Non-traditional Chinese New Year reunion dinners

Looking for something a little different for your Chinese New Year Reunion dinner besides the usual dishes you see year after year? We have a list of non-traditional places for you to have that big special meal with your loved ones.

Non-traditional Chinese New Year Reunion Dinners

Every Chinese New Year when you have a get together with your family and friends for a nice big reunion dinner, do you scratch your head wondering where exactly to go and what exactly to eat?

Sure, you can have the usual favourites, but if you’re looking for something a little different and non-traditional for this special celebration, then we have the perfect list for you!

Brazilian Lo Hei and Carbonara Pasta in Cheese Wheel

Carne & Caipirinha are going against the trend by offering a truly unique Brazilian-themed Chinese New Year suitable for all meat-lovers with their wide range of charcoal-grilled meats, including 15 types of beef, chicken, pork, lamb and fish.

You can also look forward to the freshly prepared salad buffet bar with a good range of gourmet salads, pastas and Feijoada (traditional Brazilian black bean stew), as well as the special freshly cooked Carbonara Pasta in a large Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese wheel!

Chinese New Year Promo: Brazilian-style Lo Hei is available from 7th – 22nd February in various sizes, Small (2 – 4 pax) is $12++, Medium (5 – 7 pax) is $15++, and Large (8 – 10 pax) is $18++.

Price range: Happy Hour Buffet (Mon – Sat, 5.30pm – 7pm; Sun and public holidays, 5pm – 6pm) is $39.90 per adult, $18 per child (5 – 12 years old) and FREE for little kids below 5 years!

Regular Buffet (Mon – Sat, 7pm – 11pm; Sun and public holidays, 6pm – 11pm) is $49.90 per adult, $24 per child (5 – 12 years old) and FREE for little kids below 5 years!

Address: Blk 106, Sunset Way, Clementi Street 12, #01-50, Singapore 120106

Website: https://carne-caipirinha.sg

(Image source: Carne & Caipirinha)

Thai-style suki steamboat

COCA uses traditional family recipes to create their Thai-style "suki" steamboat menu and delicious signature dipping sauce to complement the meal.

You can choose from a good range of soup base such as Clear Chicken, Tom Yum, Herbal Chicken, or Healthy Chicken Collagen to go with your tasty steamboat experience.

Price range: Lunch Buffet is $27++ per adult and $20++ per child; Dinner Buffet is $43.80++ per adult and $25++ per child.

Address: Resorts World Sentosa, Ngee Ann City, Kallang Leisure Park (please refer to the website for exact address)

Website: https://coca.com.sg/

(Image source: Facebook – Coca Restaurants Singapore)

Indonesian rijstaffel

The Rice Table Indonesian Restaurant brings authentic Indonesian cuisine in the Dutch style of a "rice table" and allows diners to eat to their hearts’ content at their all-you-can-eat dining concept.

Mouth-watering dishes such as Daging Rendang, Ayam Kalio, Kangkong Belacan, Sate Ayam, Tahu Telor and more, will be served at your table and laid out on rechauds (table warmers).

Price range: Lunch Buffet (12pm – 3pm) is $17.99 nett for free-flow of 15 dishes (excluding drinks and desserts); Dinner Buffet (6pm – 10pm) is $23.50 nett for free-flow of 2- dishes (excluding drinks and desserts).

Address: 360 Orchard Road, #02-09/10, International Building, Singapore 238869

Website: https://ricetable.com.sg/

Garlic Boston lobster with black bean sauce

If you’re looking for a few unique dishes for this Chinese New Year, yet some relatives may not fancy anything non-traditional, Azur has a good combination of old school with new ideas.

They will be presenting some comforting traditional favourites like Pen Cai, Fish Maw Soup, Roasted Duck as well as some modern-inspired dishes this year such as the Steamed Norwegian Giant Scallop with Glass Noodles, Fragrant Garlic and Steamed Boston Lobster with Homemade Spicy Black Bean Sauce.

Price range: Fortune Festive Buffet Lunch is $48++ per adult and $24++ per child; Fortune Festive Buffet Dinner is $58++ per adult and $29++ per child.

