Many Singaporeans and visitors will be seeking dining options during the Chinese New Year (CNY) festivities. The first day of CNY falls on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, which is a public holiday, with an additional holiday on 30 January. While many establishments traditionally during the festive holidays, there is still a delightful selection of restaurants open during 2025 Chinese New Year Day 1 and Day 2, catering to a variety of tastes and budgets. Dining options range from Michelin-starred restaurants and traditional Chinese eateries to hotel dining establishments and casual cafés, and include vegetarian and halal options.
StraitsKitchen – Halal Buffet
As Singapore’s first Halal-certified buffet restaurant in a luxury hotel on Orchard Road, StraitsKitchen presents Lunar New Year lunch and dinner buffets that welcome guests with an authentic taste of our multicultural heritage.
Lunar New Year Lunch and Dinner Buffet at StraitsKitchen on Lunar New Year Eve, and Lunar New Year Day 1 and Day 2 (28 to 30 January 2025) – $118++ per adult and $65++ per child
StraitsKitchen
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211
Opening Hours: 12 noon – 2.30 pm; 6 pm – 9.30 pm
Mellben Signature
Enjoy a hearty feast and fresh seafood at Mellben Signature in Tanjong Pagar. The popular tze char restaurant remain open throughout the festive season, including Chinese New Year’s Eve, Day 1, and Day 2.
Mellben Signature
7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #01-105
Singapore 081007
Opening Hours: 11.30 am – 2 pm; 5 pm – 10 pm
LingZhi Vegetarian Restaurant
Start the Chinese New Year with Chinese Vegetarian Gourmet Cuisine at LingZhi, which will be open on CNY Day 1 and CNY Day 2.
LingZhi
Liat Towers #05-01,
541 Orchard Road, Singapore 238881
Tel: +65 6734 3788
Bottega di Carna
A vibrant modern Italian eatery at Mondrian Singapore Duxton, Bottega di Carna has specially curated a Lou Hei offering that harmoniously blends Chinese festive traditions with bold, luxurious flavours. Alongside the festive Lou Hei experience, guests can also savour Bottega di Carna’s newly launched à la carte menu, featuring two exclusive, premium meat cuts from the renowned Viñals Soler farm: Rump and Bistecca.
View CNY Menu
Bottega Di Carna
Mondrian Singapore Duxton
16A Duxton Hill, #03-01
Singapore 089970
Tel: +65 6019 6000
Opening Hours: 12 noon – 2.30 pm; 6 pm to 12 midnight
Ya Ge
Ya Ge is a Modern Chinese restaurant helmed by a culinary team of experienced chefs from leading restaurants. Guests can look forward to indulging in a modern spin on traditional Chinese flavours.
Ya Ge remains open throughout the Chinese New Year holidays.
Ya Ge
Orchid Hotel Singapore
1 Tras Link, Singapore 078867
Tel: +65 6818 6831 | Whatsapp: +65 8031 6831
Chopsuey Cafe
Remaining open during the CNY holidays, Chopsuey Cafe at Dempsey will have a special Joyous Reunion Menu in addition to a Vegetarian Menu and the A la Carte Menu.
Chopsuey Cafe
Block 10, Dempsey Road, #01-23
Singapore 247700
Tel: +65 6708 9288
Opening Hours:
29 January: 11 am – 11.30 pm
30 January: 11 am – 11 pm
Peppermint – Buffet
Peppermint’s Lunar New Year Prosperity Collection buffet offers a sustainable twist on auspicious dining. Savour vibrant Asian-inspired dishes such as Black Gold Char Siew Black Angus Beef Prime Ribs and Grilled Dalian Abalone in Shell. On Lunar New Year Day, Peppermint adds extra luxury with exclusive Lunar New Year dishes such as Mini Buddha Jump Over the Wall, 12-Year-Old King Garoupa, Grilled Rock Lobster with Yuzu Butter, and Crispy Sea Cucumber and Braised Radish in Golden Collagen.
