13 Restaurants & Bars That Are Open Throughout CNY 2021

Gone are the days when you had to stock up and cook for yourself during Chinese New Year. This year, you can head out for food or to get away from your family (don’t make it too obvious though; you still need to get those ang paos of yours).

If you’re not sure where to go, we’ve got you covered. Here are 13 restaurants and bars that will be open throughout CNY, ranging from a wide variety of cuisines to satisfy any cravings you may have this CNY.

Chinese Restaurants

1. Jumbo Seafood

Sick of having steamboat every day for CNY meals? Head over to Jumbo Seafood to stuff yourself full with their award-winning chilli crab and sliced abalone.

Located in various locations around Singapore, every outlet has its specific operating hours throughout Chinese New Year.

Operating hours for 12 Feb (初一):

• East Coast Seafood Centre: 5pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)
• Riverside Point: 5pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)
• The Riverwalk: 5pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)
• Dempsey Hill: 5pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)
• ION Orchard*: 5pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)
• Jewel Changi Airport: 5pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)

*Dim Sum and Afternoon Tea will not be available during Chinese New Year.

You can refer to Jumbo Seafood’s website for the full operating hours.

2. Paradise Dynasty

Remember those rainbow-coloured Xiao Long Bao containing exclusive flavours from Foie Gras to Brown Sugar Lava? Yes, those were from Paradise Dynasty.

You can finally bring your extended family there to debate the ever-important question – should Xiao Long Baos be kept plain?

Business will be as usual at Paradise Dynasty this Chinese New Year.

Opening hours:

• 11am to 10pm (Weekdays)
• 10.30am to 10pm (Weekends and Public Holidays)

Check out Paradise Dynasty’s website for the addresses of all their outlets.

3. Beauty in The Pot

Are you stressed by your relatives asking too many pesky questions? Why not revitalise yourself with some collagen? Try out Beauty in The Pot’s Beauty Collagen Broth to regain that fresh, dewy look.

Aside from that, you can also toss their exclusive Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng (silently). Prosperity is sure to abound this CNY!

Business is as usual at all outlets throughout Chinese New Year.

Opening hours: 11.30am to 3am (Daily)

Check out Paradise Group’s website for all the outlets’ addresses.

4. Din Tai Fung

Have home-cooked meals become too healthy for you? If you like living life on the (unhealthy) edge, why not head to Din Tai Fung for some buttery fried rice and regular Xiao Long Bao at an economical price?

Only selected Din Tai Fung outlets are open during this period. For Chinese New Year Eve, only the Marina Bay Sands outlet is opened from 11am to 9pm while the other outlets are opened from 11am to 3pm.

Opening Hours:

• 11am to 3pm (11 Feb 2021)
• 11am to 9pm (11 Feb 2021; only for the Marina Bay Sands outlet)
• 11am to 9pm (12, 13 and 14 Feb 2021)

Check out where Din Tai Fung is located on their website.

5. Empress

If you do not feel like getting interrogated by your family this Chinese New Year, you can always escape to the Asian Civilisation Museum.

There, you can enjoy traditional Chinese cuisine in a contemporary setting at Empress.

Both the museum and the restaurant are opened throughout Chinese New Year.

Opening hours: 10 am to 7pm (Daily; open till 9pm on Fridays)

Asian Civilisations Museum #01-03, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555

6. Kota88 Restaurant

Sometimes we need some culture in our lives. That’s where Kota88 Restaurant comes in.

Kota88 Restaurant offers Chinese food that has been influenced by Indonesian culture.

Their Fortune set menu includes Sate Babi, Sup Asparagus Kepiting, and more.

The restaurant is opened throughout Chinese New Year aside from 12 Feb.

Opening hours:

• Weekdays:
  • 11am to 3pm (Lunch)
  • 6pm to 9pm (Dinner)
• Weekends: 11am to 9pm

#01-02 Springvale, 907 East Coast Road

Western food

If you’ve grown sick of Chinese food this Chinese New Year, let’s look at some western cuisine.

7. Black Angus Steakhouse

Black Angus Steakhouse’s signature USDA Roasted Prime Rib is prepared using a secret recipe, making it juicy and savoury.

