Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Shangri-La Singapore welcomes the Year of the Horse with festive dining and gourmet takeaways alongside a special collaboration with contemporary artist Chen Fenwan, who reinterprets cultural heritage through revolving lanterns and intricate paper-cutting art. The celebrations culminate in the Ultimate Reunion Dinner at the Island Ballroom on 16 February 2026, featuring a grand feast paired with a live screening of CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala, Chinese instrumental performances, and a dazzling Face-changing (Bian Lian) act, plus a dedicated kids’ corner with hands-on CNY craft activities for family-friendly fun.

From 2 February to 3 March 2026, Shang Palace presents an exquisite Cantonese showcase by Executive Chinese Chef Daniel Cheung, with six elegant eight-course set menus — Happiness, Prosperity, Harmonious, Opulence, Imperial Indulgence and Golden Dynasty — priced from $198++ to $888++. Highlights across the reunion dinner and Shang Palace menus include an Assorted Dim Sum Selection such as Deep-fried King Prawn Pastry with Chinese Chives, Deep-fried Glutinous Rice Sesame Ball with Diced Chicken and Salted Fish, Steamed Scallop Dumpling with Egg White and Black Truffle, and Steamed Grouper Dumpling with Asparagus; an indulgent Abundance Pencai loaded with premium ingredients; Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Dried Scallops and Fresh Matsutake Mushrooms; Cod Fillet in Rich Seafood Bisque with Crispy Rice; Roasted Whole Suckling Pig Stuffed with Fried Glutinous Rice; and a sweet finale of Pumpkin Sago with Bird’s Nest, accompanied by Jin Jun Mei Peach Resin Coconut.

Beyond these, guests can also enjoy festive experiences at The Line (buffet), The Lobby Lounge (Peranakan semi-buffet), and a wide range of gourmet takeaways, hampers, Nian Gao, plus festive treats like Original Pineapple Tarts, Yuzu Pineapple Tarts, and the debut Salted Egg Yolk Pineapple Tarts at Shophouse By Shangri-La.

📣 Call +65 6213 4398 email dining.sls@shangri-la.com or head to https://www.shangri-la.com/en/singapore/shangrila/offers/?type=DINING to find out more.

🏢 22 Orange Clove Road Singapore 258350

CLOVE at Swissôtel The Stamford Singapore welcomes the new year with a vibrant celebration of Indonesian cuisine, in collaboration with Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue. From now to 1 February, Executive Sous Chef Adi will take over the kitchen with a buffet showcase inspired by the distinct flavours of Bali, Manado and East Nusa Tenggara, highlighting Indonesia’s bold spices, fragrant herbs and layered flavours shaped by centuries of cultural exchange.

Guests can look forward to reimagined signatures such as Lawar Ayam, Crispy Babi Bumbu Bali, Bebek Betutu, Sei Sapi Sambal Luat and Benggiri Masak Woku, alongside immersive live stations like Satay Lilit made to order. The experience is rounded off with comforting Indonesian desserts including Martabak Manis Ketan Hitam and Pisang Rai, offering a warm and flavourful journey through Indonesia’s culinary heritage.

📣 Call 6431 6156, email: dining.singapore@swissotel.com

or head to https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/clove/reservations to find out more.
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🏢 2 Stamford Road Singapore 178882
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💲Cost:
From now to 1 February, lunch is served from Monday to Saturday at $78++ per adult and $39++ per child (6 to 12 years old), while dinner from Monday to Thursday is priced at $88++ per adult and $44++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Weekend Buffet Dinner at Makan@JEN in JEN Singapore Orchardgateway, featuring a festive reunion spread set against the vibrant Orchard Road backdrop. The buffet brings together premium Seafood on Ice, interactive Live Statuomd, and classic CNY favourites for a hearty, celebratory dining experience.

Highlights include JEN’s Signature Treasure of Ocean “Poon Choi”, a generous selection of seafood such as Boston lobster, snow crab leg, mud crab and baby abalone, plus interactive stations like a DIY Yu Sheng Bar and Seafood Noodle Soup.

Guests can also enjoy festive specials such as Foie Gras Fried Rice with Scallion and Baby Abalone, Wok Fried Hong Kong Noodle with River Prawn, Laksa Penne Pasta with Mixed Seafood, Preserved Mustard Green with Pork Belly & Roasted Beef Rump with Coffee Glaze Sauce, Claypot Steam Baked Red Snapper with Scallion Oil & D.O.M, Stir Fried Ginger Spring Onion Chicken with Herbal Benedictine, XO Egg Floss Butter Prawn, Braised Duck with Sea Cucumber & Dried Oyster and Pork Tendon, Osmanthus Egg with Crabmeat and Glass Noodle, and Braised Mandarin Orange Pork Ribs, alongside Crispy Skin Spring Chicken with Homemade Spices Salt.

