Chinese New Year 2024: Where to buy festive snacks and goodies in Singapore

Goodwood Park Hotel

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Embrace the Year of the Dragon at Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore with an enticing selection of new treats and confections. Fans of durian can indulge in the decadent Auspicious Firecracker roll cake, generously filled with luscious mao shan wang durian puree.

The delightful Pandan Pineapple ‘Huat’ Tarts feature homemade pineapple chutney and pandan-flavoured almond cream. The hotel’s Flourishing Prosperity Tier 步步登高（糕点礼盒 will add a touch of spectacle to your festive celebrations – eight pairs of dainty pastries are intricately crafted into auspicious icons of different colours, shapes, and designs by Goodwood Park Hotel's pastry chefs.

Available from 18 January to 24 February 2024. Order online here.

Shangri-La Singapore

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Indulge in a delectably sinful selection of CNY delights and festive hampers at Shangri-La Singapore. Back by popular demand are the irresistible pineapple tarts, available in both original and yuzu flavours.

In addition to classic treats like radish cake with dried scallop, dried shrimp, and preserved meat, as well as nian gaos in various flavours such as mung bean and dahl or the traditional coconut milk and brown sugar blend, the hotel has a unique creation this year: the Fortune Dragon Chinese New Year Pudding. Crafted by the master chefs of the hotel group, this masterpiece uses trehalose as a healthier alternative to traditional sugars. Adorned with delicate rose petals on the surface and packaged in a vibrant red hexagonal box that’s accompanied by a dragon dance shadow puppet show, this delightful treat makes for a perfect gift that combines both taste and entertainment.

Order online or call 6213 4398. Delivery service and collection is available from 12 January to 24 February 2024.

603 Tau Sar Piah

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Family business 603 Tau Sar Piah presents its Lunar New Year offerings this year with a touch of familial warmth. Their 好意头 芋头糕 Yam Cake is a festive essential, prepared using a cherished family recipe. Hand-cut and shredded yam is steamed to perfection and combined with quality ingredients like dried shrimps, Chinese chicken sausage, dried scallops, and shiitake mushrooms.

The Prosperity Piahs are specially adorned with the auspicious stamp “福” (fú, meaning wealth, prosperity, blessing). Handmade with care, these tau sar piahs are available in communal size (6”, 15cm) or an 8-piece gift box (3”, 7.5cm each). Crafted with a combination of two doughs, these pastries feature thin, crisp layers enveloping luscious fillings of classic salty or sweet mung bean paste.

The Signature collection showcases 603 Tau Sar Piah family favourites. Experience the delightful single-bite Signature Pineapple Balls, featuring house-made pineapple jam encased in light, buttery pastries. The Chocolate Chip Cookies boast a rich cocoa and roasted almond blend, offering balanced richness with a fragrant, nutty finish. Hand-roasted peanuts shine in the Peanut Cookies, delivering unadulterated nutty goodness. The classic Kueh Bangkit features a melt-in-your-mouth texture with fragrances of creamy coconut and hints of tapioca, achieved through meticulous toasting and preparation.

Available from 8th January 2024 to 9th February 2024. Order online or visit the store at 603 Balestier Road Singapore 329904.

Raffles Hotel Singapore

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Elevate your Chinese New Year festivities by ushering in the Year of the Dragon with the exquisite offerings from Raffles Hotel Singapore. Encased in stunning red boxes adorned with gold print, the hotel’s Chinese New Year hampers make for perfect gifts, ideal for conveying wishes of prosperity to both cherished friends and esteemed business associates. Curated with care, these hampers feature perennial favourites like Pineapple Tarts and Love Letters, alongside the nourishing touch of Raffles’ Bird’s Nest, encapsulating the spirit of the Year of the Dragon.

Online orders begin from 3 January to 22 February 2024. Collection and delivery will be available from 15 January to 24 February 2024.

Janice Wong

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Indulge in innovative delights from renowned Singaporean pastry chef Janice Wong. In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, the brand has an enticing array of unique treats, including the Lion Head Set of 5 chocolate bonbons, Chocolate Pineapple Tarts, and Chocolate Bak Kwa Cookies. Noteworthy among her creations is the visually stunning Pecan Orange Chocolate Koi, artfully shaped like koi fish and adorned with Janice’s distinctive signature paint swirls.

Available after 12 January 2024. Available for preorder online, or purchase at all Janice Wong outlets islandwide.

Wang Lai Bakery

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The bakery is well-known for their beloved buttery and crumbly pineapple tarts, available on a spectrum of options from the traditional to the innovative, including flavours like Matcha, Earl Grey, Chilli Crab, and Sour Cream that are sure to surprise and delight guests this Chinese New Year.

