As the lunar calendar turns to the Year of the Horse, Singapore’s dining scene rolls out its Chinese New Year 2026 menus, spanning hotel banquets, chef-led dining, reunion feasts and premium takeaway sets. This guide rounds up where to eat for the festive season, with yu sheng highlights and booking details to help you plan ahead. We’ll be updating this list as more media previews take place in January and February 2026, so do check back regularly.
Alongside festive dining, look out for our annual red packet feature, spotlighting standout Lunar New Year ang bao designs and the creativity behind them, a small but meaningful tradition that captures the spirit of the celebrations.
Orchid Live Seafood
Best for: Live seafood lovers and large family reunions centred on premium lobster and Teochew-style Chinese New Year feasts.
Orchid Live Seafood ushers in Chinese New Year 2026 with a line-up of festive set menus built around its signature tank-to-table live seafood, available across its outlets during the Lunar New Year period. The restaurant’s CNY set menus are priced from S$488++ for four persons and scale up for larger groups.
The highlight across the menus is premium LIVE lobster, prepared in various styles such as Chinese wine-steamed or garlic-steamed, depending on the set. Smaller group menus feature Prosperous Abalone Yu Sheng, live Australian lobster, Hong Kong-style steamed fish and signature sharing platters, while larger sets expand into dishes like braised fish maw with Alaskan king crab meat, drunken prawns, five-treasures lotus leaf rice and premium bird’s nest soup. For tables of 10 to 12, the top-tier set includes Boston Lobster Yu Sheng, soup with Alaskan king crab meat, and additional Teochew and Cantonese specialities.
For heartier celebrations, diners can add on Orchid Live Seafood’s Pen Cai, designed for five to six persons and filled with ingredients such as abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw and prawns. À la carte top-ups are also available. Orchid Live Seafood operates two outlets at HomeTeamNS Khatib and Jalan Kelulut, with differing opening schedules over the festive period. Reservations can be made via orchidliveseafood.com.sg.
Sheraton Towers Singapore
Best for: Flexible Lunar New Year celebrations, from private Cantonese banquets to generous home takeaways and international buffet dining.
Sheraton Towers Singapore celebrates the Lunar New Year with a season-long programme running through to 3 March 2026, covering private reunion banquets, dine-in Cantonese set menus, festive takeaways and buffet dining. The hotel’s offerings are designed to cater to family reunions, business entertaining and casual festive meals, anchored by Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant and The Dining Room.
At Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant, Lunar New Year celebrations include private Prosperity Reunions from 17 January to 3 March 2026, with Chinese set menus starting from S$128.80++ per person, alongside five curated dine-in Lunar New Year set menus available from 12 January to 3 March. For home celebrations, Li Bai introduces new festive highlights for 2026 such as Tilefish Claypot Rice with Stuffed Morel Mushroom, Stewed Eight Treasures Sea Cucumber with 6-head Dried Abalone, and Bluefin Tuna Yu Sheng, complemented by a wide range of yu sheng platters, pen cai, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, roasted suckling pig and traditional festive cakes. Selected cardholders enjoy 15% off Li Bai’s festive goodies from 9 January to 28 February 2026.
Beyond Cantonese dining, The Dining Room presents festive buffet spreads from 2 February to 3 March 2026, featuring international flavours and local favourites such as Laksa Yu Sheng, Poached Giant Grouper in Sichuan pepper broth and seasonal desserts. Festive lunch starts from S$78++ per adult, with dinner buffets available on selected dates including a special Chinese New Year’s Eve service. Sheraton Towers Singapore is located at 39 Scotts Road, with dining reservations and festive takeaway orders available via shopatsheratonfestive.oddle.me.
Shangri-La Singapore
Best for: Large family reunions, buffet lovers and multi-generational celebrations with dining, takeaways and family activities in one destination.
Shangri-La Singapore marks Chinese New Year 2026 with a property-wide programme themed “Fortune in Motion”, running from January through early March. Festive offerings span Cantonese fine dining at Shang Palace, international buffets at The Line, Peranakan-inspired dining at The Lobby Lounge, reunion gala dinners, and an extensive range of gourmet takeaways for home celebrations. This year’s celebrations are visually anchored by a collaboration with contemporary artist Chen Fenwan, whose Year of the Horse installations symbolise movement, vitality and continuous good fortune across the hotel.
