When is Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner in 2023?
The Reunion Dinner (团圆饭 or 年夜饭) is one of the key traditions of the Chinese New Year. The dinner is held on the eve of the lunar new year. In 2023, it falls on 21 January 2023.
More than just having a feast to usher in the new year, the reunion dinner gathers all family members, especially those who are abroad for study or work, to celebrate and to catch up with one another. This tradition signifies togetherness, bond, and bliss.
Where to go for Reunion Dinner for Chinese New Year 2023 in Singapore?
In the 80s and 90s, Reunion Dinners were mostly held at the elder’s house and the feast was prepared together by the family.
As more Singaporeans opt to eat out due to long hours at work, few Singaporeans inherit their grandparents’ secret recipes and cooking techniques. From the 90s onward, families started to have their Reunion Dinners at restaurants for convenience.
We have curated a list of CNY buffets and CNY Reunion Dinner buffets that you can go with your family in 2023 below:
- CNY hotel buffets – from S$52++ per adult
- CNY reunion steamboat buffets – from S$19.80++ per adult
CNY 2023 Hotel Buffets
While there are hundreds of restaurants offering set menus for Chinese New Year, there are comparatively lesser hotel buffets offered during the CNY season. We have compiled a list of CNY hotel buffets in 2023 for your reference below:
Photos via Cafe Mosiac @ Carlton Hotel, Azur @ Crowne Plaza Changi Airport / Website
| CNY hotel buffets / Reunion dinner buffets (Per Adult) | Price (Low) | Price (High) |
| J65 @ JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-la (9 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) – Halal certified | 34 | 108 |
| Café 2000 @ M Hotel (2 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) | 52 | 88 |
| The FernTree Café @ Hotel Miramar (21 Jan 2023 – 24 Jan 2023) | 58 | 58 |
| Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore (21 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) | 58 | 98 |
| Princess Terrace @ Copthorne Kings Hotel (2 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) | 58 | 98 |
| Food Capital @ Grand Copthorne Waterfront (2 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) | 68 | 108 |
| Ellenborough Market Café @ Paradox Singapore Merchant Court (2 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) | 68 | 128 |
| Peppermint @ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay (7 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) – Halal certified | 68 | 138 |
| The Orchard Café @ Orchard Hotel (9 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) | 72 | 128 |
| Lime Restaurant @ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering (2 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) | 79 | 138 |
| Spices Café @ Concorde Hotel (21 Jan 2023 – 22 Jan 2023) | 88 | 118 |
| Café Mosiac @ Carlton Hotel (21 Jan 2023 – 23 Jan 2023) | 90 | 128 |
| Azur @ Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (21 Jan 2023 – 23 Jan 2023) | 98 | 98 |
| The Line Restaurant @ Shangri-la Hotel (21 Jan 2023 – 23 Jan 2023) | 108 | 158 |
J65 @ JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-la
- Halal International Cuisine: DIY Yu Sheng, Dim Sum, Chinese, Japanese, salads, lobster in chilli crab sauce, seafood thermidor, Black Angus prime beef rib, whole Norwegian salmon and more.
- CNY Menu: [Huat Lunch] [Huat High Tea] [Huat Dinner] [CNY Dinner – 21 & 22 Jan]
- Price: S$34++ to S$108++ per adult
- Date: 9 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch – Mon to Fri) 12:30pm – 2:30pm
- (High Tea – Sat & Sun): 12:30pm – 3:30pm
- (Dinner) 6:00pm – 9:30pm
- Address: 1A Cuscaden Road, Level 1, Singapore 249716 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (TE13) Orchard Boulevard
- Note: Verified to be halal-certified by MUIS as of January 2023. Huat Lunch & High Tea Buffets are charged in pairs of diners (2 adults, 2 children). Huat Dinner Buffet is only available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Café 2000 @ M Hotel
- International Cuisine: Lunar New Year Festive Buffet
- Price: S$52++ to S$88++ per adult
- Date: 2 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch) 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- (Dinner) 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Address: 81 Anson Road, Singapore 079908 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (EW15) Tanjong Pagar
- Note: Reserve by 16 January 2023 to enjoy 20% off (excludes 21 – 23 January 2023).
