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Lunar New Year at Summer Pavilion is always a study in finesse—where symbolism, seasonality, and refined Cantonese techniques come together seamlessly. Set within The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, the one MICHELIN-starred restaurant ushers in the festive season with elegant restraint, offering a dining experience that feels both celebratory and timeless.

Read more: Chinese New Year at Summer Pavilion: A Celebration of Quiet Luxury and Auspicious Flavours

From 2 to 15 February and 19 February to 3 March 2026, diners can indulge in thoughtfully curated six- to eight-course set lunch and dinner menus, priced from S$168 per person. Each menu is designed to honour tradition while showcasing the kitchen’s precision and respect for premium ingredients.

The experience begins with an auspicious toss of King Scallop & Salmon Roe Yu Sheng, where plump, sweet scallops meet bursts of briny salmon roe. Light, refreshing, and textural, it sets the tone for a meal defined by balance and elegance.

One of the most luxurious courses is the Double-Boiled Superior Bird’s Nest with Crab Roe, Crab Meat & Black Caviar. Deeply nourishing, delicately sweet, and layered with umami richness. It is a dish that reflects both celebratory indulgence and classic Cantonese restraint.

Seafood takes centre stage with the Steamed Dong Xing Grouper with Minced Pork, Preserved Vegetable & Black Bean. The fish is silky and pristine, gently enhanced by savoury accents that add depth without overwhelming its natural sweetness.

Another standout is the Braised Three-Head South African Abalone & Oyster in Abalone Sauce, featuring tender, prized abalone paired with prawn-paste-stuffed oysters. Rich yet measured, the dish embodies the quiet confidence of refined Cantonese cooking.

Comfort and indulgence meet in the Braised Hong Kong Noodles with Canadian Lobster Meat, where bouncy egg noodles soak up a fragrant lobster broth, finished with buttery notes and lobster oil for a glossy, luxurious finish.

Desserts are light, soothing, and restorative. Perfectly paced to conclude the feast. The Chilled Peach Gum with Water Chestnut, Fungus, Red Date & Lotus Seed is gently sweet and refreshing, offering a moment of calm after the richness of the preceding courses.

Traditional festive pastries follow, including the Fried Osmanthus Pastry with its delicate floral aroma, Fried Glutinous Rice Cake that is golden and satisfyingly chewy, and Pan-Fried Water Chestnut Cake, crisp-edged with a subtle sweetness and pleasant crunch.

• On 16 February 2026, lunch will be served from 11:30am to 2:30pm, with dinner available in two seatings from 5:45pm to 7:30pm and 8:30pm to 10:15pm.
• On 17 and 18 February, lunch will be offered in two seatings (11:00am to 12:30pm and 1:15pm to 2:30pm), while dinner runs from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.

Diners celebrating within the first 15 days of the Lunar New Year will receive a set of limited-edition Ritz-Carlton red packets and a pair of mandarin oranges per reservation, adding an extra layer of festive charm to the experience. Pre-payment is required for all bookings.

Vegetarian Yu Sheng and Pen Cai options are also available for takeaway, making it easy to share the spirit of the season with loved ones at home.

At Summer Pavilion, Lunar New Year dining is not about excess, but about clarity of flavour, symbolism, and thoughtful craftsmanship. It is a celebration of Cantonese culinary heritage delivered with quiet luxury. Best enjoyed slowly, meaningfully, and in the company of family and loved ones.

Summer Pavilion
7 Raffles Ave., Level 3
The Ritz Carlton
Millennia
Singapore 039799
Website: https://www.summerpavilion.com.sg/

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Lunar New Year is a season defined by reunions like moments of return, shared meals, and traditions passed lovingly around the table. This Year of the Horse, 5 ON 25 at Andaz Singapore invites guests to mark the festive period with Handcrafted Reunions, a dining experience that celebrates movement, vitality, and the joy of coming together.

Read more: [SG EATS] Lunar New Year 2026 at 5 ON 25, Andaz Singapore

Running from 2 February to 3 March 2026, the restaurant presents a series of thoughtfully curated Cantonese set menus, crafted under the direction of Head Chinese Chef Lim Hong Lih. The menus stay true to tradition while embracing a contemporary sense of refinement. The flavours are clean and expressive, ingredients carefully sourced, and every course designed to be enjoyed in the spirit of togetherness.

Signature Yu Sheng: A Festive Essential

The Lunar New Year feast begins, as it should, with Yu Sheng. At 5 ON 25, the Signature Yu Sheng is a composed and elegant interpretation of the classic. Sustainably sourced cured Petuna Ocean Trout lends a silky richness, paired with crisp whitebait, candied nuts, and fresh greens. A house-made plum dressing adds a gentle sweet-and-tangy lift, bringing balance and harmony to this auspicious opening ritual.