Lunar New Year Day 1 & 2 | 29 & 30 January 2025
Lunch | 12 noon to 3 pm
$82++ per adult | $41++ per child
Dinner | 6.30 pm to 10 pm
$118 ++ per adult | $59++ per child
Peppermint
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6845 1112
The Orchard Cafe – Buffet
Celebrate with the Feast of Fortune Buffet at The Orchard Cafe. Highlights include Suckling Pig, Black Truffle Chinese Spiced Sous Vide Duck, Garlic Crusted Norwegian Salmon Fillet, Slow Roasted Australian Grain Fed Black Angus Ribeye, Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, Boston Lobster, and Chef Special dessert – Five Blessings Descend Upon This Home.
2025 CNY Day 1 & 2
Complimentary serving of Abalone Pen Cai (Dinner)
Lunch $138
Dinner $138
The Orchard Cafe
Orchard Hotel
442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 6739 6565
Opening Hours:
12 noon – 2 pm; 6 pm – 9:30 pm
nomVnom Bistro
Vegan, allium-free & earth-friendly restaurant, nomVnom, is great for a guilt free meal. Burger, pizzas, pastas as well as Asian noodles and rice dishes are on the menu. Their Clark Quay outlet will be open on CNY Days 1 & 2.
nomVnom Bistro
Clarke Quay Central #03-105/106/107
6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817
Opening Hours: 11.30 am – 9.30 pm
Thai Village Restaurant
Enjoy Thai Teochew cuisine at Thai Village Restaurant, which will remain open on the 1st and 2nd days of Chinese New Year 2025.
Thai Village Restaurant Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221
Tel: 6440 8251
Thai Village Restaurant Singapore Indoor Stadium
#01-02, 2 Stadium Walk Kallang, Singapore 397691
Tel: 6440 2292
Opening Hours: 11:30 am – 3 pm; 6 pm – 10 pm
Chimichanga
Celebrate the new year with Singapore’s first Chinese-Mexican inspired CNY menu at Chimichanga VivoCity. The unique menu is inspired by the rich history of Barrio Chino, Mexico City’s Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants in the 19th century introduced their culinary traditions to Mexican culture.
Chimichanga VivoCity
1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-157/158 VivoCity
Singapore 098585
Opening Hours
Public Holidays 12 noon – 12 midnight (Last food order 10 pm)
南洋岛 Nan Yang Dao
All outlets of Nan Yang Dao, which offers dishes from different parts of Malaysia, will operate as usual on CNY Day 1 and CNY Day 2. Find them in suburban malls like Hillion Mall, Anchorvale Village, Thomson Plaza and Plantation Plaza.
Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung, best known for xiao long bao, is a good place for a delicious simple meal. All Din Tai Fung restaurants will remain open on Day 1 of CNY 2025 except for the outlets at City Square Mall, The Centrepoint and Wisma Atria.
Carousel – Buffet
Savour the season’s most delightful culinary treasures, including the all-new Gold Prosperity Yu Sheng at Carousel, Royal Plaza on Scotts.
Chinese New Year Buffet Pricing
28 January 2025 – 30 January 2025
| Dates | Adult Price (S$) | Child Price (S$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch 12:00 PM -2:00 PM | Chinese New Year Eve (28 Jan 2025) | 78++ | 38++ |
| Chinese New Year Day 1 (29 Jan 2025) | 88++ | 41++ | |
| Chinese New Year Day 2 (30 Jan 2025) | 88++ | 41++ | |
| Dinner 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Chinese New Year Eve (28 Jan 2025) | 118++ | 52++ |
| Chinese New Year Day 1 (29 Jan 2025) | 108++ | 52++ | |
| Chinese New Year Day 2 (30 Jan 2025) | 108++ | 52++ |
Carousel
Royal Plaza on Scotts
25 Scotts Road, Singapore 228220
Tel: +65 6219 3780
Food Courts open on Day 1 and Day 2 CNY 2025
Food courts are good alternatives for families looking for restaurants open during Chinese New Year. They offer a variety of options and you can find a food court nearby wherever you may be in Singapore.
Food Republic
Selected Food Republic food courts are open on Day 1 and Day 2 of Chinese New Year 2025. They include:
313@Somerset
ION Orchard
NEX
Jewel Changi
Vivo City.
Kopitiam & Cantine
Selected Kopitiam Food Courts and most Cantine Food Courts are open on Day 1 and Day 2 of Chinese New Year 2025. For updates and details see Webpage
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