Bountiful feasts for the Year of the Snake

Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay Singapore

Embark on a prosperous gourmet journey as you celebrate the Year of the Snake across three unique dining destinations: Peach Blossoms, Peppermint and Portman’s Bar.

Peach Blossoms’ executive Chinese chef Edward Chong never fails to impress with his creativity, with seven festive menus to choose from. For the ultimate indulgence, the Abundant Harvest set (S$688 per person, minimum two diners) impresses with premium ingredients such as Australian lobster, Alaskan king crab, truffles, caviar and the like. For larger gatherings of 10 diners or more, there are other options including the Blissful and Delightful sets (S$1,988 and S$2,188 per table of 10).

Celebrate at home with Peach Blossoms’ Happiness Reunion Family Bundle (S$1,078 net), which feeds 10 diners and includes salmon yusheng, braised pig’s trotter and soy sauce chicken. Otherwise, create your own menu with Blossoming abalone treasure pot (S$638 net for 10 persons), salmon yusheng (from S$138 net) and nian gao in various flavours (from S$53 net).

The festivities continue at Peppermint (from S$72 per person) where you can dig into the likes of DIY prosperity yusheng, crispy sea cucumber, grilled Dalian abalone, mini Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and more. Or how about an Oriental afternoon tea at Portman’s Bar (from S$68 per person, minimum two diners) where you can nibble on homemade chicken floss scones, char-grilled whole abalone, crab salad tart and other dainty bites?

For gifting, pick from hampers that double as reusable storage boxes. Priced from S$298.80, you’ll make both an impression while being sustainable at the same time.

Prices (unless stated) are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/prosperity-blooms

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Pan Pacific Singapore

Welcome the Year of the Snake at the award-winning Hai Tien Lo, where executive Chinese chef Ricky Leung presents exquisite set menus for both small and large groups. Priced from S$168 per person (minimum two diners), enjoy signature highlights such as braised South African whole abalone with truffles and sea cucumber; crispy suckling pig and caviar; and deep-fried chicken wings stuffed with bird’s nest, fish maw and crab meat.

For a hassle-free reunion dinner at home, pick the Hai Tien Lo Superior Treasure Set (S$828 net for six servings) which includes yusheng with smoked salmon, premium treasure pot and crispy spring chicken. A la carte options include the classic treasure pot (S$368 net for six servings) filled with eight-head whole abalone, bird’s nest and fish maw.

Don’t miss a range of yusheng (from S$78 net for a vegetarian version) and roast meats from whole suckling pig (S$438 net) to crispy spring chicken (S$45 net). Make sure you have plenty of snacks to last you through the new year, with goodies such as kueh lapis (S$82 net per kg), nian gao (S$48 net) and pineapple pastries (S$85 net).

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The Edge and Keyaki offer their own New Year specials too. Edge delights with a mega spread (from S$68 per person) featuring whole roasted golden pig, baked mala barramundi and signature “wok hei” Penang char kway teow. Meanwhile, Keyaki has created its own version of premium yusheng (S$398 for six to 10 persons) which includes lobster, ikura, uni and Kinpaku gold flakes.

When you’re so spoiled for choice, it’s going to be a memorable Chinese New Year at Pan Pacific Singapore.

Prices (unless stated) are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/PPSIN-CNY2025

Crystal Jade Restaurants

From casual to fine dining, there’s a reunion dinner to suit every budget at all 17 of Crystal Jade’s restaurants. Whether you prefer to dine in the restaurants or at home, expect the same level of cooking quality that will please every member of the family.

Group executive chef Martin Foo has a few new festive tricks up his sleeve for the Year of the Snake. For one, he’s created an elegant yusheng platter (from S$128) that spotlights premium ingredients such as South African abalone, great amberjack sashimi and Australian scallops. This new yusheng includes a medley of fresh and dried fruits such as grapefruit, pomelo, apple, dried mango and kaffir lime leaf chiffonade. Candied walnuts and crisp vermicelli add crunch, and the dressing is made with Shikuwasa citrus from Okinawa.

Dine-in set menus are priced from S$198 per person (minimum two diners) at Crystal Jade Palace and Crystal Jade Golden Palace. Highlights include braised superior bird’s nest with assorted seafood and Hokkaido sea urchin in golden thick soup; Bi Feng Tang Australian lobster; boneless suckling pig; and pan-seared fresh South African abalone with radish kombu abalone liver sauce. Special a la carte dishes are also available.

For home dining, the star attraction is the Auspicious Reunion Feast Festive Takeaway Bundle (S$571.20; members’ exclusive: S$398) which compiles a list of favourites including reunion yusheng with Norwegian salmon, abalone pen cai, prosperity carrot cake and salt-baked kampung chicken with hairy fig. For dessert, mango pomelo and sago jelly (S$32.80) is a refreshing sweet ending.

Prices are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: www.crystaljade.com

Andaz Singapore

Welcome the Year of the Snake at 5 on 25 Cantonese restaurant, with an abundance of dine-in and takeaway creations curated by executive chef Martin Satow and head Chinese chef Lim Hong Lih.

Pick from six lunch and dinner set menus (from S$98 a person), served in the main dining hall or in a private dining suite (from S$1,200 minimum spend for up to eight guests) boasting stunning views of the Singapore skyline.

Start off with 5 on 25’s Signature Yusheng (from S$88) featuring house-smoked sustainable Ora King salmon and fried crispy yam in a tangy plum dressing. Top up with sustainable Canadian lobster (S$78) or surf clam (S$28), or try the new vegetarian yusheng with crystalline ice plant and vegetarian bak kwa (from S$68).

Feast on auspicious dishes including the signature mapo tofu, Wu Liang Ye flambeed claypot baked jasmine rice, and of course the decadent Buddha Jumps over the Wall – featuring abalone, fish maw, sea cucumber and scallops.

For a cosier reunion at home, a luxurious pen cai (from S$398 for four persons) is filled with ingredients such as six-head abalone, fish maw and sustainable king scallops. In addition, treat your guests to a host of goodies including 13 Wonders Mahjong Chocolate set (S$55 net), prune kueh lapis (S$88 net), and cookies in flavours such as pineapple osmanthus (S$18 net) and kopi siew dai (S$15 net). Gift hampers (from S$98 net) are also available, with unique items such as Allofme Red Wine from Yunnan and 5 on 25’s Golden Phoenix tea.

Prices (unless stated) are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://www.hyatt.com/andaz/sinaz-andaz-singapore/dining/5-on-25