Chinese New Year is just round the corner. And if you haven’t made reservations for the big day, it’s going to be tough to snag a table at popular eateries. Even if you do finagle yourself a seat, you’ll have to jostle with other diners at the overcrowded establishments. Instead, why not stay in this year? These joints dish out celebration-appropriate grub for takeout or delivery, so you can relax with the family at home.
Cassia (Delivery)
3/F Capella, 1 The Knolls, 6591-5045.
A punchy tossed salad of both salmon and tuna, Cassia’s Traditional Prosperity Lou Hei ($58 for two — four) is a godsend for last minute customers. It’s available from Feb. 2 — March 5, no advance booking required. They even accept walk-ins, so you can just stroll in and take it home in a jiff.
Cherry Garden (Takeaway)
5/F Marina Square, 5 Raffles Ave., 6885-3500.
Stalwart Chinese spot Cherry Garden does a mean Treasure Pot ($338 for six): a warming casserole of 13 super luxe ingredients including sea cucumber and abalone. It’s a one-pot meal. End dinner with their gorgeous Cherry Garden Fortune Gift Box ($58), a 16-piece box of green tea mochi stuffed with lotus paste and macadamias. Give the resto a heads up of at least two days to prep the stuff.
Goodwood Park Deli (Takeaway)
22 Scotts Rd., Goodwood Park Hotel, 6730-1704.
While you’re at the Goodwood Park Hotel, pick up some of their well-made desserts. The seasonal specials: Golden Prosperity Pumpkin Cake — a dense cashew-enriched confection covered with gold icing — and Blessings of Fortune Cake (fudge cake topped with chocolate coins), are available from Jan. 29 — March 5.
Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant (Takeaway)
#01-10 Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr., 6604-6604.
Priced at $229 a pop, Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant’s uber fancy empurau yusheng features translucent slices of the world’s most expensive fresh water fish, the empurau. Found in Sarawak, this fish is known for its flavour and pretty — also edible — scales. Get it from Feb. 9 — Mar. 5, no advance notice required.
Min Jiang (Takeaway)
22 Scotts Rd., Goodwood Park Hotel, 6730-1704.
Min Jiang’s stunning Joy of Abundance ($298 for six) features a salt crust — in the shape of two koi fish —encasing a dish of eel maw stuffed with dace fish paste. It’s available for both dine-in and takeaway, though advance notice of three working days is required.
Nuvo (Takeaway, top pic)
#02-100 Marina Square Shopping Mall, 6 Raffles Blvd., 6822-2098.
NUVO’s Lunar New Year special, the Lo Hei Pizza ($28) is on offer from Feb. 18 — March 5. Just give them a day’s notice to prep the dish for pick-up. The recipe comprises a golden thin-crust pizza base — representing a gold ingot — topped with tonkatsu sauce, plum sauce and your choice of Norwegian salmon or sous vide Tsukiji octopus.
The Organic Grocer (Delivery)
8125-4077.
The health food purveyor has come up with a wholesome Prosperity Box (from $88 for three — four) of ingredients for a CNY hotpot party. There’s organic grass fed beef, wild caught scallops and all sorts of sustainably sourced goodies. Available through Feb. 18.
Paradise Group (Delivery)
6487-6489.
Order the restaurant group’s Golden Leaf Double Fish Glutinous Rice Cake ($36.80 for a pair) online. Eating the sticky dessert pretty much assures abundance and wealth in the New Year. The pair of fish come in cheery orange and gold hues to boot. Besides serving it as an after dinner sweet, it also makes a great Chinese New Year breakfast. After all, nian gao is the traditional morning meal on the first day of the year.
Tung Lok (Takeaway)
Various outlets, 9088-8008.
The good folks at Tung Lok have put together a full meal to nosh on at home. Their convenient Royal Take Home Feast ($368 for six; $498 for 10) includes the TungLok Treasure Bowl (i.e. pen cai), yu sheng, fried glutinous rice with preserved meat, herbal chicken and nian gao (sweet rice cakes). Available through March 5.
Uncle G’s (Takeaway)
9624-9092.
Score points with your family with crowd-pleasing roast pork ($30/kg). The version from small batch specialist Uncle G’s is especially crisp skinned and juicy. While you’re at it, pick up some of their hei bee hiam and bacon cookies (from $5). They are super moreish: There’s great texture from the bacon and warming spices, but it’s not overwhelming. Last orders are on Feb. 7, so get on it quick. Collection is from Pearl’s Hill Terrace or MRT stops on the Circle Line.
Yan Ting (Takeaway)
1/F The St. Regis, 29 Tanglin Rd.
Pick up the Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian Salmon (from $68) at opulent Chinese establishment Yan Ting for a special treat. The classic is taken to the next level with snow pear and passion fruit-infused plum sauce dressing. It’s a great starter. For mains, get their Chinese New Year Pun Choy ($468), which blends thirteen lush specialities — including abalone, dried oysters and sea cucumber — in a clay hot tub and bathes the whole deal in savoury brown sauce.
