Chinese New Year 2026 arrives on 17 February 2026, welcoming the Year of the Horse. And if you’re planning reunion lunches, corporate dinners, or a big family gathering, Ya Ge at Orchid Hotel Singapore is rolling out a polished festive celebration that feels equal parts traditional and indulgent.
Titled Prosperity in Full Bloom, Ya Ge’s Chinese New Year offering runs from 1 January to 3 March 2026, with options for dine-in and takeaway. Expect time-honoured techniques, premium ingredients, and dishes that are full of auspicious symbolism—done with Ya Ge’s signature understated elegance.
A vibrant yu sheng toss to kick things off
Every CNY meal deserves a proper start, and Ya Ge opens the season with its signature Prosperity Yu Sheng with Yellowtail and Crispy Eel.
Silky slices of yellowtail meet crunchy crispy eel and dried shredded codfish, layered over freshly shredded carrot and radish, pickled ginger, peanuts, pumpkin and melon seeds, plus sesame. The finishing touch is Chef’s special citrus dressing, made from freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice and gently reduced to intensify the aroma. The result is bright, fragrant, and made for that happy, noisy toss at the table.
Six set menus, from cosy meals to grand reunions
This season, Ya Ge presents six Chinese New Year set menus designed for different styles of celebration—whether it’s a smaller family meal or a full-on banquet.
The range includes:
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Abundance Set Menu
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Success Set Menu
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Reunion Set Menu
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Fortune Set Menu
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Opulent Set Menu
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Longevity Set Menu (Vegetarian)
Menus are available in formats suited to both per-person dining and large tables, so it’s easy to plan around your group size.
Opulent Set Menu
If you’re going all-out this Lunar New Year, the Opulent Set Menu is Ya Ge’s most luxurious expression of festive abundance. It’s built around nourishing soups, premium seafood, and slow-crafted specialties.
Highlights include:
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Double-boiled Collagen Soup with Shark’s Fin, Crab Meat and Prawn Dumpling – deeply comforting and rich
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Steamed Red Garoupa (Hong Kong style) – clean, classic, and beautifully balanced
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Stir-fried Australian Lobster with Glutinous Rice Wine Sauce – inspired by Beijing-style stir-fry, with subtle fermented warmth and depth
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Stewed Yellow Jade Sea Cucumber with Nostoc and Organic Cauliflower – elegant, textural, and refined
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Braised 5-Head Abalone with Inaniwa Udon – finished in a rich abalone sauce for a grand, satisfying close
It’s the kind of menu that feels celebratory without shouting—quiet luxury, done right.
Vegetarian done beautifully: Longevity Set Menu
For plant-forward diners, Ya Ge’s Longevity Set Menu offers a thoughtful vegetarian take on CNY classics. You’ll still get the festive feeling, just with premium mushrooms, organic vegetables, and delicate techniques that bring depth and richness.
Look out for:
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Vegetarian Goose Yu Sheng
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Double-boiled Matsutake Mushroom Soup with Nostoc and Bamboo Pith
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Braised Mocked Abalone with Organic Cauliflower
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Sautéed Yunnan Black Tiger Palm Mushroom with macadamia nuts and asparagus
It’s satisfying, elegant, and perfect for anyone observing the season with lighter preferences.
Standout dishes to watch for
Even beyond the set menus, several highlights deserve a special mention:
A nourishing bowl worth lingering over
The Double-boiled Golden Fish Maw with Asian Moon Scallop and Imperial Tribute Chrysanthemum is a showcase of patience. Old hen is slowly simmered into a full-bodied broth, then gently stewed with prized fish maw, scallop, and tribute chrysanthemum for a silky, restorative finish.
Clean flavours, precise cooking
The Steamed Yellow Croaker with Fennel in Chicken Broth is marinated with herbs and fennel, then steamed in a rich chicken broth that brings subtle sweetness and savoury depth.
Crunchy, addictive comfort
The Deep-fried Deshelled Prawn with Fish Floss and Shrimp Roe delivers that craveable crisp bite, tossed in a house dressing that’s savoury-sweet and deeply moreish.
Smoke, char, and a bit of theatre
The Smoked Grilled “Pi Pa” Chicken is a multi-step masterpiece—marinated, air-dried, deep-fried, sauced, charcoal-grilled, and finally smoked. The final smoking gives it a dramatic, aromatic lift right before it lands on your table.
Don’t skip the rice and dessert
To anchor the feast, Ya Ge serves Steamed Jasmine and Glutinous Rice with Chinese Sausage and Waxed Meat—warm, fragrant, and comforting in that familiar CNY way.
Desserts finish things on a lighter note, from Chilled Red Ruby with Jackfruit and Corn, to Mandarin Orange Mochi filled with custard and mandarin pulp for a sweet-tart ending.
Takeaway sets and festive goodies for gifting
Celebrating at home or sending a gift set to clients? Ya Ge also offers an extensive takeaway selection (available with a 3-day advance order).
Highlights include:
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Ya Ge Prosperity Pen Cai
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Prosperity Yu Sheng (two sizes)
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Roasted boneless suckling pig
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Dry-aged Irish duck
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Premium roast platters and handcrafted radish cake
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New festive additions like Prosperity Lion Nian Gao, Duo Happiness Nian Gao (Gula Melaka and Sweet Potato), and a delicate Red Bean Pudding
Perk for early planners: enjoy 15% off pre-orders, which makes it especially handy for corporate gifting or reunion hosting.
Location, hours, and how to get there
Ya Ge (Orchid Hotel Singapore)
Address: 1 Tras Link, Singapore 078867
Opening hours (daily):
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Lunch: 11:30am – 2:30pm (last order 2:00pm)
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Dinner: 5:30pm – 10:00pm (last order 9:00pm)
Getting there:
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A short walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
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Also walkable from Maxwell MRT
Pro tips for booking and ordering
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Book early, especially for peak reunion dates. Seating is limited during the season.
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For takeaway, order at least 3 days ahead (and lock in that 15% pre-order saving).
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If you’re planning a multi-generation meal, the set menus are the easiest way to keep everyone happy—especially with both luxury and vegetarian options available.
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