The FernTree Café @ Hotel Miramar
- International Cuisine: Asian and Western
- Price: S$58++ per adult
- Date: 21 January 2023 – 24 January 2023
- Time:
- (CNY Eve Dinner – 21 Jan) 5:30pm – 7:30pm | 8:00pm – 10:00pm
- (Dinner – 22 to 24 Jan) 6:00pm – 9:30pm
- Address: 401 Havelock Road, Lobby Level 1, Singapore 169631 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (TE16) Havelock
- Note: Top-up S$20 per adult for free flow of Tiger beer. Top-up S$48 for a small Yu Sheng (for booking in group of 4). Top-up S$68 for a small Yu Sheng (for booking in group of 8-10).
Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
- International Cuisine: DIY Yusheng, Japanese, Thai, Western, Chinese, Indian, Roasting & Desserts
- Price: S$58++ to S$98++ per adult
- Menu: CNY Festive Dining
- Date: 21 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch) 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- (Dinner) 6:00pm – 9:30pm
- (Brunch on 22, 29 Jan & 5 Feb) 12:00pm – 3:00pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner) 6:00pm – 9:30pm
- (CNY Day 1 & 2 Dinner) 6:00pm – 9:30pm
- (CNY Day 2 Lunch) 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- Address: 11 Laguna Golf Green, Singapore 488047 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (EW4) Tanah Merah (3km or 38 minute walk)
Princess Terrace @ Copthorne Kings Hotel
- Malaysian / Peranakan Cuisine: Kueh Pie Tee, Assam Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Ark Thui Mee Sua and Char Kway Teow.
- Price: S$58++ to S$98++ per adult
- Menu: Lunar New Year Penang Buffet
- Date: 2 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch) 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- (Dinner) 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner) 5:30pm – 7:30pm | 8:30pm – 10:30pm
- Address: 403 Havelock Road, Singapore 169632 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (TE16) Havelock
- Note: Special CNY menu is only available from 21 – 24 January 2023. Book by 15 January 2023 to enjoy 15% off.
Food Capital @ Grand Copthorne Waterfront
- International Cuisine: Western, Japanese, local, seafood, chilli crab, sashimi, BBQ, festive roasts.
- Price: S$68++ to S$108++ per adult
- Menu: Lunar New Year Buffet
- Date: 2 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch) 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- (Dinner) 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner) 5:00pm – 7:00pm | 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Address: 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (TE16) Havelock
- Note: Additional Suckling Pig dish is available on Lunar New Year Eve, Day 1 and 2. Book and make full payment by 13 January 2023 to enjoy 20% – 30% off.
Ellenborough Market Café @ Paradox Singapore
- International Cuisine: DIY Prosperity Yu Sheng, salad bar, seafood on ice, Japanese, Peranakan, carving stations, noodles and pastas, BBQ and desserts.
- Price: S$68++ to S$128++ per adult
- Menu: Huat’s on the Menu & Bunn-tiful Buffet Dinner | Chinese New Year Eve Celebration (21 Jan)
- Date: 2 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch) 12:30pm – 2:00pm
- (Dinner) 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- Address: 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (NE5) Clarke Quay
Peppermint @ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
Photos via Peppermint @ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay / Website
- Halal International Cuisine: Prosperity Yu Sheng, seafood, salad, breads, Japanese, Singaporean, BBQ, Indian vegetarian, dessert, and CNY goodies.
- Price: S$68++ to S$138++ per adult
- Bountiful Blessing Buffet Menu: Weekday Lunch | Weekend Lunch | Weekday Dinner | Weekend Dinner | CNY Eve Dinner
- Date: 7 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Weekday Lunch) 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- (Weekend Lunch) 12:00pm – 3:00pm
- (Dinner) 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4, Singapore 039594 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (CC3) Esplanade
- Note: Local, Western, Japanese, Seafood & Cold, Dessert stations verified to be halal-certified by MUIS as of January 2023. CNY eve dinner menu includes more dishes like abalone, pen cai, chilli lobster, sea cucumber and more.
The Orchard Café @ Orchard Hotel
- International Cuisine: Chinese, Indian, Malay, Japanese, local, seafood on ice, charcoal grill, live station, noodles, dessert.
