Lunar New Year Culinary Abundance & Indulgence At Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford

Usher in a prosperous Year of the Dragon with Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford as the hotels proudly present their 2024 Lunar New Year red packets and dainty carriers, inspired by a well-loved piece of Singapore nostalgia – the iconic Dragon Playground. Of course, no new year celebration is complete without keeping to the tradition of festive feasting and gifting. Elevate your reunions and gatherings with the hotels’ sumptuous offerings, from glorious buffet spreads to specially designed set menus and thoughtfully curated hampers, perfect for sharing the joy and good tidings of the season; and making celebrations truly memorable.

Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford’s 2024 Lunar New Year red packets and special carriers have been designed to showcase the iconic Dragon Playground in Toa Payoh, paying tribute to Singapore’s rich heritage. This special design encapsulates fond memories of Singapore’s past and serves as an homage to the sense of community embodied by this beloved playground. The hotels invite you to rediscover the Dragon Playground through each red packet, featuring a stunning illustration of this heartwarmingly familiar structure, captured in fittingly festive vibrant colours and a modernised whimsical design.

The QR code included in the red packet directs you to the story of the Dragon Playground—its history, the inspiration behind its design, and the role it has played in the lives of generations of Singaporeans. These special red packets are available for guests of both hotels and dining outlets in limited quantities.

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Welcome a New Spring at Halal-certified Asian Market Café

Feast to your hearts’ content with the delightful Halal-certified Spring Awakening Buffet at Asian Market Café, showcasing a lavish assortment of local and regional flavours this season. Mark your festive celebrations with an impressive array of highlights, featuring Seafood on Ice, Sashimi, and an assortment of Cold Appetisers and Salads.

In addition to soups, curries, roasts of the day, and specials from the spiced kitchen, delight in the preparation of local favourites, including Golden Pie Tee Cups with a choice of traditional Pie Tee filling or Asian Market Café’s special curry cabbage fillings, and Singapore Laksa & “Zha Jiang” Minced Chicken Gravy at interactive D.I.Y stations. Chefs demonstrate their expertise at live stations, grilling Chicken and Beef Satay and crafting special “Fortune” Chicken Bulgogi in Lotus Leaf Buns.

Complete your culinary experience with a selection of fresh fruits, ice cream, pastries, assorted Nonya Kueh, and a series of Chinese New Year Specials, including house-made Pineapple Tarts and Love Letters, Asian Market Café’s take on the popular Chinese New Year coconut crispy roll.

In keeping with the festive tradition of Lohei, diners have the option to add on a special Prosperity Yu Sheng with passion fruit dressing for a toss of blessings and good fortune for the new year, available from February 5 to February 24, at $88 for 4-5 persons and $138 for 6 to 10 persons.

The Spring Awakening Buffet is available until March 3, 2024. Lunch is priced at $84++ per adult and $42++ per child from Mondays to Sundays. For February 9, 10 & 11, 2024, lunch is priced at $88++ per adult and $44 per child. Dinner is priced at $90++ per adult and $45++ per child from Mondays to Thursdays and $98++ per adult and $49++ per child from Fridays to Sundays. On February 9, 2024, there will be a special two-seating buffet from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm or 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, priced at $98++ per adult and $49++ per child.

Fairmont at Home Curates Hampers to Offer Good Wishes, Health, and Prosperity for the New Year

Fairmont at Home returns this Lunar New Year with a selection of thoughtfully curated hampers crafted by the award-winning culinary teams at Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford. Choose from three exquisite hampers, each with handpicked items to convey good wishes, health, and abundance for the coming year.

The Reunion Hamper ($120) features a can of Superior Buddha Jumps Over The Wall and Premium South African Abalone, along with a tin each of the hotel’s much-loved One-Bite Pineapple Tarts, Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, and Mini Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Take luxury up a notch with The Bountiful Hamper ($300), which includes all the delights of The Reunion Hamper, along with two bottles of Bird’s Nest with Collagen & Manuka Honey and a bottle of The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years, a smooth single malt scotch whisky perfectly suited for the festive season.