Five Handcrafted Set Menus for Lunch and Dinner

Reunion dining unfolds across five handcrafted set menus, available for both lunch and dinner. Guests may choose to dine in the restaurant’s chic main hall or retreat into private dining rooms that overlook the city skyline . It is ideal for intimate family gatherings or celebratory corporate meals.

Standout dishes from the Chinese New Year menu that we tried during our dinner session include:

Poached Spotted Grouper Fillet in Superior Fish Broth

Clean, comforting flavours enhanced with bean sprouts, bamboo fungus, wolfberries, and 12-Year-Aged Chinese Hua Tiao Wine.

Signature Herbal Roasted Free-Range Cherry Valley Duck

Succulent and aromatic, elevated by a delicately balanced herbal jus.

Stir-fried Maine Lobster and Jade Tiger Abalone

A luxurious pairing with Chinese yam, golden fungus, and green asparagus for textural contrast.

Crispy-fried Braised Black Angus Short Rib

Though understated in presentation, this dish delivers bold, deeply satisfying flavours. The short rib is beautifully crisp on the outside yet tender within, finished with fragrant perilla leaves and single-estate Kampot black pepper. A standout for both its texture and richness of flavour.

Koya X.O. Brandy Flambéed Claypot Jasmine Rice

A rich and celebratory finale, featuring Alaskan King Crab, Yangi matsutake mushroom and truffle, dramatically served flambéed for a grand tableside moment. The gentle warmth of Koya X.O. Brandy lingers on the palate, subtly enhancing the dish and bringing added depth to its luxurious flavours.

Desserts are kept intentionally light and refreshing. We had Chilled Sago Cream with Guava and Aloe stood out for its cooling, gently sweet profile, complemented by a Lotus Paste Sesame Pastry.

Handcrafted Reunions is a reminder that the most meaningful festive moments are often found in well-cooked food, shared tables, and time spent with those who matter most.

Chinese New Year menus are available from 2 February to 3 March 2026 at 5 ON 25, Andaz Singapore.

5 ON 25
5 Fraser St, Level 25 Andaz
Singapore 189354
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/andaz/en-US/sinaz-andaz-singapore/dining/5-on-25

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Lunar New Year celebrations return in full splendour at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, where time-honoured Cantonese traditions meet refined luxury. Nestled within the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, the restaurant welcomes the Year of the Horse with an elegant line-up of festive menus that speak of abundance, prosperity, and togetherness.

Read more: [SG EATS] A Reunion of Bountiful Prosperity at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (萬豪軒) Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Known for its polished Cantonese cuisine and understated sophistication, Wan Hao’s Lunar New Year offerings are thoughtfully curated. Each dish reflecting meticulous craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and flavours that resonate deeply with the season of reunion.

We experienced the Celebrations of Abundance 6-Course Set Menu S$268.80++ per person ( For 5–10 persons), where the Tea-Smoked Grain-Fed Duck was served in place of the traditional BBQ Suckling Pig with soft crepe. While undoubtedly indulgent, the menu feels intentional rather than excessive — a carefully paced journey that highlights Wan Hao’s strengths in flavour balance, technique, and presentation. Each course arrives with confidence, leaving a strong impression without overwhelming the palate.

The meal began on a celebratory note with the Wan Hao Prosperity Yu Sheng, a generously laden platter featuring Rock Lobster, Hokkaido Scallop, Japanese Yellowtail, Sturgeon Caviar, Salmon and Salmon Roe. Beautifully arranged — and specially presented in the shape of a horse for the media tasting .The enthusiastic Lo Hei set the tone for an evening filled with festive cheer and good fortune.

Symbolising luck and good health, the Tea-Smoked Grain-Fed Duck emerged as one of the highlights of the evening. The duck undergoes a meticulous process — slowly marinated, air-dried for 24 hours, then gently smoked using osmanthus, Long Jing tea leaves, and sugarcane.

The result is beautifully crisp skin encasing tender, flavourful meat, infused with a subtle floral sweetness that lingers gently on the palate. Elegant yet comforting, it is a dish that feels especially fitting for Lunar New Year celebrations.
Available for takeaway at $78 nett (half) and $138 nett (whole).

Rich, nourishing, and deeply indulgent, the Bird’s Nest Eight Treasures Pot was an immediate crowd-pleaser. The collagen-rich broth carried remarkable depth, layered with an impressive array of premium ingredients including 5-Head South African Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Fish Maw, Pork Tendon, Free-range Chicken, Japanese Shiitake Mushrooms, Black Moss Dace Fish Bean Curd Skin Bag, and Prawns.

The Stewed Lobster with Trio Onion in Spicy Superior Light Soy Sauce was both visually striking and satisfying on the palate. Succulent lobster meat absorbed the savoury depth of the superior light soy sauce while maintaining its natural sweetness. The gentle heat and aromatic onions added dimension without overpowering, showcasing the chef’s restraint and finesse.

