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Photograph: Tablescape Singapore

Where to order yu sheng in Singapore for Chinese New Year 2025

Toss to a year of good health and fortune with these innovative yu sheng platters that are as delicious as they are symbolic

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A Chinese New Year celebration just isn’t the same without yu sheng – a dish that is as symbolic as it is celebratory. There is something special about gathering around the table with your loved ones, tossing the colorful salad high in the air, shouting auspicious phrases to welcome health, wealth, and happiness in the year ahead. This lively ritual has become a cornerstone of the festive season, bringing people together in a joyful mess of tradition and hope.

While yu sheng began as a dish steeped in symbolism, the once-humble salad has become a gastronomic highlight of the season that people now eagerly anticipate for its flavours and textures as much as its meaning. From renditions with premium wagyu to Josper-grilled octopus and even Great amberjack sashimi, here’s where to find the most delectable yu sheng in Singapore this Chinese New Year 2025.

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  • Japanese
  • Orchard

Fat Cow is raising the bar for festive celebrations this Lunar New Year, redefining tradition with its Signature Gyu Sheng ($68), a meaty twist on the classic Yu Sheng. Known for its expertise in premium Japanese wagyu, Fat Cow brings its signature flair to this iconic festive dish, creating an extraordinary dining experience that stands out from the crowd.

At the heart of this creation is the Toriyama Umami wagyu, prized for its unparalleled depth of flavour and marbling, a result of meticulous feeding process involving grains, rice straw, and miso. The wagyu is paired with chuka kurage (seasoned jellyfish), chuka wakame (seasoned seaweed), and ikura (salmon roe). We love how the dish is perfectly balanced with ingredients like crisp white radish, carrots, and pickled ginger, which add a refreshing contrast. A delicate wafu sesame dressing ties it all together, delivering a harmonious medley of flavors and textures.

From now till February 5, the Gyu Sheng is available for dine-in only, with a two-day advance order required.

  • Hotels
  • Tanglin

If you’re looking for the perfect centerpiece to elevate your festive celebrations this Lunar New Year, the captivating Auspicious Snake Yu Sheng ($268 for six to eight pax) from Shangri-La Singapore is the one dish you must get. A true masterpiece that combines symbolism with culinary artistry, this limited-edition snake-shaped creation is a showstopper. 

Crafted with a mango head and a body of refreshing dragon fruit, layered with green and yellow Italian cucumbers, this yu sheng is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Paired with smoked salmon and jellyfish, this masterpiece is sure to make your Year of the Snake celebrations a truly memorable one. Place your orders online hereA minimum of two days’ advance order is required.

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  • Pan-European
  • City Hall
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For exceptional value and quality, this seafood yu sheng ($138, serves up to 10 pax) is a standout choice for your festive celebration. The team has reimagined the traditional dish with a lavish twist, offering an array of premium ingredients like Josper-grilled octopus, fresh local lobster, and tender maguro loin and salmon sashimi. There’s also plenty of delightful textures in every bite, from the crunch of crispy fish skin and golden ‘bo cui’ crackers to the freshness of winter melon, leek, pomelo, and lotus root. To finish it off, the dish is topped with roasted peanuts, avruga caviar, ikura, and edible gold leaf, all brought together by a sweet and savoury honey sesame dressing. 

Pre-order from Tablescape’s e-Shop. Available till February 9 2025.

  • Steakhouse
  • Tanjong Pagar

For an unconventional yu sheng experience, head over to this acclaimed Italian establishment located at Mondrian Singapore, helmed by legendary butcher Dario Cecchini. The team has infused Italian flair into the traditional yu sheng, transforming this festive classic into an unforgettable culinary journey. Toss to health and prosperity with thoughtfully curated ingredients like zucchini mandarin orange, crispy fish skin carrots, and Amalfi lemon honey plum sauce, each ingredient thoughtfully selected for its symbolism as well as to add depth, flavour, and a touch of elegance. For an elevated experience, optional add-ons like scallop sashimi ($18), lobster ($28), and caviar ($88) are sure to make this a truly indulgent and one-of-a-kind festive celebration.

The yu sheng menu is priced at $28 per person. Available for dine-in only. Make your reservation here today.

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5. Crystal Jade

Usher in the Year of the Snake with sophistication and flavour with the Premium Prosperity Yu Sheng with Fresh South African Abalone, Great Amberjack & Australian Scallop ($128 for small, $198 for large). An elegant take on the traditional Yu Sheng, this masterpiece spotlights a trio of premium ingredients: South African abalone, Australian scallops, and Great Amberjack sashimi, each chosen to elevate the festive dining experience.

The dish also includes a vibrant medley of fresh and dried fruits like pink grapefruit, bittersweet pomelo, red apple, dried mango strips, fresh mandarin oranges, dried orange peel, and kaffir lime leaf chiffonade. Golden candied walnuts, delicate deep-fried yam strips, and crisp Hsin Chu bee hoon add a playful yet elegant textural contrast.

The crowning touch comes from an appetising dressing made with Shikuwasa citrus from Okinawa, prized for its distinctive tartness, expertly balanced with traditional plum sauce. 

Available at Crystal Jade Palace, Crystal Jade Golden Palace and Crystal Jade Pavilion. Order online at here.

  • Hotels
  • Orchard

Inspired by the plantation heritage of Orchard Road, this exquisite, flower-shaped Botanical Blooms yu sheng ($128, for eight to ten pax) is a feast for the senses, crafted with premium ingredients such as Aquaculture Stewardship Council-certified smoked salmon, abalone, refreshing ice plant, and a vibrant medley of fresh produce. Adding to its allure is a house-made dressing that incorporates tea extract from the hotel’s signature tea blend – The Ginger.Lily, a restorative infusion of goji berries, green tea leaves, and citrusy yuzu for a zesty, aromatic finish. 

Available exclusively at Estate till February 13. A three-day advance pre-order is required.

Eat your way through Chinese New Year

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