At Shang Palace, Executive Chinese Chef Daniel Cheung presents six eight-course set menus priced from S198++ to S$888++, alongside a vegetarian Joyous Set Menu at S$138++ per person, available from 2 February to 3 March 2026. Highlights include Fortune Yu Sheng with Norwegian smoked salmon and poached lobster, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, braised abalone and bird’s nest dishes, as well as a limited-edition horse-shaped Auspicious Golden Horse Yu Sheng for à la carte dining. For buffet dining, The Line offers Chinese New Year lunch and dinner spreads from 2 February to 3 March, featuring yu sheng, roasted suckling pig, eight-treasure duck, seafood on ice and festive desserts, while The Lobby Lounge spotlights a Peranakan semi-buffet lunch on selected dates in February.
For home celebrations, Shangri-La Singapore offers a wide selection of yu sheng, pen cai, nian gao, festive pastries and curated hampers, available for takeaway and delivery from 14 January to 3 March 2026. Signature items include premium pen cai options, handcrafted nian gao in both traditional and contemporary flavours, pineapple tarts and bak kwa. Beyond dining, the hotel also introduces reunion gala dinners, festive stay packages and family-friendly activities during the Lunar New Year period. Shangri-La Singapore is located at 22 Orange Grove Road, with dining reservations and festive orders available directly through the hotel.
Man Fu Yuan at Frasers House , A Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore
Best for: Grand Chinese New Year reunions with theatrical yu sheng presentations, premium Cantonese cuisine and a strong sense of occasion.
Man Fu Yuan welcomes the Year of the Horse with its “Celestial Abundance” Lunar New Year 2026 celebrations, running from 19 January to 6 March 2026. The programme spans dine-in set menus, festive à la carte dishes, yu sheng centrepieces and gourmet takeaway offerings, blending time-honoured Cantonese flavours with Man Fu Yuan’s signature sense of drama and scale. Festive takeaway goodies are available from 26 January to 3 March 2026 for home celebrations and gifting.
The headline attraction is the Celestial Auspicious Yu Sheng, a dramatic 88cm-wide creation crowned with a mythical horse sculpture, designed to serve up to ten diners. Alongside this centrepiece, diners can choose from other yu sheng options including Prosperity, Abundance and Vegetarian versions. Executive Chinese Chef Aaron Tan also presents seven prix-fixe menus priced from $168++ per person, catering to both intimate meals and large gatherings, alongside festive à la carte highlights such as roasted suckling pig with five-grain glutinous rice, Cantonese lobster soup, steamed Alaska king crab and classic Cantonese roasts.
For takeaway, Man Fu Yuan offers a full range of Lunar New Year essentials including pen cai, roasted meats, yu sheng, nian gao pastries and festive cookies, as well as curated hampers for gifting. Man Fu Yuan is located on Level Two of Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, at 80 Middle Road, with dining reservations and festive orders available via phone at +65 6825 1008, email
[email protected] or the hotel’s online ordering platform.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Best for: Refined Lunar New Year dining with Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine, polished buffet experiences and elegant festive gifting.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore welcomes the Lunar New Year with a curated programme celebrating the opulence of spring, spanning fine dining, buffet feasts, festive goodies and stay experiences. Guests can usher in the Year of the Horse at the one Michelin-starred Summer Pavilion, the award-winning Colony, or through a range of seasonal offerings designed for reunions, gifting and quiet indulgence.
At Summer Pavilion, Executive Chef Cheung Siu Kong presents six- to eight-course Cantonese set menus priced from SGD 168 per person, available from 2 February to 3 March 2026. Highlights include king scallop and salmon roe yu sheng, poached rice with Australian lobster meat, and the chef’s interpretation of pen cai built with ten layers of premium seafood and meats. At Colony, Lunar New Year dining showcases heritage flavours through buffet spreads featuring traditional yu sheng with salmon and baby abalone, “Buddha jumps over the wall” served in a whole coconut, and longevity noodles, with special dining dates between 16 and 19 February.
Festive celebrations extend beyond the dining room with handcrafted Lunar New Year goodies and hampers from Colony Bakery, available from 2 January to 3 March 2026, alongside curated spa treatments and stay packages for the season. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is located at 7 Raffles Avenue, with reservations available directly through the hotel’s dining and reservations teams.
Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant at PARKROYAL on Beach Road and TOP of UOB Plaza
Best for: Heritage-led Chinese New Year dining with refined flavours, premium ingredients and a strong sense of tradition.
Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant ushers in the Year of the Horse by marking its 30th anniversary with a Lunar New Year 2026 collection rooted in tradition, craftsmanship and nostalgia. Available from 12 January to 7 March 2026, the celebrations span dine-in set menus, festive yu sheng, takeaway reunion feasts and curated goodies, reflecting three decades of culinary heritage across its two Singapore outlets.
A key highlight is the Prosperity Sturgeon Caviar and Fugu Yu Sheng, exclusive to the outlet at TOP of UOB Plaza, featuring delicately sliced fugu paired with organic greens and crowned with premium sturgeon caviar. At PARKROYAL on Beach Road, diners can opt for the Double Prosperity Yu Sheng with smoked salmon and crispy fish skin. Year of the Horse specials across both locations include double-boiled fugu soup with Kweichow Moutai “Golden Prince”, steamed live abalone with kuro-buta pork belly and salted threadfin, braised mackerel in Sichuan spicy sauce, and nostalgic dishes such as pearl rice with 30-year aged radish served in whole pumpkin. Communal favourites like pen cai and roasted crispy suckling pig round out the festive spread.
Set menus start from S$128 per person at PARKROYAL on Beach Road and S$158 per person at TOP of UOB Plaza, with festive takeaway sets and handcrafted goodies available for home reunions and gifting. These include traditional nian gao, carrot cake, bak kwa and reunion bundles designed for sharing. Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant is located at PARKROYAL on Beach Road and TOP of UOB Plaza, with reservations and enquiries available via sichuandouhua.com.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Best for: Polished luxury celebrations, Michelin-level Cantonese dining and a one-stop festive experience under one roof.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore welcomes the Year of the Horse with a comprehensive Chinese New Year 2026 programme that spans fine dining, festive takeaways, buffets, banquets and seasonal experiences. Running from mid-January through early March, the hotel’s celebrations centre on abundance, refinement and togetherness, anchored by its award-winning restaurants and signature Four Seasons service.
At Michelin-recommended Jiang-Nan Chun, Executive Chinese Chef Alan Chan presents auspicious set menus from S$218 per person, available from 16 January to 3 March 2026. Highlights include the chef’s meticulously layered Pen Cai, crafted to honour tradition and balance, alongside a premium Prosperity Yu Sheng featuring lobster, abalone and smoked salmon. Beyond Cantonese dining, One-Ninety Restaurant rolls out reunion dinner and brunch buffets on key festive dates, while Nobu Singapore marks the season with a Singapore-exclusive Nobu-style Yu Sheng and a limited-time seasonal Bento Lunch Box for weekday lunches.
Festive takeaways from Jiang-Nan Chun are available from 16 to 24 February 2026, featuring classic pineapple tarts, nian gao and seasonal pastries, with the option to curate bespoke Four Seasons luxury hampers. The celebrations extend to banquet dining in the hotel’s ballrooms, spa offerings for the festive reset, and traditional lion and dragon dance performances on 17 February 2026. Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is located along Orchard Boulevard, with dining reservations and festive orders available via phone +65 6831 7653, WhatsApp +65 9455 3466 or email [email protected] through the hotel’s festive dining team.
Yan Ting, The St. Regis Singapore
Best for: Elegant Cantonese reunions, premium ingredients and refined hotel dining with classic St. Regis rituals.
Yan Ting at The St. Regis Singapore ushers in the Year of the Horse with “Timeless Reunions at the House of Astor”, a Lunar New Year 2026 programme spanning dine-in celebrations, gourmet takeaways and festive gifting. Available from 19 January to 3 March 2026, the offerings are designed for intimate family gatherings, corporate celebrations and larger reunions, with additional seating extended to the John Jacob Ballroom on Lunar New Year’s Eve.
The restaurant presents a range of six- and eight-course Lunar New Year set menus alongside seasonal à la carte selections. Highlights include multiple Prosperity Yu Sheng variations, nourishing soups such as Braised Fish Maw Broth and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and premium dishes featuring abalone, sea cucumber and bird’s nest. Set menus include the six-course Bountiful Set from S$168++ per person and the eight-course Lucky Set priced at $2,388++ per table of ten, with two dinner seatings on Lunar New Year’s Eve, 16 February 2026.
