Unique Chinese New Year Spots

If you’re sick of the same old foods and settings for Lunar New Year, here are some places for you to have an interesting experience!

 

Hello Kitty Orchid Garden

Everyone’s favourite Sanrio feline has her own cafe! This Chinese New Year, we’re getting some exquisite menu items, such as the Fortune of Gold Lobster – fresh Boston lobster baked with cheese and bursting with umami. Finish off an adorable meal with the Blossoms of Happiness – a lychee meringue and vanilla ice cream. Set in lush greenery and away from the hustle of the city, this is the perfect family-friendly spot for a unique reunion dinner.

Find it at 65 Airport Boulevard #01-22 Changi Airport Terminal 3 Singapore 819663
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Sawadee Thai

If you want a break from the usual Chinese fare this New Year, check out Sawadee Thai, an eatery that has a festive menu that features delicious and innovative foods such as Thai Otah, Tom Yum Soup, and Golden Pineapple Fried Rice. Not only have they been serving up authentic dishes for several decades, all their ingredients are imported daily from Thailand. If you want a taste of the Land of Smiles, look no further!

Find it at 9 Tan Quee Lan Street #01-01 Singapore 188098
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Baba Chew’s

Peranakan cuisine has long been a part of our local palate, but have you ever tried a Peranakan New Year’s dinner? Baba Chew’s Set Menu lets you experience Peranakan classics reunion dinner style. Located in the heart of Joo Chiat, this eatery offers Peranakan-style duck and barramundi as part of their festive menu. Whether the culture runs in your blood or if you’re just a curious onlooker, these dishes offer a good taster of traditional Straits Chinese cuisine.

Find it at 86 East Coast Road Katong Square Singapore 428788
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Kintamani

Furama Riverfront Hotel’s beloved Indonesian restaurant delivers a delicious buffet of Indonesian Chinese classics. Feast on classics from the archipelago, such as Gado Gado and Ikan Kukus. Helmed by Indonesian Chef I Gusti Nyoman Kaler, savour the flavours of one of Asia’s most diverse cuisines. For a wallet-friendly, authentic Indonesian dining experience this Lunar New Year, check out this lovely spot!

Find it at 405 Havelock Road Level 3 Singapore 169633
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Labyrinth

For a truly Singaporean dining experience, it doesn’t get better than Labyrinth. This one Michelin-star restaurant is nestled in the magnificent Esplanade, and serves up upscale versions of beloved Singaporean classics. Savour premium seafood such as abalone, fish maw, and tiger prawns on the exclusive Chinese New Year menu. If you’re looking for a fancy fare to impress your relatives and friends, this is the place for you!

Find it at 8 Raffles Avenue #02-23 Singapore 039802
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Xiao Ya Tou

Like the name, Xiao Ya Tou’s fare is cheeky, bold, and delicious. For an unconventional Chinese New Year celebration, check out their brand new weekend brunch menu, which features beloved local classics and brunch staples with a unique Asian twist. Try their Unagi Kabayaki Benedict – an Omakase egg drenched in Yuzukosho Hollandaise Sauce served with wild Unagi. You’ll never want ordinary cafe fare again!

Find it at 6 Duxton Hill #01-01 Singapore 089592
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Takumi Yamamoto

Anyone who’s familiar with Japanese food will know the name Takumi Yamamoto. The famous chef has an outpost in the upscale Marina Bay Sands, which serves up Chinese-Japanese fusion fare. If you want to up your lo-hei game, look no further! A Premium Special Yu Sheng bursting with items fresh from Tsukiji market like caviar and fresh lobster is the way to go. Soak in the ambience and enjoy a one-of-a-kind Japanese dining experience!

Find it at 8 Bayfront Avenue #02-05 Singapore 018955
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EMPRESS

Located in the gorgeous Asian Civilisations Museum, having your reunion dinner at EMPRESS is bound to be a memorable experience. Toss your lo-hei with a prime view of the Singapore River. Savour exquisite flavours such as Wild-Caught Lobster and Angus Beef Tenderloin in a specially curated Chinese New Year menu. Whether it’s an elegant family gathering or a fancy festive office party, EMPRESS’ is perfect for any occasion!

Find it at 1 Empress Place #01-03 Singapore 179555
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Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, trying to save some cash we’ve got you covered. While you’re at it, check out some information about lo-hei, and our local lo-hei guide.

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