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Chinese New Year is just round the corner. And if you haven’t made reservations for the big day, it’s going to be tough to snag a table at popular eateries. Even if you do finagle yourself a seat, you’ll have to jostle with other diners at the overcrowded establishments. Instead, why not stay in this year? These joints dish out celebration-appropriate grub for takeout or delivery, so you can relax with the family at home.
Cassia (Delivery)
3/F Capella, 1 The Knolls, 6591-5045.
A punchy tossed salad of both salmon and tuna, Cassia’s Traditional Prosperity Lou Hei ($58 for two — four) is a godsend for last minute customers. It’s available from Feb. 2 — March 5, no advance booking required. They even accept walk-ins, so you can just stroll in and take it home in a jiff.
Cherry Garden (Takeaway)
5/F Marina Square, 5 Raffles Ave., 6885-3500.
Stalwart Chinese spot Cherry Garden does a mean Treasure Pot ($338 for six): a warming casserole of 13 super luxe ingredients including sea cucumber and abalone. It’s a one-pot meal. End dinner with their gorgeous Cherry Garden Fortune Gift Box ($58), a 16-piece box of green tea mochi stuffed with lotus paste and macadamias. Give the resto a heads up of at least two days to prep the stuff.
Goodwood Park Deli (Takeaway)
22 Scotts Rd., Goodwood Park Hotel, 6730-1704.
While you’re at the Goodwood Park Hotel, pick up some of their well-made desserts. The seasonal specials: Golden Prosperity Pumpkin Cake — a dense cashew-enriched confection covered with gold icing — and Blessings of Fortune Cake (fudge cake topped with chocolate coins), are available from Jan. 29 — March 5.
Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant (Takeaway)
#01-10 Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr., 6604-6604.
Priced at $229 a pop, Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant’s uber fancy empurau yusheng features translucent slices of the world’s most expensive fresh water fish, the empurau. Found in Sarawak, this fish is known for its flavour and pretty — also edible — scales. Get it from Feb. 9 — Mar. 5, no advance notice required.
Min Jiang (Takeaway)
22 Scotts Rd., Goodwood Park Hotel, 6730-1704.
Min Jiang’s stunning Joy of Abundance ($298 for six) features a salt crust — in the shape of two koi fish —encasing a dish of eel maw stuffed with dace fish paste. It’s available for both dine-in and takeaway, though advance notice of three working days is required.
Nuvo (Takeaway, top pic)
#02-100 Marina Square Shopping Mall, 6 Raffles Blvd., 6822-2098.
NUVO’s Lunar New Year special, the Lo Hei Pizza ($28) is on offer from Feb. 18 — March 5. Just give them a day’s notice to prep the dish for pick-up. The recipe comprises a golden thin-crust pizza base — representing a gold ingot — topped with tonkatsu sauce, plum sauce and your choice of Norwegian salmon or sous vide Tsukiji octopus.
The Organic Grocer (Delivery)
8125-4077.
The health food purveyor has come up with a wholesome Prosperity Box (from $88 for three — four) of ingredients for a CNY hotpot party. There’s organic grass fed beef, wild caught scallops and all sorts of sustainably sourced goodies. Available through Feb. 18.
Paradise Group (Delivery)
6487-6489.
Order the restaurant group’s Golden Leaf Double Fish Glutinous Rice Cake ($36.80 for a pair) online. Eating the sticky dessert pretty much assures abundance and wealth in the New Year. The pair of fish come in cheery orange and gold hues to boot. Besides serving it as an after dinner sweet, it also makes a great Chinese New Year breakfast. After all, nian gao is the traditional morning meal on the first day of the year.
Tung Lok (Takeaway)
Various outlets, 9088-8008.
The good folks at Tung Lok have put together a full meal to nosh on at home. Their convenient Royal Take Home Feast ($368 for six; $498 for 10) includes the TungLok Treasure Bowl (i.e. pen cai), yu sheng, fried glutinous rice with preserved meat, herbal chicken and nian gao (sweet rice cakes). Available through March 5.
Uncle G’s (Takeaway)
9624-9092.
Score points with your family with crowd-pleasing roast pork ($30/kg). The version from small batch specialist Uncle G’s is especially crisp skinned and juicy. While you’re at it, pick up some of their hei bee hiam and bacon cookies (from $5). They are super moreish: There’s great texture from the bacon and warming spices, but it’s not overwhelming. Last orders are on Feb. 7, so get on it quick. Collection is from Pearl’s Hill Terrace or MRT stops on the Circle Line.
Yan Ting (Takeaway)
1/F The St. Regis, 29 Tanglin Rd.
Pick up the Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian Salmon (from $68) at opulent Chinese establishment Yan Ting for a special treat. The classic is taken to the next level with snow pear and passion fruit-infused plum sauce dressing. It’s a great starter. For mains, get their Chinese New Year Pun Choy ($468), which blends thirteen lush specialities — including abalone, dried oysters and sea cucumber — in a clay hot tub and bathes the whole deal in savoury brown sauce.
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