Traditional Chinese New Year (CNY) cookies and goodies hold deep meanings, while modern bakers surprise with innovative twists. The delectable festive treats bring joy to every gathering and make treasured gifts. There is a wide selection of CNY cookies, tarts and other goodies for good fortune and indulgent feasting.
The Marmalade Pantry CNY Gift Sets
The Marmalade Pantry offers CNY Gift Sets (from $70++) packaged beautifully in a limited edition The Marmalade Pantry Jewellery Vault.
The Signature Collection ($90++) is replete with four flavours of CNY cookies — Black Sesame Almond Cookies, Walnut Cookies, Shallot Cheese Cookies, and Salted Egg Yolk Almond Cookies — alongside their signature Petite Chicken Bak Kwa. The box transforms into a jewellery box; compartments lined with plush grey velvet are the perfect home for watches and bracelets, cushioned slots on the sides fit rings and earrings, and a pouch stores necklaces and larger pieces.
The Marmalade Pantry’s range of Lunar New Year festive snacks and gift sets are available for pre-order from 6 January to 20 February 2024 at all outlets – The Marmalade Pantry ION, Downtown, Novena, Anchorpoint and The Marmalade Pantry Petite Bugis, as well as the online store. Takeaway via self-collection (only available at The Marmalade Pantry Downtown) and delivery can be made from 25 January to 28 February 2024. Pre-order with Mastercard® by 21 January 2024 to enjoy 15% off Lunar New Year à la carte and gift set orders – use promo code for online purchases.
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603 Tau Sar Piah – Handmade CNY Treats
Family-owned family-run business, 603 Tau Sar Piah, offers an array of CNY cookies and celebratory treats, all handmade with care for the Lunar New Year.
The 四季平安 Lunar New Year Gift Box (from $50) filled with four compartments of completely handmade goodies is bound to delight. The Signature collection ($60) houses family favourites of light, buttery Signature Pineapple Balls, classic Kueh Bangkit that melt in your mouth, Peanut Cookies, and crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies.
603 Tau Sar Piah’s rendition of 好意头芋头糕 Yam Cake ($28.80) is a festive must-have to ring in fortune and an auspicious year.
603 Tau Sar Piah
603 Balestier Road, Singapore 329904
Tel: +65 6250 0692
Nesuto – Unique Flavours with a Delectable Twist on Traditional Pineapple Tarts
To usher in the auspicious Year of the Dragon, beloved local patisserie, Nesuto has dreamed up some tantalising pineapple tarts that harmoniously blend timeless tradition and creative flair.
Nesuto pineapple tarts add a unique twist to the classic Lunar New Year snack, and showcases the brand’s signature flair of delivering unexpected flavour profiles and delicious treats. Health-conscious snackers can rest easy and enjoy munching on these flaky tarts guilt-free as the sumptuous pineapple tarts are lower in sugar and contain no artificial additives and flavourings.
Those with a penchant for nutty, buttery pastry will find delight in the Brown Butter Vanilla Pineapple Tarts, 280g (S$29). Fans of Nesuto and its Japanese-inspired treats can revel in Roasted Tea (Hojicha) Pineapple Tarts, 280g (S$29). Finally, the Chinese 5-Spice Pineapple Tarts, 280g (S$29) are sure to impress at your festive gatherings.
Nesuto’s Lunar New Year pineapple tarts are produced in limited quantities and will be available for pre-order with fulfilment starting from 18 January 2024 onwards.
AMI Patisserie – Exquisite CNY Treats
AMI Patisserie unveils delectable creations for CNY 2024 as helming Chef Makoto Arami presents two beautifully crafted pastries featuring auspicious symbols of abundance and good fortune .
Kumquat & Kokuto Pineapple Pie (16cm at $68nett / 20cm at $88nett) – Flaky Mille feuille puff pastry is generously filled with almond cream, fragrant pineapple jam simmered with Okinawan kokuto black sugar, and Ehime kumquat segments for a burst of citrusy brightness. It is finished with another layer of puff pastry, caramelised golden-brown icing sugar and edible gold flakes – Available for pre-orders from 16 January 2024 onwards and self collection from 23 January 2024.
