January 28, 2021
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It’s that time of the year again, where family members and friends from all over Singapore (and perhaps even beyond!) gather to usher in the new year, feast and be merry. But while visiting the homes of your nearest and dearest is a must among many Singaporeans, not everyone has the bandwidth to cater a full meal for all their guests.
So where does one go to eat, when most shops and eateries are shut on the first and second day of the Lunar New Year? Don’t panic! We’ve sussed out a (non-exhaustive) list of places that’ll stay open during Chinese New Year.
January 24, 2021
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CNY Reunion Dinners can often be fraught with the dangers of overly inquisitive relatives – but often the great Chinese New Year Menus make up for it.
Yet, it seems that every Chinese restaurant, no matter its standard, is booked out solid months before Chinese New Year even starts. This year, go for an impressive feast with the family. Here is our list of great CNY restaurants you should try this festive season!
1. Man Fu Yuan Restaurant
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Some enjoy a great classic Cantonese style dinner accompanied by exceptional service and an elegant dining area at Man Fu Yuan. As a winner of the Best Asian Restaurants Award, Man Fu Yuan serves high-end perennial favourites.
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Blue Lotus is going huge this CNY with its three different dine-in and takeaway menus to kick start the Year of the Ox! Choose between the vegetarian Longevity Set Menu ($68++ per pax), Happiness Set Menu ($88++ per pax, minimum 4 to dine) and the Prosperity Set Menu ($108++ per pax, minimum 4 to dine).
Savour mouth-watering must-haves like its Signature Norwegian Salon Yu Sheng, Steamed Marble Goby Fish, Salt Baked Herbal Chicken and many more. What else to look out for? Its Slow Roast Spanish Style Suckling Pig ($268++) is sure to keep the senses peeled.
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The Fullerton CNY 2020 Cantonese Treasures & Festive Goodies
Fullerton CNY 2020 – A Bountiful Feast at Jade Restaurant
Executive Chef of Jade Restaurant Leong Chee Yeng says, “A symbol of strength and dedication, the mighty yet humble ox traditionally plays an essential role in reaping a bountiful harvest. This motif reveals itself in this year’s specialties, alongside other inspired creations imbued with well-wishes for bliss, prosperity and togetherness. Designed to serve smaller groups, the newly created dishes are ideal for sharing meaningful moments of warmth with one’s closest kin.”
The quintessential starter for auspicious feasting is the spectacular Premium Gold Rush Salmon Yu Sheng, meticulously arranged into an image of the spirited bull, while families with younger children will delight in the special children’s version, arranged into an endearing representation of a playful calf. Fresh ingredients are elevated by champagne jelly, shallot oil and kumquat dre