6 restaurants you should go for reunion dinner this Chinese New Year

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It’s great getting to see all your relatives during your yearly reunion dinner – but what’s not so great is the many hours of slaving over a hot stove in the kitchen, and the subsequent cleaning up that ensues. Why not skip all the hassle and have your reunion dinner at one of these restaurants instead?

1. Element Restaurant

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If you need to cater to different tastes, go for the Chinese New Year buffet at Element Restaurant at Amara Singapore. The traditional dishes such as the Prosperity Treasure Pot (more commonly known as Pen Cai!) are sure to be a big hit with your older relatives. For the younger ones who prefer Western food, hop on over to the live carving station to get as many servings of the delicious Roast Beef Tenderloin as you can swallow.

Element’s buffet is priced between $49++ and $88++ per pax.

2. Window on the Park

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Want to indulge in a hearty meal, but need to adhere to a budget? Check out Window on the Park’s 1-for-1 Chinese New Year buffet. Start off with a round of yusheng, then slowly make your way through their signature dishes including Traditional Waxed Meat Rice with Waxed Duck and Chicken Sausages, Szechuan Pepper Lamb, and Ayam Buah Keluak. Don’t count on having space for dessert!

Window on the Park’s buffet is priced between $80-$120 nett per pax ($40-$60 after the 1-for-1).

3. Silk Road

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If you’re a foodie and/or are particularly familiar with Chinese cuisine, you’ll appreciate the specially curated menu from Silk Road. The restaurant serves up a wide array of dishes originating from Sichuan, Shaanxi, Beijing, and other provinces that stretch along the historical Silk Road in China. House specialties include the Traditional Beijing Roasted Duck, as well as the Soy-Glazed Baked Cod with Bonito Sauce.

Silk Road’s Chinese New Year menus start from $68++ per pax.

4. Soup Restaurant

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The well-loved Cantonese restaurant chain Soup Restaurant is a no-brainer option for a casual, fuss-free reunion dinner. Their Joyous set menu features crowd favourite Samsui Ginger Chicken, alongside a sumptuous sounding Seafood Treasure Pot with Boston Lobster and other dishes. How’s that for a feast?

Soup Restaurant’s Chinese New Year menus range from $88++ for 2 pax to $708++ for 10 pax.

5. Napoleon Food & Wine Bar

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Looking to shake things up a bit this Chinese New Year? How about opting for a French reunion dinner instead? Napoleon Food & Wine Bar is offering an exclusive four course menu including amuse bouche, starter, main, and dessert. You get a choice between Lamb Shank, Shrimps Truffle Angel Hair and Seared Tuna Steak (pictured) for your main – these might not be Chinese dishes, but when it comes to good food, there’s no need to discriminate!

Napoleon’s Chinese New Year menu is priced at $48++ per pax.

6. Majestic Bay

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Yummy food paired with a great atmosphere makes for an instant winner – we’re talking about Majestic Bay restaurant. Located at Gardens by the Bay, this restaurant has a lovely waterfront view of the Marina Bay area, and is sure to please even the fussiest of your relatives. They offer six different options for reunion dinners and lunches, and there’s even a vegetarian menu available.

Majestic Bay’s Chinese New Year menus range from $288++ for 3 pax to $1,088++ for 10 pax.

You might be having your reunion dinner at a restaurant, but you’ll probably still be entertaining guests at your home this Chinese New Year. If you haven’t started cleaning up yet, check out our article on spring cleaning hacks that will help speed up the process!