Setoka Orange Tarte (12cm at $72nett / 16cm at $108nett) – Chef Makoto skillfully marries Setoka orange zest and fresh pulp with almond cream in his filo pastry tarte recipe. The almond cream is then delicately brushed with Grand Marnier topped with a decadent layer of orange custard with additional segments of Setoka oranges and edible gold flakes – Available for pre-orders from 28 January 2024 onwards and self collection from 1 February 2024
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Orders can also be made by messaging +65 8907 6146
Self-collection from 27 Scotts Road, Singapore 228222
AMI Patisserie
27 Scotts Road, Singapore 228222
Mandarin Oriental’s Chinese New Year Goodies
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a wealth of Lunar New Year goodies and luxurious hampers from Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.
Share abundant blessings with an array of festive goodies from The Mandarin Cake Shop. Choose from three luxurious hampers filled with delicacies including 6-head Abalone, Hashima with Rock Sugar and Traditional Nian Gao. Or go for a trio of dainty cake creations, from the Auspicious Dragon infused with the fragrant note of oolong tea and fruity flavour of dragon fruit, to the perfect blend of honey and jasmine in Prosperity Pineapple cake, or the Blissful Mandarin with citrus hints of kumquat and mandarin orange.
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Traditional roast meats, Iberico Ham Conpoy Radish Cake, Cashew Nut Cookies and Pineapple Tarts are also available for takeaway from Cherry Garden. Download Spring Festive Goodies Menu.
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square
Singapore 039797
Da Paolo Gastronomia’s Handcrafted Lunar New Year Treats
Welcome the Year of the Dragon with Da Paolo Gastronomia’s delectable handcrafted Lunar New Year treats and gourmet hampers, all with an Italian touch. Celebrate reunions and togetherness with the new Bakkwa Pineapple Dragon Bread, enticing mandarin desserts such as the Mandarin Meringue Tart and Mandarin Tiramisu, Almond Crisps Tin, Nian Gao Croissant Roll as well as a variety of hampers, available for self-pickup and delivery. Each creation comes with auspicious wishes for bliss, prosperity, and good fortune, bringing to the table a collection that will delight one and all.
The Lunar New Year offerings are available for pre-order via the online gourmet grocery shop or for purchase in-store at any Da Paolo Gastronomia outlet and Da Paolo Dempsey Restaurant & Bar till 24 February 2024 or while stocks last (whichever is earlier). Choose to self-pickup from any Da Paolo Gastronomia outlet, or opt for delivery service up to 22 February 2024.
Hua Ting Chinese New Year Gourmet Goodies
Award winning Chinese restaurant Hua Ting offers the traditional yet delicious treat (Nian Gao 发财年糕) in four ways. Enjoy all four at one go with the Fortune Four Set ($48 per gift set of 4 assorted Nian Gao) or go for individual favourites with the Fortune Traditional Nian Gao ($48), Osmanthus Water Chestnut Cake ($48), Chinese Preserved Meat Turnip Cake ($48), including the new Truffle and Wild Mushroom Cake ($48).
Other CNY goodies include Crispy Purple Sweet Potato Chips ($18), Honey Walnuts ($22) and Honey Macadamia Nuts ($35). Add a little twist with Hua Ting’s own special blend of X.O. Chilli Sauce ($38.80), Homemade Shrimp Sauce ($22) and Homemade Soya Bean Chilli Sauce ($15), or the trio with Hua Ting Signature Sauce Set ($70).
Chinese New Year prosperity hampers and premium abalone gift sets are also available from $88 to $388 and $138 to $268 respectively.
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Hua Ting
Orchard Hotel Singapore
442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879
Janice Wong Ushers in the Year of the Dragon with Auspicious Sweets
For the Year of the Dragon, Janice Wong Pure Imagination’s LNY Collection features a dazzling array of chocolate delights and festive cookies, recreating familiar and prosperous symbols while bringing back all-time favourites with intriguing twists.
CNY Box of 9 – Janice Wong’s signature silky, lavish chocolates are given a celebratory makeover, decorated with characters representing wealth, prosperity and good fortune. For a Box of 9 chocolates ($39), these come in Chicken Bakkwa Praline Poprocks, Red Date Pistachio Praline, and Sesame Praline to usher in the festivities.
