As we usher in another new year, we all look forward to a sumptuous reunion dinner feast with our loved ones. However, even in the midst of our festive feasting, we should take note to always keep an eye out for our health as well.
If you are looking for a restaurant to dine at this Chinese New Year—or even just to order some festive delights that you can enjoy at home—we have curated a list of Singapore’s best restaurants and takeaway options for a delectable feast for your family. Plus, read on for tips on how you can have a healthier CNY this year!
Grain
One of Singapore’s most popular catering options, Grain, is known for its experimental approaches using creative cooking techniques, nutritious ingredients, and fun meal plans.
Taking an entirely transparent approach with its food, Grain allows you to view the full list of ingredients that go into every dish that you order, allowing you to make an informed choice that’s perfect for your dietary and health needs. Plus, they are halal-certified with MUIS.
Although Grain has no physical dining location, it’s perfect for having catered food delivered for your cosy reunion dinner gatherings at home.
If you have any special dietary requirements or needs, Grain will also be able to make accommodations to the best of their ability with advance notice given.
| Price Range | $26.88 to $47.88 per pax for Chinese New Year Buffets |
| Location & Opening Hours | Delivery hours: Breakfast: 8am to 10.30am Lunch: 10.30am to 1.30pm Tea: 2pm to 4.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm to 7.30pm Locations: |
| Delivery & Takeaways | Delivery and set-up fee: $86.40 (GST included) Orders must be finalised at least 4 working days before your event. |
| Chinese New Year Promotions | Order by 13 Jan 2023 to get a free Fortune Salmon Yu Sheng and enjoy early bird prices. |
| Contact | Website Call: +65 3163 5336 (for catering) |
Neo Garden
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Another catering option suitable for those of us who prefer to enjoy restaurant-quality food in the comfort of our own homes is the popular Neo Garden.
Other than their usual Ala Carte menu, Neo Garden has also come up with a special Chinese New Year Menu. Among their special offerings for this year are their Lucky Rabbit Yusheng and a perennial favourite, the Auspicious Treasure Pot, perfect for a sumptuous welcome to the new year.
For those of us looking for a healthier option, Neo Garden also offers Vegetarian Treasures sets that you can consider for your reunion dinner.
| Price Range | Starts from $26.88 per pax for their Chinese New Year Buffet |
| Delivery & Takeaways | Delivery hours: 7am to 7.30pm Self-Collection Points |
| Chinese New Year Promotions | Find out more about Neo Garden’s Chinese New Year menu here. |
| Contact | Website Call: +65 6896 775 |
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Peony Jade
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Situated at the Keppel Club, Peony Jade is known in Singapore for serving classic and modern Cantonese cuisine and its steadfast dedication to culinary excellence. The restaurant’s accolades include being awarded the Michelin Plate in 2021, 2019 and 2018 and the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2017, and 2016.
In celebration of the year of the Rabbit, Peony Jade has once again brought out its beloved Dim Sum Feast, this time with all-new dishes, and Prosperity Set Menus packed with delicacies for you to relish!
If you’re ready to splurge on some seriously tasty food for the Year of the Rabbit, Peony Jade is an obvious premium choice for bourgeoise indulgence.
| Price Range | From $128.88 to $818.88 for Chinese New Year Sets |
| Location & Opening Hours | 165 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Level 2, Singapore 088539 Every Monday to Friday (excludes eve of and on Public Holidays): Every Saturday and Sunday (excludes eve of and on Public Holidays): |
| Delivery & Takeaways | - Self pick-up only Self-Collection Point: |
| Chinese New Year Promotions | Find out more about Peony Jade’s Chinese New Year promotions here. |
| Contact | Website Call: +65 62768327 |
Yum Cha Express
A classic staple for lovers of dim sum, Yum Cha Express is well-known amongst Chinatown foodies for its famous dim sum buffets. Not one to be left behind, Yum Cha Express has come up with a whole host of Chinese New Year Specials to embrace the year of the Rabbit. Try their their Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng and 8-Head Braised Abalone & Sea Cucumber with Vegetables!