Address: Crowne Plaza @ Changi Airport, 75 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819664

Website: https://www.crowneplazadining.com/index.php/promotions/139-lny2016-fortune-festive-buffet-page

Japanese hotpot

Hanamidori recently opened up in Singapore and serves an all-chicken menu and Mizutaki – which is a special chicken broth hot pot – bringing you a little something different than the usual steamboat for this upcoming Chinese New Year.

To complete the authentic Japanese dining experience, you can choose the Hori-Kotatsu, which is a raised tatami-floored seating by the window, or even book the beautiful VIP room for a more private event.

Price range: The Hanamidori Hana Full Course Set is $28.90 per pax (minimum order of 2 pax).

Address: #04-01 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839

Website: https://www.hanamidori.com.sg/

(Image source: Facebook - Hanamidori)

Authentic Balinese cuisine

Spice things up this Lunar New Year with some authentic Balinese dishes at Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant with delicious food such as Beef Rendang, Cumi Cumi Goreng and more, all prepared by their experienced Balinese Chef.

This award-winning restaurant offers the best in Halal Indonesian cuisine which is a fusion between traditional Balinese dishes and modern fare.

Price range:Lunch is $50++ per adult and $16++ per child; Dinner is $55++ per adult and $20++ per child. Children below 5 years old dine for FREE!

Address: Furama Riverfront, 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633

Website: https://www.furama.com/specials/riverfront/cny/#dining_kinta

Korean table barbeque

Seoul Garden is a Korean-styled table buffet restaurant which is a great place for families and friends to gather and enjoy a delicious hot meal at affordable prices.

Try the yummy Yu Sheng for only $22.88++ (first order) or $18.88++ (subsequent orders), and the special Beef Ribs Stew for $18.90++.

Price range:Weekday (Mon – Thurs) Dinner is $21.99 for adults and $8.99 for kids; and Weekend Dinner (Fri – Sun, eve of public holiday and public holiday) is $28.99 for adults and $8.99 for kids.

Address: Please refer to website for various branches and exact address

Website: https://www.seoulgarden.com.sg

(Image source: Facebook – Seoul Garden Singapore)

Salt-crust Mahjong tiles

Goodwood Park Hotel has created a one-of-a-kind "Gong Xi Fa Cai" meal which is inspired by the popular Chinese game, and is an oversized 'mahjong' tile that is specially handmade with salt!

To release the good fortune, you and your family have to break open the salt crust and then feast on the delectable treasures hidden inside, such as savoury braised pig's trotter, special Australian 6-head abalones, dried scallops, flower mushrooms and black moss.

Price range: Dine-in is $298++ for 8 persons, or take-away is $318.85 nett for 8 persons.

Address: Min Jiang, Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221

Website: https://www.goodwoodparkhotel.com

Thai Reunion Meal

Nara brings the flavours of Thailand to your reunion meal with their crispy soft shell yu sheng, delectable steamed sea bass with chili lime sauce and many more tantalising dishes.

Their Golden Lotus Lunar New Year Set Meal includes delicious Thai dishes such as Tom Yum Kung (Prawn Tom Yum soup), Kaeng Kiew Wan Gai (Green Curry Chicken), Kao Pad Sapparod (Pineapple Fried Rice) and favourite desserts including Kao Neaw Ma Muang (Mango Sticky Rice), Lod Chong (Thai Chendol), and more.

Price range: $158.80 for 8 courses (3 – 4 pax); $268.80 for 9 courses (5 – 7 pax); $388.80 for 11 courses (8 – 10pax).

Address: Ion Orchard, Westgate (please refer to website for exact address)

Website: https://narathai.com.sg/assets/others/CNY16_Set_Menu_web.pdf

Sukiyaki and shabu shabu

If you want another variation of the usual steamboat dinner, try the Japanese hot pot at Suki-Ya and be spoiled for choice with their unlimited, top-quality chilled beef, pork cut in paper-thin slices and delicious farmed chicken.

Other highlights include the great vegetable bar featuring a wide variety of fresh vegetables to add a healthy touch to your sumptuous meal, and the tasty Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng available to help usher in the prosperity!

Price range: $20.90++ for lunch, $26.90++ for dinner, and Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng is $5.80++ per head.

Address: Marina Square, Tampines Mall, 112 Katong, Bugis+, Bedok Point, Plaza Singapura, Heartland Mall Kovan, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Kallang Wave Mall (please refer to the website for exact address)

Website: https://suki-ya.com.sg