Ring in Lunar New Year 2026 With A Feast at These Best Tables in Town
CONTENT: Michelle Ng/ Yiew Kai Jie
Lunar New Year is the perfect time to gather around a table and celebrate with loved ones, whether it’s family, friends, or a mix of both. From the communal feasts at Violet Oon to the modern charm of Tablescape, dining out this season is all about sharing dishes, laughter, and memories. After all, it’s not just about the food—it’s the joy of being together that makes every meal unforgettable.
Here’s our picks for 2026:
Violet Oon
Celebrate Chinese New Year Perenakan-style with Violet Oon. The Violet Oon Fragrant Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng is an auspicious way to kickstart the meal, with fresh smoked salmon mixed with tropical ingredients like kaffir lime leaves, pink ginger flowers, sweet beetroot, and the crunchy ice plant. The yu sheng is only available for dine-in for ala carte orders, or as part of the special Chinese New Year set menu. There are four Chinese New Year set menus curated by the Violet Oon team, and will be served tok-panjang style in the private dining rooms. The menus are curated based on the number of pax, with signature dishes like Kuey Pie Tee, Ayam Buah Keluak, Chap Chye, and Nasi Ulam, and all meals will end with a selection of handmade kuehs.
The VO Fragrant Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng is available exclusively for dine-in at all restaurants from 20 January to 3 March 2026, with four special Chinese New Year Set Menus available to book at their private dining rooms
Tablescape
Tablescape offers both dine-in and takeaway feasts, all designed to be shared in good company. Inside Tablescape’s elegant dining room, tuck into the Prosperity Set Menu, which starts from 2 pax and can be increase to suit your group size. Expect dishes like a nutritious double-boiled Silky Chicken Broth with Forest Mushrooms & Fish Maw, a Braised Beancurd Casserole stuffed with shrimp, scallops, and sea cucumber, crispy lychee Prawn Balls. End off with Golden Fried Rice, with plump prawns and ikura for a burst of umami, before sweetening things up with a Chilled Mango Sago – a favourite classic that honors the comfort of meaningful flavours.
Tablescape is located in Grand Park City Hall, 10 Coleman Street, Level 3, Singapore 179809
Chopsuey Café Dempsey Hill
Anglo-Chinese restaurant Chopsuey draws inspirations from the vibrant yet fresh flavours of chrysanthemum, lychee and pomegranate for their 2026 Chinese New Year menus.
There are two set menus – the Longevity Set suitable for 4-6 people or the Abundance Set for 10 people, both of which features the Yuzu Yusheng to start off the meal with the traditional lo hei, before tucking into dishes like the Chrysanthemum Roast Chicken, Pomegranate Pork Rubs, Truffle & Foie Gras Rice, and Almond Prawn Fritters with Lychee. The dishes are also offered on the ala carte menu, along with a refreshing Chrysanthemum and Yuzu pudding to end the meal.
10 Dempsey Road, #01-23, Singapore 247700
LO Hey HK Seafood
Step into the Golden Age of Hong Kong’s 1980s glamour at Lo Hey HK Seafood, where neon lights, jade tiles, and nostalgic Cantonese charm set the stage for meaningful reunions and lavish family feasts.
Known for its authentic Hong Kong–style cuisine in a richly cinematic setting, the restaurant is offering both dine-in and takeaway menus designed to capture the festive spirit and prosperity of the season. Perfect for family gatherings and joyous celebrations, Lo Hey HK Seafood’s Chinese New Year dine-in menus feature premium Hong Kong-style dishes prepared with the signature flair of Cantonese fine dining. Guests can enjoy a luxurious 8-course Prosperity Pen Cai Set (S$888++ for 8 to 10 guests) that includes the Typhoon Shelter Stir-Fried Boston Lobster, fragrant and fiery with crispy garlic and dried chili; Steamed Marble Goby with Superior Soy Sauce, a classic executed with finesse; and Poached Duck with Superior Soy Sauce, tender and deeply aromatic. Every dish celebrates generosity and abundance—the true essence of Lunar New Year dining.
LO Hey HK Seafood is located at 7 Holland Village Way, #03-22/23/24, One Holland Village, Singapore 275748
Sum Dim Sum
Michelin-experienced chef Ben Yapp starts off his stint at Sum Dim Sum with a Chinese New Year feast inspired by the Year of the Fire Horse, so you can expect dishes with strength-building ingredients, slow-cooked broth, and vibrant presentations. The highlights from the Chinese New Year seasonal menu from 16 February to 19 February includes SDS’s Ginseng-Infused Superior Broth Dumpling with Baby Chinese Lettuce, Steamed Live Coral Trout with Green Sichuan Peppercorn Oil, and a Premium Double-Boiled Bird’s Nest with Imperial Almond Cream in Whole Coconut Accompanied by Firecracker Thousand-Layer Taro Puff. The dishes come in festive set menus, where you can choose from 6 or 10 pax options, which all starts with a yu sheng to kick off the celebratory meal and curated dishes to suit a variety of tastes.
Sum Dim Sum is located at 161 Jalan Besar Singapore 208876 and 900 Bedok North Rd, #02-02 HometeamNS Bedok, Singapore 479994