- Price: S$72++ to S$128++ per adult
- Prosperity Buffet Menu: 9 Jan – 5 Feb (excl 21 -23 Jan) | 21 -23 Jan
- Date: 9 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch) 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- (Dinner) 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- (Dinner – 20 Jan) 5:30pm – 7:30pm | 8:00pm – 10:00pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner – 21 Jan) 5:30pm – 7:30pm | 8:00pm – 10:00pm
- Address: 442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (NS22/TE14) Orchard
- Note: Enjoy 20% off with reservation and payment made from now till 9 January 2023, and 15% off from 10 – 15 January 2023. Complimentary pen cai and yu sheng on selected dates and slots.
Lime Restaurant @ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
- International Cuisine: Chinese, Western and local.
- Price: S$79++ to S$138++ per adult
- A Hearty Spring Reunion Menu: Feast of Fortune (2 Jan – 5 Feb, excl 21 – 24 Jan) | Joyful Reunions (21 – 24 Jan)
- Date: 2 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch – Monday to Friday) 12:00pm – 2:00pm
- (Brunch – Saturday & Sunday) 12:30pm – 3:00pm
- (Brunch – 21 to 24 Jan) 12:30pm – 3:00pm
- (Dinner) 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner) 5:30pm – 7:30pm | 8:00pm – 10:00pm
- Address: 3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (DT19/NE4) Orchard
- Note: Complimentary Prosperity Yu Sheng for group of 4 or more for Joyful Reunions, and group of 8 or more for Feast of Fortune.
Spices Café @ Concorde Hotel
- Chinese New Year Buffet: Spread of Abundance
- Price: S$88++ to S$118++ per adult
- Date: 21 January 2023 – 22 January 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch) 12:30pm – 2:30pm
- (Dinner) 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- Address: 100 Orchard Road, Level 2, Singapore 238840 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (NS23) Somerset
- Note: Includes complimentary platter of salmon Yu Sheng. Servings of abalone, mushroom & broccoli, baked half lobster, soft drinks, juices and alcoholic drinks on selected dates. Bookings made and paid before 8 January 2023 enjoy NETT rates.
Café Mosiac @ Carlton Hotel
- International Cuisine: Chinese, BBQ, Bak Kwa, local, carving, seafood on ice, steam basket, noodles, congee, bakes, and desserts
- Price: S$90++ to S$128++ per adult
- Prosperity Buffet Menu: Lunch & Dinner
- Date: 21 January 2023 – 23 January 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch) 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- (Dinner) 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- Address: 76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189558 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (CC2) Bras Basah
- Note: Patrons need to top up S$6++ per person for free-flow soft drinks & chilled juices, and S$38++ per person for free-flow beer, red, and white wine.
Azur @ Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
- International Cuisine: Crowne Prosperity Yusheng, Asian, Italian, Western, CNY delights, Cantonese roasts, seafood, salad, claypot delicacies, Hainanese chicken rice, patisseries, CNY goodies, and warm desserts.
- Price: S$98++ per adult
- Reunion Buffet Menu: Feast of Abundance
- Date: 21 January 2023 – 23 January 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch) 12:00pm – 3:00pm
- (Dinner) 6:00pm – 9:30pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner) 6:00pm – 8:00pm | 8:30pm – 10:30pm
- Address: 75 Airport Blvd, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore 819664 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (CG2) Changi Airport
- Note: CitiBank, HSBC, and UOB cardholders enjoy 20% off CNY Eve Dinner & CNY Day 1 Lunch for reservations made by 7 Jan 2023, and 15% off for bookings made between 8 and 22 Jan 2023.
The Line Restaurant @ Shangri-la Hotel
- International Cuisine: European, Arabic, Japanese, Western, Asian, Indian, roasts, sashimi, seafood, pâtisserie, desserts.