To round off the feast, enjoy a wide variety of desserts and DIY treats including Mango Sago Pomelo, Mandarin Orange White Chocolate Mousse Cake, and a customizable Custard Beancurd station with assorted toppings.

📣 Call 6708 8899, email onthego.hjog@hoteljen.com or head to https://www.jen-eats.com/orchardgateway/web/restaurants-and-bars-makanatjen.aspx to find out more.

🏢 277 Orchard Road Singapore 238858

💲Cost:
$108++ per adult
$29++ per child

Sofitel Singapore City Centre welcomes the Lunar New Year with Elegance in Full Bloom, a refined celebration inspired by the poetic grace of the Song dynasty. The festive collection spans Reunion Buffet at Racines, Ultimate Racines Buffet Brunch: Lunar New Year Edition, The Four Gentlemen Botanical Afternoon Tea at 1864, as well as thoughtfully curated set lunches and dinners and auspicious festive takeaways, offering meaningful dining experiences for family reunions, business occasions and intimate festive moments, where tradition meets modern culinary artistry.

At the heart of the season is the Set Lunch & Dinner at Racines, a meticulously composed menu celebrating abundance and togetherness. Highlights include the Prosperity Yu Sheng with Traditional Dressing, Double Boiled Ginseng Chicken Soup with Ginseng Root, Chicken Thigh, Wolfberries, and the Golden Bi-Feng Tang Pipa Duck topped with House-made Spiced Anchovies, Crispy Garlic, Almond Flakes. The feast continues with the indulgent Signature Pen Cai featuring Abalone, Scallops, Sea Cucumbers, Tiger Prawns, Dried Oysters, Roasted Duck Meat, Roasted Pork Belly, Superior “Hua Jiao” Fish Maw, Japanese Shiitake Mushrooms, alongside Deep Fried Garoupa with Superior Sauce and Lotus Leaf Wrapped Rice Pork Belly, Glutinous Rice, Chinese Waxed Sausage, Liver Sausage, before concluding with Glutinous Rice Dumpling in Ginger Brown Sugar Broth.

📣 Call +65 6428 5000 , email
HA152@sofitel.com or head to bit.ly/sofitel-LNY26 to find out more.

🏢 9 Wallich Street Singapore 078885

Usher in the Year of the Horse with refined Cantonese celebrations at Yan Ting in The St. Regis Singapore , where award-winning festive dining and takeaway offerings are thoughtfully designed for intimate reunions, corporate celebrations, and grand family gatherings.

Led by Executive Chinese Chef Chan Chung Shing, Yan Ting presents curated Lunar New Year menus from 19 January to 3 March 2026, featuring six-course and eight-course set menus alongside seasonal à la carte selections.

Highlights include the Prosperity Yu Sheng with Abalone, Hokkaido Scallop and Whitebait, Braised Superior Bird’s Nest with Crabmeat, Truffle and Pumpkin Broth, Crispy Sea Cucumber stuffed with Prawn Paste, and indulgent Angel Hair Pasta paired with Wok-baked Half Lobster, enriched with Cheese and Butter in Superior Stock, followed by Chilled Hashima with Red Dates and Pan-fried Coconut Milk Glutinous Rice.

Extending the festive spirit beyond the dining room, Yan Ting also offers an exquisite range of gourmet gifts and takeaways for pre-order from 1 January 2026, with collection and delivery available from 19 January to 3 March 2026. From Prosperity Yu Shengs (from $89) to the Double Happiness Koi Fish Glutinous Rice Cakes ($78.80) and the Four Treasures Cake Set ($88.80), guests can bring home celebratory favourites with ease, alongside time-honoured Cantonese roasts such as Signature Roasted Suckling Pig ($428), Whole Cantonese Roasted Duck with Angelica Root ($128), and Barbecued Iberico Pork ($48).

To complete the season, The St. Regis Singapore also refreshes its iconic afternoon tea ritual with the Lunar New Year edition Prosperi-Tea Afternoon Tea at The Tea Room, blending classic afternoon tea elegance with handcrafted dim sum delights.

📣Call 6506 6887 , email yanting@stregis.com or head to yantingrestaurant.com to find out more.

🏢 29 Tanglin Road Singapore 247911

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore presents a refined Nordic Afternoon Tea at One-Ninety Bar , thoughtfully crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Daniel Windelhed.

Inspired by his Colombian roots and Swedish upbringing, the experience is guided by the spirit of Fika and Hygge — celebrating mindful pauses and simple pleasures.

