Tea cups clink, laughter rises, and a lo hei sets the tone.
For reunions that deserve dressing up, these dining destinations deliver, from heritage-rich Chinese kitchens and global flavours to luxurious tables that turn every gathering into a memorable occasion.
1. 藝 yì by Jereme Leung
Chinese New Year dining at 藝 yì by Jereme Leung, located within Raffles Hotel Singapore, is conceived as a refined celebration of reunion, abundance, and auspicious beginnings. Rooted in provincial Chinese cuisines, the festive menus reflect Chef Jereme Leung’s restrained, heritage-driven approach—premium ingredients, precise techniques, and dishes layered with Lunar New Year symbolism.
The Prosperous Set Menu (S$198++ per person) anchors the experience, thoughtfully designed for family reunions and celebratory gatherings. The meal opens with a Fortune Yu Sheng with Salmon Sashimi and Crispy Fish Skin, followed by nourishing highlights such as the Double-Boiled Spiky Sea Cucumber Soup with Wild Termite Fungus, Sea Whelk and Conpoy, prized for its clarity and depth. Familiar banquet favourites—including sweet-and-sour marble goby, Gui Fei–style poached chicken, and glutinous rice with abalone—carry the menu forward, before traditional desserts like water chestnut cake and nian gao bring the celebration to a symbolic close.
For those seeking a more elevated affair, the restaurant also offers the Abundance Set Menu (S$228++ per person) and the Opulence Set Menu (S$258++ per person), catering to larger gatherings and more formal occasions. Lunar New Year 2026 set menus will be available from 1 February to 3 March 2026, while a Weekend Lunar New Year Dim Sum Set Menu, served for lunch only, will be offered on 21, 22, and 28 February, as well as 1 March 2026.
In addition, a Lunar New Year 2026 à la carte menu will be available from 17 February to 3 March 2026. During this festive period, the restaurant’s regular à la carte menu—including standard dim sum offerings and the usual weekend dim sum set—will not be available.
藝 yì by Jereme Leung is located at 328 N Bridge Rd, #03-02 Raffles Arcade, Singapore 188719.
2. Ban Lan (班嵐)
Ban Lan 班嵐, a MICHELIN Selected restaurant, ushers in the Year of the Horse with an elegant lineup of authentic Fujian-style Lunar New Year offerings. Available from 9 February to 3 March 2026, the festive menus highlight premium ingredients sourced directly from Fujian and prepared with traditional methods.
The Prosperity Yu Sheng 发财鱼生 (S$66++/Small, S$96++/Large) showcases distinctive Fujian touches, including shredded taro, roasted first-harvest seaweed, dried persimmon, and Ban Lan’s house-made signature sauce—a sweet, tangy, aromatic blend enriched with toasted sesame and red oil.
For reunion gatherings, the Fortune and Prosperity Pen Cai 福寿山海聚宝盆 (Small: S$369, Large: S$489) brings together eight treasured ingredients from land and sea. Highlights include premium spiny sea cucumbers prepared using the classic three-soak, three-rehydration technique, Minnan-style dried scallops, and the traditional “Fist Meatball,” symbolising warmth and sincerity.
Ban Lan’s Lunar New Year set menus, starting from S$599 for 4 pax, feature festive signatures such as Steamed Mindong Yellow Croaker with Yong’an Yellow Chili, Tie Guan Yin Tea-Smoked Crispy Sesame Chicken, and Baked Boston Lobster with Truffle Glutinous Rice. A meal at Ban Lan promises a refined, auspicious start to the Year of the Horse, celebrating authentic Fujian flavours and craftsmanship.
Ban Lan is located at Scotts Square #02-01/02, 6 Scotts Road, Singapore 228209.
3. The Black Pearl (黑珍珠)
Set high above the city at Odeon 333, 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl ushers in the Year of the Horse with a thoughtfully curated Chinese New Year dining experience, featuring festive set menus and à la carte offerings.
Highlights from the set menus include Chef’s Signature Braised Boston Lobster Rice and Black Truffle Crispy Roasted Duck, alongside auspicious classics such as Braised South African Abalone and Shark’s Fin & Seafood Soup. The CNY set is priced from S$1,388 for 10 pax.
For diners seeking flexibility, select festive dishes—including the Prosperity 10 Head Abalone Treasure Pot (Poon Choi)—are available à la carte, showcasing Executive Chef Dee Chan’s modern take on Yue (粤菜) beyond the set menus.
This season, The Black Pearl elevates the experience beyond food with an exclusive red packet collection, featuring five designs illustrated by local artist Mandy Lau. Inspired by the spirit of the Year of the Horse, the restaurant’s distinctive interiors, signature dishes, and the heritage of the House of Tan Yeok Nee, the designs blend tradition with contemporary artistry, perfect for collectors and design enthusiasts.
Dining here is theatre: contemporary Chinese cuisine framed by elegance, detail, and a sense of occasion—ideal for reunion meals meant to impress parents, clients, or the relative who always knows the “best places.” With a minimum spend of S$388, diners receive the exclusive red packet set while stocks last, turning a meal into a keepsake that lingers long after the last dish is cleared.
