The humble glutinous rice dumpling, once wrapped by hand in family kitchens, has transformed into a luxury delicacy with complex flavours designed to look tempting on social media platforms. Driven by a strong demand for these luxurious treats, hotel chefs continue to create unique and innovative versions every year. The diverse selection ranges from wholesome vegetarian zongzi and exotic Peranakan Nyonya chang to fragrant durian paste variations, alongside traditional and ultra-premium bak chang. Here are some of the top luxurious glutinous rice dumplings for 2026 Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie), which falls on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant introduces several contemporary creations this year. Chef-crafted dumplings for 2026 Dragon Boat Festival are available from 1 to 19 June 2026.
The new Cantonese-style honey-glazed pork char siew rice dumpling costs $18 nett. It contains pork char siew marinated for two days, Hong Kong liver sausage, and salted egg yolk. Another novel option is the white pepper crab with scallop and Brazilian mushroom rice dumpling for $25 nett. It features premium crab meat and succulent scallops bound in a velvety white pepper sauce.
For ultimate indulgence, the South African abalone with karasumi and Iberico pork rice dumpling sells for $28 nett. It combines dried mullet roe with rich pork flavours.
Vegetarians can buy the cordycep flower and purple glutinous rice dumpling for $18 nett. This parcel contains quinoa, black truffle paste, and king oyster mushrooms.
Discount: The restaurant offers a 20 per cent early bird discount from 11 to 31 May 2026. A 15 per cent regular discount applies for purchases made in June.
Online pre-orders start from 11 May 2026.
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865
Tel: +65 6831 4605
Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant
Located at Sheraton Towers Singapore, Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant offers six handcrafted glutinous rice dumplings. The selection of special dumplings for 2026 Dragon Boat Festivalis available for dine-in and takeaway from 15 May to 19 June 2026.
Chef introduces three new options this season. The sha cha chicken rice dumpling costs $28 and features tender chicken in aromatic barbecue sauce. It also includes chestnut, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushroom.
For health-conscious consumers, the vegetarian millet rice dumpling costs $24. This wholesome parcel bundles black-eyed beans, cashew nuts, salted egg, and four varieties of mushrooms inside fragrant millet rice.
Diners with a sweet tooth can choose the kansui rice dumplings set priced at $42 for six pieces. This elegant gift box comes with homemade XO sauce and kaya. Traditionalists can still buy the signature traditional rice dumpling, priced at $45 for a large portion. The luxurious abalone and pumpkin rice dumpling is also available for $50.
Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant
Sheraton Towers Singapore
39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230
Tel: +65 6839 5623
Hai Tien Lo
Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo presents an artisanal selection created by Executive Chinese Chef Edden Yap. Customers can order these items from 13 April until 19 June 2026.
The supreme rice dumpling costs $45 nett and features a 12-head whole abalone. It also contains pork belly, roasted duck, whole dried scallops, and Chinese sausage. Chef Yap also introduces the savoury pork knuckle and peanut rice dumpling for $22 nett. It balances rich meat with earthy chestnuts and dried mushrooms.
The signature black glutinous Nyonya rice dumpling costs $22 nett. This dumpling blends black and white glutinous rice with minced pork belly and winter melon. For dessert lovers, the Teochew rice dumpling costs $15 nett. It takes inspiration from traditional orh nee, featuring yam paste, coconut cream, sweet corn, and ginkgo nuts.
The restaurant provides a complimentary thermal bag for à la carte orders above $80 nett. Two curated gift sets are available, starting from $118 nett. Self-collection occurs at Pacific Emporium from 20 May to 19 June 2026.
Hai Tien Lo
Pan Pacific Singapore,
7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595
Tel: +65 6826 8240
Jade
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore presents its Jade Classics collection from 25 May to 19 June 2026. Chinese Executive Chef Leong Chee Yeng focuses heavily on layered umami profiles this year.
The new premium miso pork rice dumpling costs $22 nett. Chef Leong pairs miso-marinated pork belly with dried scallop, kelp, and salted egg yolk. For local spice, the new Nyonya hae bee hiam rice dumpling costs $20 nett. It contains aromatic fried chilli shrimp and minced pork.
The traditional Hong Kong-style abalone treasures rice dumpling returns at $58 nett. This large parcel contains two ten-head abalones, roast duck, and lotus seeds.
Vegetarian consumers can choose the truffle and trio mushroom five-grain rice dumpling for $20 nett. It features matsutake mushrooms, plant-based meat, and truffle paste.
The elegant Jade Sentiments gift basket costs $78 nett and contains four different dumplings.
Discount: Buyers receive a 25 per cent early bird discount for orders placed by 19 May 2026.
Jade
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 6877 8188
Man Fu Yuan
Man Fu Yuan’s line-up of glutinuos rice dumplings for 2026 Dragon Boat Festival balances traditions and new interpretations. Customers can purchase items online until 16 June 2026, with deliveries starting on 18 May 2026.
The new fragrant durian paste with dried orange peeled glutinous rice dumpling costs $26.80. This dessert creation balances rich durian paste with citrus notes from candied orange peel. For a savoury option, the new traditional Hokkien-style premium rice dumpling costs $24.80. It features succulent five-spiced pork belly, mushrooms, and dried shrimps.
The limited-edition giant classic Cantonese rice dumpling weighs 1kg and costs $99.80. The kitchen produces only 99 pieces of this parcel, which contains 5-head South African abalones and red quinoa. The sweet pumpkin duo rice dumpling with black sesame seed costs $22.80.
Two gift bundles are available, including the Mastery Bundle at $138.80 which features a bespoke Five Element Tea.
Discount: Early bird orders placed before 24 May 2026 enjoy up to 20 per cent savings.
Man Fu Yuan
Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore
80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966
Tel: +6568251008
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