Where to order yu sheng in Singapore for Chinese New Year 2024

January 12 to February 25

The act of tossing yu sheng and roaring well-wishes is a theatrical spectacle, but Chef Edward Chong goes a step further by introducing a nitrogen-infused rose to the table alongside each order of the Harvest yu sheng ($188). Guests are expected to ‘smash’ the rose which releases kanpachi, abalone, crispy whitebait, and organic mixed fruits onto the salad. This dine-in exclusive will be a surefire hit on Instagram reels or TikTok if that’s what you’re after. For a takeaway option, pick between the Prosperity and Fortune yu sheng featuring salmon and abalone respectively. While you’re at it, why not throw in a three-layer nian gao cake to grace your dessert table?

January 1 to February 24

Here’s a yu sheng option that will get your friends talking. Orchid Hotel’s modern Chinese restaurant has designed an irreverent take on yu sheng as a tribute to the ‘cute animal pudding’ trend on social media. Last year, to signify the Year of the Rabbit, a bunny pudding adorned the salad, but this year, a raspberry-flavoured dragon pudding crowns crispy strips of eel, yellowtail, carrots, radish, and pickled ginger. A fruity and refreshing passionfruit and kumquat dressing binds everything together. This yu sheng is included in Ya Ge’s curated set menus (from $88) available for dine-in or takeaway.

February 9 to 24

For a more traditional affair, Hua Ting offers a range of yu sheng (from $88) featuring the likes of Japanese yellowtail, whole abalone, Japanese tuna, Australian lobster, and crab meat. To enhance the textural experience, choose from optional add-ons such as crispy fish skin, whitebait, and Oscietra caviar. If you’re dining in during the festive period, get the yu sheng as part of the set menu ($1,288 for 5 pax) where you’ll also  be fed with pen cai,  double-boiled bird’s nest, and braised rice vermicelli with crab meat among others. Meanwhile, the vegetarian set menu ($118) includes a yu sheng platter that is loaded with fresh fruit and French ice letture, ensuring that you don’t miss out on the tossing experience.

January 22 to February 25

Trust The Fullerton Hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant to craft a yu sheng called ‘Gold Rush Dragon’ (from $78) complete with a hand-drawn dragon and Chinese calligraphy greetings made with cinnamon powder. Upping the opulence, Jade’s ‘Premium Dragon Dance’ yu sheng ($988) is intricately arranged to depict a traditional dragon dance. This salad is made with fresh abalone marinated in rose wine, king prawn, and Norwegian smoked salmon, served with shallot oil and kumquat dressing. House-made champagne jelly ‘gold cubes’ adorn each yu sheng. Talk about indulgence.

January 29 to February 24

A reliably good option for yu sheng is Shang Palace’s classic offering (from $98) which uses smoked salmon, poached lobster, or abalone to make up the base of the salads. A top-up of crispy enoki mushrooms and fish skin can be added for extra crunch. Order the yu sheng ala carte or have it as part of the restaurant’s fit-for-an-emperor dine-in set menu (from $188) where dishes like braised eight-head abalone, steamed coral trout, sauteed Boston lobster, and fried rice with scallop will grace your table. If you’re taking away yu sheng to toss merrily at home, we suggest you throw in a meat-based centrepiece like the Abundance whole suckling pig ($458.80) or pen cai ($518.80), suitable for groups as large as eight pax.

January 29 to February 24

The Year of the Dragon symbolises abundance, good fortune, and success – all three of which you can roar for with enthusiasm while tossing the restaurant’s diverse selection of yu sheng (from $152). Pick from premium ingredients such as salmon sashimi, Sakura shrimp, octopus sashimi, abalone, and Spanish Iberico ham as your protein centrepiece and choose between medium and large sizes to accommodate your dine-in or at-home party. Meanwhile, the vegetarian option features crispy lotus root and organic vegetables. All the yu sheng platters are accompanied by the restaurant’s signature floral Yunnan rose dressing.