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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.

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.

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