Man Fu Yuan @ InterContinental Singapore - Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Embering Abundance

Ring in the Year of the Snake with an opulent dining experience at Man Fu Yuan, located in the heart of InterContinental Singapore. From 15 December 2024 to 16 February 2025, the restaurant presents a grand celebration of Lunar New Year traditions, offering meticulously curated menus and luxurious à la carte dishes. Whether you're dining in or indulging in takeaway treasures, Man Fu Yuan promises a feast of abundance and joy.

Blazing Snake Fortune Yu Sheng

The highlight of this year's celebrations is the Blazing Snake Fortune Yu Sheng ($988++, serves up to 10 guests), a spectacular creation featuring an intricate design of eight "snakes," each symbolizing blessings like Peace, Prosperity, Health, and Good Fortune. Grilled eels, signifying renewal, take centre stage alongside premium ingredients like abalone, rock lobster, salmon sashimi, crispy skin, ikura, and Hokkaido shredded dried scallops. Drizzled with golden wafu, roasted sesame dressing, and fragrant oil, this magnificent 60-inch yu sheng is the perfect way to usher in a prosperous year.

Braised 'Kao Fu' Beancurd with Superior Soy Sauce 3/5

The meal began with a delicate amuse-bouche: Braised 'Kao Fu' Beancurd with Superior Soy Sauce. A bite-sized delight, it offered a glimpse of the refined craftsmanship that Man Fu Yuan brings to its Lunar New Year menu.

Braised Spinach Seafood Bisque with Fish Maw 4.2/5

A departure from the usual broths, the Braised Spinach Seafood Bisque with Fish Maw features a light yet flavourful broth infused with seafood essence. Paired with premium fish maw that boasts a firm and bouncy texture, this dish is both refreshing and luxurious.

Braised South African 6-head Abalone with Iberico Pork Collar, Flower Mushroom 4.2/5

This trio of indulgences includes Braised South African 6-head Abalone enriched with a luscious braising sauce, tender Iberico Pork Collar, and earthy Flower Mushrooms. The abalone, cooked to perfection, and the Iberico pork, with its delightful crunch, made this dish a standout.

Braised Whole Guan Dong Sea Cucumber Stuffed with Minced Pork and Prawn 4.2/5

The Braised Whole Guan Dong Sea Cucumber is a true delicacy stuffed with a savoury blend of minced pork and prawn. The sea cucumber's gelatinous texture complements the flavourful stuffing, creating a dish that's as satisfying as it is unique.

Steamed Greenland Halibut with Preserved Citrus Golden Chilli Sauce and Scallion 4.5/5

The Steamed Greenland Halibut was tender and moist, with the preserved citrus golden chilli sauce adding a sweet, tangy, and spicy kick that elevated the dish. The balanced flavours paired harmoniously with the fish’s delicate texture.

Braised Duo La Mian with Alaska King Crab, Rock Lobster and Crab Roe 4.2/5

This luxurious noodle dish features Braised Duo La Mian soaked in a rich crab roe sauce, offering an umami-packed finish. The addition of Alaska king crab and rock lobster makes it a decadent treat perfect for the festive season.

Braised Rock Lobster with Golden Crispy Rice, Lobster Bisque, Garlic, Ginger 4.8/5

A must-try is the Braised Rock Lobster with Golden Crispy Rice, where fragrant rice absorbs the robust flavours of the lobster bisque. The garlic and ginger lend a subtle warmth, making each mouthful rich and satisfying.

Chilled Osmanthus Flower Tea 4.2/5

To conclude the meal, the Chilled Osmanthus Flower Tea offers a refreshing endnote. This light, sweet soup is brimming with nourishing ingredients like red dates, snow lotus seeds, dried longan, lily bulbs, and golden bird's nest, embodying both tradition and indulgence.

Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot

For a communal feast, the Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot is a treasure trove of over 18 premium ingredients, including 6-head whole abalone, rock lobster, premium sea cucumber, fish maw, and more. Available for both dine-in and takeaway, it's the ultimate centrepiece for any Lunar New Year celebration.

Steamed Rock Lobster with Glutinous Rice, Crabmeat and Crab Roe

Beyond the prix-fixe menus, Man Fu Yuan offers exquisite à la carte options for those seeking specific indulgences:

- Steamed Rock Lobster with Glutinous Rice, Crabmeat, and Crab Roe ($158++) – A delicately steamed lobster atop fragrant glutinous rice infused with sweet crabmeat and umami-rich crab roe.

- Flambé Eight Treasure Duck with Abalone ($198++) – A stunning whole duck stuffed with auspicious ingredients, crowned with tender abalone and flambéed for dramatic flair.

