Chinese New Year Feasting: Top Dining Options and Must-Try Dishes
As the Year of the Snake slithers its way closer, the festive spirit is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than with a sumptuous feast? From gourmet buffets to extravagant set menus, the culinary scene in Singapore is abuzz with tantalizing offerings to ring in the Chinese New Year.
Indulge in Gourmet Buffets
If you’re looking to kick back and relax without the hassle of cooking, head over to Hilton Singapore Orchard’s Estate for their Chinese New Year Eve and Day Buffets. Priced at S$168 per person, the buffet boasts a delectable spread of whole roasted suckling pigs, slow-cooked Australian beef brisket, and crispy pork belly, alongside a sashimi live station and cold seafood bar.
Conrad Singapore’s Oscar’s and Pan Pacific Singapore’s Edge are also pulling out all the stops with their Lunar New Year buffets. From DIY yu sheng bars to live stations serving up tantalizing dishes like Hong Kong roast meats and crispy battered nian gao, these buffets promise a culinary journey that blends global flavors with local favorites.
Feast at Home with Takeaway Sets
For a cozy celebration at home, Beauty In The Pot offers a takeaway set priced at S$368 that feeds five. The set includes a twin pot, a portable gas stove, and over 20 fresh ingredients like US Kurobuta pork and Hokkaido pork belly. Choose from a variety of broth options and enjoy a Prosperity Abalone Yusheng in the comfort of your own home.
Yang Ming Seafood and Tablescape Restaurant and Bar also offer tantalizing take-home set menus. Indulge in dishes like abalone yu sheng, Hong Kong-style Chinese pomfret, and honey soy sauce chicken, perfect for intimate gatherings with loved ones.
Savor Exquisite Set Menus
For those looking for a luxurious dining experience, Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant and Crystal Jade Palace offer set menus that are sure to impress. From braised superior bird’s nest soup to wok-fried Australian lobster, these menus are a feast for the senses.
Peach Blossoms and Shangri-La Singapore also present extravagant set menus with dishes like braised 10-head abalone and steamed marble goby, perfect for a lavish celebration with family and friends.
Celebrate in Style
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, head to Shangri-La Singapore for a dinner event featuring a live streaming of CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. Enjoy an eight-course menu with dishes like braised pumpkin bird’s nest broth and braised whole abalones while watching live performances and Chinese instrumental music.
For a modern twist on traditional yu sheng, Ginkyo by Kinki offers an Abundance Yu Sheng with a colorful array of sashimi and crunchy toppings. And for a Teochew spin on yu sheng, don’t miss the Teochew Prosperity Yu Sheng at Chui Huay Lim Teochew Cuisine and Zui Yu Xuan Teochew Cuisine.
With an array of dining options to choose from, this Chinese New Year promises to be a feast for the senses. Celebrate in style and indulge in the culinary delights that Singapore has to offer as we welcome the Year of the Snake with open arms.