Guests begin with an Amuse-Bouche of Kalix Löjrom Tart, featuring Vendace Caviar with Pickled Onions, Chives and Gruyère Cream Cheese, before moving into an elegant selection of Nordic-inspired sweets that reflect Chef Windelhed’s minimalist yet expressive style.

Sweet highlights include the Summer Tart with Strawberry and Rhubarb Compote and Vanilla Cream, Fledeboller with Chocolate Glaze, Marzipan and Marshmallow, Sea Buckthorn with Vanilla and Roasted Almonds, the classic Swedish Princess Cake layered with Marzipan, Raspberry Jam and Diplomat ream, Blackcurrant with Cream Cheese Mousse and Chocolate Sponge, and Warm Cinnamon Buns filled with Almond.

Savoury offerings take the form of Smørrebrød selections such as Skagenröra Toast with Shrimp Salad on Brioche, Blueberry-cured Salmon with Gravlax sauce, Roasted Beef with Rémoulade and Horseradish, and traditional Herring with Mustard Seeds and Egg Yolk Cream.

The experience is complemented by a curated cocktail selection including The Viking Mule, Spice Stream, and Nordic in Var.

📣 Call +65 6831 7653, WhatsApp +65 9455 3466 , email dining.singapore@fourseasons.com or head to https://www.fourseasons.com/singapore/dining/menus/weekend-afternoon-tea/ to find out more.

🏢 190 Orchard Boulevard Singapore 248646

💲Cost:
Available 2.00 to 5.00 pm on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from now to May 24,2026

Weekend Afternoon Tea with Coffee or Tea: $68 per person

Weekend Afternoon Tea with one Craft Cocktail and Coffee or Tea: $88 per pers

From 2 February to 3 March 2026, guests are welcomed to celebrate the Year of the Horse at 5 ON 25 restaurant in Andaz Singapore , where each experience reflects the vitality of the Horse and the timeless joy of reunion.

The experience begins with the Signature 5 ON 25 Yu Sheng, featuring cured sustainable Petuna Ocean Trout and an array of auspicious toppings such as Crispy Whitebait, Shredded Jade Tiger Abalone, Marinated Jellyfish Head,l and Vegetarian Bak Kwa.

For takeaway celebrations, the Pen Cai is offered exclusively with a 24-hour pre-order, while a selection of thoughtfully curated set menus — including Spring Set Lunch, Five Tastes Set Lunch & Dinner, Vegetarian Set, Jade Set Dinner, and Signature Set Dinner — caters to every occasion.

Highlights include Poached Spotted Grouper Fillet in superior fish broth enriched Bean Sprouts, Bamboo Fungus, Wolfberries and 12-Year-Aged Chinese Hua Tiao Wine; Signature Herbal Roasted Free-Range Cherry Valley Duck with Herbal Jus; and Stir-Fried Maine Lobster and Jade Tiger Abalone with Chinese Yam , Golden Fungus and Green Asparagus.

Indulgent mains such as Crispy-Fried Braised Black Angus Short Rib with Perilla and Single-Estate Kampot Black Pepper, alongside the dramatic Koya X.O. Brandy Flambéed Claypot-Baked Jasmine Rice with Alaskan King Crab, Yanagi Matsutake Mushroom and Truffle, are complemented by elegant desserts Chilled Sago Cream with Guava and Aloe, and Lotus Paste Sesame Pastry — a fitting finale to a season of abundance and togetherness.

📣 Call 6408 1228 , email 5on25@andaz.com or head to https://www.hyatt.com/andaz/sinaz-andaz-singapore/dining/5-on-25?src=corp_aspac_corp_aspac_sem_dap_google_br_Corporate_Search_Google_ASPAC_ASPAC_Worldwide-SG_BR_AO_WW-SG_EN_Rooms_SINAZ_BR_Exact_PROP_WW-SG_EN_Andaz+Singapore&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15225389195&gbraid=0AAAAADhxNjkq4QaNKr6FB4o7-53h2xB_M to find out more.

🏢 5 Fraser Street Singapore 189354

 Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant ushers in the Year of the Horse with charm and vibrancy as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with an exquisite line-up of Lunar New Year specialities that reflect three decades of culinary finesse. Available from now to 7 March, the offerings span dine-in menus, an elevated oriental high tea, festive goodies, and reunion takeaway sets, bringing the spirit of celebration and togetherness to both restaurant tables and home gatherings.

