The best Chinese New Year takeaways in Singapore for 2025

Regulars have only good things to say about this unassuming yet popular Chinese restaurant in Orchid Hotel. While tables are fully booked for the eve of Chinese New Year, you can still sample Ya Ge’s signatures with its festive takeaway sets, crafted for groups of four to ten. The Ya Ge Exquisite set ($298) is good for four to six, and comes with a hefty serving of braised pork trotter, roasted dry-aged crispy Irish duck, claypot chicken rice with Chinese sausages and golden eel, as well as steamed radish cake with conpoy and Chinese sausages. If pen cai is on your radar this Chinese New Year, then opt for the Reunion set ($468 for four to six persons) or the Abundance set ($768 for eight to ten persons) instead. There’s also the option to order à la carte items like the roasted boneless suckling pig ($388) or duo roasted pork platter ($48). 

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Reminiscing about the warm, fuzzy feeling of Ah Ma’s homemade dishes? Good news: the chefs at Grain have thoughtfully reimagined those comforting flavours with wholesome ingredients this Chinese New Year. Choose from three festive menus: Fortune’s Feast, featuring luxurious plates like emperor ginseng braised chicken that comes with a bottle of Eu Yan Sang Essence of Chicken to be poured in before eating; Spring Signature, with fan-favourites like soft-shell prawn that can be savoured entirely – yes, shell and all; or Reunion Classic, a wallet-friendly spread of CNY staples like pearl barley taro claypot rice and auspicious soy milk meatballs. Available from January 15 to February 12, Grain’s CNY buffets start from $28.88 for early bird orders placed by January 13, with additional treats like $8.88 fortune salmon yu sheng and free fortune cookies.

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Forget the kitchen stress – Stamford Catering is here to bring the festive feasts to you with its reunion bundles (from $228). Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, it has got you covered with three crowd-pleasing options: the Full Buffet for up to 30 guests, the Mini Buffet for 15, and the Party Set for 10. Impress your guests with dishes like black truffle roast chicken with almond slices, abundant blessings pun choy, white bee hoon with lala and prawn, and grilled salmon with peach plum sauce. For an unforgettable centrepiece, go big – literally – with its nine-foot-long yu sheng (from $888). The golden lion platter is a show-stopping spread of lobster, abalone, and smoked salmon, tailor-made for 30 guests or more. Hosting the office CNY shindig? Stamford Catering has you sorted with its fuss-free corporate CNY bentos too. But don’t wait too late — the first 888 CNY menu orders made before January 12 will get two complimentary cans of abalone in brine.

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Don’t be quick to pass off Tablescape as your run-of-the-mill mod-European restaurant. From January 8 to February 9 this Lunar New Year, it’s offering one of the more reasonably-priced takeaway sets at just $299 for up to six persons. Even so, the Prosperity set is loaded with plenty of premium ingredients – the yu sheng comes topped with abalone, smoked salmon and crispy fish skin, while the pen cai includes scallops, lobster, king prawns, abalone, caviar, and more. While traditional Chinese dishes like lotus leaf fried rice, radish cake, and a peach gum dessert take centre stage in this takeaway set, those who prefer more modern flavours will appreciate the honey soy sauce chicken, glazed with manuka honey, also included in the package. We also recommend getting the roasted Silver Hill Irish duck ($128). Make sure to pair it with the aromatic dang gui (angelica root) and hoisin sauce on the side. 

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This Chinese restaurant at Parkroyal on Beach Road offers a unique blend of Sichuan and Cantonese flavours, with a special emphasis on quality tea. From January 6 to February 12, get a taste of Si Chuan Dou Hua’s New Year specialties, ranging from the classic pen cai (from $428) to the sakura prawn carrot cake ($22.80). The pufferfish yusheng ($198) will also be making a reappearance this year, featuring sliced fugu fish – a rare delicacy that requires strict certification to prepare. The highly raved crispy suckling pig with five dipping sauces ($488) will also be available for delivery. Add a touch of elegance to your home dining experience with the Gong Ting tea hamper ($108) with nine varieties of tea leaves from the restaurant’s adjacent Tian Fu Tea Room. And for something completely fuss-free, the Abundance Reunion set menu (from $588) will have you sorted.

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Paradise Group – which owns household brands like Paradise Teochew and Beauty in the Pot – is putting out extensive set menus this Chinese New Year if you’re after comfort and familiarity for your reunion night. The Abundance set (from $338) comes with abalone yu sheng, pen cai, salt-baked herbal chicken, and glutinous rice. For a Teochew festive spread, Paradise Teochew’s Abundance set (from $458) also sees the likes of abalone yu sheng, pen cai, and glutinous rice, but swaps out chicken for herbal duck instead. We’re also fond of Beauty in the Pot’s takeaway hot pot set ($368), which brings the nourishing comfort of its well-loved broths to your home celebrations. Each order comes with twin soup options such as collagen broth, spicy broth, and Vitamin C tomato sweet corn broth. Twenty fresh ingredients are offered including kurobuta pork, Hokkaido pork belly, sea prawns, scallops, and more. Plus, you get a complimentary gas stove and disposable tableware with each order.

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After a grand reopening last year, Chinese New Year festivities at Grand Hyatt are officially back in full swing. This year, The Shop at Grand Hyatt’s lobby is offering a wide range of takeaway delights, including Lunar New Year classics like pen cai ($518) with abalone and fish maw, and yu sheng with smoked salmon, tobiko, and crispy fish skin ($68). More substantial sharing portions include the braised pork trotter with flower mushrooms, dried oyster, and black moss ($68), as well as the barbecued whole roast duck ($118). And as a symbol of longevity and good health, braised ee-fu noodles with seafood ($38) are also available for takeaways during this period. On top of these, you can also take this chance to stock up your pantry with The Shop’s festive cookies and treats, including its signature pineapple rounds and cashew cookies (from $28). 

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“Nian nian you yu” (literally translated to ‘have fish every year’) is a common Chinese New Year greeting, often used to wish others continuous good fortune and abundance in the year ahead. It’s no surprise then, that seafood is regarded as an auspicious dish for the occasion. For the freshest catch of the ocean, opt for Yang Ming Seafood’s festive takeaways – the pen cai ($368) is heaving with a bounty of seafood including abalone, sea cucumber, scallops, prawn and more, while the yu sheng (from $38.80) features a medley of fresh vegetables and comes crowned with plump abalone slices. Curated set menus are also available (from $388 for up to 10 persons) and see everything from lobsters to Chinese pomfret, fish maw and scallop broth, and many more. Do note that the Bishan and Ubi outlets’ menus differ from the one at VivoCity, so make sure to place your orders accordingly.

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