If you don't fancy heading out to a restaurant for your reunion dinner this Chinese New Year, try one of these CNY takeaway options and feast with the family at home!
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and we all know what that means… feasting, feasting and more feasting! (Goodbye, New Year’s resolutions.) But restaurants are usually booked solid for the entire holiday period, and given that the pandemic hasn’t gone away, maybe you’d prefer to celebrate in style at home instead. Whatever the reason, you’ll be pleased to hear you can still have that awesome reunion dinner at home with these takeaway options in Singapore. We’ve rounded up our favourite fuss-free takeaway options for you to choose from. Psst, make sure to order these scrumptious dishes in advance!
Chinese New Year 2022 takeaways in Singapore
1. Hai Tien Lo
We were super excited to hear that Hai Tien Lo is offering its divine array of yu sheng platters for takeaway, so we can indulge in that fortune-filled toss at home this Chinese New Year. There’s the ultra-luxe Vitality Yu Sheng with lobster and smoked salmon – yes, please! That’s not all. You can also order one of the opulent pen cai varieties for the family to enjoy. The Classic Treasure Box comes complete with eight whole abalone, bird’s nest, Sakura chicken, dried scallops, wontons and broccoli. There’s also a wide selection of barbecued meats to tempt you, from barbecued crispy whole suckling pig to barbecued roasted duck. Best get ordering!
Where: Hai Tien Lo, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595; Available from 17 January – 15 February 2022.
2. Dian Xiao Er
Fans of Dian Xiao Er‘s herbal roast duck will be more than happy to know that you can order a portion for Chinese New Year! You can order the herbal roast duck itself ($66.80), or you could opt to order it with the Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng (from $37.80). If you want the full range, then choose the four-in-one package, which includes both dishes, alongside prosperity pork trotters and braised sea cucumber & mushrooms with abalone. You won’t go hungry!
Where: Dian Xiao Er, various locations. Call individual locations ahead to check availability.
3. Yan
Yan is making your reunion dinner at home a breeze this year by offering up a fabulous Lunar New Year family feast with all the festive must-haves. There’s classic salmon yu sheng, followed by roasted duck marinated in mandarin peel, wok-fried glutinous rice with preserved meat, and that’s just naming a few items off the six-course menu! Still after more? Yan is also offering the Yàn Harvest Pen Cai for takeaway. Featuring prized delicacies such as abalone, whole conpoy and scallops, who said you need to go out to get a first-class reunion dinner?!
Where: Yan, 1 Saint Andrew’s Road, #05-02, National Gallery Singapore, 178957; Available from 1 January – 15 February 2022.
4. Blue Lotus
Ring in an auspicious new year with Blue Lotus! You can choose to take away its signature Blue Lotus yu sheng or pick a set menu to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. The signature Norwegian smoked salmon yu sheng is good for 8-10 people, and you can choose to add on additional crispy salmon skin, Norweigan smoked salmon and abalone. The set menu includes a variety of other dishes such as oven-baked barramundi fish fillet with sea cucumber and shiitake mushroom, and braised pig trotter and black moss in a clay pot. Or, if you want to go the whole hog (literally), you can order a slow roast Spanish style suckling pig to really impress the relatives this CNY!
Where: Blue Lotus, 31 Ocean Way, #01-13, Singapore, 098375; Delivery Starts 17 Jan onwards.
5. Mandarin Oriental
For an easy peasy Chinese New Year takeaway, hop on over to the online store from the Mandarin Oriental. There’s everything from a delectable yu sheng collection to oven-roasted suckling pig, Chinese style roasted goose, and that’s before we’ve even talked snacks! It’s fair to say it’s pretty easy to fill your cart here!
Where: Mandarin Oriental online shop. Lobby collection from Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, Lobby 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore, 039797, as well as island-wide delivery options.
6. Swensen’s
Swensen’s isn’t only offering up delish snacks and ice cream cakes this New Year (hello, ‘Ong Lai’ Ice Cream Cake!), the Prosperity Yusheng is also a must-have on your dinner menu. With over 18 ingredients such as smoked salmon, fresh greens, shimeji mushrooms, and more, it’s sure to go down a storm with the family!
Swensen’s, 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore 039797
7. Boon Tong Kee
Chicken rice fans, rejoice! Fan-favourite chicken rice stall Boon Tong Kee has promotions out for its set menus which include its delish glutinous rice! There are five fabulous set menus to pick from, and there’s even a complimentary box of glutinous rice cakes. The last day to put your orders in is 23 January 2022, so get choosing!
Where: Boon Tong Kee, various locations; Order before 23 January 2022.
8. Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant has CNY covered with a well-stocked collection of all the auspicious dishes you need for the ultimate reunion dinner at home. Pick from six variations of yu sheng, and then indulge in one of the chef’s recommendations, such as Wan Hao imperial pot of prosperity pen cai or the signature ginseng Irish roast duck!
Where: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard ROAd, Singapore 238865; Available 3 January – 15 February 2022.
9. Xi Yan
This modern dining restaurant adds its unique twist to traditional Chinese dishes, and it’s certainly worth a try. This Chinese New Year, check out Xi Yan‘s extensive takeaway menu for a variety of options like its Kagoshima wagyu beef with mint and sesame sauce, as well as the gourmet tropical grilled pork jowl with caramelised pineapple. If you’re finding it too troublesome to place orders a la carte, choose from one of its three set menus instead. Not only will it include its signature Xi Yan’s three treasures prosperity yu sheng, but it’ll come with several main dishes and dessert to round off your reunion dinner.