For home celebrations and gifting, Yan Ting offers Lunar New Year gourmet takeaways and hampers available for pre-order from 1 January 2026, with collection and delivery from 19 January to 3 March 2026. These include yu sheng, glutinous rice cakes, Cantonese roasts and curated hampers presented in St. Regis leatherette chests. Yan Ting is located at The St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road, with reservations and festive orders available via yantingrestaurant.com or through the hotel directly.
Wyndham Singapore Jaspé and Banquet Dining
Best for: Value-driven Chinese New Year dining, buffet fans and groups looking for generous promotions
Wyndham Singapore celebrates both the Year of the Horse and its first anniversary with a Chinese New Year 2026 menu focused on abundance and accessibility. Running from 5 January to 28 February 2026, the hotel presents festive dining across international buffet spreads, reunion banquets and corporate-friendly celebrations under its “A Bountiful Prosperity Feast” theme.
The highlight is the Chinese New Year international buffet at Jaspé, featuring a wide-ranging spread paired with free-flow plated yu sheng, allowing diners to lo hei multiple times during the meal. Live oysters are also part of the offering, with lunch priced at S$78++ and dinner at S$98++ per person, alongside 1-for-1 dining promotions on selected credit cards. The buffet pauses on 16 to 18 February for reunion banquet dining.
From 16 to 18 February 2026, Wyndham Singapore hosts Chinese New Year reunion banquets with multi-course set menus designed for sharing, complemented by complimentary free-flow yu sheng and unlimited festive desserts. Corporate banquet packages are also available later in the season, making the hotel a practical option for both family and work-related celebrations. Wyndham Singapore is located at 3 Coleman Street, with reservations available via wyndhamsingapore.com.
Goodwood Park Hotel Deli and Min Jiang
Best for: Big family reunions, show-stopping centrepieces and classic Chinese New Year feasts done at hotel scale.
Goodwood Park Hotel marks the Year of the Horse with one of Singapore’s most extensive Lunar New Year line-ups, spanning dine-in reunion feasts, takeaway specialities, yu sheng creations and sculptural festive bakes. Available from 23 January to 3 March 2026, the collection leans heavily into symbolism, craftsmanship and abundance, with new dishes designed around strength, vitality and progress.
At the heart of the celebrations are two visually arresting yu sheng creations. Min Jiang presents the Majestic Prosperous Horse ‘Lo Hei’, featuring a hand-painted galloping horse by Master Chef Chan Hwan Kee, while Min Jiang Dempsey offers the Blossoming Prosperity ‘Lo Hei’, a modern, fruit-forward interpretation finished with premium seafood including abalone and lobster. Both are designed as centrepieces for serious tossing sessions, available for dine-in and takeaway.
Beyond yu sheng, the hotel introduces 18 new festive creations, including elaborate centrepiece cakes such as The Charming Stallion butter cake and the Golden Fortune Garlic marble cake, alongside durian-forward desserts, refined pineapple bakes and savoury festive snacks. For reunion dining, Min Jiang and Min Jiang Dempsey roll out an extensive selection of claypot dishes, double-boiled soups and multi-course set menus, catering to both intimate gatherings and large family tables.
Reservations and takeaway orders can be made via goodwoodparkfestive.oddle.me, with Min Jiang and The Deli located at Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, and Min Jiang Dempsey at Dempsey Hill.
Wah Lok at Carlton Hotel Singapore
Best for: Classic Cantonese reunion dining, generous hotel takeaways and fuss-free celebrations under one roof.
At Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant, the focus is on reunion dining, with eight auspicious set menus priced from $88 per person. Available from 9 February to 3 March 2026, the menus are crafted for multi-generational gatherings, pairing classic Cantonese techniques with dishes symbolising abundance, health and harmony. Wah Lok also anchors the hotel’s banquet menus, which are available for family and corporate celebrations in Carlton’s function spaces.
For home celebrations and gifting, Carlton Hotel Singapore introduces several festive takeaway highlights this year, including the Abalone Eight Treasure Duck, a slow-braised centrepiece featuring duck with abalone, sea cucumber, conpoy and lotus seed, as well as the Sea Cucumber White Bait Yu Sheng, a refined take on the classic toss. These are complemented by well-loved favourites such as poon choi, soya chicken, XO sauce and pineapple tarts, along with bundled takeaway sets for larger gatherings.
Elsewhere in the hotel, Café Mosaic rolls out Lunar New Year buffet dining on selected dates around the festive period, featuring yu sheng, roasts, seafood and traditional desserts, while TUX Bar & Lounge adds a more relaxed option for festive drinks. The celebrations are rounded off with a traditional lion dance performance in the hotel lobby on 17 January 2026.
