instead? Adding an interesting take on the Christmas classic, Executive Chef Eric Cheam is behind the brilliant dish that sees an infusion spicy tomato sauce that’s marinated for 48 hours before being slow-roasted for 2.5 hours, and served with tomato fried rice, sautéed Brussels sprout with sambal hijau (green chilli) and begedil (fried potato patty).

Available on their online store here.

Celebratory favourites like this succulent Roast Turkey by Raffles Hotel is a must-have at any dining table. The turkey comes as part of their Joyous Revelry set which comes includes a curated selection of their premium smoked salmon, tender semi bone-in gammon ham, chocolate log cake and a bottle of Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV — perfect for a party of four.

Available on their online store here.

Talk about having a local twist – the traditional turkey has been spiced up, literally, and we’re all for it.

Marinated with sambal hijau and served with nasi goreng, this turkey is stuffed with spiced chicken, sayur lodeh and green sambal kicap sauce.

Nothing says Christmas like having a traditional festive dish blended with local cuisine so perfectly. Not to worry, if you’re having a party, this bad boy serves up to twelve hungry people.

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This year, Goodwood Park Hotel’s signature Asian-inspired turkey pays homage to local flavours. The new ‘Har Cheong’ Turkey ($110.28) is steeped in robust flavours of prawn paste and is fried crisp to perfection. The result – subtle aromatic hints of prawns with a hint of spice thanks to its housemade dips which includes Thai-style sauce and scallion sour cream.

The succulent roasted bird is served with Jasmine rice steamed with stir-fried ‘xiao bai cai’, minced ginger and dried shrimps.

Visit their website here for more information.

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This Christmas, The Fullerton Hotel is keeping things classic. As part of their sumptuous festive menu, you can expect your good ol’ Traditional Whole Roasted Turkey complete with festive trimmings including truffle and winter fruit stuffing, brussel sprouts, crnaberry sauce, and giblet sauce.

Weighing at least 6 to 7kg, this turkey is enough to feed your whole party at home this Christmas.

Available on their online store here.

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Truffle fans will get a kick out of this richly flavoured turkey ($178 for 5kg). The bird is brined in salt water and spices prior to cooking and then marinated by rubbing a signature blend of spices on the skin, and truffle paste in the cavity of the bird, which allows the fragrance of the truffle to penetrate through the meat, according to its Executive Chef Eric Neo.

The bird is then roasted for about 1.5 hours till a yummy golden brown, then lavishly brushed with truffle paste. 

As if that’s not decadent enough, fresh truffle is shaved generously over the turkey, resulting in a strong robust flavour of earthly truffles combined with the tenderness of the turkey meat.

Available on their online store here.

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Want to spice up your turkey? Indulge in the new Salted Egg Yolk Turkey, served with XO crab meat fried rice, seasonal greens and salted egg yolk cream sauce.

The Salted Egg Yolk roast turkey is brined for 24 hours with generous layers of creamy salted egg yolk sauce before it’s roasted to perfection for an hour. With its strong flavours, this appetising festive turkey will prove to be a crowd-pleaser at your party.

Visit their website here for more information.

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Award-winning Indian restaurant Punjab Grill is offering a twist to the classic Indian Tandoori Chicken Tikka with its signature Tandoori Turkey ($128+) and Stuffed Tandoori Turkey ($158, stuffed with mushroom morels biryani).

Marinated in yoghurt and a special blend of rich indian spices, the whole turkey is grilled to perfection and boasts juicy meat with a smoky aroma. Accompanied with assorted vegetables, it’ll be a flavourful addition to your table.

Visit their website here for more information.

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If you’re looking to impress your guests this Christmas, consider this new Roasted Masak Lemak Turkey. Inspired by our local hawker favourites, this turkey infuses a unique blend of lemongrass, turmeric powder, coconut cream and chilli padi to exude the flavours of Asia. Expect an intriguing taste profile that is full of flavour when you bite into the luscious meat. The dish also comes with sides of Sayur Lodeh, Nasi Goreng and Cashew Nut Sauce.

View the website here for more information.

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