Chinese New Year 2021 Reunion Dinners, Yu Sheng and Pen Cai In Singapore

12 February 2021 will mark the beginning of the Year of the Ox, and many restaurants in Singapore (both Chinese and otherwise) have prepared indulgent and delicious ways for you to usher in the bovine era. Here’s our picks from this year’s Chinese New Year offerings that we have tried so far.

THE CAPITOL KEMPINSKI HOTEL SINGAPORE

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore ushers in the Lunar New Year with a range of Chinese New Year-inspired set menus across its medley of dining establishments from 25 January to 26 February 2021 (except Valentine’s Day). The limited period offerings include modern and innovative Chinese New Year interpretations such as Barbecued Pork Bak Kwa Bruschetta, Char Siew Pork Tagliolini and Sweet Red Beans Tartellette from La Scala Ristorante, Bak Kwa Bagel and Bak Kwa Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake from Berthold Delikatessen, Chicken Char Siew Burger and Fried Nian Gao from Broadway American Diner and the standout Braised Spiced Oxtail Stew with Mashed Potato & Spicy Paprika from Frieda.

15 Stamford by Alvin Leung delivers the hotel’s more classic and traditional Chinese New Year fare in the form of set menus such as the 6-course Prosperity Chinese New Year Set Dinner (Razor Clams, Tasmanian Abalone, Guinea Fowl with Foie Gras Foam and Five Spice Jus, Wagyu Beef Cheeks, Atlantic Cod, Chrysanthemum Mousse) and the 6-course Auspicious Chinese New Year Menu (King Salmon Yusheng, Classic Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, Steamed Blue Eye Cod, Hokkaido Pork Spare Ribs, Eight Treasure Sweet Rice in Coconut Shell, Double Boiled Peach Gum), both priced at S$168++ per pax.

Elsewhere, The Bar at 15 Stamford is offering a zesty cocktail Huan Ying for the festive season (white rum, Mandarin orange shrub, pomegranate, lime syrup, lemon juice), while Lobby Lounge is currently presenting a CNY Festive Hi-tea which comprises Chinese-inspired high tea snacks with a touch of European influences – think pineapple scones, mandarin orange sorbet as well as honey-glazed pork & foie gras brioche.

For those who prefer to enjoy their lunar new year festivities at home, takeaway option The Capitol Kempinski’s Signature “Treasures in a Pot Pen Cai” (S$268+) feeds 5 people and is generously loaded with premium ingredients such as 10-head Abalone, sea cucumber, fried fish maw, oysters, roasted duck and pork knuckle, while the Salmon Yu Sheng Platter (from $88+) comprises premium vegetable slaw, plum dressing and crackling fish skin crisps, with Hiramasa kingfish, Hokkaido scallop and even Maine lobster available for plumping up the #treatyoself factor.

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
15 Stamford Road
Singapore 178906

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore La Scala Ristorante Barbecued Pork Bak Kwa Bruschetta — Barbecued Pork Bak Kwa Bruschetta, La Scala Ristorante (The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore).

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore 15 Stamford By Alvin Leung Australian Abalone — Australian Abalone, 15 Stamford By Alvin Leung (The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore).

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore La Scala Ristorante Char Siew Pork Tagliolini — Char Siew Pork Tagliolini, La Scala Ristorante (The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore).

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore 15 Stamford By Alvin Leung Atlantic Cod — Atlantic Cod, 15 Stamford By Alvin Leung (The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore).

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore Frieda Ochsenschwanz Ragout Mit Kartoffelpuree — Braised Spiced Oxtail Stew with Mashed Potato & Spicy Paprika, Frieda (The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore).

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore “Treasures in a Pot” Pen Cai — “Treasures in a Pot” Pen Cai (The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore).

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore 15 Stamford By Alvin Leung Chrysanthemum Mousse — Chrysanthemum Mousse, 15 Stamford By Alvin Leung (The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore).

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore Berthold Delikatessen ak Kwa Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake — Bak Kwa Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake, Berthold Delikatessen (The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore).

RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE

From 18 January to 26 February 2021, 藝 Yi by Jereme Leung will present its Lunar New Year Dining experience in the form of both a la carte selections as well as set menus. Their Longevity Yu Sheng with Abalone, Arctic Surf Clams and Salmon (S$208++) is served with Master Chef Jereme Leung’s signature Yunnan Rose Dressing, while elsewhere on their a la carte menu, the Braised Abalone, Yunnan Ham, Sea Whelk and Cabbage Consomme nourished deeply and the Steamed Cod Fillet with Fermented Black Beans and Olives tantalised with its fermented savoury appeal. I must say the playful Fermented Rice Wine Ice Cream certainly left a giddily strong impression.

The restaurant is also offering four set menus which showcases different selections from the lunar new year a la carte menu: Prosperous Set Menu (S$168++), Abundance Set Menu (S$188++), Opulence Set Menu (S$208++) and Vegetarian Set Menu (S$168++).

Raffles Hotel Singapore
1 Beach Road
Singapore 189673

Raffles Hotel Singapore Yi by Jereme Leung Longevity Yu Sheng with Abalone, Arctic Surf Clams and Salmon — Longevity Yu Sheng with Abalone, Arctic Surf Clams and Salmon, Yi by Jereme Leung (Raffles Hotel Singapore).

Raffles Hotel Singapore Yi by Jereme Leung Sea Whelk Skewer, Seaweed Shrimp Rolls, Plum-pickled Cherry Tomatoes and Sweet Vinegar — Sea Whelk Skewer, Seaweed Shrimp Rolls, Plum-pickled Cherry Tomatoes and Sweet Vinegar, Yi by Jereme Leung (Raffles Hotel Singapore).

Raffles Hotel Singapore Yi by Jereme Leung Braised Abalone, Yunnan Ham, Sea Whelk and Cabbage Consomme — Braised Abalone, Yunnan Ham, Sea Whelk and Cabbage Consomme, Yi by Jereme Leung (Raffles Hotel Singapore).

Raffles Hotel Singapore Yi by Jereme Leung Steamed Cod Fillet with Fermented Black Beans and Olives — Steamed Cod Fillet with Fermented Black Beans and Olives, Yi by Jereme Leung (Raffles Hotel Singapore).

Raffles Hotel Singapore Yi by Jereme Leung Baked Lobster with XO Sauce and Cheese — Baked Lobster with XO Sauce and Cheese, Yi by Jereme Leung (Raffles Hotel Singapore).

Raffles Hotel Singapore Yi by Jereme Leung Slow-cooked Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs with Fried Bun — Slow-cooked Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs with Fried Bun, Yi by Jereme Leung (Raffles Hotel Singapore).

Raffles Hotel Singapore Yi by Jereme Leung Chef Jereme’s Signature Golden Fried Rice with Preserved Meats — Chef Jereme’s Signature Golden Fried Rice with Preserved Meats, Yi by Jereme Leung (Raffles Hotel Singapore).

Raffles Hotel Singapore Yi by Jereme Leung Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake with Shredded Coconut Stuffed Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Mixed Fruit Fermented Rice Wine Ice Cream — Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake with Shredded Coconut Stuffed Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Mixed Fruit Fermented Rice Wine Ice Cream, Yi by Jereme Leung (Raffles Hotel Singapore).

MITZO

Mitzo Restaurant and Bar‘s Executive Chef Nicky Ng presents a variety of Chinese New Year dishes and menus from 11 January to 26 February 2021. The Kanpachi Kingfish “Yu Sheng” (S$128++ for regular and S$208++ for large) boasted a highly refreshing sauce, while elsewhere the aromatically-forward Truffle Ee Fu Noodle with Scallop played it all yieldingly soft. Pork makes an intriguing appearance across various dishes, from the Double-boiled Fish Maw Soup with Mushroom, Chicken & Prosciutto di Parma Ham and Steamed Grouper with Preserved Pork Liver, Pork Sausage & Preserved Vegetable in Soya to Miso Peng Cai (S$298++ for 4).

In addition, the bar is offering the limited period P-ox-sitive Elixir (Whisky Goji, Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, Mandarin Orange Syrup, Roselle Oolong Tea) if you wish to booze up your fish toss raucousness in a suitably chic Oriental fashion.

Mitzo Restaurant & Bar
270 Orchard Road
Level 4 Grand Park Orchard
Singapore 238857

Grand Park Orchard Singapore Mitzo Kanpachi Kingfish "Yu Sheng" — Kanpachi Kingfish “Yu Sheng”, Mitzo (Grand Park Orchard Singapore).

