Planning a romantic Chinese New Year dinner but not keen on feeding 10 relatives? Here are set menus for two, affordable buffets and options that don’t require a round table. Here are the best CNY dining deals in Singapore for couples this Year of the Horse.
Not every CNY celebration involves a massive reunion dinner with your entire extended family. Sometimes it’s just the two of you, and that’s perfectly fine. The challenge, though, is that most festive menus seem designed for tables of four, six or 10. You’ll either end up over-ordering or feeling a bit out of place at restaurants packed with multi-generational families.
However, we think that smaller gatherings deserve equally memorable meals. There’s definitely no need to pony up for a table of four when you’re looking for something more intimate.
To that end, we’ve rounded up the best CNY dining deals for couples in Singapore. Have a look!
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- Entrepôt
- COCA Hotpot
- Edge at Pan Pacific Singapore
- Peppermint at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay
- Suki-Ya
- Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre
- 5 ON 25 at Andaz Singapore
- J65 at JEN Singapore Tanglin
- Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Singapore
1. Entrepôt
Tucked along the Singapore River at Clarke Quay, Entrepôt is a contemporary Asian restaurant that usually does sharing plates and grilled meats. For CNY, they’ve put together The Gallant, a nine-course progressive dinner that works as a proper date night rather than a noisy family affair. There’s contemporary yusheng with dry ice presentation, Singapore chilli crab reimagined as pani puri, braised 10-head abalone, jade perch with XO sauce, and a hot-and-cold orh nee dessert to finish. The minimum is two persons, so no awkward “sorry, we only do tables of four” situation. Book via Opentable.
- Price: $78++ per person (minimum 2 persons)
- Availability: 9 Feb to 3 Mar 2026
2. COCA Hotpot
COCA has two outlets at Takashimaya and Suntec, and they do Thai-Chinese hotpot with signature soup bases and an endless spread of ingredients. The hotpot is made for lingering. That is to say, you’re not rushing through courses, but dipping, chatting and refilling your bowl. Their CNY buffet runs from 14 to 18 February, and dinner guests get a complimentary bowl of braised mini abalone with Chinese mushroom and broccoli thrown in. Reserve via Chope.
(No àla-carte menu will be available during this period).
- Price: Lunch $48.80++; dinner $73.80++
- Availability: 14 to 18 Feb 2026; COCA Takashimaya closed on 17th Feb
3. Edge at Pan Pacific Singapore
Edge is Pan Pacific’s all-day dining restaurant on Level 3, and it runs an international buffet with multiple live stations. The Lunar New Year dinner menu includes seafood on ice (snow crab, Boston lobster, tiger prawn), a DIY yusheng station, Japanese sashimi and sushi, and festive dishes like drunken tiger prawns, braised pork knuckle, chilli crab and whole golden pig crispy pork belly. Free-flow juices and soft drinks are included.
- Price: Dinner at $118++ per pax
- Availability: 23 Jan to 3 Mar 2026 (except 16, 17, 18 Feb)
4. Peppermint at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay
Parkroyal Collection’s restaurant Peppermint does a halal-certified buffet, which opens up options if that’s a consideration for your household. The Legendary Lunar Treasures spread features a DIY Prosperity Yusheng station, grilled Dalian abalone in shell, steamed rock lobster, Black Angus beef prime rib char siew from their Josper grill, and eight treasure duck. Parties of four or more dining on weekday lunches (15 Jan to 15 Feb) get a complimentary yusheng, so consider dragging along another couple.
- Price: Lunch Mon to Wed at $72++ per pax; Thu to Sat at $82++ per pax; Sunday brunch at $98++ per pax
- Availability: 15 Jan (dinner) to 3 Mar 2026
5. Suki-Ya
Suki-Ya is the Japanese hotpot chain you’ve probably seen in most major malls. Nothing fancy, but reliable and easy on the wallet. At their usual $23.90++ per pax, it’s the budget option that doesn’t feel like one. Their buffet includes premium meats, fresh vegetables, salmon, mussels and scallops. They’ve also got Prosperity Yusheng for takeaway at $38 during the CNY period if you’d rather lo hei at home in your pyjamas.
