That’s right, it’s that time of the year. Christmas and New Year have barely passed and here you are, planning for another big family gathering – CNY reunion dinner. Tables at the ever-popular restaurants are definitely filling up and you are starting to feel the heat. Why does Chinese New Year have to be so darn close to Christmas!?
Well have no fear, because obviously, we are here to save you from the festive stress (as much as we can). Whether you’re looking to book a restaurant or are in search of one that’s different from the usual go-to restaurants, listed below are eight restaurants to host your CNY reunion dinner at!
1. Tiffany Café & Restaurant
Situated at Furama City Centre is Tiffany Café & Restaurant, an inconspicuous establishment that probably has one of the best value-for-money CNY reunion dinner buffet deals.
At $59.80++ for lunch and $69.80++ for dinner, embark on a gastronomical journey and indulge in festive dishes such as Braised Eight Treasures Chicken in Claypot and Torched Pacific Wrasse with Ebiko Wasabi Hollandaise & Chili Thread.
Enjoy a slate of discounts that include 20% off the first reunion seating (5.30pm – 7.30pm) and 30% off the second reunion dinner seating (8pm – 10.30pm). What’s more, there is a one-for-one credit card promotion running from 16th January – 11th February 2017! (excluding dinner on 27th January). How awesome is this?
Tiffany Café & Restaurant
Address: Furama City Centre, 60 Eu Tong Sen Street, S059804
Tel: 6531 5366
Email: [email protected]
2. Mitzo
Located at Grand Park Orchard is Mitzo, a restaurant renowned for its char siew. This Chinese New Year, indulge in a spread of resplendent Cantonese dishes by Chef Nicky Ng, a celebrated chef who was previously head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Hakkasan New York.
Besides the popular Pearls of Prosperity Kanpachi Kigfish Yu Sheng, pamper your family with the Prawn/Lobster Grouper Fortune Pot, Lobster Fried Rice with Pork Liver & Preserved Sausage and Fish Maw Soup with Pumpkin, Bamboo Pith & Chicken. The CNY reunion dinner menu will be available from 14th January to 11th February 2017.
Do also take the opportunity to sample Mitzo’s artisanal cocktails such as the Spring Blossom, a smoky and sweet mescal cocktail.
Mitzo
Address: Level 4 Grand Park Orchard, 270 Orchard Rd S 238857
Tel: 6603 8855
Email: [email protected]
3. Ban Heng
With five outlets in Singapore, Ban Heng is famed for its traditional Chinese cuisine.
This year, Ban Heng Group offers a mouth watering Reunion Dinner Set menu that features dishes such as the Salmon Yu Sheng, Suckling Pig, Herbal Chicken and Wok-Fried Spare Ribs. Indulge in this reunion feast at a price ranging from $498 to $998 for a family of ten!
CNY reunion dinner on 27 January is available with two seatings from 5.30pm to 10pm.
Ban Heng
For locations and contact information for a specific outlet, click here.
4. Yan
Fans of Cantonese cuisine would have heard of this one. Located at the iconic National Gallery Singapore, Yan is a Cantonese restaurant that prides itself on its modern presentation of authentic Cantonese cuisine.
At prices from $118++ to $268++ per individual, indulge in dishes such as the Signature Yellowtail Fish Yusheng with Golden Flakes, the new Doubled-boiled Chicken Soup with Black Garlic Sea Whelk and the return of the popular Danggui Roast Duck and succulent Baked Half Lobster with Supreme Stock.
Prices may seem a little steep but for Yan, we’d say it’s worth the splurge. Yan’s CNY menus are available for lunch and dinner, from 9th January to 11th February 2017. Two reservation slots for dinner at 5.30pm and 8.15pm are available on Chinese New Year Eve.
Yan
Address: National Gallery, 1 St Andrew’s Road #05-02, S178957
Tel: 6382 5585
Email: [email protected]
5. Moi Lum
A traditional Chinese restaurant that is almost a decade old, Moi Lum Restaurant specialises in Cantonese fare and is renowned for its Crispy Fried Chicken (we heard it’s better than the Colonel’s recipe) and the Golden Coin Beancurd.
In light of Chinese New Year, Moi Lum has provided three (not very) different menus to cater to the size of your company. At ($80+/pax, $388+/6pax, $568+/10pax), indulge in dishes such as the Prosperity Abalone, Sautéed Broccoli with Scallops & Prawns, Braised Shark’s Fin Soup with Crab Meat and of course, the Majestic Roast Chicken.
Available from 18th January to 27th January 2017, the menu is available for both lunch and dinner. Lunch will be held from 11.30am – 3.30pm, whilst dinner will consist of two seatings; 6pm – 7.50pm and 8pm – 10pm.
Moi Lum
Address: 38 Maxwell Road S069116
Tel: 6226 2283
Email: [email protected]
6. Xi Yan Shaw Singapore
Hailing from Hong Kong is the much-acclaimed Xi Yan Shaw Singapore, a restaurant that specialises in contemporary Chinese food. Cosy ambience aside, the restaurant will be offering three attractive set menus ($36.80, $46.80, $60.80) this Chinese New Year!
For really affordable rates, you’ll get to enjoy dishes such as its signature Prosperity Yu Sheng, Roasted Lychee Duck, Stewed Pork Belly in Sour Plum & Black Vinegar Sauce and Fried Pork Trotter Chestnut Bee Hoon.
Needless to say, Xi Yan Shaw Singapore enjoys overwhelming popularity during Chinese New Year so we’d start making our reservation now if we were you. Do note that Xi Yan Shaw Singapore will be closed on 28th and 29th January 2017.
Xi Yan Shaw Singapore
Address: Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road #03-12/13, S228208
Tel: 6733 3476
Email: [email protected]
7. Golden Peony
Award-winning Chinese restaurant Golden Peony is an elegant establishment helmed by Chef Ku Kueng, who is known for his creative take on contemporary Cantonese cuisine. In celebration of Chinese New Year, Golden Peony has put together a slate of prosperity dishes and set menus!
At $1198++ for a table of ten, enjoy an eight-course meal with dishes such as the Signature Roast London Duck, Fortune Glutinous Rice with Assorted Chin ese Sausages and Fried Nian Gao with Sweet Potato and Yam.
Looking to accommodate a smaller company? Golden Peony offers another option where you get to enjoy dishes including the Fortune Salmong Yu Sheng, Braised Pork Kunckle served with Seasonal Vegetables and Steam Nian Gao with Coconut Flakes at $100++ per person.
The CNY menu will be available for both lunch and dinner, from 10th January to 11th February 2017.
Golden Peony
Address: Conrad Centennial Hotel Level 3, 2 Temasek Boulevard, S038983
Tel: 6432 7482
Email: [email protected]
8. Jade
If you’re looking for an elegant, minimalistic restaurant that serves great food, Jade at The Fullerton is your answer.
At $68+ per person, you’ll get to enjoy a 5-course menu consisting of a medley of gourmet plates. Start off with the Eight Happiness Gold Rush Yusheng, served on a platter with the cutest rooster accompanied by raw salmon slices, house-made champagne jelly and drizzles of olive oil and pineapple dressing.
After which, tuck into the Poached Cockscomb-shaped Chicken Dumplings, Stewed Chicken and Crab Meat Duo with Red Wine and Chinese Wine in Claypot, where the Chef Leong Chee Yeng showcases his Cantonese rendition of the Surf and Turf.
Jade
Address: The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square S049178
Tel: 68778188
So there you have it, crisis averted. Of course, with just three weeks left to go, we highly recommend you to get started on those reservations because whilst we can help, we cannot ensure a table for you.
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