Cantonese Style Claypot Rice arrived fragrant and inviting. The rice is first enriched with foie gras and superior light soy sauce, before being topped with cured duck, Chinese sausage, and Hong Kong Chye Sim. Each bite delivered familiar flavours layered with richness. This kind of dish that quietly steals the spotlight at the table.

Dessert wrapped up the feast on a light and satisfying note. The Red Bean Glutinous Rice Ball, coated in shredded coconut, offered a pleasant chew, while the Deep-Fried Sesame Ball with Custard delivered that irresistible contrast of crisp exterior and molten centre. Completing the trio was the Chilled Bird’s Nest with Snow Pear and Rock Sugar, refreshing and gently sweet.

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant’s Lunar New Year menu is a graceful expression of tradition, indulgence, and thoughtful refinement. Whether gathered around the table with family or celebrating in a more intimate setting, the experience feels purposeful, polished, and undeniably festive just as a Lunar New Year reunion should be.

Purchase the festive takeaways from e-store. Enjoy 25% off pre-orders with promo codes “WH25” and “CNY25” upon check-out at Wan Hao Treasures and Takeaway Goodies Shop respectively. Valid until 31 January 2026.

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Chinese New Year 2026 marks a significant chapter for Cherry Garden by Chef Fei. Its first Lunar New Year celebration since unveiling its refreshed concept. Led by Michelin-starred Chef Fei, the restaurant presents a refined expression of Cantonese culinary elegance interwoven with Teochew heritage, where tradition, precision, and seasonality come together in graceful harmony.

Read more: [SG EATS] Welcoming the Year of Prosperity at Cherry Garden by Chef Fei, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Four Chinese New Year set menus are available, with prices starting from S$188++ per person. We experienced the Fortune Menu (S$688++ per person) . A lavish multi-course showcase that embodies Chef Fei’s meticulous craftsmanship and culinary philosophy, one that celebrates clarity of flavour, balance, and deep respect for premium ingredients.

The meal opens with Chef Fei’s Prosperity Toss (辉耀狮城捞起), a celebratory Lobster Yu Sheng (龙虾捞起) that sets an auspicious tone for the feast ahead.

A series of elegant appetisers follows each offering a distinct interplay of texture and flavour:

• Marinated Celtuce with Pickled Chilli (冰爽泡椒脆玉笋) — crisp and refreshing
• Pan-fried Lotus Root Patties Stuffed with Crab Meat (酥酿马踏湖蟹肉莲藕饼) — aromatic with delicate sweetness
• Crispy Roasted Pork Belly (岭南脆皮烧肉) — beautifully roasted with a satisfying crunch
• Marinated Jellyfish Head with Caviar (鱼子酱琥珀珊瑚花冻) — refined and textural
• Marinated Cherry Radish with Vinegar and Soy Sauce (椒麻樱桃小萝卜) — light, bright, and palate-cleansing

A comforting highlight arrives in the form of Geoduck Clam Soup, Chaoshan-style (头水紫菜冲浪象拔蚌). Clean and nourishing, the soup reflects the essence of Teochew cuisine, allowing the natural sweetness of the geoduck to shine.

Seafood courses continue the narrative of restraint and finesse. The Charcoal-grilled New Zealand Live Abalone (炭烧新西兰黑金鲍) is smoky and tender, easily standing out as one of the best abalones I’ve had in recent memory.

The Poached Leopard Grouper with Yellow Bean Paste, Chaoshan-style (潮式豆酱煮东星斑) showcases gentle seasoning that honours the integrity of the fish.

For richer flavours, the Sautéed Diced Wagyu Beef with Sichuan Peppercorn and Chilli (煎烹椒麻雪花和牛粒) delivers depth with restraint. The wagyu is remarkably tender and juicy, soaking up the fragrant peppercorn notes while remaining refined and well-balanced.

Next, we had the Wok-fried Garden Greens (健康时蔬) for balance.

The savoury courses conclude with Wok-fried Seafood Fried Rice with Sakura Ebi (樱花虾海鲜炒饭) .Fragrant, comforting, and layered with umami.

Dessert is served in a light yet indulgent finish: Double-boiled Bird’s Nest with Yuzu Honey (柚子风味炖官燕), offering gentle sweetness with a refreshing citrus lift.

With its elegant setting, thoughtful service, and a menu that honours both heritage and modern refinement, Cherry Garden by Chef Fei stands out as a distinguished destination for Lunar New Year celebrations. The Fortune Menu is a graceful showcase of abundance, culinary artistry, and timeless tradition. It is ideal for those seeking a refined and meaningful reunion dining experience this festive season.

Cherry Garden by Chef Fei
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Level 5,
5 Raffles Avenue,
Singapore 039797 
Opening Hours: 12pm – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Website: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/singapore/marina-bay/dine/cherry-garden-by-chef-fei

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