Wah Lok and Café Mosaic are located within Carlton Hotel Singapore, 76 Bras Basah Road. Reservations and takeaway orders can be made via carltonhotel.sg and celebrations.carltonhotel.sg.
Madame Fan
Best for: Stylish reunions, modern Cantonese dining and beautifully packaged festive gifting.
Madame Fan ushers in Lunar New Year 2026 with “Spring in Shimmer”, a polished and contemporary celebration that blends Cantonese tradition with modern theatrical flair. Running from 12 January to 3 March 2026, the programme spans dine-in menus, ceremonial yu sheng rituals, takeaway feasts and premium festive gifting, all guided by Executive Chinese Chef Pak Chee Yit’s refined approach.
A key highlight is Madame Fan’s Hamachi Yu Sheng, presented as a ritualised dining experience where guests pen wishes before the toss. The dish pairs premium fruits with fine hamachi sashimi, finished with a honey grain mustard yuzu yoghurt dressing, and is available exclusively for dine-in. Complementing this are Lunar New Year set menus priced from $108++ to $388++ per person, showcasing celebratory signatures such as suckling pig, lobster and Cantonese classics executed with modern finesse.
For home celebrations, Madame Fan offers an Abundance Poon Choi layered with premium abalone, seafood and signature pork knuckle, alongside a range of yu sheng options, curated bundles and festive goodies. Gifting is equally considered, with tiered hampers featuring dried seafood, sauces and traditional treats, as well as individual items such as glutinous rice cake, taro cake, XO sauce and homemade bak kwa.
Madame Fan is located at The NCO Club, 32 Beach Road. Reservations can be made via madamefan.sg, with takeaway and gifting available through gifts.jwmarriottsingapore.com.
Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro
Best for: Food-forward celebrations where Michelin-level cooking and premium ingredients take centre stage.
Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro welcomes the Year of the Horse with a luxurious Lunar New Year offering rooted in its signature Chūka Szechwan Ryori style, blending Japanese precision with Szechwan depth. The restaurant’s festive programme includes dine-in set menus, à la carte highlights and thoughtfully curated takeaway bundles, running through to 3 March 2026.
Yu sheng takes centre stage with the return of the Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng, with optional Osetra caviar upgrade, alongside more indulgent variations featuring Japanese madai, lobster and abalone. Among the new highlights is the wok-fried glutinous rice with foie gras, Chinese sausage and black truffle, available both as part of select set menus and for takeaway.
Seven dine-in set menus are available, ranging from $168++ to $388++ per guest, including vegetarian options. The higher-tier menus showcase dishes such as Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, barbecued suckling pig, premium abalone preparations and double-boiled bird’s nest, designed for celebratory group dining. For home feasts, takeaway bundles combine yu sheng, signature rice dishes and festive cakes, with free delivery for larger orders.
Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro is located at Level 35, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road. Reservations can be made via TableCheck, with takeaway orders available on Oddle.
Crystal Jade Group
Best for: Flexible Lunar New Year dining across budgets, locations and group sizes, from casual meals to formal banquets.
Crystal Jade Group presents a comprehensive Lunar New Year 2026 collection across its fine-dining and casual dining concepts, offering flexibility for everything from intimate family meals to large-scale reunion banquets. Available from 26 January to 3 March 2026, the group-wide programme is led by Group Executive Chef Martin Foo and emphasises premium ingredients, traditional symbolism and polished execution.
The group’s Premium Prosperity Yu Sheng features South African abalone, aburi Australian scallop and braised cuttlefish, dressed with a roselle and yuzu-based sauce for a lighter, contemporary finish. Across Crystal Jade Palace, Golden Palace, Pavilion, and other concepts, festive menus spotlight lobster with aged Hua Diao, double-boiled soups, glutinous rice with preserved meats, roasted meats and traditional nian gao, with vegetarian options also available.
For takeaway, Crystal Jade offers reunion bundles centred around pen cai, yu sheng, roasted meats and festive cakes, alongside a wide selection of individual goodies. Early bird and cardmember privileges apply, making the collection particularly appealing for advance planners and corporate gifting.
Dine-in reservations and takeaway orders can be made via estore.crystaljade.com, with participating Crystal Jade outlets located across Singapore. Full details are available at crystaljade.com.
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