If you’re looking for a classic Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner, Yum Cha Express also offers different CNY set menus for each of their outlets at Changi and Chinatown.
| Price Range | - $68 to $448 for a la carte Chinese New Year Specials - $68 to $138 per pax for CNY Set Menus |
| Location & Opening Hours | Yum Cha Chinatown 20 Trengganu Street (Off Temple Street） #02-01 (Chinatown) Singapore 058479 Mon to Fri: 10.30am to 9pm Yum Cha Changi Business Park Mon to Fri: 11am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 10pm |
| Delivery & Takeaways | - Free delivery for orders above $120 - Island-wide delivery and pickup available - Min. order of $50, delivery fee from $5 onwards |
| Chinese New Year Promotions | Yum Cha Express is offering a Chinese New Year early bird discount of 20% until 8 Jan 2023 for their Chinese New Year Selections. Applies only for takeaway orders. Find out more about Yum Cha Express’s Chinese New Year promotions here. |
| Contact | Website Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Call: +65 6372 1717 |
Yun Nans
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Specialising in casual Yunnan cuisine, Yun Nans brought a fresh new taste to Singapore as the popular F&B chain expanded internationally.
| Price Range | $9.90 to $53.90 for a la carte items, $68.60 to $828 for CNY specials and sets |
| Location & Opening Hours | Yun Nans CNY @ NEX 23 Serangoon Central, Nex B1-15, Singapore, 556083 Mon - Sun 11.30AM - 9PM Yun Nans CNY @ Westgate Yun Nans CNY @ Jewel |
| Delivery & Takeaways | Self pick-up available during store opening hours |
| Chinese New Year Promotions | Find out more about Yun Nan’s Chinese New Year exclusive festive sets here. |
| Contact | Website Call: +65 6908 3677 (Jewel) +65 6970 9891 (Westgate) +65 6970 7883 (NEX) |
Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant
Another traditional Cantonese cuisine restaurant, Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant has been in the game for a long time in Singapore and continues to be one mean player. Known for its wide selection of live seafood, dim sum, roast cuts and traditional clay pot rice, the restaurant is ushering in the year of the Rabbit with an exclusive Chinese New Year Menu that’s well worth checking out.
If you’re in the mood for a tipple, the restaurant also boasts a fully-stocked wine cellar with a fine collection of wine of over 3,000 bottles and between 150 to 200 labels from the world over.
| Price Range | For updated prices for CNY 2023, please contact the restaurant directly. |
| Location & Opening Hours | 583 Orchard Road, B1-13 Forum the Shopping Mall Singapore 238884 Mon to Sun: 11am - 3pm, 6pm - 11pm |
| Delivery & Takeaways | Call 6732 6628 or visit their website for more information. |
| Chinese New Year Promotions | Call 6732 6628 or visit their website for more information. |
| Contact | Website Call: +65 6732 6628 |
Hai Tien Lo
Source: Hai Tien Lo
Nested within the luxury of Pan-Pacific Singapore, Hai Tien Lo is another award-winning Cantonese restaurant that’s worth considering for your Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner if you’re looking for something to splurge on.
This Chinese New Year, Hai Tien Lo has introduced several new Chinese New Year Set menus featuring classics such as their Hai Tien Lo Double-boiled Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
| Price Range | $138 to $398 per pax for Chinese New Year Set Menus |
| Location & Opening Hours | Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595 Lunch: 11.30am to 2.30pm |
| Delivery & Takeaways | Order from now to 5 February 2023, for delivery or collection at Lunar New Year booth, located at level 2 of Pan Pacific Singapore, from 27 December 2022 to 5 February 2023, 10am to 8pm. |
| Chinese New Year Promotions | From now till 8 January 2023, Pan Pacific DISCOVERY and Pan Pacific Privileges members along with selected credit cardholders (DBS, UOB, Citibank and AMEX) enjoy exclusive early-bird savings of up to 25%. Find out more about Hai Tien Lo’s Lunar New Year menus here. |
| Contact | Website Call: +65 6826 8240 |
Peach Garden
Source: Peach Garden
A household name in Singapore, Peach Garden is a Chinese restaurant staple for many of those who have grown up in Singapore. This Chinese New Year, feast on their unique Collagen Yuzu Yusheng with Petite Abalone or Salmon, Premium Seafood Pencai with Laksa Broth, or opt for an all-in-one set to sort your reunion dinner in a click.
