At the sight of bright red couplets and the sound of clashing cymbals, there’s no denying it: Chinese New Year is here! If you are not already in a festive mood, let these 5 mouthwatering dishes from our top Chinese restaurants build it up for you.
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#1 Yàn Cantonese Cuisine – Steamed Thousand Layer Beancurd with diced honey-glazed pork, conpoy, mushroom and gingko nuts
A festive celebration deserves a special dish and a showcase of exemplary knife skills. This dish from Yan has it all: beauty, traditional flavours, artistic plating. The beancurd is sliced into thin sheets and topped with brown sauce, resulting in an infusion of Cantonese flavours that’ll make you want to drool in anticipation.
Better preserve the moment and take a snapshot of this piece of art before indulging!
Address: 1 Saint Andrew’s Road, #05-02 National Gallery
#2 Szechuan Court & Kitchen – “Chong Qing” Fried Diced Chicken with Dried Chili and peppercorn
This is a dish you can try at home anytime but why not try a special rendition courtesy of Szechuan Court and Kitchen? They are renowned for serving some of the best Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines in Singapore, including their Fried Diced Chicken with Dried Chili and Peppercorn. It will literally spice up your celebrations.
Address: Fairmont Singapore, 2 Stamford Road, Level 3
#3 Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant – Roast Duck
A staple in most Chinese restaurants, this dish is a must-try in Wan Hao. It’s included in their wide array of resplendent cuisines created by their culinary maestros for the spring festival. Enjoy thin and crisp duck skin melting in your mouth and savour the after taste of the authentic Wan Hao marinade.
Address: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road
#4 Full of Luck Restaurant – Chef’s Signature Honey Glazed Char Siew
Everyone should be familiar with char siew, but this one from Full of Luck Restaurant isn’t any ordinary char siew; the Chinese style roasted pork is deeply marinated in soy sauce, oyster, Chinese cooking wine and sweetened with a coat of honey to leave you in want of another serving.
Address: 243 Holland Avenue
#5 Sea Tripod Seafood Paradise – Fresh Lala
Tucked away in New Bridge Road, Sea Tripod Seafood Paradise is a haven for fresh and imported seafood. Upon first taste, you’d realise they are carefully steamed to bring out their natural goodness. Be sure to fill your appetite with Fresh Lala, a fine selection of clams you won’t be able to resist! Munch on its sweet and firm meat, made even more tender and delicate with light steaming. You can pair it up with other seafood favourites like abalones, lobsters, sea cucumbers, and more!
Address: 331 New Bridge Road #01-02 Dorsett Residences
