Bountiful feasts for the Year of the Snake
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with decadent reunion dinners and takeaway treats from top hotels and restaurants
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Sizzle your way into the Year of the Snake with eight auspicious menus at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant, starring its signature hamachi soon de yusheng, and exquisitely crafted dishes including steamed soon hock with tangerine peel and double-boiled shark’s fin soup with sea whelk and chicken.
Gather the family at home with a menu of handcrafted takeaway delicacies featuring the brand new Opulent Treasure Pot (from S$238) filled with abalone, deer sinew and braised pork belly. Or luxe up your feast with the Abundance Pack (S$658), a spread that includes abalone yusheng, longevity pen cai, soy sauce chicken, premium Wah Lok XO sauce and traditional nian gao.
Don’t miss the signature Carlton premium pineapple tart (S$35) and koi nian gao (S$35) for snacking at home or as festive gifts.
The celebrations continue at Cafe Mosaic with extensive reunion buffet spreads heaving with roast meats, fresh seafood and festive goodies including bak kwa, pineapple tarts and mini huat kueh. For cocktail lovers, toast to Chinese New Year at TUX Bar & Lounge, where you can sip on the exclusively crafted Pineapple Brandy Smash cocktail – a refreshing concoction made with the auspicious fruit.
If you can’t bear for the festivities to end, book a staycation at Carlton Hotel Singapore, and unwind with champagne and a bath bomb, or enjoy a five-course set meal at Wah Lok or seafood buffet at Cafe Mosaic. Wake up to a traditional lion dance at the hotel lobby on Jan 29 itself, and welcome the new year with a bang.
Prices are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://www.carltonhotel.sg/lunar-new-year
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Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
A bountiful feast awaits at Cherry Garden, with beautifully curated auspicious menus to welcome the Year of the Snake. In the spotlight are two special Hennessy menus (from S$4,888 for 10 persons), designed to pair harmoniously with the precious cognac. Feast on exclusive Miyazaki wagyu beef, fish maw soup, roast suckling pig and four-head South African abalone, among others, for this exceptional pairing.
Cherry Garden also presents five other curated menus (from S$178 per person) featuring highlights such as four-head South African abalone with sea cucumber and dried oyster boulettes, and steamed marble goby fillet, all signifying abundance and good luck.
And of course, toss to prosperity with the classic Prosperity yusheng (from S$98) – topped with arctic clams and home-cured salmon – or the Triumph yusheng (from S$168) with premium cooked lobster and hamachi.
For the ultimate home reunion, indulge in festive takeaways such as the Superior Pot (S$438), a lavish pen cai of premium seafood and meat, or the fragrant crispy-skinned roasted goose (S$368). Don’t miss homemade nian gao (S$38) and savoury radish cake (S$48), or check out the unique XO sauce abalone and shiitake mushroom brioche feuilletee (S$15).
End on a sweet note with the Spring Blossom cake with hints of strawberry, or the Prosperity cake with its blend of black sesame and coconut. If you’re planning to send a gift to loved ones or associates, you won’t go wrong with the elegantly crafted Fortune hamper (S$388), brimming with handpicked goodies including specially homemade XO sauce and nian gao.
Prices are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/singapore/marina-bay/lunar-new-year
Orchard Hotel Singapore
Make it a year of fortune this Year of the Snake at Orchard Hotel Singapore, where exquisite delights abound in the acclaimed Hua Ting restaurant and Orchard Cafe. As always, the hotel’s trademark goodie house is packed to the brim with festive treats including the quintessential yusheng and other favourites for your reunion dinner at home.
Prosperity Snake Sea Treasure Yusheng (S$688 for 10 persons) is the ultimate toss-up of premium ingredients including South Australian rock lobster and eel. Other signature yusheng options include abalone and hamachi (from S$98). Fill your table with Hua Ting Fortune Pot pen cai (from S$368 for five persons), golden roasted whole suckling pig (S$428) and the signature roasted Irish duck (S$118). And don’t miss your favourite snacks such as crispy purple sweet potato chips (S$18) and honey macadamia nuts (S$38).
At Michelin-selected Hua Ting, enjoy master chef Chung Lap Fai’s curated menus (from S$128 per person, minimum two diners) with auspicious dishes such as braised superior bird’s nest with whole fresh crab claw; Buddha Jumps Over the Wall with South African four-head abalone; and steamed black emperor fish in supreme soy sauce.
Orchard Cafe also boasts bountiful buffets (from S$92 per person) with an extensive spread featuring traditional roast suckling pig, sauteed lobster with glass noodles, dried oyster and sea cucumber, and a plethora of festive favourites. Whether you’re soaking up the festivities in the hotel or enjoying a family reunion at home, Orchard Hotel Singapore ensures you have everything you need for a memorable Chinese New Year.
Prices are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://www.millenniumhotels.com/CNYDining2025
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
Gather your loved ones to welcome the Year of the Snake in the elegant surroundings of The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. Indulge in classic Asian flavours with a modern twist at the hotel’s flagship restaurant – 15 Stamford Restaurant – and the dedicated event space, The Atelier.
Pick from the four-course Good Fortune (S$118 per person) or six-course Prosperity Blooming (S$168) set menu prepared with the finest auspicious ingredients. The Good Fortune set showcases salmon yusheng with gold foil; double-boiled chicken consomme with ginseng, dried scallops, red dates and quail eggs; baked garlic cheese cod fish; and abalone glutinous rice. End off with the popular taro mousse with chestnuts, ginkgo nuts and sweetcorn.
The Prosperity Blooming set’s highlights include abalone yusheng; glazed teriyaki cod fish; braised sea cucumber with sea moss; and aloe vera lemongrass jelly with fresh fruits and peach gum for dessert.
Recreate the same heritage elegance at home with inspired takeaway dishes from The Boutique that are fuss-free and delicious. The yusheng platter (from S$88 net) is a must-order, with salmon sashimi and add-on options such as yellowtail and abalone. The signature pen cai (S$388 net) is a hearty main course filled with abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw and more, simmered in a rich and tasty sauce.
If you’re looking to make an impression, gift loved ones or associates with the Lunar New Year prosperity hamper (S$388 net) – a limited edition gift box filled with thoughtfully handpicked goodies including homemade pineapple tarts, cookies, premium XO sauce and more.
Prices (unless indicated) are before service charge and tax. For more information, please visit: https://www.kempinski.com/en/the-capitol-singapore/restaurants-bars/lunar-new-year-2025
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