| Price Range | From $23.54 to $959.04 for Chinese New Year dishes and Set Menus |
| Location & Opening Hours | Peach Garden @ OCBC Centre 65 Chulia Street #33-01 OCBC Centre Singapore 049513 Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar Peach Garden @ Thomson Plaza Peach Garden @ Chinatown Point Peach Garden @ The Metropolis |
| Delivery & Takeaways | - Free delivery with minimum spend of $120 - $18 delivery fee applies for orders below $120 - Order by 19 Jan for local delivery/collection between 21 to 23 Jan |
| Chinese New Year Promotions | Peach Garden is offering 10% off for orders made by 31 Dec 2022, and 5% off for orders made between 1 to 15 Jan 2023. Find out more about Peach Garden’s Chinese New Year offerings here. |
| Contact | Website Call: +65 6252 9833 |
Wah Lok
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Another highly established name in Singapore, Wah Lok is one of Singapore’s best-known and beloved classic Cantonese restaurants.
Wah Lok’s special Lunar New Year set menus for this season of festive feasting include their Steamed Live Soon Hock, Deep Fried Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk, Braised Whole Abalone, Dried Oysters, Black Moss & Vegetables, and Braised Duck, among other goodies.
Popular choices for Wah Lok’s Lunar New Year a la carte menu include their Longevity Poon Choi, Alaskan Crab Lo Hei, and Sliced Abalone Lo Hei.
| Price Range | - From $78 per pax for CNY Set Menus - From $7.50 per dish for Lunch Dim Sum Menu |
| Location & Opening Hours | 76 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189558 Daily |
| Delivery & Takeaways | - $10 off delivery fee with minimum spend of $100 - Island-wide delivery and self pick-up available - Click here to place your order now. |
| Chinese New Year Promotions | Find out more about Wah Lok’s Chinese New Year promotions here. |
| Contact | Website Call: +65 6311 8188 / 6311 8189 |
Tips for healthy festive feasting
As we go forth into this season of festive feasting, it’s perfectly fine to indulge ourselves a little and enjoy a good time with our loved ones for our reunion dinners. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t also keep healthy and pay attention to what we put into our bodies.
Here are some healthy tips for you to feast healthily as you plan for your reunion dinner.
Pay attention to what you are eating
When it comes to food (especially addictive snacks like bak kwa), we tend to get carried away as we eat and chat with our relatives. Be conscious of what you are consuming and if possible, do also request healthier options for your CNY meals. Most restaurants are able to accommodate special health requests such as substituting certain ingredients or using less oil or salt. You could also consider trying out the various Chinese New Year vegetarian menus to start your year off with a more healthful reunion.
Stay active
While we may be tempted to indulge, we should always balance this out with some exercises to keep fit and healthy. Encourage the whole family to go for a short walk after dinner, or engage in some games that can get the whole family moving! Alternatively, going for a hike or a bike ride around your neighbourhood can be a great way to stay active while exploring what Singapore has to offer. Do encourage your elderly loved ones to engage in some light exercise as well.
Avoid overeating
Most of us look forward to reunion dinners, which may cause some of us to inadvertently overcompensate for our anticipation and end up eating more than what we can actually stomach. Not only is this bad for your gut health, but it also leads to unhealthy eating habits. As we head into the season of festive feasting, pay attention to how hungry you actually are and remind yourself that it’s perfectly fine to stop eating when you’re full. Do remind your family members as well!
Conclusion
At the end of the day, it is important to do everything in moderation—especially when it comes to indulging during the festive season.
We also understand that the festive season can be a challenging time for many. If you are a caregiver and would like to lighten your load and relief yourself of your caregiving duties during this time, Homage can help.
Our trained care professionals are able to provide companionship, nursing care, night caregiving, home therapy and more, to keep your loved ones active and engaged.
Provide the best care to your loved one today! Fill up the form below for a free consultation with our Care Advisory team. From all of us here at Homage, we hope you have a prosperous and healthy Lunar New Year!
