Don’t let the hunger pangs get to you. We’ve rounded up various cuisine options from restaurants in Singapore that stay open during CNY.
Who’s ready for Chinese New Year? We’re anticipating CNY snacking, a healthy dose of yusheng excitement and lots of quality time with our favourite people. Not partaking in the festivities? Take advantage of the break to hit up cultural enclaves like Little India or Kampong Glam for awesome snaps. But whether you’re celebrating CNY or having holiday fun, we reckon it’ll be wise to plan your dining adventures in advance, as many places (especially Chinese ones) may be closed. Thankfully, we’ve done the homework for you! Here’s a list of restaurants in Singapore that stay open during the Chinese New Year public holiday.
Restaurants that stay open during Chinese New Year 2025 in Singapore
1. Ippudo
When the craving for ramen hits, you know where to go. Ippudo whips up a mean bowl of rich, pork-based broth, alongside other menu items like gyozas, fried chicken and mazesoba. Only selected outlets of this Japanese restaurant remain open during CNY, so make your way to those for a hearty meal!
Opening hours during CNY:
29 – 30 January, 11am – 11pm at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands; 11am – 10pm at Raffles City; 11am – 10pm at i12 Katong
Ippudo, multiple locations including Raffles City and i12 Katong
2. Red House Seafood
Indulge in sumptuous Nanyang-style seafood at this restaurant in Singapore that stays open during CNY. The festive menus include abalone yusheng, steamed grouper fillet, Chinese sausage lotus leaf rice with crab meat, chilli crab with fried mantou, and loads more. It’s the perfect place for vibrant family gatherings!
Opening hours during CNY:
28 January, fully booked for dinner
29 – 30 January, lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm; dinner 5.30pm – 7.45pm or 8pm – 10pm
Red House Seafood, multiple locations including Esplanade
3. Dian Xiao Er
Welcome the new year at this popular Chinese restaurant and toss to prosperity with its smoked salmon yusheng as its Jewel Changi Airport outlet stays open during CNY. Don’t forget to order the signature herbal roast duck, fish maw soup with sea cucumber, abalone seafood pot, and steamed soon hock fish.
Opening hours during CNY:
28 January, all outlets open for reservations only, 4pm – 9.45pm;
29 January, Jewel Changi Airport outlet open, 11am – 10pm;
30 January, Jewel Changi Airport, VivoCity and Jem outlets open, 11am – 10pm
Dian Xiao Er, multiple locations including Jewel Changi Airport and VivoCity
4. Papi’s Tacos
In the mood for authentic Mexican food? Make your way to this casual joint for – you guessed it – tacos bursting with flavour. We’re talking about smoked pork belly, braised beef cheek, grilled chicken, spicy pork chorizo, marinated prawns and loads more. Of course, burritos, margaritas, quesadillas and churros also make an appearance on the menu.
Opening hours during CNY:
28 – 30 January, 12pm – 2.30pm at all outlets; 5pm – 10.30pm at Seah Street; 5pm – 11pm at Joo Chiat and Tanjong Pagar
Papi’s Tacos, multiple locations including Tanjong Pagar and Seah Street
5. White Restaurant
Known for its signature white bee hoon, Hainanese chicken rice, and chilli crab, this restaurant is our go-to for no-frills comfort food. Round up the family and head over to enjoy dishes like salted egg sotong, yam ring with dried curry chicken, sambal sweet potato leaves and more.
Opening hours during CNY:
28 January, all outlets open, 11am – 10.30pm;
29 January, all outlets closed;
30 January, Jewel Changi Airport, VivoCity, IMM, Sun Plaza, Waterway Point, and Pasir Ris Mall outlets open, 11am – 10pm
White Restaurant, multiple locations including VivoCity and Waterway Point
6. Beauty In The Pot
A favourite Singaporean pastime? Having hot pot at any time of the day. We can’t say no to an indulgent one over the Chinese New Year public holiday. Book a table at Beauty In The Pot and dip your favourite ingredients in nourishing soup bases. Think thick collagen-rich broth filled with ginseng, wolfberries and red dates. Now, that’s abundant!
Opening hours during CNY:
28 – 30 January, 11.30am – 12am, 12am – 6am
Beauty In The Pot, multiple locations including Nex and The Centrepoint
7. Umisushi
So you’ve been sleeping on your Chinese New Year plans and kept the food ordering to the last minute? Fret not, umisushi has it sorted for you. Tuck into Japanese hot meals like value-for-dollar bento rice sets, filling donburi bowls, comforting udon and soba, and of course, ample sushi options throughout the CNY period. Yes, that covers delivery on all days including Chinese New Year Eve, day one and day two.