Grand Park Orchard Singapore Mitzo Double-boiled Fish Maw Soup with Mushroom, Chicken & Prosciutto di Parma Ham — Double-boiled Fish Maw Soup with Mushroom, Chicken & Prosciutto di Parma Ham, Mitzo (Grand Park Orchard Singapore).

Grand Park Orchard Singapore Mitzo Steamed Grouper with Preserved Pork Liver, Pork Sausage & Preserved Vegetable in Soya — Steamed Grouper with Preserved Pork Liver, Pork Sausage & Preserved Vegetable in Soya, Mitzo (Grand Park Orchard Singapore).

Grand Park Orchard Singapore Mitzo Truffle Ee Fu Noodle with Scallop — Truffle Ee Fu Noodle with Scallop, Mitzo (Grand Park Orchard Singapore).

Grand Park Orchard Singapore Mitzo Pineapple Sago Cream served with Warm Yam "Nian Gao" — Pineapple Sago Cream served with Warm Yam “Nian Gao”, Mitzo (Grand Park Orchard Singapore).

SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant presents a variety of Chinese New Year dishes and 8-course set menus (starting from $108.80++ per person), available from 20 January to 26 February 2021. The Boston Lobster & Caviar Yu Sheng with Crispy Fish Skin (S$268++ for large) was gloriously luxurious, while the Wan Hao Eight Treasures Imperial Pot with Bird’s Nest (S$788++ for 6 people) played it all pampering beauty collagen broth-style with premium ingredients such as bird’s nest, 10-head Australian abalone, fish maw, dace fish beancurd bag, live prawns and pork tendon. Other festive highlights include the Wok-fried Beef Tenderloin with Fermented Red Rice Sauce, Deep-fried Lobster with Champagne Honey Sauce and Wan Hao Pi-Pa Roast Duck.

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
320 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant Boston Lobster & Caviar Yu Sheng with Crispy Fish Skin — Boston Lobster & Caviar Yu Sheng with Crispy Fish Skin, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel).

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant Wan Hao Eight Treasures Imperial Pot — Wan Hao Eight Treasures Imperial Pot with Bird’s Nest, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel).

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant Wok-fried Beef Tenderloin with Fermented Red Rice Sauce — Wok-fried Beef Tenderloin with Fermented Red Rice Sauce, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel).

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant Deep-fried Lobster with Champagne Honey Sauce — Deep-fried Lobster with Champagne Honey Sauce, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel).

YÀN

Yàn presents its Chinese New Year highlights from 15 January to 26 February 2021. Aside from six set menus for dining-in ranging from five to eight courses (from S$128++ to S$228++ per person), the Cantonese restaurant will also offer a lavish Yàn Harvest Pen Cai (from S$300++) for both dine-in and takeaway. The crispy vermicelli-mountained Abalone & Yellowtail with Gold Foil Lo Hei in ‘Shun De’ Style (from S$92++) made for a tremendously fun fish toss, while elsewhere the Roasted Duck Marinated with Mandarin Peel Sauce was slicker than an undercover spy and the Braised Spring Chicken with 6 Head Whole Abalone conjures serious feels of home-cooked family comfort in unexpected ways.

Yàn
#05-02 National Gallery Singapore
1 St. Andrew’s Road Singapore 178957

Yan Cantonese Cuisine National Gallery Singapore Abalone & Yellowtail with Gold Foil Lo Hei in ‘Shun De’ Style — Abalone & Yellowtail with Gold Foil Lo Hei in ‘Shun De’ Style, Yan Cantonese Cuisine (National Gallery Singapore).

Yan Cantonese Cuisine National Gallery Singapore Double-boiled Fish Maw, Chicken with Cordyceps Flower Soup — Double-boiled Fish Maw, Chicken with Cordyceps Flower Soup, Yan Cantonese Cuisine (National Gallery Singapore).

Yan Cantonese Cuisine National Gallery Singapore Braised Spring Chicken with 6 Head Whole Abalone — Braised Spring Chicken with 6 Head Whole Abalone, Yan Cantonese Cuisine (National Gallery Singapore).

Yan Cantonese Cuisine National Gallery Singapore Poached Star Grouper with Carrot and Luffa — Poached Star Grouper with Carrot and Luffa, Yan Cantonese Cuisine (National Gallery Singapore).

