The best places in Singapore to get Chinese New Year snacks in 2026

Wang Lai Bakery is our pick for a taste of handmade perfection. Located in Chinatown, it’s known for eschewing machines in favour of manual techniques – and the queues are proof that you can taste the difference. The bakery is most famous for its delicately soft pineapple tarts, which come as balls or open-faced tarts ($39.80). Many also go for its premium love letter rolls ($33.80), though its premium chocolate and peanut butter love letter ($35.80) is a fun twist on a traditional favourite. From salted egg fish skin and crispy cuttlefish roll to honeycomb crackers and peanut cookies, Wang Lai Bakery’s snacks will please both young and old. 

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La Levain's Chinese New Year goodies are all about French technique married with local nostalgia. In the 2026 collection, the Sicilian Pistachio Cookies with Fleur de Sel (from $34) are a standout, delivering a luxurious, nutty depth finished with a sophisticated, savoury spark. If you’re a fan of floral notes, don't miss the Osmanthus Pineapple Balls (from $15), which infuse the classic jam with delicate, aromatic notes. For those who crave variety, the Petite Cookies Quatre ($60) is a showstopper, allowing you to mix and match four favourite flavours. 

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The Marmalade Pantry is a go-to spot for enjoying charming afternoon tea sets and delicate pastries, so it’s no surprise that its Chinese New Year cookies are equally delightful. This year, it goes traditional with golden pineapple tarts, cashew butter cookies, and sambal shrimp rolls in the Traditional Trio ($80). You can add-on a chic handbag for $15 or a delicate, floral Golden Moscato Tea, perfect for pairing with festive treats. On top of that, there’s also the option to purchase à la carte snacks like yam cookies and mala crab sticks – sure to be a hit among guests.

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Mdm Ling Bakery is always a solid option for festive snacks, with its wide variety of premium cookies, tarts, and goodies, both unique and traditional. Go-to orders include the premium pineapple balls (from $11.80) and, for Jenny Cookies fanatics, the melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies (from $11.80), available in original and kopi siew dai flavours. Besides staples like shrimp rolls ($20.80), traditional Nanyang love letters ($22.80), and arrowhead crisps ($20.80), the bakery also offers distinctive options like seaweed popiah crisps ($20.80), red velvet biscoff cookies (from $12.80), and hojicha butter cookies ($22.80). Want to spruce up your festive spread? Invest in a sustainably made turntable featuring iconic Singapore landmarks. 

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Keep things old-school with Chinese New Year pastries from Teochew confectionery Thye Moh Chan. While the salty and sweet tau sar piah are its signatures, there’s also a bak kwa variation of the snack with the same fragrant mung bean filling, topped up with diced barbecued pork. One unique snack is the Pink Blossom Pastry – only 20 are made per hour, to get those flaky pink-hued layers just right. They encase a sweet red-bean and zesty tangerine-peel filling. Those who appreciate more traditional flavours will enjoy Thye Moh Chan’s range of nut cookies, egg rolls, and mini pineapple balls. Get them à la carte or shop them in generous bundles. 

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Old Seng Choong "gallops" into 2026 with a collection inspired by the strength and grace of the horse. The headline act is the premium Applewood Bak Kwa ($68.80), which is expertly marinated and smoked to achieve a tender, fragrant finish. Pineapple tart purists can choose from the classic version or the crowd-favourite Mandarin Orange Pineapple Tarts ($45.80), while the Truffle Bak Kwa Pineapple Tarts ($45.80) offer a decadent, earthy punch. Don't forget their nostalgic tins of Egg Rolls (from $9.80), available in whimsical flavours like coffee and sea salt. Packaged in vibrant horse-themed boxes adorned with radiant red and gold, these heritage-rich snacks are all you need for "wealth arriving swiftly" in the new year.

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Think of SunnyHills, and you think of pineapple cakes – and their sun-ripened delights continue to be the gold standard. You can’t go wrong with the bakery’s signature Pineapple Cakes (from $16.60 for five) featuring a fibrous, tangy paste made from organically grown Golden Diamond pineapples encased in a buttery, ingot-shaped shell. For a duo of blessings, the Double Prosperity Gift Set ($38.90) pairs these icons with Kougyoku Apple Cakes. New to the 2026 line-up is the Lemon Lime Lattice Lapis ($40.30), a zesty collaboration with Kitchen Confidante that offers a refreshing citrus lift to the traditional layered cake. Each festive set is elegantly packaged with a limited-edition Year of the Hore reusable linen tote, making an effortlessly chic gift for your reunion hosts. 

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Usher in the Year of the Horse with these auspicious goodies from The Deli at Goodwood Park Hotel. The Goodwood bak kwa (from $68) is a perennial favourite, marinated in a proprietary blend of spices and grilled until all the fat is rendered. The traditional charcoal-grilled love letters ($39.80) are also returning this year by popular demand. Made with an 80-year-old recipe, each batch is slow-cooked over charcoal using a traditional iron mould press to achieve a shatteringly thin texture. And in the category of snacks you’ll need to exercise self-restraint with, there are the addictive spicy salted egg yolk lotus root chips with chicken floss ($36.80), as well as crispy kang kong with cheese and sour cream ($36.80). 

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A household name for over 30 years, Kele continues to be a go-to for seriously good pineapple tarts. This year’s must-try is the Golden Osmanthus Pineapple Tarts ($35.82), a collaboration with Gryphon Tea Company that features a floral-infused paste. For a local twist, the Jade Pineapple Balls ($27.80) blend fragrant pandan and coconut into the crust, creating an "ondeh ondeh" inspired treat. Those looking for healthier options will appreciate the Low Sugar Macadamia Nut Cookies ($31.80), which offer a satisfying crunch without the guilt. With their sleek new metallic-finish tins and a range of unique flavours like Purple Taro and Roasted Black Sesame, Kele remains a one-stop shop for festive indulgence.

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