As the Year of the Snake slithers into our lives, the spirited celebrations of Chinese New Year beckon us once more! Brace yourselves for the cherished traditions of reunion dinners and family reunions. To ensure your feasting extravaganza is unforgettable, Little Steps has meticulously curated a list of the most divine Chinese New Year dinners, brunch extravaganzas, and lavish buffets. And fear not, for those seeking an intimate celebration, these venues offer tantalizing takeaway options. So, don your finest attire, prepare those vibrant red envelopes, and get ready to revel in the auspicious festivities ahead!
Orange Clove Catering presents two enticing options for Chinese New Year dining, catering to varying group sizes. The Soaring Success Mini Buffet, designed for gatherings of 15 guests and more, offers a delightful array of festive dishes such as Fortune Cantonese Noodle and the signature Founder’s Curry Chicken. For more budget-conscious celebrations, the Abundant Wealth Mini Buffet caters to groups of 10 and above, featuring favorites like Fried Hong Kong Mee and Cereal Prawn.
You can also enhance your feasts with Ala Carte dishes or DIY platters, boasting over 38 different festive options, including Roast Meats, Seafood, and Kuehs. This allows customers to curate a personalized dining experience for both intimate and larger gatherings, offering a variety of choices from Nonya Kueh Pie Tee DIY sets to the newly launched Claypot Sichuan Sliced Fish with Pickled Mustard. Orange Clove’s Chinese New Year offerings promise a memorable and flavorful celebration.
Orange Clove Catering, 1 Kaki Bukit Rd 1, #05-03/06 Enterprise One, Singapore 415934, +65 6515 0991, enquiry@orangeclove.com.sg, www.orangeclove.com.sg/chinese-new-year-catering-2024
Gather your loved ones for a feast at Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant located at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, at SG$768 for a minimum of 6 pax. Savor dishes from Roast Pork to Abalone with Fish Maw within the set, or choose a la carte orders that range from Braised Pig Trotter to Pan-Fried Grass-Fed Lamb Rack. Takeaways are also available, with their specialty Salmon Taro Yu Sheng sure to be a hit among gatherings.
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Rd, Singapore 169075, +65 3138 2531, singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/chinese-new-year-2025
Get a headstart on your Chinese New Year reunions with Beng Hiang Restaurant, since they have set meals, dine-in and takeaway options as early as December. The restaurant specializes in Hokkien cuisine with plenty of set menus that are named after prosperous sayings like “Bountiful Blessings” and “Abundant Delights”, and featuring delights like Steamed Pomfret and Cereal Prawns.
Beng Hiang, 135 Jurong Gateway Rd, #02-337, Singapore 600135, +65 6221 6695, www.benghiang.com/CNY-2025
The museum is a great family outing idea, so why not also enjoy your reunion meal together while you’re at it? Yan Restaurant in National Gallery has 6 set menus for your choosing, all incorporating the finest ingredients in dishes like Steamed Soon Hock Fillet with Yunnan Ham and Poached Kampong Chicken. Takeaway set menus featuring louhei and pencai are also available.
Yan Restaurant, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #05-02 National Gallery, Singapore 178957, +65 9272 7522, www.yan.com.sg/cny2025
Seafood restaurants are a safe bet for Chinese New Year meet-ups. The food’s guaranteed to hit the spot and the ambience will be conducive for conversations. One such place is Red House Seafood, with 3 locations around Singapore. Their Festive Reunion Menus have plenty of curated dishes that are available for both lunch and dinner, starting from SG$438 per group of 6 pax.
Red House Seafood, multiple locations, https://www.redhouseseafood.com/chinese-new-year-2025/
Gather your appetites ready for a feast at Ya Ge. Their set menus are kept relatively affordable from just SG$98 per person. Must-try dishes include the classic Australian Asparagus with Braised Pork Trotter, Smoked Herb-infused Irish ‘Pipa’ Duck, and Stir-fried Australian Lobster with Truffle. Prices start from SG$98 per person with 10-pax set menus also available.
Ya Ge, 1 Tras Link, Level 3 Orchid Hotel Singapore, Singapore 078867, +65 8031 6831, https://www.orchidhotel.com.sg/offers/2025-chinese-new-year
Peach Garden Restaurant is a staple when it comes to chinese cuisine, which will make the perfect setting for your reunion meals with the fam. The good news is that they also have 6 outlets across Singapore, so you can go to wherever is most convenient for you. From Pen Cai to Roast Meats, they’ll have anything you need to fill your tummies too!
Peach Garden Restaurant, multiple locations, www.peachgarden.com.sg/promotions/cny-promotions-2025
Feast your eyes and your appetite on the buffet spread at LUCE, over at Intercontinental Singapore. East meets West with the array of dishes to spread the love during the festivities, including highlights like fresh oysters, roasted pork and chicken thighs. As a cherry on top, the desserts will be sure to excite you to pile your plate with, such as Lucky Gold Bar Chocolate Cake and Mango Osmanthus Pudding.
LUCE, Intercontinental Singapore, 80 Middle Rd, Singapore 188966, +65 6825 1008, singapore.intercontinental.com/offers/celebrate-year-snake-embering-abundance
If you’re having a big group to plan for this coming Year Of The Snake, let Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant settle all your worries with their various set menus. Their Jade Auspicious Set (from SG$1888) will take your tastebuds from Abalone Yu Sheng all the way to Fried Jasmine Rice with Scallop and Truffle Sauce. Set menus for smaller meals and a la carte options are also available, catering to various group sizes.
Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant, Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore, 50 East Coast Road, Marine Parade Road, Level 2 Roxy Square, Singapore 428769, +65 6340 5678, www.grandmercureroxy.com.sg/offers/chinese-new-year-reunion-dinner-2025
8 is the most prosperous number for Chinese New Year, which is why Carlton Hotel has 8 set menus for you to pick your most suitable one, starting from SG$88 per person. Dig into classics from the various options, like Steamed Soon Hock with Tangerine Peel and Double-boiled Shark’s Fin with Sea Whelk & Chicken. If you’re planning for lunch, you might want to consider January 9 2025, 10.30 am - 11.00 am since there will be a lion dance performance, which will surely put a smile on the faces of both young and old.
Carlton Hotel Singapore, 76 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189558, +65 6311 8188, www.carltonhotel.sg/lunar-new-year
Choose between a 4-course menu (from SG$118) or 6-course menu (from SG$168) at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel’s 15 Stamford restaurant. Menu highlights to make your mouth water include the Double-boiled Chicken Consommé, Baked Garlic Cheese Cod Fish and Braised Sea Cucumber with Sea Moss, on top of Salmon or Abalone Yusheng for extra good luck If you want to catch up without the need to keep your volumes down, opt to book their private room for you and the family, which holds up to 12 people!
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, 15 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178906, +65 6368 8888, www.kempinski.com/en/the-capitol-singapore/restaurants-bars/lunar-new-year-2025
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