Festive highlights include Prosperity Sturgeon Caviar and Fugu Yusheng with Organic Fresh Greens, Double-Boiled Fugu Soup with Moutai, Roasted Crispy Suckling Pig, Steamed Live Abalone with Kurobuta Pork Belly in Salted Threadfin, and Stir-Fried Lobster with Dried Chilli and Cashew Nuts—each dish thoughtfully crafted to showcase refined flavours and auspicious symbolism.

Complementing these indulgent creations are Fragrant Pearl Rice with 30 Years Radish served in a Whole Pumpkin, Sichuan Noodles with Scallion Oil and Eight-Headed Abalone, and a celebratory finale of Horse-Shaped Nian Gao paired with Crispy Golden Nian Gao.

📣 Call 65 6535 6006
, email top@sichuandouhua.com or head to https://www.sichuandouhua.com/en/ to find out more.

🏢 80 Raffles Place 60-01 UOB Plaza 1 Singapore 048624

Gallop into the Year of the Horse and celebrate an auspicious Lunar New Year at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel , where Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant presents an elegant showcase of Cantonese culinary artistry. Available from now to 3 March 2026, the Lunar New Year offerings feature refined 6- or 7-course set menus starting from $138.80++ per person, alongside signature à la carte creations crafted with premium seasonal ingredients. Highlights include the Wan Hao Imperial Pot of Prosperity, Tea Smoked Grain-Fed Duck, Farm-Raised Poached Chicken with Spices, ‘Long Jing’ Tea Vinegar, Pomelo and Sesame, Wan Hao Prosperity Yu Sheng with Rock Lobster, Hokkaido Scallop, Japanese Yellowtail, Sturgeon Caviar, Salmon and Salmon Roe, Wan Hao Bird’s Nest Eight Treasures Pot, Stewed Lobster with Trio Onion in Spicy Superior Light Soy Sauce, Cantonese Style Claypot Rice with Foie Gras, Cured Duck, Chinese Sausage and Hong Kong Chye Sim in Superior Light Soy Sauce, Chilled Bird’s Nest with Snow Pear and Rock Sugar, Red Bean Glutinous Rice Ball coated with Shredded Coconut, and Deep-Fried Sesame Ball with Custard.

Complementing the dine-in experience, Wan Hao also offers a curated selection of Lunar New Year takeaway treasures, available for online pre-order now with self-collection and delivery from now to 3 March 2026, alongside walk-in purchases at the hotel lobby booth. The takeaway range includes Golden Nian Gao Tarts, Golden Nian Gao Tarts with Salted Egg and Mung Bean Paste, Golden Nian Gao Tarts with Yuzu Chocolate, Golden Pandan Nian Gao Tarts with Gula Melaka and Grated Coconut, Golden Nian Gao Tarts with Yam Paste, Signature Salted Egg Golden Nuggets, Cantonese Style Chinese Sausage Yam Cake with Dried Shrimp in XO Sauce, and Elegant Koi Fish Desserts.

📣 Call 6831 4605, email mhrs.sindt.fb.reservations@marriotthotels.com or
head to https://www.wanhaochineserestaurant.com/ to find out more.

🏢 320 Orchard Road Singapore 238865

Usher in the Year of the Horse with an elegant Chinese New Year celebration at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore , where Jiang-Nan Chun will be offering Set Menus from SGD 218 per person, available 16 January to 3 March 2026. Helmed by award-winning Executive Chinese Chef Alan Chan, the auspicious menus showcase refined Cantonese craftsmanship with highlights including Golden Prosperity Yu Sheng, Four Seasons Pen Cai, Double-Boiled Free-Range Chicken Soup with Deer Antler, Fish Maw and Sea Whelk, Steamed Star Garoupa Fillet with Jinhua Ham and Egg White, Steamed Glutinous Rice with Preserved Sausages and Pan-Fried Hokkaido Scallop, and nourishing desserts such as Chilled Peach Resin, Dried Apricots with American Ginseng and Bird’s Nest paired with Hong Kong Traditional-Style Fried Chinese Doughnut.

Beyond Jiang-Nan Chun, the hotel presents a full suite of Lunar New Year experiences including festive takeaways and luxury hampers, reunion dinner and brunch buffets at One-Ninety Restaurant, Nordic Afternoon Tea at One-Ninety Bar, NOBU Singapore exclusive Nobu-Style Yu Sheng and seasonal bento offerings, as well as elegant Lunar New Year banquets in the hotel’s ballrooms, all thoughtfully curated with signature Four Seasons service for a prosperous start to 2026.

📣 Call +65 6831 7253 , email festiveseason.sin@fourseasons.com or head to https://www.fourseasons.com/singapore/seasonal/chinese-new-year/ to find out more.

🏢 190 Orchard Boulevard Singapore 248646