Yusheng is a staple of every Chinese New Year celebration, and they say the higher the toss, the more prosperous your coming year will be. Here are some places for you to get your lo hei fix – from fancy to fusion, you’ll be spoiled for choice!
Atlantic Salmon Yusheng
When someone says “good Chinese” this is what they mean. A former stalwart of the New Majestic Hotel, this spot has made a name for itself as being one of the best places for authentic and delicious Cantonese food. Helmed by the award-winning Chef Yong Bing Ngen, you can expect a treasure trove of dishes on the menu. Most notable is their Yusheng, which is made with premium Atlantic Salmon. You can’t go wrong with this dish.
Find it at 5 Straits View, #04-01, 018935
Book a table at Majestic Restaurant and get 2X Chope-Dollars with the code TASTYBLOG.
Salmon Ceviche Yusheng
Xiao Ya Tou is a pioneer of innovative Asian nosh. Located in the heart of Singapore, this cheeky spot serves up some fantastic fusion food. This Chinese New Year, try your hand at a unique lo hei. Made with salmon ceviche, and mandarin orange as well your classic Yusheng ingredients, the refreshing flavour of lime juice in the ceviche cuts through the crunch of the vegetables, giving the dish a refreshing bite. This is your go-to dish if you’re tired of the same old.
Find it at 6 Duxton Hill #01-01 Singapore 089592
Book a table at Xiao Ya Tou and get 2X Chope-Dollars with the code TASTYBLOG.
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Dog Yusheng
You wouldn’t want to toss this adorable lo hei aside! (See what we did there?) Keeping with the canine theme for the Year of the Dog, Food Capital has created one of the cutest dishes we’ve ever seen. Featuring an adorable puppy made of radish, olives, and carrot strips, as well as chunks of smoked salmon rolled into pretty flower shapes, this version of the prosperity toss is both kid-friendly and Instagram-worthy.
Find it at 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663
Book a table at Food Capital and get 2X Chope-Dollars with the code TASTYBLOG.
Vegetarian Yusheng
If you’re vegetarian and have had to sit out previous lo heis because of your dietary needs, then fret no longer. Din Tai Fung has got you covered with their Prosperity Vegetarian Yusheng. Made with all the ingredients of a regular lo hei, sans meat, this is a treat both vegans and vegetarians can enjoy, and it’s healthy too. Add pine nuts and crispy yam strips for an extra crunch, and get tossing!
Find it at various locations.
Click here to find out more about Din Tai Fung.
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Black Caviar Yusheng
If you’re looking for a place to impress the in-laws, this is it. The Ritz-Carlton’s beloved restaurant has upped the ante by creating a lo hei with premium ingredients such as black caviar and abalone. The briny taste of the caviar gives the dish a sharp flavour. Toss your yusheng in the opulent setting of the Summer Pavilion. Together with their carefully curated festive menu, a dining experience here will be one you won’t soon forget!
Find it at 7 Raffles Ave, 039799
Click here for more information about Summer Pavilion.
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Chocolate Yusheng
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll love this! Antoinette has created The Queen’s Yusheng – made with Chocolate Fish and Ingots, Mandarin Orange Butter Cake, and Gula Melaka, all housed within a Golden Chocolate Egg. Break open the egg and drizzle some of the homemade dressing over. Gather five of your sugar loving buddies and head over to Antoinette to try out this one of a kind treat – we promise you it’s worth the calories!
Find it at various locations.
Book a table at Antoinette and get 2X Chope-Dollars with the code TASTYBLOG
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Lo hei with your hands
The Dancing Crab is known for their delicious Cajun cuisine, so it’s no surprise that their Chinese New Year menu is just as tasty! Crafted like a typical salad with plenty of greens, salmon, and carrot strips, the Yusheng also contains delicious Alaskan King Crab and is drizzled with tangy honey mustard. The highlight of this lo hei, though, is the fact that you get to toss the Yusheng with your hands rather than chopsticks!
Find it at various locations.
Book a table at Dancing Crab and get 2X Chope-Dollars with the code TASTYBLOG
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Pulled Pork Yusheng
Who better to serve up a good roast than The Carvery? Making waves since their debut in Singapore in 2015, trust these folks to get your roast done right. If you can’t get enough of pulled pork, then this is the Yusheng for you. Crunchy walnuts, Granny Smith apple strips, and generous chunks of pulled pork, all slathered in White Balsamic Peach Dressing, and tossed with tortilla crackers, this Yusheng is the true definition of East meets West.
Find it at 323 Alexandra Road, Level 7, Singapore 159972
Book a table at The Carvery and get 2X Chope-Dollars with the code TASTYBLOG.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, looking for a unique dining experience, or trying to save some cash, we’ve got you covered. While you’re at it, check out these facts about lo hei!
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