Yan Cantonese Cuisine National Gallery Singapore Wok-fried Local Lobster with Superior Sauce and Shrimp Egg and Ee Fu Noodles — Wok-fried Local Lobster with Superior Sauce and Shrimp Egg and Ee Fu Noodles, Yan Cantonese Cuisine (National Gallery Singapore).

Yan Cantonese Cuisine National Gallery Singapore Double-boiled Bird’s Nest with Lily, White Fungus, Wolfberry and Lotus Seed along with Pan-fried Nian Gao with Shredded Coconut — Double-boiled Bird’s Nest with Lily, White Fungus, Wolfberry and Lotus Seed along with Pan-fried Nian Gao with Shredded Coconut, Yan Cantonese Cuisine (National Gallery Singapore).

INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE

Man Fu Yuan presents a selection of delicacies and prosperity prix-fixe menus available from 12 January to 26 February 2021. The premium five-course Wealth prix-fixe menu (S$2388++ for eight people) includes a richly-textured Superior Crab Meat and Pumpkin Bisque, Bird’s Nest, Crab Roe in Pumpkin Husk as well as the signature Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot (S$468 nett, serves up to 5 guests), while the Abundance prix-fixe menu (S$328++ per guest) features Salmon Yu Sheng with Japanese Omi A4 Wagyu Beef and Hokkaido scallops (pro tip: you can request for individual ‘lo hei’ portions for safe distanced fish toss joy). In terms of recommended a la carte dishes, the Man Fu Yuan Classic Braised Beef Pot (S$248 nett) will appeal to bovine enthusiasts, while the restaurant’s signature Roasted Suckling Pig with Glutinous Rice (S$428 nett) is a visual and gustatory showstopper.

InterContinental Singapore
80 Middle Road
Singapore 188966

InterContinental Singapore Man Fu Yuan Salmon Yu Sheng, Japanese Omi A4 Wagyu Beef, Hokkaido Scallops — Salmon Yu Sheng, Japanese Omi A4 Wagyu Beef, Hokkaido Scallops, Man Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore).

InterContinental Singapore Man Fu Yuan — Superior Crab Meat and Pumpkin Bisque, Bird’s Nest, Crab Roe in Pumpkin Husk, Man Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore).

InterContinental Singapore Man Fu Yuan Signature Smoked Duck with Truffle Sauce — Signature Smoked Duck with Truffle Sauce, Man Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore).

InterContinental Singapore Man Fu Yuan Man Fu Yuan Classic Beef Pot — Man Fu Yuan Classic Beef Pot, Man Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore).

InterContinental Singapore Man Fu Yuan Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Treasure Pot (Pen Cai) — Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Treasure Pot (Pen Cai), Man Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore).

InterContinental Singapore Man Fu Yuan Oven-baked Cheesy Lobster with Asian Cream Sauce — Oven-baked Cheesy Lobster with Asian Cream Sauce, Man Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore).

InterContinental Singapore Man Fu Yuan Roasted Suckling Pig with Five Grain Glutinous Rice. Chinese Cured Meat — Roasted Suckling Pig with Five Grain Glutinous Rice. Chinese Cured Meat, Man Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore).

InterContinental Singapore Man Fu Yuan Double-boiled Sweetened Hashima, Pear, Gingko Nuts, Red Dates, Lotus Seeds — Double-boiled Sweetened Hashima, Pear, Gingko Nuts, Red Dates, Lotus Seeds, Man Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore).

MANDARIN ORCHARD SINGAPORE

Two Michelin-star Chinese restaurant Shisen Hanten (the highest Michelin-rated Chinese restaurant in Singapore) presents seven auspiciously-themed Lunar New Year set menus from 11 to 26 February 2021, from the entry Prosperity menu (S$138.80++) to the premium Majestic menu (S$298.80++). Their Poached Dumplings stuffed with Minced Kurobuta Pork and Porcini Mushroom served up moist, meaty pleasure, with the accompanying vinegary dip adding saucy intensity, while elsewhere even the most hardcore keto diet enthusiasts would not be able to resist the soft, slurp-worthy charms of the Braised Glass Noodle with Lobster in Superior Broth. The delectable Steamed East-spotted Grouper with Kelp, Red Date, Cordyceps and Mushroom in Superior Soya Sauce Wrapped in Lotus Leaf is probably my favourite fish dish in this round up.

Mandarin Orchard Singapore
333 Orchard Road
Singapore 238867