Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

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

Lunar New Year guides the 2026 festive offerings at Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro in Hilton Singapore Orchard , where an extensive selection of time-honoured classics is elevated with refined, luxurious touches to usher in a prosperous year. From thoughtfully curated set menus available for lunch from 9 February to 3 March 2026 and dinner from 2 February to 3 March 2026, to an expansive à la carte and vegetarian selection, as well as festive takeaway goodies from 19 January to 3 March 2026, the celebrations are presented in the restaurant’s signature Chūka Szechwan Ryori style.

Seven dine-in set menus are crafted for both intimate gatherings and larger festive occasions. Among them, the Triumphant Menu features highlights such as Prosperity Madai Yu Sheng, Foie Gras Chawanmushi with Crab Roe Soup, Wok-fried Prawn with Fresh Lily Bulb and Asparagus, Crispy Roasted Sakura Chicken with Fragrant Garlic, Deep-fried Marble Goby with Yuzu Sauce, and Braised South African 4-head Abalone with Black Moss and Seasonal Vegetables, concluding with Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Foie Gras, Chinese Sausages and Black Truffle, alongside Chilled Szechwan Jelly with Seasonal Fruit and a Crispy Duo-flavour Nian Gao Roll for a sweet, auspicious finish.

📣 Call 6831 6262 , email shisenhanten@ouerestaurants.com email or head to https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shisenhantensingapore/reserve/landing to find out more.

🏢 333 Orchard Road Level 35 Hilton Singapore Orchard Singapore 238867

💲Cost:
Set Menus Priced from 168++ to 388++

Food Capital at Grand Copthorne Waterfront presents its signature Peranakan buffet, Riverside Peranakan Feast, happening from 2 January 2026.

Drawing from generations-old recipes and traditional techniques, Executive Chef David Toh and iconic Nyony a Singing
Cher Shirley Tay Food Capital will present a rotating spread of Peranakan favourites such as Deep-fried Pomfret with Sambal Chilli, Bakwan Kepiting (crab meatball soup), Kachang Bendi Chincalok (ladies’ fingers with shrimp sauce), Goreng Assam Udang (prawns in tamarind sauce), Beef Rendang and Oxtail Buah Keluak,each dish reflecting their shared passion for preserving and elevating Peranakan flavours.

Seafood lovers can look forward to Seafood Island, featuring Freshly Shucked Irish Oysters and Snow Crab Legs, available exclusively during dinner. The experience is complemented by Live Stations serving succulent Australian Grain-Fed Beef Striploin with Red Wine Jus and Slow Roasted Lamb Leg with Rosemary Jus, carved to order. To round off the feast, a selection of comforting local desserts awaits, including Pulut Hitam, Bubor Terigu, Bubor Cha Cha, and the rich, indulgent Durian Pengat.

📣Call +65 8168 1539 / +65 6233 1338
, email DINING.GCW@MILLENNIUMHOTELS.COM
or head to https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/destinations/asia/singapore/grand-copthorne-waterfront/dining/food-capital/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23273066561&gbraid=0AAAAAq0WoY7YkL10dait-x4IwdtnmaUxo#/ to book.

🏢 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663

York Hotel Singapore brings back a beloved crowd favourite with the return of the third edition of its Penang Hawkers’ Fare, running from now to 4 January 2026.

Perfectly timed for year-end gatherings and celebrations, the Penang Hawkers’ Fare offers a nostalgic culinary journey inspired by the vibrant hawker culture of Penang. Guests can look forward to an array of timeless classics, including Oyster Omelette, Penang Laksa, Penang Prawn Mee, Char Kway Teow, Penang Rojak, and Nasi Lemak with Inche Kabin.

Beyond the savoury highlights, the spread also features perennial favourites such as Roti Canai, alongside a tempting selection of traditional desserts including Ban Chang Kueh, Ice Kachang, and Chendol. To complete the experience, diners can enjoy a refreshing flow of beverages such as Calamansi, Teh Tarik, Bandung, as well as coffee and tea—for a truly indulgent feast that transports guests to the bustling streets of Penang.

📣 Call 6737 0511 , email whiterosecafe@yorkhotel.com.sg
or head to https://www.yorkhotel.com.sg/offers/penang-hawkers-fare-december-2025 to find out more.

🏢 21 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228516

💲Cost:
Time: 12 pm to 2.30 pm (Lunch)
6.30 pm to 10.00 pm (Dinner)

Price: $38* per adult, $23* per child between 5 and 11 years of age (Mondays to Thursdays)

$42* per adult, $27* per child between 5 and 11 years of age (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays)

Stride into the Year of the Horse with feasts brimming with energy and abundance at Paradox Merchant Court Singapore with the Ballroom Reunion Banquet, available as a 7-Course Huat Lunch or 8-Course Fatt Dinner.

The reunion menu showcases an auspicious spread of festive highlights including Peranakan-Style Yu Sheng with Salmon and Fried Glass Noodles in Tamarind Dressing, Mama Itek Tim with Pickled Mustard Vegetable, Duck Meat, Tomato, Ginger & Preserved Plum, and the indulgent Fortune Abundance Pot featuring Fish Roe Treasure Bag, 10-head Abalone, Tiger Prawn, XO Chinese Sausage, Roasted Pork Belly, Roasted Duck, Fatt Choy & Flower Mushroom.

The feast continues with Crispy Red Grouper with Nyonya Sauce, Emperor Herbal Chicken with Chicken Essence, Golden Tofu with Broccoli in Fragrant Garlic Crumbs, and Five-Grain Glutinous Rice with Preserved Meat.

Beyond the ballroom, Paradox Singapore’s festive offerings extend from 2 January to 3 March 2026 with the Golden Treasure Buffet at Ellenborough Market Café, featuring Chinese favourites, Peranakan signatures and local delights such as Double-Boiled Abalone Chicken with Wild Ginseng, Angelica Roasted Duck with Ginger-Poached Pear, Longevity Noodles with Braised Abalone, Crispy Prawn Dumplings, Boston Lobster, Drunken Herbal Prawns and Marmite Pork Ribs.

Completing the celebrations are the Spring Reunion Afternoon Tea at Crossroads Bar, along with Prosperity Bundles and takeaway specialties — including Yu Sheng, Abundance Pots, lotus leaf rice and festive roasts.

📣 Call 6337 2288 or head to paradoxhotels.com/singapore to find out more.

🏢 20 Merchant Road Singapore 058281

💲Cost:
Ballroom Reunion Banquet
7-Course Huat Lunch
$1,118++ per table (10 diners)
📅 14 – 15 February 2026, 12.00 – 3.00pm
8-Course Fatt Dinner
$1,318++ per table (10 diners)
13 – 16 February 2026, 6.00 to 9.00pm

Festive Buffet
2 January – 3 March 2026
Lunch Buffet
$78++/adult , $34++/child
Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 2.30pm
Saturday, Sunday / PH 12.00pm to 2.00pm , 2.00 to 4.00pm

Dinner Buffet
$98++/adult , $42++/child
Monday to Friday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Saturday, Sunday / PH 6.00pm to 8.00 pm , 8.00 to 10.00pm

Reunion Dinner Buffet
13 to 16 February 2026
6.00pm to 8.00 pm | 8.00pm to 10.00 pm
$128++/adult , $64++/child

Save 30% when you pre-pay
with AMEX, Citibank, DBS/POSB or UOB credit cards. (excludes 16 Feb)