- Price: S$108++ to S$158++ per adult
- Hearty Spring Reunion Buffets at The Line Menu: CNY Eve & Day 1 Lunch | CNY Eve, Day 1, Day 2 Dinner
- Date: 21 January 2023 – 23 January 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch – 21 & 22 Jan) 12:30pm – 2:30pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner – 21 Jan) 5:30pm – 8:00pm | 8:30pm – 11:00pm
- (Dinner – 22 & 23 Jan) 6:00pm – 9:30pm
- Address: 22 Orange Grove Road, Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, Singapore 2583504 [Map]
- Nearest MRT Station: (NS22|TE14) Orchard
CNY 2023 Steamboat Buffets
Having steamboats and hot pots for CNY reunion dinners is a tradition for many families as the boiling pot symbolises a prosperous new year (财源滚滚). Though there are restaurants offering à la carte, we have shortlisted only the steamboat buffets so that you and your family can freely have a feast this festive season:
Photos via COCA Steamboat / Website
| CNY Reunion Steamboat / Hotpot Buffets (Per Adult) | Price (Low) | Price (High) |
| Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot (20 Jan 2023 – 21 Jan 2023) – Halal certified | 19.80 | 32.80 |
| I’m Kim Korean BBQ & Shabu Shabu (20 Jan 2023 – 21 Jan 2023) | 19.80 | 34.80 |
| GoroGoro Steamboat & Korean Buffet (20 Jan 2023 – 21 Jan 2023) | 19.80 | 34.80 |
| Pot Addiction Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet (21, 24 & 25 Jan 2023) | 29.90 | 49.90 |
| COCA Steamboat (No CNY special menu) | 43 | 82 |
| The Buffet Restaurant @ M Hotel (2 Jan 2023 – 5 Feb 2023) – Hotel | 65 | 85 |
| Royale @ Mecure Singapore Bugis (20 Jan 2023 – 21 Jan 2023) – Hotel | 68 | 88 |
| Kwee Zeen @ Sofitel Singapore Sentosa (14 Jan 2023 – 29 Jan 2023) – Hotel | 88 | 88 |
Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot
- Halal Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet
- Price: S$19.80++ to S$32.80++ per adult
- Date: 20 January 2023 – 21 January 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch – 20 Jan) 11:30am – 3:30pm
- (Dinner – 20 Jan) 5:30pm – 10:30pm
- (CNY Eve Lunch – 21 Jan) 11:30am – 4:00pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner – 21 Jan) 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Outlets:
- NTUC Income @ Tampines Junction, 300 Tampines Avenue 5, #01-06, Singapore 529653 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (DT32|EW2) Tampines
- Junction 10, 1 Woodlands Road, #01-24, Singapore 677899 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (DT1) Bukit Panjang
- Grantral Mall, 3151 Commonwealth Avenue West, #02-05, Singapore 129581 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (EW23) Clementi
- NTUC Income @ Tampines Junction, 300 Tampines Avenue 5, #01-06, Singapore 529653 [Map]
- Note: Tampines Junction & Junction 10 outlets verified to be halal certified by MUIS as of 7 January 2023 (Grantral Mall is not listed). Minimum 2 person to dine. 1.5 to 2 hour dining time, depending on session and number of persons. Deposit required for group of 4 and more.
I'm Kim Korean BBQ & Shabu Shabu
- Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet
- Price: S$19.80++ to S$34.80++ per adult
- Date: 20 January 2023 – 21 January 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch – 20 Jan) 11:30am – 4:30pm
- (Dinner – 20 Jan) 5:30pm – 10:30pm
- (CNY Eve Lunch – 21 Jan) 11:30am – 3:30pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner – 21 Jan) 5:30pm – 7:10pm | 7:20pm – 9:00pm
- Outlets:
- AMK Hub, 53 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #04-04, Singapore 569933 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (NS16) Ang Mo Kio
- AMK Hub, 53 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #04-04, Singapore 569933 [Map]
- Note: Minimum 2 person to dine. 1.5 to 2 hour dining time, depending on session and number of persons. Deposit required for group of 4 and more.
