In case you haven’t noticed all things bright popping up around Far East Malls, Chinese New Year is just around the corner! So bring out the auspicious Chinese greetings, addictive Chinese New Year snacks and dive into the ultimate CNY mood. Presenting: Our comprehensive list of what you can eat and buy all across Far East Malls as you celebrate the occasion.
Celebrate In Style
Perfectly Tailored: Assemble/ Accent
Step into your relatives’ homes with perfectly tailored and comfy qipaos and bespoke suits at Assemble/ Accent! For the ladies, think contemporary cheongsams made of pastel sequins and tweed, dainty florals, or embossed jacquard that’ll have style mileage long after all that house visiting is over. And for the gentlemen, elevate your wardrobe with sleek and finely stitched jackets and trousers tailored with impeccable attention to detail. Visit Assemble/ Accent at Orchard Central, #04-04.
Nail Down Every Detail: Grace Nail
So you’ve picked out your best Chinese New Year outfit – now it’s time to give your nails a little tender loving care as well! Let your nails and cuticles look divine with gel manicure styles ranging from eye-catching red with a touch of sparkles to elegant florals to help you complete your entire look. That’s not all – sit back, relax, and pamper yourselves with a relaxing Aroma Hand and Leg Spa session. You’ll leave with a fresh mind and a fresh set of healthy nails! Visit Grace Nail at Clarke Quay Central, #04-92.
Bag Home Those Ang Pows: CHARLES & KEITH
Functional and classy, you know you can always rely on CHARLES & KEITH for all your ‘bai nian’ essentials. Whether it’s fitting your mandarin oranges or for keeping your red packets, they’ve got you covered with a range of structured handbags, lightweight crossbody bags, clutches and more. This year, the brand has put its own oriental twist with the Tiger Print Jacquard Shoulder Bag, paying homage to the year of the Tiger (with ultimate style of course!) Highly functional and stylish, this bag offers you multiple ways of styling, making for the perfect statement piece this Chinese New Year. Visit CHARLES & KEITH at Clarke Quay Central, #01-51.
Jazz Up Your Space
Reasonably-Priced Auspicious Ornaments: Daiso
Instead of admiring the festive displays put up in the malls, go a step further to invite that extra luck into your homes this Chinese New Year! Looking to spruce up your space on a budget? Wow your house guests with reasonably-priced decorations and ornaments such as intricate Chinese New Year wall decorations, and even red packets of various New Year greetings, that definitely do not skip on style. It’s time to take your homes to a full-swing Chinese New Year mode! Visit Daiso at Clarke Quay Central, #02-31, Square 2, #02-24 and West Coast Plaza, #B1-37.
All Spick and Span: Japan Home
Apart from keeping your homes spick and span to welcome your guests, cleaning your abode, and getting rid of old or unwanted items in your home before Chinese New Year is another way to get into that ‘New Year New Me’ mentality! To help you with this, head to Japan Home for easy and affordable cleaning and storage essentials, such as the EZ Home Household Glass Wipes ($2.50), 4 in 1 Spray Mop ($16.95) and Adjustable Floor Sticky Lint Roller ($9.95). Visit Japan Home at Square 2, #04-09.
Auspicious and Bountiful Feasts
Authentic Traditional Flavours: East Treasure Chinese Restaurant
Start your feast of comforting Chinese delicacies with East Treasure Chinese Restaurant’s CNY-exclusive set menus (starting from $368++, catered to 5 pax). The line-up highlights creations such as the Prosperity Yu Sheng with Truffle Powder and Crispy Shiarauo Fish, 6- hr Dry-Aged Roasted Duck, Stewed Kampong Chicken with Chinese Herbs, and end it all off with a bowl of Taro Sago with Glutinous Rice Balls. Available from 17 Jan till 15 Feb 2022. Visit East Treasure Chinese Restaurant at Woods Square, #01-10.
Superior Broths and Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meat Slices: Happy Lamb
There’s just something about gathering your loved ones around a bubbling pot of broth brimming with all your favourite ingredients, that just seems to put everyone in the Chinese New Year mood. Originating from the Lamb Gourmet Capital of China – Batou, Happy Lamb is here to bring you a vast spread of concentrated broths and meats that are so flavourful, you wouldn’t think of asking for any extra condiments or dipping sauces! Menu mainstays include the Happy Spring Lamb and Sliced Fresh Lamb Shoulder boiled in the tasty broths of Mala, Chinese Herbs, Tomato and more. Visit Happy Lamb at Pacific Plaza, #02-10.
Nian Nian You Yu: JUMBO Seafood
Rejoice in the arrival of spring with scrumptious seafood options from JUMBO Seafood with their Reunion Set Menu (from $328) which serves 4 to 8 pax. Savour auspicious dishes such as the Prosperity Salmon ‘Yu Sheng’ which pairs the refreshing taste of shredded vegetables with salmon, Braised Seafood Soup with Cod Fish, and the 10-Head Abalone Braised with Shiitake Mushroom and 'Fatt Choy'. Their splendid set options are sure to hit all the right notes and keep you coming back for more. Visit JUMBO Seafood at Riverside Point, #01-01.
Nothing beats comfort: Zui Yu Xuan Teochew Cuisine
Celebrate new beginnings in the Year of the Tiger with the sumptuous CNY Reunion Set Meals (from $408) offering six to eight courses of meat, seafood and more. Start your prosperous meal with a CNY must-have Teochew Prosperity Salmon ‘Yu Sheng’ and move on to exquisite dishes like the Shark's Fin Soup with Crab Meat and Conpoy and Boiled Live Prawns with Chinese Wine. End it all of with some Black Glutinous Rice, Red Bean and Sago with Glutinous Rice Balls. What a delight! Visit Zui Yu Xuan Teochew Cuisine at Far East Square, 130 Amoy Street #01-01.
Non-Stop Munching: Chinese New Year Goodies
Crunchy On Every Bite: Old Seng Choong
What’s a post-CNY meal without some delectable cookies? And we aren’t talking about the usual chocolate chip ones. From Chocolate Orange Sea Salt Cookies ($22.80), exquisite Ginger Black Tea Cookies ($22.80) to premium Black Truffle with Walnuts ($26.80), you can count on Old Seng Choong to deliver unique and conversation-starting flavours that serve a crunch texture and fragrant aftertaste! Visit Old Seng Choong at Clarke Quay Central, #01-48.
Delicious and Freshly-Baked Classic Goodies: PrimaDéli