Feast And Toss: 12 Must-Visit Japanese And Chinese Restaurants For CNY Yu Sheng And Festive Dining
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With the Christmas season wrapping up its festivities, its time for another round of feasting with Chinese New Year just around the corner. Think endless loheis with friends and family, several reunion dinner weekends, Chinese New Year is a season for joyous reunions, festive cheer, and sumptuous feasting with loved ones.
To usher in the Year of the Snake, we have put together a selection of restaurant and yusheng ideas to make your CNY plans easier and inspire your reunion dinner celebrations. From traditional and luxurious Chinese cuisines to juicy Japanese Wagyu feasts, we have rounded up some of the best Chinese New Year restaurants to kickstart the lunar year with good fortune and great food!
Japanese Restaurants
(1) Waa Cow
(2) Shisen Hanten
(3) Tajimaya
(4) Wagyu X
Chinese Restaurants
(5) Si Chuan Dou Hua
(6) Lao Huo Tang
(7) Soup Restaurant
Yusheng
(8) Don Don Donki
(9) Ichiban Boshi and Kuriya Japanese Dining
(10) Standing Sushi Bar
(11) Sushi Tei
(12) Tablescape
Japanese Restaurants
(1) Waa Cow
Waa Cow! has teamed up with MasterChef Singapore finalist Chef Mandy Kee to bring you the Huat 辣! (Huat La!) Mala Sauces and Dipping Sauce. From hotpot broth base to stir-fry seasoning or marinade, the mala sauce can be used to spice up your Lunar New feasts! Unlike traditional mala sauces, which often use recycled oils, Waa Cow!’s version is crafted with premium wagyu beef fat, a secret Chef Mandy discovered in Chongqing, China. The new Mala Wagyu Beef Bowl ($25.90) features tender wagyu beef drizzled with the fiery Huat 辣! Mala Sauce, delivering a bold and spicy twist to the classic beef bowl.
The Huat 辣! Mala Sauces and Mala Wagyu Beef Bowl are now available for a limited time only, online and in-store.
(2) Shisen Hanten
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an unforgettable dining experience at Shisen Hanten by Chen Kataro! This year, enjoy an elegant rendition of Yu Sheng featuring Ma Dai Sashimi (Red Sea Bream), symbolising prosperity for 2025 and the Year of the Snake!
The Chinese New Year Abundance Set starts at $188 per guest, for groups of four or more. It features Sautéed Prawns, Osmanthus Mussels and Asparagus in XO Chilli Sauce, Braised South African 4-head Abalone, Mushrooms and Black Moss with Seasonal Vegetables, and more. Bookings for the Lunar New Year are now open.
(3) Tajimaya
Growing tired of the same Chinese dishes for reunion dinner? Indulge in an exceptional Japanese grilling experience at Tajimaya’s Premium Wagyu Buffet, where you can enjoy a wide selection of meats, seafood, appetisers, and desserts. Whether for lunch ($59.90 per person) or dinner ($69.90 per person), this buffet offers premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood, sashimi, sides, and desserts. You can enhance your meal with top-up options like a 40g A5 Japanese Wagyu Beef Platter ($49), featuring cuts such as A5 Kagoshima Chuck Flap and A5 Miyazaki Rib Shin Ribeye, or the Japanese Kurobuta Pork Set for 2 ($118.80), which includes premium pork belly, collar, jowl, and loin.
You must also pair it with their signature Yu Sheng selection. The Slithering Abundance Yu Sheng, priced at $148++ for 8-10 people, features 36 slices of fresh salmon and tobiko (fish roe). For extra zing, the Wafu plum sauce adds a tangy punch while the Pok Chui biscuits deliver a satisfying crunch with the fresh vegetables. For smaller gatherings, you can also opt for the Floral Abundance Yu Sheng for 5-6 people at $108++. This includes 12 pieces of fresh salmon, 6 pieces of tuna, and 6 pieces of hamachi.
(4) Wagyu X
For meat lovers, you have to add Wagyu X by Chef Masahiro Takada to your list of CNY feasting. Renowned for its Hokkaido special Wagyu crossbreed, the Wagyu X Platter ($370) is carefully curated selection of premium steaks. Designed by Chef Masa and his co-founders, the platter features five exceptional cuts of beef sourced from the top regions of the US, Australia, and Japan, offering a one-of-a-kind blind-tasting experience where guests rank their favorite cuts. Alongside these signature steaks, guests can indulge in appetisers like Pumpkin Kabocha ($26), a mini pumpkin filled with duo cheese and walnuts; Tuna Steak ($24), and Chilled Somen with Scallop ($26), elevating the meal to an unforgettable
From now until 28 February 2025, with every order of the Wagyu X Origins platter ($180++), enjoy a complimentary side of Beef Tallow Fries, or opt for the Wagyu X Major platter ($370++) to receive two sides: Beef Tallow Fries and Horenso Goma Ae (Spinach Salad). On top of that, a return voucher is included with every Wagyu X Platter purchase, offering 20% off appetisers, sides, and desserts.
(5) Si Chuan Dou Hua
Renowned for its authentic Sichuan and Cantonese flavours, Si Chuan Dou Hua offers a festive feast that promises to delight every palate. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with signature dishes like Stir-fried Lobster with Lily Bulbs and Asparagus, Steamed Silver Cod with Sichuan Green Chilli Sauce, and the exquisite Roasted Suckling Pig, expertly crafted by Executive Chef Dave Lai. With their CNY menus starting from $118 per pax, Si Chuan Dou Hua also offers their Double Prosperity Yusheng with Smoked Salmon & Crispy Fish Skin for a memorable and auspicious start to the Lunar New Year.