GoroGoro Steamboat & Korean Buffet
- Steamboat & Korean Buffet
- Price: S$19.80++ to S$34.80++ per adult
- Date: 20 January 2023 – 21 January 2023
- Time:
- (Lunch – 20 Jan) 11:30am – 3:30pm
- (Dinner – 20 Jan) 5:30pm – 10:30pm
- (CNY Eve Lunch – 21 Jan) 11:30am – 3:30pm
- (CNY Eve Dinner – 21 Jan) 5:00pm – 6:40pm | 5:30pm – 7:10pm | 7:00pm – 8:40pm | 7:20pm – 9:00pm
- Outlets:
- The CentrePoint, 176 Orchard Road, #03-43, Singapore 238843 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (NS23) Somerset
- The CentrePoint, 176 Orchard Road, #03-43, Singapore 238843 [Map]
- Note: Minimum 2 person to dine. 1.5 to 2 hour dining time, depending on session and number of persons. Deposit required for group of 4 and more.
Pot Addiction Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet
Photos via Pot Addiction / Website
- Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet
- Price: S$29.90++ to S$49.90++ per adult
- Date: 21, 24 & 25 January 2023
- Time: 11:30am – 10:00pm (Last entry at 8:15pm)
- Outlets:
- Sun Plaza, 30 Sembawang Drive, #02-14, Singapore 757713 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (NS11) Sembawang
- Sun Plaza, 30 Sembawang Drive, #02-14, Singapore 757713 [Map]
- Note: The CNY menu includes abalone yu sheng, marbled beef steak, Kurobuta pork slices, prosperity seafood soup, big scallops, tiger prawns and more.
COCA Steamboat
- Thai-Chinese Hotpot Buffet
- Price: S$43++ to S$82++ per adult
- Date: All days
- Time: 11:30am – 10:30pm
- Outlets:
- Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-440, Singapore 038983 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (CC4|DT15) Promenade
- Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, #04 – 23, Singapore 238872 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (NS22/TE14) Orchard
- Leisure Park Kallang, 5 Stadium Walk, #02-01, Singapore 397693 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (CC6) Stadium
- Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-440, Singapore 038983 [Map]
- Note: Prices listed is based on Coca’s Public Holiday rates. There is no special menu published for CNY. Buffet time specified is tentative, do check with individual outlet before going down.
The Buffet Restaurant @ M Hotel
- Chinese Steamboat Buffet
- Price: S$65++ to S$85++ per adult
- Date: 2 January 2023 – 5 February 2023
- Time:
- (Monday & Tuesday) Closed
- (Wednesday – Sunday) 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- (CNY Eve – 21 Jan) 5:00pm – 7:00pm | 7:45pm – 9:45pm
- Outlets:
- M Hotel, 81 Anson Road, Level 1, Singapore 079908 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (EW15) Tanjong Pagar
- M Hotel, 81 Anson Road, Level 1, Singapore 079908 [Map]
- Note: MSG-free steamboat broths which include collagen and laksa.
Royale @ Mecure Singapore Bugis
- Steamboat buffet dinner: Yu Sheng, steamboat ingredients (including scallops, black mussels, fresh prawns, Australian Angus beef, beef tripe, pork, chicken, vegetables, mushrooms), side dishes, and ice kacang.
- Price: S$68++ to S$88++ per adult
- Date: 20 January 2023 – 21 January 2023
- Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Outlets:
- Mercure Singapore Bugis, 122 Middle Road, Level 3, Singapore 188973 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (CC2) Bras Basah
- Mercure Singapore Bugis, 122 Middle Road, Level 3, Singapore 188973 [Map]
- Note: MSG-free steamboat broths which include sweet corn chicken, forest mushroom, and Tom Yum. Enjoy 10% discount for booking of CNY Eve dinner slot before 11 January 2023.
Kwee Zeen @ Sofitel Singapore Sentosa
- Charcoal steamboat with International Cuisine Buffet (Yu Sheng, steamboat spread, salads, bakes, sushi, seafood, local delights, roasts, teppan, dim sum, Indian, ice cream, dessert) [Menu]
- Price: S$88++ per adult
- Date: 14 January 2023 – 29 January 2023
- Time: 6:00pm onwards daily
- Outlets:
- Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort, 2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, Singapore 099891 [Map]
- Nearest MRT station: (CC29|NE1) Harbourfront
- Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort, 2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, Singapore 099891 [Map]
- Note: This restaurant is located on Sentosa island. Top-up S$68++ per adult for free flow of wine and beer.
