Chinese New Year (2016) at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

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With Chinese New Year set menus going over S$4,000++ a table in Singapore, maybe it's not a bad idea to consider the DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru instead. Opt for the more casual Prosperity Buffet Dinner (RM128 Nett per adult) or the more indulgent Prosperity Set Dinner (RM 1,588 Nett per table of 10 guests) complete with a private dining area. 

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DoubleTree Smoked Salmon Yee Sang | Photo Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

DoubleTree Smoked Salmon Yee Sang | Photo Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

8-Course Prosperity Set Dinner
(Private Dining Area)

RM 1,588 (approx. S$525) Nett per table of 10 guests

Menu Highlights include the following: 

  1. DoubleTree Smoked Salmon Yee Sang
  2. Double Boiled Herbal Soup
  3. Slow Cooked Beef with Lemongrass, Galangal and Roasted Coconut
  4. Steamed Chilli Mackerel
  5. Tandoori Chicken with Garlic Naan
  6. Braised Mixed Vegetables 
  7. Glutinous Rice with Salted Egg and Oyster in Lotus Leaf
  8. Chilled Sea Coconut with Red Dates & Longan 
Prosperity Buffet Dinner | Photo Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Prosperity Buffet Dinner | Photo Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Prosperity Buffet Dinner

RM128 (approx S$42) nett per adult

Menu Highlights include the following dishes: 

  • Chilli Bean Snow Crab
  • Baked Herbal Chicken
  • Steamed Whole Fish
  • Golden Roast Goose
  • Wok Fried Prawns with Cashew Nuts
  • Yee Sang Counter
  • Seafood On Ice
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Chinese New Year (2019) Menu Highlights from Summer Pavilion (The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore)
Chinese New Year (2019) Menu Highlights from Summer Pavilion (The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore)

The signature Cantonese restaurant of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Summer Pavilion, has received a one-star rating (2016-2018) in the Michelin Guide Singapore for three consecutive years. Led by Chinese Executive Chef Cheung Siu Kong and Restaurant Manager, Gery Lee, Summer Pavilion has established itself as one of the best Cantonese restaurants in Singapore that not only offer amazing food, great personalised service but also one of the most beautiful interiors in the country. From 21 January 2019 to 19 February 2019, indulge in a selection of exquisite dishes this year with six- to eight-course set lunch and dinner menus. Diners who celebrate the first 15 days of the Lunar New Year at Summer Pavilion will also receive a set of exclusive Ritz-Carlton red packets and a pair of Mandarin oranges, per reservation.

Spend S$388 Get S$38 Statement Credit - American Express Lunar New Year Dining Offer 2019
Spend S$388 Get S$38 Statement Credit - American Express Lunar New Year Dining Offer 2019

American Express runs a number of great offers each year (the best one so far is spend S$500, get S$150 back at Marriott Hotels) and in view of the upcoming Lunar New Year ahead, they have now released an offer for eligible cardmembers to get S$38 back from spending S$388 or more in-store at participating restaurants by 28 February 2019. As usual, you will have to save the offer to your card and the statement credit is limited to one redemption per registered card (you can save this offer to multiple American Express cards if you desire).

Chinese New Year (2019) Menu Highlights from Madame Fan (The NCO Club at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach)
Chinese New Year (2019) Menu Highlights from Madame Fan (The NCO Club at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach)

When I first checked out Madame Fan at The NCO Club, I was completely won over by the brilliantly-executed dishes, the ambiance and more importantly, the juxtaposition of old world nostalgia and new world charm. This is the first year that Madame Fan is celebrating the Lunar New Year festival (since the fine-dining restaurants only opened its doors last year) and they have crafted a series of Set Lunch and Set Dinner menus which are available from now until 19 February 2019.

Chinese New Year (2019) Menu Highlights from Racines (Sofitel Singapore City Centre)
Chinese New Year (2019) Menu Highlights from Racines (Sofitel Singapore City Centre)

Racines at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre will be offering a series of festive set menus for the upcoming Lunar New Year from 21 January 2019 to 22 February 2019. Last month, I was invited down to the restaurant to check out some of the menu highlights and there were a couple of standout dishes (some of them are available for takeout too and there is an Early Bird Offer if you act fast!) that I would be sharing here. It is also worth noting that all Chinese New Year dining specials at Racines comes inclusive with Yu Sheng.