They also have a special Chinese New Year platter available on 11 Feb from 6 PM and 12 Feb to 26 Feb from 11 AM to 9 PM.

Black Angus Steakhouse is opened from 5pm to 11pm on the first day of Chinese New Year (12 Feb).

Opening hours:

• Monday:
  • 11am to 3pm
  • 6pm to 10pm
• Tuesday – Thursday: 11am to 10pm
• Friday – Sunday: 11am to 11pm

#01-08 Orchard Rendezvous Hotel, 1 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247905

8. The Black Hole Group (Halal)

The Black Hole Group comprises two restaurants, The Co-op and Éla. The Co-op serves western food from burgers to steaks while Éla serves Greek dishes, grilled meat platters, pita pizza and more.

The Co-op’s Tampines outlet was recently revamped, so you can now enjoy a new and modern atmosphere while dining.

Both the restaurants will be opened throughout Chinese New Year.

The Co-op

Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm (Daily)

HomeTeamNS Tampines, Our Tampines Hub #03-04, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528729

Éla

Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm (Daily)

Home TeamNS Bukit Batok #01-07, 2 Bukit Batok West Avenue 7, Singapore 659003

Other Cuisines

“Chinese New Year is the best time to try out new cuisines!” said no one ever.

But you could be the first to! Here are some more exotic cuisines you can try if you’re feeling adventurous.

9. Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant (Halal)

If Chinese steamboat buffet is too mainstream for you, try Indonesian.

Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant offers a buffet chock-full of Indonesian cuisine and special Chinese New Year dishes this Lunar New Year.

Opening hours:

• 12pm to 2.30pm (Daily; lunch)
• 6pm to 10.30pm (Daily; dinner)

Furama Riverfront, 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633

10. House of Kebab

Remember those places along Arab Street with people standing outside trying to promote Mediterranean dishes?

You know when would be a great time to try it? This Chinese New Year!

The House of Kebab not only serves Kebab but it serves Lebanese, Mediterranean and Turkish dishes as well. Just because you can’t travel doesn’t mean your tastebuds can!

Opening hours: 9.30am to 2am (Daily)

21 Arab Street, Singapore 199844

11. The Real Peranakan

Feeling spicy? Try Peranakan dishes for a change.

The Real Peranakan offers authentic Peranakan dishes such as Babi PongTay. They even boast special dishes such as the first-ever Peranakan Style Pencai (盆菜)

The Real Peranakan’s Hillcrest outlet is open throughout CNY.

Their Kim Yam Outlet, however, is closed from 11 Feb to 13 Feb. It will resume operations on 14 Feb.

The Real Peranakan (Hillcrest)

Opening hours: 11am to 11pm (Tuesday – Sunday)

73 Hillcrest Road Singapore 288945

The Real Peranakan (Kim Yam)

Opening hours: 11am to 11pm (Tuesday – Sunday)

The Herencia #01-05/06/07, 46 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239351

Bars

Are your in-laws stressing you out this Lunar New Year? Then take a break, head to a bar, and drown your sorrows in some alcohol. Here are some bars for you to drink the night away.

12. JiBiru

If you miss the bars in Japan, JiBiru is a must-go this Chinese New Year.

Nestled in the heart of Orchard, JiBiru serves authentic Yakitori and Craft beers.

It will be open throughout CNY.

JiBiru Yakitori & Craft Beer

Opening hours: 12pm to 10.30pm (Monday – Sunday)

#01-26 313 Orchard Road, Singapore 238895

13. Smoke and Mirrors

Looking for a great view while drinking? Check out Smoke and Mirrors, the rooftop bar overlooking the Padang. With a mouth-watering menu and a gorgeous view, it is the perfect place to unwind

Smoke and Mirrors features a variety of cocktails and delicious bar bites.

Smoke and Mirrors will be opened throughout Chinese New Year.

Smoke and Mirrors

Opening hours: 3pm to 11pm (Daily)

#06-01 National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road Singapore 178957

Chinese New Year is a great way to bond with family. But if your family is the source of your unhappiness, escape and head to these restaurants and bars instead.

With that, Goody Feed wishes you a happy Chinese New Year!

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