Chinese New Year 2024: The best restaurants to ring in the Year of the Dragon in Singapore

Shang Palace

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Embark on a gastronomic journey at Shangri-La Singapore’s Shang Palace, where a lavish feast awaits. Choose from four luxurious eight-course menus, crafted by Executive Chinese Chef Daniel Cheung, to treat your loved ones to an exquisite Cantonese banquet.

Starting at $188, experience the artistry of the Happiness, Prosperity, Harmonious, or Opulence menus, each featuring delectable creations such as yusheng with smoked salmon and poached lobster, pan-fried foie gras, and braised bird’s nest soup. Vegetarians can delight in the seven-course Joyous menu, featuring yusheng with marmoreal mushroom and five-grain fried rice.

For a personalised reunion feast, indulge in your favorite dishes from a bespoke a la carte menu. Raise a toast to prosperity with the Auspicious Dragon Yusheng, a show-stopping dish, before savouring iconic offerings like roasted Peking duck and deep-fried lobster meat served in a golden ring.

Available from 29 January - 24 February 2024. For more information, visit shangri-la.com

Hai Tien Lo

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a lavish Chinese banquet at the acclaimed Hai Tien Lo in Pan Pacific Singapore. Executive chef Ricky Leung has prepared eight curated set menus, with highlight dishes such as the chef’s renowned sliced crispy barbecued suckling pig and caviar, paired with a deep-fried crispy chicken wing stuffed with bird’s nest, fish maw, and crab meat.

There’s also a variety of à la carte specialties available during the Lunar New Year period, featuring delights such as braised imperial swiftlet's nest with lobster and bamboo pith, and barbecued crispy whole suckling pig.

À La Carte menus are available from 22 January to 8 February 2024, while Set Menus are available from 22 January to 25 February 2024. For more information, visit panpacific.com.

Jade

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Fullerton Hotel’s Jade restaurant welcomes the Year of the Dragon with innovative dishes crafted by Chinese Executive Chef Leong Chee Yeng, showcasing bold flavours and premium ingredients elevated with elegant touches.

Among his creations this year is the Gold Rush Dragon Yu Sheng, featuring a hand-drawn dragon motif and a Chinese calligraphy greeting written using cinnamon powder – a distinctive touch by Chef Leong. For an even more opulent celebration, diners can choose the Premium Dragon Dance Yu Sheng, artfully arranged with ingredients to depict a traditional dragon dance, complemented by the symbolic 'Pearl of Wisdom' – signature champagne jelly ‘gold cubes’.

Other highlights include the sumptuous braised pen cai, the sautéed sliced dragon-tiger grouper with foie gras, and the indulgent deep-fried ‘Swiftlet Nest’ hokkaido scallop with spiced salted egg yolk, among other delightful offerings.

Available from 22 January to 25 February 2024. For more information, visit fullertonhotels.com

Yàn

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This year, Yàn is ushering in the Year of the Dragon with an array of traditional Cantonese delights, available for both dine-in and takeaway.

Elevate prosperity as you enter the Year of the Dragon with the restaurant’s Kaleidoscope of Prosperity Yu Sheng in “shun de” style with Australian lobster. A mountain of crispy vermicelli adorned with sweet potatoes, pickled ginger, and gold flakes sits atop a vibrant array of vegetables. Succulent lobster, known as "dragon shrimp" in Mandarin, is a delightful addition.

Symbolising abundance, fish takes centre stage as a staple on the festive table. In the Golden Pumpkin Broth with Dried Fish Maw, Conpoy, and Bamboo Pith, tender fish maw is immersed in a golden stew of pumpkin sweetened with scallops. The Steamed Live Marble Goby Fish is another star dish, featuring fresh, tender fish topped with shredded celtuce, salted mustard greens, carrot, and is accented by the savoury zing of preserved vegetables and further elevated by sweet Cordia tree seeds.

Noodle enthusiasts can savour longevity wishes with the Stewed Ee-fu Noodles topped with crispy sakura shrimps and Australian scallops. Abalone takes centre stage in the braised two head abalone with noodles dish, featuring Jinhua ham-infused broth, egg noodles, and vegetables in abalone sauce. For those seeking to add a lobster dish to their meal, indulge in the wok-fried Australian live lobster with egg white, crispy conpoy, and broccoli.

Available from 15 December 2023 to 24 February 2024. For more information, visit yan.com.sg

Yì by Jereme Leung

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At Yì by Jereme Leung, time-honoured provincial Chinese delicacies take centre stage. Indulge in gourmet appetisers, main dishes, and artisanal desserts crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients. Look forward to specialties such as the golden roasted duck with passion fruit dressing, double-boiled fish maw, morel mushroom & nostoc pearl Soup, as well as steamed glutinous rice with abalone, diced roasted duck, salted egg yolk all wrapped in fragrant lotus leaves. You can choose from an a la carte menu or three thoughtfully curated set menus designed for the occasion.