- Price: Lunch $23.90++ (dine-in); Dinner $28.90++ (dine-in); $38 for takeaway yusheng
- Availability: Yusheng takeaway from 2 Feb to 3 Mar 2026
6. Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre
This is another value pick. Their Reunion of Prosperity buffet at Window on the Park runs a 1-for-1 deal on Thursday to Sunday dinners, bringing the effective price to around $74++ per person. The spread includes grilled lobster, grilled scallops, grilled abalone, chilli crab with mantou, seafood on ice and the usual dessert station. Weekday lunches are even cheaper at $35++ if you can swing a midday meal. Book through their website.
- Price: Weekday lunch at $35++ per pax; 1-for-1 Thu to Sun dinner at $148++; 1-for-1 on 16 to 18 Feb at $158++ per pax
- Availability: 5 Jan to 22 Feb 2026
7. 5 ON 25 at Andaz Singapore
Andaz Singapore’s Cantonese restaurant sits on Level 25 with city views over Kampong Glam. Their Handcrafted Reunions menu runs five curated set menus priced per person, so couples can dine without committing to a table-for-ten spread. The signature yusheng features sustainably sourced cured Petuna ocean trout, and the mains include Koya XO brandy flambéed claypot rice and steamed south Patagonian toothfish. Lunch diners can add dim sum like crispy Maine lobster rolls. There’s also a vegetarian set if that’s your preference. Book via the website.
- Price: Set lunch and dinner from $108++ per pax; vegetarian set from $98++ per pax
- Availability: 2 Feb to 3 Mar 2026
8. J65 at JEN Singapore Tanglin
J65 runs a CNY buffet with some genuinely wallet-friendly pricing. Their 1-for-1 weekday lunch deal works out to around $37.50++ per person, which is hard to beat for a hotel buffet. The lunch spread includes a DIY yusheng station, Singapore laksa, roast duck, Hainanese chicken rice and rotating dim sum. Their CNY dinner menu comes with a different spread: Boston lobster and Norway lobster at the seafood counter, sambal stingray, grilled udang galah and Black Angus prime beef. There’s also high tea available on the 17th and 18th if you’re interested. Book via Chope.
- Price: 1-for-1 weekday lunch at $75++ for 2 pax; dinner from $88++ per pax (Sun to Thu)
- Availability: 1 Feb onwards
9. Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Singapore
Pan Pacific’s Cantonese flagship has been a reunion dinner staple for years. Executive Chinese Chef Edden Yap has curated a few set menus for CNY 2026, and unlike many hotel Chinese restaurants, they’re available from a minimum of two diners. The weekend unlimited dim sum brunch at $118++ per person is particularly good value, and includes a Double Blessings yusheng with smoked salmon and crispy silver whitebait. The Fortune Blessing Menu at $168++ per person features barbecued Beijing duck, honey-glazed Iberico pork and wok-fried prawns with seasonal vegetables. Book via TableCheck.
- Price: Weekend dim sum brunch at $118++ per pax; set menus from $168++ per pax (minimum 2 diners)
- Availability: 23 Jan to 3 Mar 2026
Gong Xi Fa Cai
CNY is all about creating shared moments, whether that’s tossing yusheng in your living room or savouring a nine-course dinner by the river.
Whatever you choose, may this CNY bring you both good fortune, happiness, and plenty of delicious meals together. May your relationship stay stable and your luck gallop to new heights!
Happy Year of the Horse!
with Love,
The Dateideas Team
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Frequently asked questions
How do couples decide between dining out and ordering a takeaway CNY feast?
Consider your mood and schedule. Dining out offers ambience and service, while takeaway lets you celebrate in pyjamas. Takeaway bundles from eateries like Suki-Ya are great for cosy nights in.
How can couples celebrate CNY meaningfully without committing to a full reunion dinner?
Share a solo-size yusheng at home, book a progressive set menu for two, or enjoy a hotpot buffet together. The ritual of tossing yusheng and sharing festive dishes matters more than the table size.
Are hotel buffets or restaurant set menus better suited for couples during CNY?
Buffets offer variety and flexibility, while set menus provide a more intimate, curated experience. For couples, per-person-priced buffets or minimum-two-pax set menus tend to offer better value.
How can couples personalise a festive meal to make it feel special rather than routine?
Book somewhere with a view or unique ambience, add a yusheng toss to your meal, or pick a restaurant with interactive elements like hotpot. Small touches like dressing up or bringing a bottle of wine can also elevate the occasion.