The Black Pearl (黑珍珠) is located at 333 N Bridge Rd, #07-11/12 Odeon 333, Singapore 188721.
4. WHITE Restaurant (三巴旺白米粉)
For families who want something festive but familiar, WHITE Restaurant (三巴旺白米粉)’s Chinese New Year line-up reads like a reunion table done right—comforting classics with a crowd-pleasing twist.
This season, they’re teaming up with Bee Cheng Hiang, weaving the brand’s iconic bakkwa and pork floss into celebratory creations designed for sharing. Expect collaboration highlights like the Golden Horse Abundance Bakkwa Yusheng (with Abalone or Gui Fei options), Fortune Mongolian Pork Ribs with Pork Floss, and Pork Floss Salted Egg Crispy Shimeji—the kind of dishes that spark immediate “try this” chopstick traffic around the lazy susan. Traditional festive favourites remain on the menu too, including Golden Crabmeat Fish Maw Soup, Galloping Butter Prawns, and WHITE’s signature White Beehoon with Sea Asparagus Clams, so there’s a dependable backbone of classics to anchor the meal.
Choose between two set menus sized for 4 to 8 pax—the Prosperity in Full Gallop Set Menu or the Golden Stallion Feast Set Menu—priced from S$238++ to S$608++, making it an easy pick for big family gatherings that still want a “new year, new menu” feeling.
There’s also a little extra incentive: complimentary dining vouchers worth up to S$125 with every set menu or takeaway bundle purchased from now to 3 March 2026, which makes the post-reunion “let’s do this again” plan feel even more tempting.
5. Orchid Live Seafood
If your family’s Lunar New Year tradition revolves around seafood—fresh, generous, and celebratory—Orchid Live Seafood brings the energy with yu sheng options that are built to steal the spotlight.
The most camera-ready is the Boston Lobster Yu Sheng (S$88++), piled high with delicate poached lobster, seasoned to highlight its natural sweetness and give the platter that unmistakable “we’re celebrating properly” vibe. For something more extravagant, try the South Australian Sashimi Lobster Yu Sheng (S$388++), designed for tables that want luxury in every toss, or the classic indulgence of Abalone Yu Sheng (S$68++) for a rich, crowd-friendly option.
Usher in auspicious feasts with Orchid Live Seafood’s Prosperity LIVE Lobster set menus, designed to delight families with tantalising sets that feature premium LIVE lobster, priced from S$488++ for 4 people.
The best part is the flexibility—these festive platters are available for dine-in and takeaway, so you can bring the prosperity ritual wherever you are, from an office reunion to a home gathering.
6. Bomul Samgyetang
Not every Chinese New Year celebration has to be purely Chinese to feel auspicious—sometimes, a nourishing feast that speaks to vitality and renewal is exactly the right energy for the season.
BOMUL Samgyetang, known for offering the largest range of samgyetang in Singapore, marks the festivities with an exclusive seasonal special: Haesintang （해신탕）, available for a limited time from 13 to 22 February 2026. This premium rendition upgrades the classic ginseng chicken soup into something truly banquet-worthy with prized Korean jeonbok abalone, tender octopus, and succulent prawns, slow-simmered until the broth tastes deep, restorative, and quietly luxurious. In Korean dining culture, haesintang is revered as a nourishing tonic—perfect for a season that symbolises fresh starts and stronger luck—making it an unexpectedly meaningful way to celebrate with family or close friends.
Priced at S$238++, the set serves 3–4 persons and is thoughtfully paired with a refreshing minari salad and a bottle of Korean ginseng liquor. Available while stocks last, this seasonal offering is best enjoyed early.
Do note the format: walk-in only, no reservations, at 30 Victoria Street, #01-11/12, CHIJMES Singapore 187996—perfect for groups happy to trade a little spontaneity for something truly special.
7. Chen’s Kitchen
If your reunion group wants a festive meal that feels generous but still accessible, Chen’s Kitchen hits the sweet spot—big flavours, shareable classics, and a celebratory mood without the intimidating price tag. Led by Chef Chen Kentaro, a four-time Michelin Bib recipient, the restaurant is offering thoughtfully crafted Blissful and Blossom Set menus (from S$368.00++/4 pax) from 19 January to 3 March 2026, designed to make gathering easy, whether you’re meeting with immediate family or a larger extended crew.
The reunion menus come in 4-pax, 6-pax, and 8-pax formats and weave in signature crowd-pleasers like the chef’s iconic Mapo Tofu, a festive Prosperity Yu Sheng, Mala Mayo Prawns (Original or Seafood), rich Dong Po Rou, and a celebratory centrepiece in the Crispy Red Grouper with Sweet & Sour Sauce. The vibe is very “everyone gets what they like,” which matters more than ever when you’re trying to please multiple generations at one table.
