Chinese New Year 2025: Welcome the Year of the Snake with these auspicious yusheng platters

Chinese New Year heralds a time of boisterous reunions and cozy gatherings with loved ones, and this year is no exception. As we approach 2025, we welcome the Wood Snake, known for his intelligence, adaptability and artistic flair. For a prosperous year ahead, here is a selection of auspicious yusheng platters that you can throw for good luck and abundance.

Say Chuan Dou Hua

Inspired by the spirit of renewal symbolized by the Year of the Snake, Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant unveils a first-of-its-kind yusheng consisting of over 30 varieties of organic greens, cress and edible flowers. Displayed as a snake, diners can choose premium toppings such as smoked salmon or fugue (puffer fish) sashimi. Exclusively available at the flagship UOB Plaza branch from 6 to 12 January 2025.

For more information, visit www.sichuandouhua.com.

Peach Blossoms, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore

Throw in plenty with Peach Blossoms Yu Sheng (takeaway only) with options like Fortune Abalone Yu Sheng (from $178), Prosperity Yu Sheng (from $138), Prosperity Yu Sheng with Crispy White Bait (from $158) and Vegetarian Abalone Yu Sheng ( from $138).

For orders and inquiries, call 6845 1119e-mail (email protected) or visit here.

Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore

Usher in a bountiful year with award-winning Cantonese restaurant Hai Tien Lo’s range of Chinese New Year favourites, from sumptuous trunks and takeaway packs to delectable cakes and kuehs. This year, the restaurant offers three indulgent Yu Sheng plates, each designed to elevate the Lunar New Year celebrations. They include the new Prosperity Yu Sheng (from $178), which features whole abalone, lobster and smoked salmon; Double Blessings Yu Sheng (from $98) with smoked salmon and crispy silver whitebait fish; and Nutritious Prosperity Vegetarian Yu Sheng (from $78) for a refreshing and healthy vegetarian option.

Available at panpacificsingapore.oddle.me from now until February 12, 2025.

Carlton Hotel

Goodies abound at the Carlton Hotel, especially if you order takeaways. The hotel offers three yusheng options: Alaskan Crab (from $228), Abalone (from $138) and Smoked Duck (from $98). Over at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant, choose from eight Chinese New Year menus from $88 per person. The restaurant offers the signature Hamachi Soon De Yu Sheng alongside a repertoire of authentic Cantonese dishes made with time-honoured recipes.

For orders and enquiries, contact the party desk on 6349 1292, email (email protected) or visit celebrations.carltonhotel.sg. For table reservations and inquiries at Wah Lok, call 6311 8188, or visit www.carltonhotel.sg/dining/wah-lok.

Crystal Jade

Group executive chef Martin Foo presents this year’s Premium Prosperity Yu Sheng (from $128) with a trio of South African abalone, premium Great Amberjack sashimi and Australian scallops. The new interpretation also features pink grapefruit, bittersweet pomelo, red apple and dried mango strips that go well with fresh tangerines, dried orange peel and kaffir lime leaf chiffonade. Strips of deep-fried yam, candied walnuts and crisp Hsin Chu bee hoon add crunch and texture. The dressing is made with Shikuwasa citrus from Okinawa, and balanced with traditional plum sauce.

For more information on Crystal Jade’s Chinese New Year menus and takeaway festive treats, visit www.crystaljade.com.

yì by Jereme Leung, Raffles Hotel Singapore

Available for both dine-in and takeaway, Yì by Jereme Leung offers a selection of yusheng plates (from $108), all artfully plated with the finest seasonal ingredients and dressed with the restaurant’s delicate, floral Yunnan rose dressing specially made by Master Chef Jereme Leung. Choose from three platters in medium (four to six people) or large (eight to 10 people) options: Fortune Yu Sheng with salmon sashimi and sakura shrimp; Longevity Yu Sheng, which is served with squid and sea snail; and Prosperity Yu Sheng, a blend of abalone, Spanish Iberico ham and honeydew melon. Orders require a minimum of two days notice.

Takeaway/online orders can be placed at www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg.

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Create a year of prosperity, happiness and abundance with a selection of eight different Yu Sheng from Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. Try Japanese Yellowtail (a rich, fatty and buttery fish) complementing a lively selection of fresh vegetables including grated carrots, cucumber, radish, pickled ginger, deep-fried vermicelli and traditional Yu Sheng dressing, or up to the bottom with a promising selection of Sturgeon Caviar, Boston Lobster, Sustainable Irish Smoked Salmon, Abalone and more. Available for dine-in and takeout for $288.

For dining reservations, call 6831 4605, email (email protected)or visit www.wanhaochineserestaurant.com. For festive takeaways, online pre-orders can be made at celebratorydelights.com/cny.

Min Jiang and Min Jiang at Dempsey

Prosperity Blessing’s “Lo Hei” ($324.80 for takeout/delivery; $328++ for dining) is only available at Min Jiang. It contains a blend of premium ingredients such as succulent lobster, six-head abalone and salmon. Fresh arugula, romaine lettuce, radish and cranberry bring a refreshing burst of flavor, while deep-fried yams and sweet potato strips add crunch. White and red carrot ribbons and pine nuts add layers of texture, while a light dressing of yuzu puree, calamansi juice, peanut oil and apple marmalade provides a tangy, refreshing finish.

Over at Min Jiang in Dempsey, the exclusive promising opulence “Lo Hei” ($292.10 for takeaway/delivery; $268++ for dine-in) features slices of salmon sashimi, abalone topped with tobiko, shrimp and a mix of refreshing fruits such as . watermelon and kiwi, carefully arranged to resemble a Chinese lantern, the dish contains a classic mix of julienned carrots, radish and cabbage along with a mix of garnishes – pine nuts, sesame and peanuts for extra crunch.

For reservations, visit www.goodwoodparkhotel.com/dining. Online orders can be placed at goodwoodparkfestive.oddle.me. Availability of all Chinese New Year offers is from January 6, 2025. Five-day pre-order is required for takeaway.

Shang Palace, Shangri-La Singapore

From 13 January to 12 February 2025, Shang Palace presents the limited-edition auspicious snake Yu Sheng. This captivating snake-shaped Yu Sheng ($268++ for six to eight people) blends symbolism with culinary art, with a mango head and dragon fruit body layered with green and yellow Italian cucumber, smoked salmon and jellyfish. A minimum of two days advance booking is required.

For more information, visit bit.ly/2025ShangriLaLNY.

Stamford Catering

Celebrating Singapore’s love of mala, the new Crispy Mala Fish Skin Yu Sheng ($38.15) with special strawberry-currant sauce packs a spicy and heady crunch to this reunion must-have, tempered by a “berrylicious” sauce to sweeten your palate and the coming year.

Visit www.stamfordcs.com.sg before full details of Stamford Catering’s menus, prices, delivery charges and terms and conditions.