Flambe Eight Treasure Duck with Abalone

Lunar New Year takeaway goodies are available for pre-order from 15 December 2024 to 12 February 2025. For reservations and enquiries, call +65 6825 1008 or email sinhbmanfuyuan.manfuyuan@ihg.com. Alternatively, browse the takeaway options online at InterContinental Singapore Festive Goodies.

Man Fu Yuan once again raises the bar with its impeccable Lunar New Year offerings, blending timeless traditions with modern flair. Whether you're dining in or taking home a festive feast, this culinary destination ensures a prosperous and indulgent start to the Year of the Snake.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Man Fu Yuan
InterContinental Singapore
Level 2
80 Middle Road
Singapore 188966
Tel: +65 63387600
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Nearest MRT: Bugis (EW Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1145am - 330pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Bugis MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Summer Pavilion @ Ritz-Carlton Singapore - Usher in the Year of the Golden Snake at Summer Pavilion

Celebrate Lunar New Year in style at the one-Michelin-starred Summer Pavilion, where exquisite Cantonese cuisine takes centre stage. This festive season, the restaurant offers a selection of six- to eight-course set lunch and dinner menus, priced from S$158 per pax, available from 13 January to 12 February 2025.

Prickly Sea Cucumber Yu Sheng 4/5

Like every traditional Lunar New Year feast in Singapore, the meal begins with a Yu Sheng tossing, symbolising prosperity and abundance for the year ahead. This year, Summer Pavilion unveils an innovative Prickly Sea Cucumber Yu Sheng, elevating the classic dish with a unique touch.

Steamed Lobster Meat, Egg White, Black Caviar 4.5/5

The meal is then introduced with a duo of amuse-bouche. First is a vibrant Sautéed Prawn paired with cashew nuts, dried chilli, and balsamic pearls, a delightful mix of crunch and tang. Following this is the luxurious Steamed Lobster Meat with Egg White and Black Caviar, a refined interpretation reminiscent of a decadent chawanmushi.

Dim Sum Platter 4.2/5

The Dim Sum Platter impresses with a trio of expertly crafted items: a Steamed Scallop Dumpling, a Poached Prawn Dumpling in Black Vinegar, and a Pan-fried Roasted Duck Bun. Each bite showcases different cooking techniques — steaming, poaching, and pan-frying—highlighting the restaurant's finesse and skill.

Double Boiled Chicken Soup 4.5/5

Next is a comforting Double-boiled Chicken Soup featuring premium ingredients such as fish maw, Matsutake mushrooms, dried scallops, and soaked Nostoc algae. This nourishing soup epitomises the hallmark of Cantonese cooking: balance and depth.

Steamed Dong Xing Grouper Fillet 4.5/5

A signature from Chef Cheung, the Steamed Dong Xing Grouper Fillet is delicately paired with luffa gourd and black fungus. The perfectly steamed fish is tender and sweet, with a light broth that enhances the grouper's natural flavours.

Steamed Vermicelli, King Scallop Caviar, Crab Roe and Egg White 4.8/5

The highlight of the night is the Steamed Vermicelli with King Scallop, Caviar, Crab Roe, and Egg White. This silky, slurp-worthy dish is served in a rich, savoury broth that draws comparisons to Shanghai Crab Roe Noodles. Every element, from the smooth vermicelli to the decadent broth, creates a harmonious and addictive dish that leaves a lasting impression.

Chilled Superior Bird's Nest, Pear, Osmanthus 4.5/5

The meal concludes with the Chilled Superior Bird's Nest, served with osmanthus-infused poached pear. This light, refreshing dessert provides the perfect sweet ending to a luxurious Cantonese feast.

Osmanthus Jelly 4/5

Finally, petite fours are served in the form of Osmanthus Jelly and Osmanthus Sachima — delicate bite-sized treats that add a lovely, nostalgic touch to the dining experience.

Osmanthus Sachima 4/5

Diners celebrating the first 15 days of the Lunar New Year at Summer Pavilion will receive exclusive Ritz-Carlton red packets and a pair of mandarin oranges per reservation. Vegetarian Yu Sheng and Pen Cai are available for takeaway for those looking to host celebrations at home.

For reservations, please call +65 6434 5286 or email rc.sinrz.summerpavilion@ritzcarlton.com.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Summer Pavilion
Ritz-Carlton Singapore
Level 3
7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039799
Tel: +65 64345286
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Min Jiang @ Goodwood Park Hotel - Charms In The Golden Year of The Snake

Min Jiang and Min Jiang at Dempsey welcome the Golden Year of The Snake with new additions to their festive menus and creatively crafted festive goodies for this joyous occasion.