Beyond the renowned pineapple tarts, Wang Lai Bakery's other cookies, such as almond cookies and Nutella tarts, have garnered praise for their buttery, melt-in-the-mouth texture. For those with a penchant for savoury delights, the bakery offers spicy and crunchy prawn rolls, salted egg fish skin, and fried crab sticks, with the added option of a mala-flavoured variation.

Pre-order online now

Pan Pacific Singapore

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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the delightful Chinese New Year treats from Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore. Whether you crave sweet or savoury delights for your Chinese New Year festivities, the hotel has everything you need for an intimate family gathering or festive gifting.

Indulge in savoury options like the Chinese Turnip Cake with Preserved Meat and Dried Shrimp in a Bamboo Basket or the Hai Tien Lo Classic Treasure Pot. For those with a sweet tooth, savour the Signature Caramel Walnut with Sesame Seeds, the Pineapple Pastry Combination featuring tangerine, Okara Citron cookies, or the impressive Prosperity Lunar New Year Koi Fish Nian Gao.

Pre-order online from 1 January 2024. For collection and delivery, available dates are between 18 January to 24 February 2024 at the hotel’s booth on Level 3 (between Hai Tien Lo and Rang Mahal) from 10am to 8pm (excluding 9 February – collect before 5pm).

Baker’s Brew

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Indulge in Peranakan-inspired cookies at Baker’s Brew, where a touch of nostalgia meets modern luxury. The snacks are elegantly presented in miniature old-school biscuit tins, adorned with opulent Oriental motifs for a refined touch this year.

The bestseller is definitely the brand’s signature Ondeh Ondeh Cookies, featuring a pandan-infused dough generously filled with luscious gula melaka coconut, creating irresistibly moist and flavorful delights. Pineapple Bak Kwa Cookies cater to bak kwa enthusiasts, offering a savoury twist on the classic favourite. For a unique experience, try the Hae Bee Hiam Cookies, crafted with umami shrimp and spicy sambal.

For those eager to savour all of the brand’s distinctive flavours, the Oriental Collection allows you to collect these delectable treats in their uniquely designed tins, adding a touch of elegance to your festive celebrations.

Order online or find them at retail stores across Singapore.

SuperNature

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Looking for a guilt-free snack this CNY? Try SuperNature’s Free-range Bak Kwa – a healthier twist on the festive classic. Crafted from hand-grilled barbecued pork slices, these delectable treats feature meat from free-range pigs raised on a natural, nutritious diet in the pristine pastures of Australia. There’s also a range of wholesome bakes available, including egg-free, diabetic-friendly Mini Pineapple Balls, and gluten-free Almond Cookies.

Pre-order online or visit the store at 26 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249686.

Da Paolo Gastronomia

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Renowned Italian restaurant chain Da Paolo Gastronomia is joining the festivities this year with a range of fusion festive treats that promise to tantalise your taste buds. Delight in the flaky Nian Gao Croissants, where sticky and oozy nian gao is expertly woven into the pastry.

For a unique addition to your communal table, indulge in Da Paolo Gastronomia’s Bakkwa Pineapple Dragon Bread. Drawing inspiration from Hawaiian pizza, this cornetto milk loaf is rolled with a delectable filling of candied pineapple, house-made sun-dried tomato pesto, smoky bak kwa, and mozzarella cheese. The inclusion of Crusco chilli peppers adds a fiery kick, paying homage to the zodiac's theme of "dragon fire" for the year.

Orders have to be made online 2 days in advance before 12pm.

Tigerlily Patisserie

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Pastry lovers will love Tigerlily Patisserie's The Prosperity Box, which offers a harmonious blend of savoury and sweet delights. Indulge in the Pineapple Coconut Danish, where coconut pastry cream meets charred pineapples, creating a delectable fusion. The Pork Belly Fa Cai Foldover takes a creative spin on the classic Pork Belly Buns, encasing braised pork belly with shiitake mushrooms, dried scallops, and oysters in a flaky pastry.

Alternatively, explore the CNY Entremet Box which showcases the Orange Jubilance with Spring Blossom. This entremet version features a genoise sponge with a delightful tartness from strawberry compote, layered with oolong tea crémeux, strawberry and orange blossom mousse, and finished with a crimson glaze. The berry-forward creation is adorned with a meringue fan, providing an oriental touch to your festive celebrations.

Available till 16 Feb 2024. Order online here.

Chin Mee Chin Confectionery

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If you're a fan of traditional homemade cookies, you won't go wrong with Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. This Chinese New Year, the confectionery in Katong is offering a trio of homemade cookies featuring timeless flavours. Perfect for snacking throughout the New Year season, the Salted Egg Cookies and Peanut Butter Cookies provide a delightful homely crunch. Additionally, the Pineapple Cake offers a unique twist with a slightly crunchy texture, as pineapple filling is nestled within cookies shaped like pineapples, providing a delightful treat for the festive season.

The confectionery will be closed by 12pm on 9 Feb. Order online here.