Treat yourself & your guests to these unique CNY goodies, takeaways — and snag up to 25% off

By Sarah Chua January 5, 2023
Treat yourself & your guests to these unique CNY goodies, takeaways — and snag up to 25% off
Usher in the Year of the Rabbit with these sumptuous Cantonese takeaways. Photo: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Chinese New Year is without a doubt a feasting season for all of the foodies within us

With gatherings back in full swing this Chinese New Year (CNY), you’ll want to ensure your home is fully stocked with some of the best and most unique goodies to impress all your guests during house visiting. 

Too many gatherings and too tired to cook? We have you covered, too, with some of our best CNY takeaway picks. 

To sweeten the deal, tap on these Citi Gourmet Pleasures offers by paying with your Citi credit card and shave up to 25 per cent off your CNY goodies. 

There’s a huge variety of offers to choose from, including flavoured nian gao, bak kwa cookies, pen cai and yusheng platters. 

Hungry yet? Scroll on to learn more about some of these offers so you can get shopping before the festive rush kicks in.

 

1. Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

320 Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Orchard

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The Wan Hao Eight Treasures Imperial Pot with bird’s nest. Photo: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, along with its award-winning Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, is offering a plethora of takeaway options and exquisite goodies that are perfect for family reunions and celebratory gatherings. 

Take home handcrafted goodies such as signature bak kwah cornflake cookies (S$45), nutty salted caramel cookies (S$45), rainbow kueh lapis (S$70 for 1kg), and more.

If you want to shave off some prep work for those CNY dinners, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant is bringing back its Wan Hao Eight Treasures Imperial Pot with bird’s nest (S$508 for five persons, S$928 for 10 persons). 

The dish is loaded with luxurious ingredients such as abalone, fish maw, sea cucumber and bird’s nest — a must-have at the dinner table to usher in prosperity in the new year. 

 

Citi Gourmet Pleasures offer
25% off CNY takeaways till Jan 8, 2023 with promo code “CITICNY25”
20% off CNY goodies from Jan 9 to Jan 20, 2023 with promo code “CITICNY20”
20% off exquisite takeaway treasures from Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant until Feb 5, 2023 with promo code “CITIWH20”

 

2. Colony Bakery, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

7 Raffles Avenue
Nearest MRT station: Promenade

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Boston lobster, sea whelk and smoked salmon yusheng. Photo: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

If you’re on the lookout for exquisitely packaged new year goodies, then look no further than the selection of festive snacks and opulent yusheng with lobster at Colony Bakery at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Prosperity goodies such as chilli prawn rolls, kueh bangkit and sugee (ground almond cookies with ghee) – priced from S$28 each – come packaged in tins with Peranakan motifs. 

In charge of bringing the yusheng for your CNY gathering and want to wow your fellow party guests? Colony Bakery’s yusheng with Boston lobster, sea whelk and smoked salmon (S$198) is bound to draw some appreciative comments around the table. 

 

Citi Gourmet Pleasures offer:
10% off Prosperity Goodies with promo code “CITI + first six digits of your Citi credit card” (e.g.: CITI123456)
Valid from Jan 7 till Jan 20, 2023 

 

3. Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant – Sheraton Towers Singapore 

Sheraton Towers Singapore, 39 Scotts Road
Nearest MRT station: Newton

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Bird’s nest and lobster yusheng platter. Photo: Sheraton Towers Singapore

Take the opulence up a notch with a bird’s nest and lobster yusheng platter (S$298 for a small platter, S$338 for a large platter) from Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant, known for serving up exquisite Chinese dishes fit for a king.

Li Bai’s take on the classic yusheng boasts premium bird’s nest and Boston lobster meat alongside pomelo, yam, sweet potato, white radish, carrot and pickled ginger. 

Keen on bringing something a little different to your gatherings or know someone who’s a stickler for meat-free Mondays (which coincides with the second day of Chinese New Year this year)? 

Recognising the popularity of plant-based meats, Li Bai has curated an OmniMeat fortune pot (S$338) perfect for such an occasion. The pot comes with OmniMeat Luncheon, a plant-based alternative to canned ham, and OmniMeat Tindle, a plant-based chicken, along with other vegetarian-friendly ingredients. 