For an extra touch of opulence, The Prosperity Hamper ($330) brims with all of the goodness found in both the Reunion and Bountiful Hampers, but presents a bottle of The Macallan Classic Cut, 2022 Edition, in place of The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years.

Fairmont at Home’s Chinese New Year hampers are available for self-collection or delivery until February 15, 2024. A one-day advance order is required. Self-collection is at Prego, Fairmont Singapore Lobby Level. Enjoy free delivery for one location with a minimum spend of S$200.

The Return of Mikuni’s Signature Seafood Yu Sheng Platter

Masa Nakao, the new Executive Chef at Mikuni brings back the restaurant’s much-loved à la carte prosperity Yu Sheng Platter. Available from 5 February to 24 February 2024, diners can choose from three types of seafood as part of the indulgent Yu Sheng Platter. Prices range from $88++ for Salmon; $98++ for Hokkaido Scallop; $108++ for Slow Cooked Abalone; and $208++ for Mikuni Signature – a combination of all three types of seafood. One-day advance order is required.

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SKAI Celebrates Lunar New Year with a Contemporary Set Menu

Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Seumas Smith, contemporary grill SKAI introduces an exclusive Lunar New Year Set menu (4 Courses $168++, Wine Flight $108++) available for both lunch and dinner from February 6 to 18, 2024. Diners can also enjoy a specially crafted Prosperity Yu Sheng ($88++) for two, against breathtaking sky high views.

Chef Seumas’s signature dishes take centre stage in this special menu, blending Japanese-inspired elements with smoky flavours. Begin with Hamachi, featuring ponzu, nashi pear, and Kohlrabi, followed by a Hokkaido Scallop adorned with ikura, potato, and a seaweed beurre blanc. Indulge in SKAI’s exclusive access to Australian Wylarah Wagyu that is perfectly grilled and complemented by truffle, maitake mushrooms, and spinach. Conclude the experience on a sweet note with Araguani 72% Chocolate, accompanied by passionfruit, hazelnut, and bacha coffee.

Chocolate Extravagance with CLOVE’s International Buffet Delights

A sought-after choice for families and friends seeking a diverse array of international flavours under one roof, CLOVE presents its CNY Festive Buffet daily throughout February. Building on the success of the Christmas Chocolate Buffet, this edition brings a delightful focus to the dessert station, featuring creations such as the Chocolate Lava Tart with a Chinese New Year tropical twist, adorned with a pineapple compote and coconut nitrogen foam, Mandarin Orange Hazelnut Sablé, Prosperity Chocolate Bonbons, and “Xi Xi Yang Yang” Festive Cookies.

Savour the unique fusion of cocoa and savoury delights with three Chocolate Live Stations. The Ivory Chocolate station showcases Oysters Florentine and chocolate Béchamel, while the Ruby Chocolate station offers seafood kueh pie tee, keta roe, coriander cress, and shaved ruby chocolate. The Yuzu Chocolate station presents pan-seared salmon, leek foam, and yuzu chocolate beurre blanc. Complementing these are CLOVE’s beloved selection of salads, smoked fish, charcuterie, fresh seafood, baked delights, cheeses, soups, carving stations, noodle stations, and an extensive selection of local, Indian, and international dishes.

Similar to Asian Market Café, diners have the opportunity to enhance their New Year celebrations by adding on a special Prosperity Yu Sheng, available from February 5 to February 24. Priced at $88 for 4-5 persons or $128 for 6 to 10 persons with salmon, and $118++ for 4-5 persons or $158+ for 6-10 persons with Abalone. The Chocolate Buffet, available on Sundays and Fridays and Saturdays in February, is priced at $98++ per adult and $49++ per child. On all other days in February, a non-chocolate focused Festive Buffet is offered at $68++ per adult and $34++ per child for lunch, and $78++ per adult and $39++ per child for dinner. For an additional $48++, enjoy a free flow of Ruffino Prosecco, La Minga Sauvignon Blanc, La Minga Cabernet Sauvignon, and soft drinks.

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This blog post was published on 29 January 2024.