Opening hours during CNY:
28 January, all outlets open until 5pm;
29 January, north-side outlets including Nex, AMK Hub, Compass One, Heartland Mall, Hougang 1, The Seletar Mall and Waterway Point, open 11am – 8pm;
30 January, the same north-side outlets and Eastpoint Mall, business as usual
Umisushi, multiple locations including Nex and Waterway Point
8. Soup Restaurant
Looking for a hearty home-cooked meal with restaurant-quality service? Soup Restaurant’s comfort food like the signature Samsui ginger chicken, double-boiled waisan and ginseng roots with chicken soup, and hometown fried fish belly are sure to hit the spot.
Opening hours during CNY:
All outlets are open throughout Chinese New Year, from 11.30am to 10pm
Soup Restaurant, multiple locations including Suntec City and Holland Village
9. Jumbo Seafood
Indulge in a seafood feast this Chinese New Year! Famed for its chilli crab dish (which you’ll be crazy not to order!), the homegrown restaurant also impresses with menu items like cereal fried prawns, scallops wrapped in yam ring, braised abalone and more.
Opening hours during CNY:
28 January, 5pm to 10pm or 11pm, depending on selected outlets;
29 January, 4.30pm or 5pm to 10.30pm or 11pm, depending on selected outlets (Jewel Changi Airport: 11.30am – 1pm);
30 January, 11am – 10pm or 11pm, depending on selected outlets, closed between 3pm – 5.30pm at Dempsey Hill
Jumbo Seafood, multiple locations including Jewel Changi Airport and Dempsey Hill
10. Paradise Dynasty
This yum cha establishment stands out for its unusual but tasty xiao long bao flavours. Splashed in vibrant hues, brace yourself for foie gras, black truffle, cheese, crab roe and what not. Pick your jaw off the floor and give them a go, even if you’re a traditionalist (there’s the original flavour too, if you wanna stick to your guns).
Opening hours during CNY:
28 – 30 January, 11am – 10pm
Paradise Dynasty, multiple locations including Wisma Atria and Funan Mall
11. Din Tai Fung
Love a good xiao long bao? The ever-reliable Din Tai Fung has your back, even during the Lunar New Year. Beyond dim sum, dishes like hot and sour soup, fried rice with pork chop, and steamed pork and veggie dumplings are noteworthy too. Don’t forget to add a dollop of chilli oil to everything!
Opening hours during CNY:
28 January, 11am – 9pm for the Marina Bay Sands outlet
29 January, 11am – 9pm for all outlets except City Square Mall, The Centrepoint and Wisma Atria
30 January, 11am – 9pm for all outlets except The Centrepoint
Din Tai Fung, multiple locations including Raffles City and Suntec City
12. Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh
This is one of our favourite comfort food options. Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh serves up the Teochew version of the dish, plus ‘Kungfu’ tea and braised specialities. Pair the peppery broth with signature Teochew braised pig’s trotter, braised beancurd skin, and braised onsen egg.
Opening hours during CNY:
(Only at the Clarke Quay Central outlet)
28 January, 9am – 5pm
29 January, 10am – 10pm
30 January, 9am – 10pm
Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh, #01-07, Clarke Quay Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817
13. PizzaExpress
Need a break from all that yusheng tossing and CNY snacks? Sink your teeth into cheesy pizzas. PizzaExpress has a great selection of flavours and that includes the usual suspects such as the margherita and parma e rucola. But if you want a change, unique standouts like Impossible teriyaki and Hawaii-Not (ham with pineapple chutney on a bechamel base) are waiting for you.
Opening hours during CNY:
28 January – 30 January, 11.30am – 9pm at The Star Vista; 11.30am – 10pm at Duo Galleria; 11.30am – 10pm at Scotts Square
PizzaExpress, multiple locations including The Star Vista and Duo Galleria
14. True Cost
We can’t think of a better way to spend the CNY weekend than chilling at a rooftop restaurant and wine bar. At True Cost, you can nibble on modern European delicacies while enjoying the view. The menu includes scallops, oysters and cold cuts alongside pasta plates, grilled fish, beef brisket and BBQ pork ribs. P.S. everything’s pretty affordable here, but do take note of the restaurant’s “cover charge” at lunch and dinner.
Opening hours during CNY:
28 January – 30 January, 12pm – 10.30pm
True Cost, #03-302/303, Sky Garden, Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
15. Tajimaya Yakiniku
Switch up the usual reunion hotpot dinner with a sizzling feast at Tajimaya Yakiniku. Featuring Japanese meats sourced with the highest grading from Kagoshima and Miyazaki, it’s an authentic charcoal grill experience. Savour melt-in-your-mouth A5 wagyu beef, while sipping on a wide range of sake and shochu. Psst: those holding intimate get-togethers can check out the private dining rooms!
Opening hours during CNY:
28 – 30 January, 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Tajimaya Yakiniku, multiple locations including Great World and VivoCity
Rest assured, these restaurants that stay open during the Chinese New Year 2024 celebrations in Singapore will satisfy your hunger pangs.