Auspicious Abundance 'Lo Hei'

Auspicious Abundance 'Lo Hei' (Available only at Min Jiang at Dempsey Takeaway/Delivery: $292.10 nett per large portion/ Dine-in: $268++ per large portion) is a vibrant Yu Sheng featuring salmon sashimi, abalone topped with tobiko, succulent shrimps and crispy eel, and refreshing with a medley of fruits like watermelon and kiwi.

Double-boiled Chicken Soup

Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Abalone, Bamboo Pith stuffed with Japanese Eel & Handmade Shrimp Balls in Claypot (Available only at Min Jiang at Dempsey, $324.80 nett for 6 pax) is a nourishing soup that is prepared by double-boiling fresh chicken, pork, and dried scallops over four hours. A unique ingredient is the earthy bamboo pith, which is filled with Japanese eel.

Typhoon Shelter Turbot Fish

Typhoon Shelter Turbot Fish showcases expertly prepared fish cut into bite-sized pieces, then lightly battered before being fried. These golden morsels are then tossed with a fragrant blend of aromatic curry leaves, dried chilli, and a spicy shrimp paste, followed by a coat of crispy, savoury mix of fried garlic, shallot, and breadcrumbs to elevate its crunch.

Braised Whole Spring Chicken, Dace Fish stuffed in Radish, Goose Web and Sea Treasures Pot

Min Jiang introduces a wholesome Braised Whole Spring Chicken, Dace Fish stuffed in Radish, Goose Web and Sea Treasures in Pot ($422.90 nett for 6 pax). The whole spring chicken, fried and steamed in a rich sauce infused with aromatics for over an hour, delighted with its utmost tenderness, and the goose web was certainly a rare treat for this occasion.

Ingot ‘Nian Gao’ with Purple Sweet Potato

Ingot 'Nian Gao' with Purple Sweet Potato ($56 nett, 8 pcs Dine-in at Min Jiang and Min Jiang at Dempsey: $16++, 2 pcs). Symbolising wealth and fortune, this traditional nian gao ingot is elevated with a sweet purple sweet potato filling.

Fortune ‘Fa’ Cake

Blooming Prosperity Roll

Blooming Prosperity Roll ('Mao Shan Wang' Durian Roll Cake - $148 nett, 800g) resembles a spring-inspired log cake, visually pleasing with pink and red spring blooms, with layers of rich, creamy 'Mao Shan Wang' durian between almond sponge cake, wrapped in vanilla cake and coated in white chocolate. An ideal centrepiece for gathering, the Fortune 'Fa' Butter Cake ($128 nett, 1.5kg), enrobbed in its prosperous outlook, offers a classic combination of butter cake layered with buttercream. The quintessential Lucky Pineapple Ingot Tarts ($68 nett, 8 pcs) pleased with its melt-in-your-mouth buttery pastry.

Other evergreen and moreish festive delights include the all-time favourite Goodwood 'Bak Kwa' ($66 / $98 nett, 600g / 1kg), popcorn-like Water Lily Pops with Sour Cream ($32.80), Kueh Bangkit ($32.80) made with inhouse pandan leaves, nostalgic Charcoal-Grilled Love Letters ($38.80) and the savoury Spicy Salted Egg Yolk Lotus Root Chips with Chicken Floss ($36.80)

The above-mentioned Lunar New Year festive selection will be available for takeaway from The Deli, Min Jiang (Goodwood Park Hotel) and Min Jiang at Dempsey (7A & 7B Dempsey Road). Availability for all Lunar New Year specials is from 6 January 2025. An advance order of five days is required for takeaways; the last pre-order date is 7 February 2025.

Photos and words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food.


Min Jiang
Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road
Singapore 228221
Tel:6737 7411
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Min Jiang At Dempsey
7A and 7B Dempsey Road
Singapore 249684
Tel 6774 0122
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Crown Prince Kitchenette @ United Square - Invites All To A Reunion Feast Of Good Fortune For Lunar New Year

Crown Prince Kitchenette, located at United Square, is opened by a team of Malaysian Tze Char chefs, woking up an array of authentic Malaysian Tze Char and Chinese cuisine. To welcome the Year of the Rabbit, Crown Prince Kitchenette has put together two set menus catering for group size 5 and 8.

Fortune Abalone Yusheng 3/5

A tradition to kickstart all Lunar New Year meals is the Lo Hei, Diners gathered around the table tossing to a year of prosperity and abundance. Catering for the occasion, Crown Prince Kitchenette has put together the Fortune Abalone Yusheng ($39.80/$69.80).