Chinese New Year (2018) at One Michelin Star Summer Pavilion - The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
Chinese New Year (2018) at One Michelin Star Summer Pavilion - The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore

The Summer Pavilion at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore needs no introduction - it was the first Cantonese restaurant in a hotel to receive One Michelin star in Singapore and the food has always been consistently good. I have been to the restaurant on multiple occasions (usually in the day) and the lighting has always been great but unfortunately this time, I was stuck with a dinner tasting of the Chinese New Year menu and therefore the images do not do the food any justice.

Chinese New Year (2018) at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant - Carlton Hotel Singapore
Chinese New Year (2018) at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant - Carlton Hotel Singapore

Since Carlton Hotel Singapore’s grand opening in 1988, Wah Lok (the hotel’s award-winning Cantonese restaurant) has continually been ranked as one of “Singapore’s Best Restaurants” as well as “Singapore’s Top Restaurants” by both Singapore Tatler magazine as well as Wine & Dine magazine respectively. If you are looking for the most delicious Pen Cai (or Treasure Pot) in Singapore, look no further - it is here at Wah Lok in Carlton Hotel Singapore!

Chinese New Year (2018) at Jiang-Nan Chun - Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Chinese New Year (2018) at Jiang-Nan Chun - Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

When Jiang-Nan Chun at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore was re-introduced approximately two years ago, it brought along a wave of new dishes that combines the best of Cantonese-cuisine with a modern interpretation. One of the most memorable dishes for me personally was the Signature Peking Duck that is served with caviar even. This year, with a new chef at its helm, the culinary team over at Jiang-Nan Chun has once again reinvented itself to serve not only delicious food but one that is intricately-plated as well. 

Chinese New Year (2018) at Man Fu Yuan - InterContinental Singapore
Chinese New Year (2018) at Man Fu Yuan - InterContinental Singapore

The Lunar New Year celebration at InterContinental Singapore's Man Fu Yuan is always something that regulars would look forward to each year. I was fortunate enough to be invited down by the team at the property for a preview of some of the new dishes and surely enough, it did not disappoint.

Golden Peony (Conrad Centennial Singapore) 2018 Chinese New Year Highlights
Golden Peony (Conrad Centennial Singapore) 2018 Chinese New Year Highlights

The rooms at the Conrad Centennial Singapore have undergone a massive refresh and they are now looking great! In fact, the Executive Lounge in the property is currently going through a series of refurbishment to ensure that it stays in line with the new brand standards and global image. In spite of these changes, one thing that stayed constant throughout is the quality of food at Golden Peony - the luxury hotel's signature Chinese restaurant. For the Lunar New Year ahead, Chinese Executive Chef Ku Keung has once again created a series of creative dishes that combines the best of traditional Cantonese cooking techniques with a much more modern presentation.

Chinese New Year (2018) Menu Highlights from Racines (Sofitel Singapore City Centre) - Traditional Chinese Dishes with French Flair
Chinese New Year (2018) Menu Highlights from Racines (Sofitel Singapore City Centre) - Traditional Chinese Dishes with French Flair

The Sofitel Singapore City Centre officially opened just over two months ago and Racines has already established itself as a prominent restaurant in the central business district. I was completely won-over by Racines since my first visit and I have been back on multiple occasions for lunch and dinner (in fact, I even considered getting an Accor Plus membership at some point because I really enjoyed the food!). While the French kitchen in Racines (led by Chef Jean-Charles Dubois) has been objectified as one of the best places in the area for well-executed French cuisine, most diners have not tried many dishes from the Chinese menu. As such, the Sofitel Singapore City Centre wanted to make up of the upcoming Lunar New Year (2018) to showcase some of the culinary highlights from the Chinese kitchen and from what I have seen so far, it is looking pretty good!