(6) Lao Huo Tang
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Known for their hearty and rich soups that are meticulously simmered for hours, Lao Huo Tang offers three Chinese New Year set menus to ring in the new year. Starting from $268 for 4 pax, they also have set menus for bigger families at $388 for 6 pax and $488 for 8 pax, all of which include hearty soups and festive dishes that symbolise health, wealth and happiness.
On top of the Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng, the Opulence and Prosperity Set ($488 for 8 pax) comes with two soups, Ginseng Herbal Chicken Soup and Fortune Snow Pear Soup. Some of the standout dishes are the Fragrance Honey Pork Chop, Abundance Seafood Pot, and Abalone Imperial Fortune Noodles.
(7) Soup Restaurant
This Lunar New Year, Soup Restaurant presents a luxurious highlight — the Truffle Abalone Seafood Pot. Slow-brewed for over four hours in a rich truffle chicken broth, this pot is packed with eight premium treasures, including 10-head abalone, fried fish maw, fresh tiger prawns, mushrooms, cabbage, and broccoli. The Signature Samsui Ginger Chicken is definitely a must-order, while the Baby Abalone & Salmon with Crispy Yam Yu Sheng is a perfect addition during the festive CNY season.
(8) Don Don Donki
A beloved Japanese supermarket among Singaporeans, Don Don Donki offers different varieties of Yusheng with convenience at wallet-friendly prices. Starting at $33.88 for the Vegetarian Yusheng, there are also more indulgent options such as the Abalone Yu Sheng Set ($50.88) and the Hokkaido Scallop Yusheng Set ($48.88).
For sticklers to tradition, there are also the classic options with Norwegian salmon belly with bluefin tuna akami or Japan Aomori Salmon. All you have to do is fill out the pre-order form, pay at the cashier and collect at the seafood counter on your selected date! Don’t forget to bring your receipt and order slip along for collection.
(9) Standing Sushi Bar
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Known for their Salmon Madness Promotions where you can get 5 slices of fresh salmon sashimi at $3.90, Standing Sushi Bar is no stranger to serving up the freshest fish. Their Yusheng is made with sashimi-grade salmon filleted daily from whole salmon the day of delivery / pickup. The Abundance Platter Yusheng (6-8 pax) 30 slices is priced at $98.88, and there is also a top-up option to add on flying fish roe ($14.88) or Japanese scallops ($21.88).
Their most unique offering would be their Yusheng and Maki Combo Platters as you would be able to get both their Abundance Platter for Yusheng with their crowd-favourite Signature Maki Platter (46 pcs) for $176.88! We would recommend this if you are hosting a small gathering so you can save the trouble of cooking up a feast!
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(10) Sushi Tei
A classic Japanese family restaurant, Sushi Tei is a go-to for quality Japanese food and it is no different when it comes to their Yusheng. The Sushi Tei Prosperity Yusheng with salmon sashimi is available for preorder! From now till 27 Jan 2025, customers will get 10% off for 1 platter (from $45.72 after discount) and 20% off for 2 platters (from $40.64 after discount) or more. The collection window will be between 1 Feb to 11 Feb but of course, it will also be available for dine-in, collection and delivery at all outlets from 13 Jan to 16 Feb 2025.
(11) Ichiban Boshi and Kuriya Japanese Dining
Kuriya Japanese Dining and Ichiban Boshi offer their Abundance and Auspicious Yu Sheng (8-10 pax) from $66.80. Kuriya’s Yu Sheng includes 12pcs Salmon, 8pcs Maguro Tuna, and 8pcs Sudachi Yellow Tail, while Ichiban offers 24pcs of fresh Norwegian salmon. The Yushengs will be drizzled in a signature Yuzu sauce, served with Chuka Kurage (seasoned jellyfish) and Chuka Wakame (seasoned seaweed) as base ingredients for the prosperity toss.
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Vegetarians can also opt for the Invigorating Fruits Yu Sheng (6-8 pax) ($62.80) comprising a medley of 6 fresh fruits: pomelo, pear, guava, mango, pineapple and jackfruit. An added bonus? They will also be giving away free red packets (6pcs) with every Yu Sheng purchased! This is open for preorder now and will be available for collection from now till 12 February 2025.
Ichiban Boshi
Location: 2 Tampines Central 5, Century Square, #02-17/18/29, Singapore, 529509
Opening hours: 11:30am to 9pm daily
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Kuriya Japanese Dining
Location: Guoco Tower, 1 Wallich St, #B2-11, Singapore, 078881
Opening hours: 12pm to 8pm
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(12) Tablescape
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Ring in the Lunar New Year with a creative twist on tradition, modern European restaurant Tablescape presents an elevated and luxurious version of the Yusheng we are typically used to. Their unique snake-shaped Seafood Yu Sheng ($188) features a luxurious mix of Tuna Maguro, Octopus, Local Lobster, and Salmon Sashimi. Complemented by crispy fish skin, an array of fresh vegetables like winter melon, leek, daikon, and radishes, along with lotus root, pickled treats, pomelo, and ginger.
Topped with roasted peanuts, Bok Chui crackers, Avruga caviar, and drizzled with a honey sesame dressing, this Yu Sheng is a decadent feast for the palate that is sure to impress your guests. This is available for delivery and pickup from 8 January to 9 February 2025.
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From traditional and luxurious Chinese cuisines to juicy Japanese Wagyu feasts, we have rounded up some of the best Chinese New Year restaurants to kickstart the year with good fortune and good food!