Where: Xi Yan, various locations. Check individual branches for timings.
10. Min Jiang
Although Min Jiang and Min Jiang Dempsey are both lovely places to head for a reunion dinner, we were very pleased to hear that you can also enjoy their Chinese New Year delights from the comfort of your own home! Their feasting specials are available for takeaway. These include the MJ five fortune takeaway appetiser platter and braised spring chicken with Ibérico pork rolls and abalone at Min Jiang, as well as the braised pork belly, sea treasures and baked whole chicken in a pot from Min Jiang Dempsey.
Where: Min Jiang Dempsey, 7A &, 7B Dempsey Rd, 249684 and Min Jiang, 22 Scotts Rd, Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore 228221; Available 7 January – 15 February 2022.
11. New Ubin Seafood
If you don’t fancy heading to one of New Ubin Seafood’s restaurants this CNY, you can still enjoy its delicious fare in the comfort of your own home! Pick the auspicious set menu for five people and indulge in the Golden Fortune Lo Hei with fresh salmon, double-boiled superior soup with fish maw & crab meat, and six treasures platter, and so much more. Make sure you’re hungry!
Where: Various locations; Available 14 January – 15 February 2022.
12. Tablescape
If you’re looking for a different take on the traditional this CNY, how about a festive afternoon tea from Tablescape? There’s still a nod to those important colours and flavours we all know and love; we’re talking sweet cherry red eclairs, Mandarin orange mousse tart, and crab meat and abalone tartlet. Yum! If you’re after a classic dish too, then you can always opt for the delicious Tablescape Abundance Yu Sheng with lobster and octopus – CNY dining sorted!
Where: Tablescape, 10 Coleman St, Level 3, Singapore 179809; Both options are available 17 January – 15 February 2022.
13. Famous Kitchen and Famous Treasure
Craving for authentic Nanyang cuisine? Pick either Famous Kitchen or Famous Treasure for your Chinese New Year at-home dinner. Both restaurants’ culinary teams have crafted celebratory dishes for you. Our choice picks: Famous Kitchen’s Hong Kong Steamed Live Marble Goby with Superior Soya Sauce, and Braised Supreme Shark’s Fin with Crab Meat and Abalone Broth. There’s so much to choose from!
Where: Famous Kitchen, Hong Heng Mansions, 54 Sembawang Road, #01-01, Singapore 779085; Famous Treasure, Capitol Piazza Singapore, 13 Stamford Road, #02-28, Singapore 178905. Available 15 January – 15 February 2022.
14. Shisen Hanten
Two-Michelin-star Shisen Hanten has come up with exquisite festive goodies and new year staples that you can savour in the comforts of your home. Enjoy a whole roasted spicy “yuan” chicken with roasted chilli sauce that can feed up to five people. Or, go big with its baby abalone abundance fortune pot. We’ve got our eye on the golden pineapple ingots – they sure look bountiful!
Where: Shisen Hanten, 333 Orchard Road, Level 35, Orchard Wing, Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Singapore 238867; Available 10 January – 15 February 2022.
15. UNI Gallery
Amp up your yusheng game this CNY with an opulent version from UNI Gallery by Oosterbay. The restaurant has brought back its Uni & Caviar Sashimi Yusheng Platter, which contains rich and creamy Canadian uni, Hokkaido ikura pearls, and umami bliss in the form of Polanco Caviar orbs. This platter is a feast for both the eyes and palate, if we do say so ourselves!
Where: UNI Gallery by Oosterbay, The Plaza, 7500A Beach Road, #B1-310, Singapore 199591; Available from 10 January 2022.
16. Mrs Pho House
Gather your loved ones for a shared hotpot courtesy of Mrs Pho House. Each hotpot set is curated to include only the freshest seafood, juicy meats and crisp veggies – perfect for a lunar new year celebration at home. Choose between the crab bisque soup, which is a must-try, and the pork collagen soup, if you’re seeking nourishment for this Year of the Tiger. Your fam will be over the moon with this year’s dinner.
Where: Mrs Pho House, outlets at Rangoon Road and Takashimaya; Available until 18 February 2022.
17. Tsuta
Japanese eatery Tsuta is joining in this year’s festivities with its own take on the yusheng. Paying homage to its Nihon roots, the truffle yusheng features a medley of Japanese pickles, gingers and housemade plum sauce using Japanese ponzu sauce. There are extra toppings available that you can add to your yusheng too. Pair your yusheng dish with some refreshingly fragrant specialty tea.
Where: Tsuta, outlets at [email protected], Takashimaya and Jewel Changi Airport; Available 24 January – 15 February 2022.
18. Fat Cow
If you’re not fond of the fish in yusheng, Fat Cow has brought back its meaty alternative this lunar season. The Gyu Sheng set comes with fresh slices of premium Japanese wagyu that take centre stage in this dish, alongside uni, caviar, ikura, chuga kurage, and goma ponzu sauce. Get this as part of your Chinese New Year takeaway, stat!
Where: Fat Cow, Camden Medical Centre, 1 Orchard Boulevard, #01-01/02, Singapore 248649; Available 1 – 15 February 2022.
This list is being updated constantly, so check back soon for more Chinese New Year takeaway options in Singapore! And psst – if you’d rather head out, check out these Chinese New Year reunion dinners too!