 

Citi Gourmet Pleasures offer:
15% off festive goodies
Valid till Feb 5, 2023 

 

 

4. Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore

11 Laguna Golf Green
Nearest MRT station: Tanah Merah

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Yu sheng. Photo: Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore

Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, a picturesque five-star oasis in the east, is retailing its classic prosperity salmon yu sheng (S$68) and golden abalone version (S$98) at 15 per cent off for Citi credit-card holders. 

If you’re also looking to get dessert for a complete meal, it has Chinese New Year-inspired patisseries such as the dark chocolate and mandarin orange cake, which Citi cardholders can enjoy at 10 per cent off. 

 

Citi Gourmet Pleasures offer
15% off yu sheng 
10% off all other CNY goodies
Valid till Feb 5, 2023 

 

5. TungLok Group 

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TungLok’s Seasons of Happiness nian gao box. Photo: TungLok Group

If you’re looking for traditional with a touch of modernity, TungLok Group is offering nian gao in four assorted flavours — traditional, black sesame, red date and pandan — packaged within a peony-adorned tin box (S$52+ per box for all four flavours). With peonies symbolising good fortune, luck, prosperity and love, these goodies not only make a yummy gift but a meaningful one, too. 

For those who want something more savoury, TungLok is also selling its signature smoky, flame-grilled bak kwa (pork jerky) in two flavours — honey-glazed and spicy (S$38.80 for every 500g). For a limited time till Feb 5, Citi cardholders can get 15 per cent off these goodies, which are a feast for the stomach and eyes. 

 

Citi Gourmet Pleasures offer
15% off TungLok pork jerky and TungLok nian gao
Valid till Feb 5, 2023

 

6. Conrad Centennial Singapore 

2 Temasek Boulevard
Nearest MRT station: Promenade

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Conrad Centennial Singapore’s gifts of love and prosperity. Photo: Conrad Centennial Singapore

Conrad Centennial Singapore brings back its crowd-favourite bak kwa cookies, alongside other CNY goodies such as its signature orange kueh lapis (sweet layered cake) and traditional nian gao. 

If you want to save yourself the trouble of ordering multiple items, opt for the full works in the form of the Conrad bountiful hamper (S$208), which includes pineapple tarts, cookies, XO sauce, kueh lapis, oranges, shrimp rolls, dried fruits, and peanut candy. 

The hotel also has several types of yusheng for those who might be looking for variety in their CNY gatherings. Prices start at S$88 for a small Salmon Fortune Gold Flakes Yusheng and go up to S$388 for its large Golden Peony Signature Yusheng, comprising baby abalone, lobster, mock bak kwa, crispy whitebait, fish skin and fresh fruit. 

Remember to flash your Citi credit card for 10 per cent off these treats when ordering, or check the Citi Gourmet Pleasures site for the exclusive promo code. 

 

Citi Gourmet Pleasures offer
10% off CNY goodies with promo code “CNY10”
Valid till Feb 5, 2023 

 

Book a ride to any of the hotels and restaurants on this list. 

 

This article was written in partnership with Citi Gourmet Pleasures. The offer information is accurate at the point of writing — check with the hotels and restaurants for the latest details.

Get cashback from your meals out, too

If you love dining out, don’t miss out on Citi Gourmet Pleasures’ Chinese New Year promos and recommendations for the best deals in town.

If you’re a Citi Cash Back Card member, you’ll enjoy 6 per cent cashback on your dining. 

Terms and conditions apply. If you don’t have a Citi Cash Back Card, apply now and get S$300 cashback when you spend. This welcome offer is valid till Jan 31, 2023. It’s applicable to new Citi credit-card members only, and terms and conditions apply.

If you love dining out, don’t miss out on Citi Gourmet Pleasures’ Chinese New Year promos and recommendations for the best deals in town.

If you’re a Citi Cash Back Card member, you’ll enjoy 6 per cent cashback on your dining. 

Terms and conditions apply. If you don’t have a Citi Cash Back Card, apply now and get S$300 cashback when you spend. This welcome offer is valid till Jan 31, 2023. It’s applicable to new Citi credit-card members only, and terms and conditions apply.


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