Yu Sheng selections are offered in medium (4-6 persons) and large (8-10 persons) options, with a variety of platters including Fortune Yu Sheng with salmon sashimi & sakura shrimp, Longevity Yu Sheng with octopus sashimi & Japanese sweet shrimps, and Prosperity Yu Sheng featuring an exquisite mix of abalone, Spanish Ibérico ham & honey melon.

Each platter boasts the restaurant’s signature delicate, floral Yunnan rose dressing, personally crafted by Master Chef Jereme Leung.

Available from 29 January - 24 February 2024. For more information, visit raffles.com

Madame Fan

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At Madame Fan, indulge in Cantonese fare with the enchanting and bold culinary creations by Executive Chinese Chef Pak Chee Yit this Lunar New Year.

Celebrate the majestic Year of the Dragon with divine dishes crafted with a narrative of skillful artistry and cultural fusion. Notable highlights encompass Sea Urchin Shumai, Imperial Bird's Nest Golden Broth, Braised Giant Grouper, and more.

Available from 15 January to 25 February 2024. For more information, visit madamefan.sg

Man Fu Yuan

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Upholding Man Fu Yuan’s tradition of welcoming the Chinese New Year with a 60-inch Yu Sheng, the 'Dragon’s Wealth' Yu Sheng features a magnificent dragon head and tail symbolising strength, power, health, and good luck. This show-stopper adds a fun element with four lucky numbers for an auspicious new year. Available for dine-in only, the 60-inch yusheng serves up to 10 guests with an advance order of 2 days.

Menu-wise, executive Chinese Chef Aaron Tan and his team present a bevy of specialty dishes with eight different set menus, suitable for intimate dining or extravagant gatherings.

For big groups, the Blissfulness Prix-Fixe Menu features Man Fu Yuan’s signatures, including the Abundance Treasure Pot and the all-time favourite Chilled Pumpkin Purée with Sweet Golden Nian Gao.

Meanwhile, the Harvest Prix-Fixe Menu is a lavish seven-course feast featuring top-notch quality ingredients and curated dishes, including Double-boiled Sakura Chicken Collagen Soup and Tea-infused Roasted Irish Duck with Wild Mushroom and Truffle Sauce.

Perennial à la carte favourites, including premium roasts like Roasted Suckling Pig with Five Grain Glutinous Rice, Trio Roast Platter, and Tea-infused Roasted Irish Duck with Wild Mushroom and Truffle Sauce, are also available.

Available from 15 January to 29 February 2024. For more information, visit singapore.intercontinental.com

15 Stamford

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Over at Chef Alvin Leung’s 15 Stamford, lunch and dinner set menus both showcase modern twists on classic Asian flavours.

The lunch menu offers delightful dishes such as Cured Sword Fish with mandarin orange or Bak Kwa Salad as a starter, symbolising abundance and prosperity for the New Year. Notable highlights include Chicken Essence Broth with Abalone, Fried Black Cod with black moss, ginger, and conpoy Jin Long Yu rice for an umami-rich experience, and a refreshing osmanthus dessert with homemade marshmallow for a sweet finish.

Dinner commences with an immaculate Korean Abalone, adorned with Oscietra Caviar, pink pomelo, and a green Szechuan pepper sauce. Throughout the night, savour premium offerings like Smoked Magret Duck Breast and Wagyu Beef Short Rib. Conclude the evening with a traditional and refreshing Persimmon Mousse featuring walnut, cognac, and yoghurt sorbet.

Available from 15 January to 24 February 2024. For more information, visit kempinski.com

Si Chuan Dou Hua at ParkRoyal Beach Road

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As the Year of the Dragon unfolds, Si Chuan Dou Hua invites you to celebrate Chinese New Year with joy, family, and symbolic Sichuan feasts.

At its ParkRoyal Beach Road outlet, exclusive dishes by executive chef Dave Lai include Stir-fried Sea Cucumber with Asparagus and Silver Fish Sauce, combining sea cucumber, asparagus, and Sichuan notes, as well as the Braised Premium Bird’s Nest with Fresh Crab Meat Soup, which showcases premium bird's nest and succulent crab meat and is meant as a sustainable alternative to shark fin consumption.

Available from 8 January to 24 February 2024. For more information, visit panpacific.com.

Putien

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Embrace prosperity with Putien’s exclusive Chinese New Year menu, available for dine-in and take-away. Choose from the Prosperity Set Meal or the Fortune Set Meal, both featuring a delightful selection of festive dishes, including iconic favourites like Longevity Noodles and Cordycep Flower with Fish Maw & Crab Meat Soup.

The highlight of all set meals is the Prosperity Yusheng with abalone, available in small and large, showcasing premium abalone and Putien’s special sauce. Indulge in the must-have Pen Cai (盆菜) with abalone and prawn, a crowd-pleaser filled with twelve premium ingredients. This treasure pot is included in all Fortune Set Meal options.

Available from 15 January to 24 February 2024. For more information, visit putien.com