PUBLISHED January 8th, 2022 05:00 am | UPDATED January 20th, 2022 10:31 am
In light of COVID-19 restrictions, Chinese New Year looks set to be a more subdued affair this 2022. But that doesn’t mean the feasting has to be any less sumptuous! Singapore’s restaurants are making ready to ring in the Year of the Tiger with a roaring array of take-home delights, from seafood-packed yusheng to hearty roasts and indulgent goodies. Here are the best Chinese New Year takeaway treats in Singapore for wowing your guests this year.
Shang Palace
Bring fine-dining home this year with Shang Palace’s exquisite 8-course Gourmet Takeaway Feast (S$628). This elegant set kicks off with a Fortune Yu Sheng crowned with Norwegian smoked salmon and a belly-warming Braised Bird’s Nest Soup with Shredded Chicken, Bamboo Fungus and Fish Maw, followed by juicy Wok-fried King Prawns laced with Sergestid Shrimp X.O. Chilli Sauce. By the time you reach the decadent Braised Chicken and Eight Treasures wrapped in Lotus Leaf, you’re sure to be stuffed – wash it all down with some Chilled Strawberry Cream with Water Chestnut and Coconut.
Shang Palace is located at Shangri-La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350. For orders, visit their e-boutique, call 65 6213 4511 or email festive.sls@shangri-la.com.
Red House Seafood
Calling all seafood lovers! Red House Seafood is serving up a splashing good Lunar New Year with their newly-launched Royal Seafood Pot (S$288), brimming with fish maw, fresh scallops, crab, lobster, tiger prawns, and more. With a pork and clam soup base that comes boiled for six hours, you’ll want to slurp up every bit of this umami gravy. Amp up the seafood feasting with their Fortune Abalone Yu Sheng (from S$98 for 4-6 pax), then round off the feast with their preservative-free, drool-worthy Steamed Carrot Cake with Chinese Sausage (S$33.80).
Red House Seafood has outlets at the Grand Copthorne and Clarke Quay. For orders, please call p. +65 6735 7666 (Grand Copthorne) or p. +65 +65 6442 3112 (Clarke Quay.
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Make this Lunar New Year truly memorable with Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s collection of handcrafted Lunar New Year goodies that illuminate the flavours of Spring. For a sweet start to the year, there’s no missing out on their Golden Nian Gao Tarts (from S$28 for eight), which are back in new flavours – think tangy pineapple or rich chocolate in a buttery shell – in addition to bestsellers like yam and Japanese sweet potato. Other crowd-favourites include the addictive Signature Bak-Kwah Cornflake Cookies (S$42), Signature Pineapple Tarts (S$42), and the Koi Fish Fresh Mango Pudding (S$58). Gifting is also made easy with four luxurious hampers that can be customised.
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is located at 320 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238865. Lunar New Year Booth is located within hotel lobby, pre-orders available via website, phone +65 6831 4708, or email singaporemarriott.festive@marriotthotels.com. Enjoy up to 25% off (till 16 Jan) and 20% off (till 28 Jan) with promo code “CNCNY”.
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant
Looking for authentic Cantonese dishes? Impress friends and family with Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant’s lavish symphony of flavours. This year’s new addition to the menu is the Sesame Crusted Tuna with Pineapple Sauce Yu Sheng (S$98 for small, S$138 for large), featuring sesame-crusted tuna slices pan-seared till crisp on the outside. Making a return are crowd-favourite signatures like Xin’s Roast Suckling Pig (S$488), Xin’s Home-style Roast Duck with Tea Leaves (S$78), and Xin’s Traditional Pen Cai (S$328 for small, S$478 for large) as well.
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant is located at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Level 4, 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075. For orders, please email xin.sinhi@ihg.com, call p. +65 3138 2531 or visit singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/eshop.
Crystal Jade
Packed with local flavours, Crystal Jade’s CNY Special Take Home Set (S$308) is ideal for a homely, fuss-free gathering. Kick off your six-course meal with a refreshing Reunion Tiger Prawn Yusheng, then mouthwatering mains like the steamed salted chicken and braised abalone with homemade pipa beancurd. Perfect for smaller gatherings, the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (S$188.40, serves two) packs treasures like whole eight-head abalone and fish maw. Finish on a sweet note with the fluffy, crunchy Gula Melaka Sponge Cake with Walnut (S$23.80).
Crystal Jade has numerous outlets and brands across Singapore. For orders, visit estore.crystaljade.com.
Old Seng Choong
Bak kwa is a quintessential goodie for Chinese New Year, but Old Seng Choong is giving it a playful twist this year. Nibble on the Black Truffle Bak Kwa (S$48.80) with its fragrant medley of black truffle paste and smoke-kissed Brazilian pork, or snack your fill on the tangy Yuzu Bak Kwa (S$48.80). For folks with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Orange Sea Salt Cookies (S$22.80) are bound to be irresistible with their buttery blend of dark chocolate, natural orange oil, and just a dash of sea salt.
Old Seng Choong has outlets at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Clarke Quay Central. For orders, visit http://www.oldsengchoong.com.
Peach Blossoms
This year, let Peach Blossoms take care of the heavy cooking with their Reunion Set Bundles. We recommend the appetising Lunar New Year Home Reunion Set D (S$288), with its unique Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng with Nashi Pear and Applewood Smoked Jamón Ibérico Pork Char Siew. Complete your meal with sweet treats like nian gao with a modern twist – the Peach Blossoms Reunion Nian Gao is silky with coconut milk and Okinawa brown sugar, while the Sweetened Red Bean with Preserved 10-Years Tangerine Peel is delightfully laced with citrusy notes.
Peach Blossoms is located at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, 6 Raffles Boulevard Level 5, Singapore 039594. For orders and enquiries, please email promotions.prsmb@parkroyalcollection.com or call +65 6845 1118.
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