Lion Head Set of 5 – The ornate Lion Head Set of 5 ($68) has five flavours. With explosive colours reminiscent of the auspicious time of the year, the Lion Head Set echoes the captivating versatility of praline by introducing unique variations such as Orange Praline Poprock, Red Date Pistachio Praline, Ginger Hazelnut, Longan Pecan Praline, and Sesame Praline.
CNY Cookies, Mini Cakes and Hampers are also available.
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Pre-orders are now available on https://janicewong.online/collections/cny-2024 with shipping from 12th January 2024.
Peach Blossoms’ CNY Treats & Hampers
Nian Gao symbolises a ‘higher year’ for a better life and luck. Peach Blossoms’ Nian Gao collection includes timeless favourites, such as the Prosperous Reunion Happiness Trio-Layer Nian Gao ($68), filled with coconut milk, Japanese purple sweet potato, and water chestnut, the Water Chestnut Nian Gao ($68), and the popular Harvest Japanese Purple Sweet Potato Nian Gao ($38).
Chef Edward’s signature Radish Cake with Hokkaido Premium Dried Scallop and Trio Shrimps ($78), which is crafted with premium ingredients, including Hokkaido Premium Dried Scallop and Trio Shrimps, is also available. There are also Chinese New Year cookies and goodies like Almond & Nut Florentines, Cashew Nut Cookies and Love Letters.
Discover the range of Peach Blossoms’ Nian Gao, Radish Cake and CNY Cookies at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore E-Shop.
Explore the range of Lunar New Year hampers – The Wealthy Hamper, priced at $288, is presented in an exclusive auspicious red box; and The Prosperity Hamper, priced at $388, is presented in an auspicious red luggage box. Order Hampers Online
Peach Blossoms
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Andaz Singapore – Gifts for Good Luck
Andaz Singapore introduces three new CNY gourmet gifts for good luck.
Those with a penchant for the mahjong game will enjoy the 13 Wonders Mahjong Set ($48), comprising the famed winning hand of 13 peach chocolate-flavoured tiles and a spicy mandarin dragon praline centrepiece. The Double Happiness Cookie Box ($32) offers two flavours – almond coconut and Gula Melaka walnut, while the classic Prosperity Pineapple Nuggets ($28) is made with sweet pineapples sourced from Thailand.
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Andaz Singapore
5 Fraser Street, Singapore 189354
Aimer La Patisserie’s CNY Floral Cookie Creations
Embrace a blooming spring with Aimer La Patisserie’s artisanal floral cookie creations—a harmonious fusion of natural flavours and subtle sweetness. Each masterpiece is handmade with love daily, free from any additives.
The Festive Florets box-in-box gift set (22pcs) ($68) comprises
5 Artisanal Floral cookies namely Pink Floret (with Rose-scented red bean rose paste); Yellow Floret (with Jasmine flower paste); White Floret (with red bean paste); Green Floret (with black glutinous rice paste); Lilac Floret (with sweet potato paste); plus 5 Almond Crisps, 5 Pineapple Cakes, 5 Sable Breton Sun Cakes and 2 Pound Cakes
Petits Gâteaux.
Aimer La Patisserie
12 Kallang Ave, #01-42 Aperia Mall, Singapore 339511
Tel: +65 9734 1513
Reasonably Priced CNY Goodies of IKEA Swedish Food Market
IKEA Family members can delight in exclusive offers on festive treats like Sweet sticky rice cake, 250g, at $6.80 (U.P. $7.80), Cranberries pineapple ball, 400g, at $8.80 (U.P. $9.80), CNY prosperity sponge cake, at $10.80 (U.P. $11.80), and more.
林志源 Lim Chee Guan Bak Kwa
Lim Chee Guan’s BBQ Products are so popular during the Chinese New Year period that even there is a long virtual queue for online pre-order. Pre-order started on 11 January 2024.
Order online. Check its Facebook Page | Instagram for updates.
The Lim Chee Guan Price List (published on 11 January 2024) is below.
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