There are also festive perks throughout the season—20% off for Citi Cardmembers, early bird discounts, and playful giveaways like Fortune Cat Blind Boxes and Angbao prizes—so the meal feels like an event rather than just a reservation. If you’re hosting at home, the festive sets are also available for takeaway and delivery, making it easy to turn your living room into a reunion table with restaurant-level dishes.
Chen’s Kitchen is located at 290 Orchard Road, #B1-43, Paragon, Singapore 238859.
8. Thanying
For a Lunar New Year meal that feels elevated and a little unexpected, Thanying brings royal Thai elegance into the festive season—without losing the symbolism and abundance people crave. Available from 2 February to 3 March 2026, the restaurant presents four celebratory set menus (from S$108++ per person ) plus a vegetarian set menu (from S$88++ per person ), alongside seasonal à la carte specialties and takeaway exclusives crafted specifically for the occasion.
Under Head Chef Tamawat Itthipornwithool (Chef Gust), the menu draws from his Thai-Chinese heritage, reimagining festive classics through the lens of refined Thai technique and premium ingredients, so the experience feels both familiar and fresh. The star for lo hei lovers is Thanying’s Signature Yu Sheng, built with sashimi-grade salmon or premium Australian abalone, lifted with unmistakable Thai aromatics like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and ginger flower, then tossed in the restaurant’s signature spicy dressing with house-made plum sauce, crushed peanuts, and sesame for a bright, fragrant finish.
If you want to make it even more celebratory, you can elevate the platter with shaved black truffle or black lumpfish caviar. Beyond the toss, signatures and new dishes anchor the menus: Phad Kra-Praw Pla pairs premium fish maw with Thai-Chinese style sauce, crab meat, and vegetables for richness and balance; the new Chu-Chi Goong spotlights premium river prawns glazed in thick, creamy Chu Chi curry made with aromatic red curry paste and coconut cream; and the new Pla Cod Thawd Camin—a turmeric-marinated cod fillet fried crisp outside yet tender within—appears exclusively in the Thanying Abundance Set menu, making it a “you can only get this now” reason to visit.
Thanying is located at 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088539.
9. Sum Dim Sum
If your Chinese New Year dining style leans towards booking early, eating well, and keeping the celebration flowing, Sum Dim Sum’s refreshed Chinese New Year 2026 menu is designed for reunion tables that love variety. Led by Michelin-experienced Executive Chef Ben Yapp, the festive line-up focuses on clarity and technique—premium ingredients thoughtfully applied to familiar favourites, so each dish feels comforting yet noticeably refined.
For diners who like to plan ahead, the restaurant is offering an early preview window for its limited-edition creations, available from 5 to 25 January 2026. This allows guests to sample the festive highlights and lock in reunion plans before the peak holiday rush. Standout dishes include the Ginseng-Infused Superior Broth Dumpling (泡参菜胆灌汤饺), which sets a warming, celebratory tone, and the Steamed Live Coral Trout with Green Sichuan Peppercorn Oil (藤椒蒸游水东星斑)—a clean yet aromatic centrepiece. Dessert ends on a playful high with a bird’s nest dessert served in a whole coconut, paired with a firecracker taro puff (椰盅顶级燕窝杏皇露拼芋泥烟花酥), made for both sharing and photographing.
It’s a strong choice for family reunions and corporate celebrations alike, especially if you’re looking for a festive menu that moves smoothly from dish to dish without losing its “special occasion” appeal.
The limited-edition dishes are presented as Chinese New Year set menus, thoughtfully designed for group dining:
– Lead the Horse Year Set (一马当先), S$398++/6 pax
– Overwhelming Vim & Vigor Set (龙马精神), S$688++/10 pax
– Instant “Huat” Wealth Set (马上有钱), S$1,088++/10 pax
Sum Dim Sum is located at 900 Bedok North Rd, #02-02 HomeTeamNS Bedok, Singapore 479994.
10. Violet Oon Singapore
When you want Chinese New Year to feel warm, polished, and deeply rooted in heritage, Violet Oon Singapore delivers a celebration that’s as much about atmosphere as it is about flavour.
This Lunar New Year season, the brand rolls out a curated range of offerings designed to usher in auspicious beginnings—featuring celebratory set menus (from S$118++ per person) available exclusively in the Private Dining Rooms, the seasonal VO Fragrant Yu Sheng (from $88++/6 -8 guests), festive party trays, signature cakes, and elegant gift boxes that make sharing good fortune feel effortless.
What makes the experience especially appealing is the setting: Violet Oon’s well-appointed private dining rooms across Dempsey Hill, ION Orchard, and National Kitchen are made for convivial gatherings, whether you’re hosting a multi-generational family reunion, a polished catch-up with friends, or an appreciation dinner for colleagues. You can lean into a traditional family-style spread served along a long table—perfect for the energy of passing dishes and storytelling—or choose individually presented plates that feel more formal and elevated, while still carrying the comforting spirit of heritage flavours.
For those celebrating at home, Lunar New Year party trays and festive cakes are available for preorder across all Violet Oon Singapore restaurants, with cakes for collection at ION Orchard and party trays for collection at National Kitchen, making hosting feel simple even when your calendar is full.
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