Marble Goby in Three Delicacies 4/5

Fish is a must in the Lunar New Year meal as it symbolises well-being and prosperity. The Marble Goby in Three Delicacies ($78) is a fitting celebratory dish for the occasion. The three delicacies are marble goby, clam and prawn. The broth has a hint of herbal flavour and is fragrant with loads of garlic. It may not be for those that dislike garlic.

Clams with Basil Leaves 4.2/5

Basil leaves are usually used in Thai cuisine, but their incorporation into the Clams with Basil Leaves ($15.80) gives the shellfish an accentuated aromatic enjoyment.

Superior Soy Sauce Prawns 4.5/5

Another beautiful seafood dish on the menu is the Superior Soy Sauce Prawns ($36.80). Deep-fried and stir-fried in superior soy sauce, it gives the prawn's sweetness a boost in taste profile.

Dry Fried Green Beans 4.2/5

The Dry Fried Green Beans ($12.80) is a delectable vegetable dish that is fragrant and crunchy. 

Homemade Tofu with Enoki Mushroom & Scallops 4.5/5

The Homemade Tofu with Enoki Mushroom & Scallops ($11.80) will delight the young and old for its soft and silky texture paired with a robust scallop sauce.

Crispy Roasted Sesame Chicken 4.2/5

Crispy on the skin and juicy inside is the Crispy Roasted Sesame Chicken ($38.80). The addition of sesame further enhances the taste profile for a delightful finish.

Braised Pork Knuckle 4.5/5

One of my favourite dishes for dinner is the Braised Pork Knuckle ($58). The pork knuckle, well flavoured by the braising sauce, is deliciously tender, paired with snow peas and mushrooms.

Signature Crispy "Chao Ta" Beehoon with Seafood 3.5/5

A signature at Crown Prince Kitchenette is their Crispy "Chao Ta" Beehoon with Seafood ($12.80). It is good, but it lacked the crispiness and wok hei I had at other places.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Crown Prince Kitchenette
United Square
101 Thomson Road
#B1-09/64/65
Singapore 307591
Tel: +65 88774117
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Nearest MRT: Novena (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 230pm, 5-930pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Novena MRT station. Take Exit B1. Walk straight down Thomson Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

White Rose Cafe @ York Hotel Singapore - Bask In The Revelry Of The Lunar New Year Season With Auspicious Culinary Specialties

Welcome the Lunar New Year with traditional festive delights from York Hotel Singapore. The culinary team at White Rose Cafe presents an array of new and traditional creations befitting for the season of joyous reunions and feastings. 

Prosperity Lo Hei with Mini Abalone and Crispy Fish Skin 3.5/5

Besides Lunar New Year celebratory lunch and dinner menus, White Rose Cafe has put together a stellar collection of Lunar New Year takeaways. Kickstart the celebration with the Prosperity Lo Hei with Mini Abalone and Crispy Fish Skin ($58/$68) tossing to a year of prosperity and abundance.

Braised Pork Knuckle with Sea Cucumber, Black Moss, and Broccoli 4.2/5

New on the menu is the Braised Pork Knuckle with Sea Cucumber, Black Moss and Broccoli ($98). The pork knuckle is cooked perfectly to fork tender, deliciously flavoured by the braising sauce. It is paired with black moss, crunchy broccoli and bouncy sea cucumber.

Golden Treasure Seafood Pot 4/5

One of the highlights this year is the Golden Treasure Seafood Pot ($168), brimming with an assortment of seafood such as fish maw, sea cucumber, scallops, goji berry, and shark's cartilage collagen broth in a casserole pot.

Braised Chinese Spare Rib in Wuxi Style 4.5/5

One of my favourite dishes is the Braised Chinese Spare Rib in Wuxi Style ($68). The tender and juicy pork ribs are braised in an aromatic ensemble of red yeast rice and Shao Xing wine. It even comes with deep-fried buns to wipe up the addictive sauce.

Osmanthus Jelly with Coconut Pudding 4.5/5

Wrapping up the meal is the new Osmanthus Jelly with Coconut Pudding ($68), handcrafted in the shape of a carp which signifies good fortune, wealth, and luck. 

Note: This is an invited tasting.


White Rose Cafe
York Hotel
21 Mount Elizabeth
Singapore 228516
Tel: +65 67370511
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line, TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am to 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 1. Walk down Scotts Road towards Goodwood Park Hotel. At Goodwood Park, turn right and walk to the end of the carpark. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]