A season of new beginnings at The Raffles

FOR A HOTEL THAT IS steeped in heritage, there is none that knows better about upholding traditions than Raffles Hotel Singapore, which infuses that same DNA into its lunar new year celebrations.

As families gear up for that most important gathering of the year – the reunion dinner – yì by Jereme Leung rises to the occasion with a lineup of heartwarming Chinese provincial dishes given a unique twist by its namesake chef consultant Jereme Leung and executive Chinese chef Yap Poh Weng. 

Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a traditional lo hei, as the chefs painstakingly craft unique versions of yu sheng featuring premium ingredients such as octopus sashimi, abalone and sweet shrimps, while incorporating unexpected touches such as Spanish iberico ham and honey melon. And no Raffles yu sheng would be complete without chef Leung’s signature Yunnan rose dressing.

Take away a taste of tradition as well, as you recreate the Raffles experience in the comfort of your own home. From curated dinner sets to festive delicacies, let the Raffles’ culinary team do all the work so you can spend more time with your loved ones.

It’s also a season for sharing bountiful blessings, and Raffles Boutique is your one-stop shop for festive hampers that make cherished gifts for friends and business associates. For the house-proud – including yourself – a proliferation of phalaenopsis blooms in an equally beautiful handcrafted pot sets the stage for an abundant and joyful dragon year ahead. 

yì by Jereme Leung

Chef consultant Jereme Leung and executive Chinese chef Yap Poh Weng have crafted a series of exquisite Lunar New Year menus that feature the best of seasonal Chinese ingredients that also symbolise the qualities of each zodiac animal.

The dragon is associated with qualities such as strength, power and good luck, which have inspired the team at yì by Jereme Leung to craft dishes that reflect these traits. Understated modern touches also give these tradition-inspired recipes a subtle twist. Feast on golden roasted duck accentuated with a passion fruit dressing, double-boiled soup of fish maw, morel mushroom and Nostoc pearl soup; baked Asian lobster with salted egg yolk sauce; and dessert of double-boiled Hokkaido milk pudding with pandan and bird’s nest.

Dine-in set menus are priced at S$198++ per person for the Prosperous Set; S$228++ per person for the Abundance Set, and S$258++ per person for the Opulence Set. A festive a la carte menu  is available from Feb 10 to 24 (the regular menu will not be served during this period), while the dine-in set menus will be served from Jan 22 to Feb 24.

For more information and reservations, please visit: www.yi-restaurant.com.sg

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Auspicious feasts for the Year of the Dragon

Auspicious yu sheng

Toss to a year of abundance, good fortune and success as the must-have yu sheng comes in myriad sizes and combinations for dine-in at yì by Jereme Leung, or to take away for your reunion dinner at home.

Whichever you choose, each platter of yu sheng features a spread of premium ingredients, dressed in the restaurant’s signature Yunnan rose dressing – a delicately sweet and floral creation by master chef Jereme Leung.

Available in medium (serves 4 to 6) and large (serves 8 to 10) sizes, you have four options to choose from. Fortune Yu Sheng (S$152 nett/S$216 nett) features salmon sashimi and sakura shrimp. Longevity Yu Sheng (S$172 nett/S$266 nett) is adorned with octopus sashimi and Japanese sweet shrimps. Prosperity Yu Sheng (S$182 nett/S$286 nett) offers luxurious abalone, Spanish iberico ham and honey melon. A healthy vegetarian version (S$152 nett/S$216 nett) is filled with organic vegetables and crispy lotus roots. Online orders can be made from now to Feb 22, with collection and delivery from Jan 29 to Feb 24.

For more information, please visit: https://www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg/

Home dining delights

The culinary team at yì by Jereme Leung has crafted an artful selection of traditional cakes that will perfectly complement your reunion dinner experience at home. For an auspicious treat, the homemade “yuan bao” water chestnut cake (S$63 nett) is shaped like a gold ingot for good luck. Studded with crisp diced water chestnuts and fruity goji berries, the cake has a soft yet chewy texture with a sweet, tangy flavour.

In turn, the osmanthus glutinous rice cake (S$63 nett) is infused with fragrant osmanthus leaves, lending each bite a lovely harmony of sweet and aromatic notes. For a savoury bite, the traditional radish cake (S$63 nett) is elevated with premium Chinese sausage, Japanese conpoy and sakura shrimps for extra umami.

For the complete experience, the Bountiful Set Menu (S$402 nett) combines all three cakes and the Prosperity yu sheng, which features premium abalone, Spanish iberico ham and honey melon. Altogether, they make for a perfect celebration to welcome the Year of the Dragon.

For more information, please visit: https://www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg/

Bountiful gifts

There’s nothing like the joy of opening a Chinese New Year hamper to discover a treasure trove of festive goodies within. Raffles Boutique doesn’t disappoint, with a curated range of Raffles branded cookies and other gourmet treats presented in luxurious wooden chests that are perfect for gifting to loved ones and business associates.

Filled with everything from Raffles’ newly launched orh nee cookies to exclusively packaged bird’s nest, there are three hampers to choose from: Royal (S$388 nett), Blissful (S$528 nett) and the ultimate Imperial (S$838 nett). Happiness gift sets (S$199 nett) are also available, featuring a bespoke selection of jasmine orange tea, traditional bak kwa, premium dried mushrooms and all-time favourite love letters and shrimp rolls flavoured with truffle. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg/

Blooms of abundance

Phalaenopsis blooms are synonymous with Chinese New Year, and Floral Boutique by Raffles has put together some stunning arrangements that will raise your festive home decor to another level.

Signifying abundance, joy and a long, prosperous life, these lush floral specimens are planted in exquisite handcrafted pots that will take pride of place in your living room. Available in small (S$288 nett), medium (S$388 nett) and large (S$488 nett), they make unforgettable gifts to loved ones, and prized possessions for yourself.

For more information, please visit: https://www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg/