{"id":333953,"date":"2026-02-04T17:44:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=333953"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:48:04","slug":"lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucky Chinese New Year dishes and their meaning, explained by Chinese chefs in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time to maximise your good fortune with lucky dishes for <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/guide-to-chinese-new-year-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese New Year in Singapore<\/a>! Food plays a major part in the festive celebrations, which is why you see similar dishes on many family tables. If you\u2019ve ever been curious about the meaning, symbolism, and superstitious punniness behind Chinese New Year dishes, we spoke to three Chinese chefs in Singapore to get the lowdown. While you\u2019re here, why not learn about more <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/singapore-local-urban-legends-superstitions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">superstitions in Singapore<\/a>?<\/p>\n<h2>Lucky Chinese New Year dishes and their meaning<\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Lucky dishes for Chinese New Year and their meaning<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#1-dumplings\" title=\"1. Dumplings\">1. Dumplings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#2-nian-gao\" title=\"2. Nian Gao\">2. Nian Gao<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#3-peking-duck\" title=\"3. Peking Duck\">3. Peking Duck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#4-longevity-noodles\" title=\"4. Longevity Noodles\">4. Longevity Noodles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#5-lap-mei-fan\" title=\"5. Lap Mei Fan\">5. Lap Mei Fan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#6-pen-cai\" title=\"6. Pen Cai\">6. Pen Cai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#frequently-asked-questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#why-are-certain-foods-considered-lucky\" title=\"Why are certain foods considered lucky?\">Why are certain foods considered lucky?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#what-fruits-are-considered-lucky\" title=\"What fruits are considered lucky?\">What fruits are considered lucky?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#what-does-eating-fish-symbolise\" title=\"What does eating fish symbolise?\">What does eating fish symbolise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#are-sweet-desserts-considered-lucky\" title=\"Are sweet desserts considered lucky?\">Are sweet desserts considered lucky?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-singapore\/#are-chinese-new-year-dishes-the-same-across-all-families\" title=\"Are Chinese New Year dishes the same across all families?\">Are Chinese New Year dishes the same across all families?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-dumplings\"><\/span>1. Dumplings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_333963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-333963\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-333963 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/restaurant-cougar-lee-dumplings-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png\" alt=\"restaurant cougar lee dumplings - lucky chinese new year dishes meaning\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/restaurant-cougar-lee-dumplings-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/restaurant-cougar-lee-dumplings-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/restaurant-cougar-lee-dumplings-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-333963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef-owner of Cougar Lee, Ethan Lee (left). Photography: Cougar Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The significance of dumplings: <\/strong>Because the dumpling shape is reminiscent of gold ingots, they represent wealth and prosperity. The belief is that eating them will attract fortune.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What it means to chef Ethan: <\/strong>Beyond their symbolism, how dumplings are created adds to their meaning. For chef-owner Ethan Lee of Cougar Lee, family celebrations always centred around dumplings. \u201cNo matter where we lived, my grandmother would gather us home every year to make dumplings,\u201d he says. The process of making dumplings wasn\u2019t just an activity; it created an opportune moment for family members to get together, converse, and spend time together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to try it:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cougarlee.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cougar Lee,<\/a> complimentary dumpling-making experience available with the Chinese New Year set menu, 61 Tras Street, Singapore 079000<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-nian-gao\"><\/span>2. Nian Gao<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_333960\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-333960\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-333960 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/crystal-jade-nian-gao-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png\" alt=\"crystal jade nian gao - lucky chinese new year dishes meaning\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/crystal-jade-nian-gao-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/crystal-jade-nian-gao-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/crystal-jade-nian-gao-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-333960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crystal Jade Group Executive Chef Martin Foo (left). Photography: Crystal Jade Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The significance of nian gao:\u00a0<\/strong>Because of its pronunciation, nian gao sounds like \u201cyear higher\u201d in Mandarin, symbolising progress and getting better every year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What it means to chef Martin: <\/strong>\u201cIn Chinese culture, we eat glutinous rice during Chinese New Year because the sticky texture represents family togetherness \u2013 just like how the rice grains stick together, we want our families to stay close and united,\u201d says Martin Foo, group executive chef of Crystal Jade Group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to try it:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystaljade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystal Jade<\/a>, golden pumpkin prosperity glutinous rice niangao, multiple locations including Paragon, VivoCity, Tampines 1, and more<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-peking-duck\"><\/span>3. Peking Duck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_333966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-333966\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-333966 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/the-black-pearl-peking-duck-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png\" alt=\"the black pearl peking duck - lucky chinese new year dishes meaning\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/the-black-pearl-peking-duck-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/the-black-pearl-peking-duck-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/the-black-pearl-peking-duck-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-333966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Black Pearl Evecutive Chef Dee Chan (left). Photography: The Black Pearl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The significance of Peking duck: <\/strong>Peking duck is a popular celebratory dish at Chinese restaurants across the world. It was historically served to royals and dignitaries, representing precision, balance, and respect for technique.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What it means to chef Dee: <\/strong>\u201cFor me, Peking duck is a dish where every detail matters,\u201d says executive chef Dee Chan of The Black Pearl. It shows in The Black Pearl\u2019s signature Peking duck, where everything is scrutinised, down to the weight of the duck, which must be exactly 2.6kg to ensure balance between the skin, fat, and meat. Because this was a dish served to royalty, respect is given to its preparation, allowing customers to experience a taste of lavishness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to try it:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackpearl.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Black Pearl<\/a>, The Black Pearl Peking Duck, #07-11\/12, Odeon 333, 333 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188721<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-longevity-noodles\"><\/span>4. Longevity Noodles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_333964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-333964\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-333964 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/restaurant-cougar-lee-longevity-noodles-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png\" alt=\"restaurant cougar lee longevity noodles - lucky chinese new year dishes meaning\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/restaurant-cougar-lee-longevity-noodles-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/restaurant-cougar-lee-longevity-noodles-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/restaurant-cougar-lee-longevity-noodles-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-333964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Cougar Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The significance of longevity noodles: <\/strong>Served in exceptionally long, unbroken strands, longevity noodles symbolise a long and healthy life. They\u2019re believed to extend the eater\u2019s lifespan and increase luck if they&#8217;re eaten without breaking the strands.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What it means to chef Ethan: <\/strong>For chef-owner Ethan Lee of Cougar Lee, he recalls the dish being a staple at reunion dinners with his family, with added pizzazz from premium ingredients like prawns and lobster. \u201cFamilies made the effort to prepare the best dishes to celebrate the occasion together. It\u2019s to ensure everyone is happy and well-fed,\u201d he tells me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to try it: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cougarlee.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cougar Lee<\/a>, homemade noodles served with either butter garlic lobster or braised abalone and Jamon Iberico de Bellota, 61 Tras Street, Singapore 079000<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-lap-mei-fan\"><\/span>5. Lap Mei Fan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_333959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-333959\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-333959 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/crystal-jade-lap-mei-fan-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png\" alt=\"crystal jade lap mei fan - lucky chinese new year dishes meaning\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/crystal-jade-lap-mei-fan-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/crystal-jade-lap-mei-fan-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/crystal-jade-lap-mei-fan-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-333959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Crystal Jade Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The significance of lap mei fan:\u00a0<\/strong>Typically prepared in a claypot, the dish features glutinous rice topped with traditional cured meats like Chinese sausage, liver sausage, and preserved duck. It symbolises prosperity, wealth, and a successful completion of the winter season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What it means to chef Martin: <\/strong>\u201cGlutinous rice is a very warming food. In traditional Chinese cooking, we believe it helps warm the stomach and give energy during the cold winter season,\u201d says executive chef Martin Foo of Crystal Jade group. He tells me that in Southern China, especially in the Guangdong region, it\u2019s an important tradition. It\u2019s reminiscent of food practices in ancient China, where people would preserve meat during winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to try it: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystaljade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystal Jade<\/a>, sakura shrimp glutinous rice and preserved meat, golden pumpkin prosperity glutinous rice niangao, multiple locations including Paragon, VivoCity, Tampines 1, and more<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-pen-cai\"><\/span>6. Pen Cai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_333962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-333962\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-333962 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/pen-cai-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png\" alt=\"pen cai - lucky chinese new year dishes meaning\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/pen-cai-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/pen-cai-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/pen-cai-lucky-chinese-new-year-dishes-meaning.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-333962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Who can resist the draw of prosperous pen cai?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The significance of pen cai: <\/strong>Pen cai translates to \u201cbasin of vegetables\u201d. However, unlike its lacklustre definition, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-pen-cai-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pen cai<\/a> is a luxurious dish filled with coveted ingredients like abalone, fish maw, scallops, prawns, and roasted meat. It symbolises abundance and collective prosperity, and the layers of ingredients represent accumulating blessings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What it means to chef Dee:\u00a0<\/strong>Chef Dee Chan of The Black Pearl recalls fond memories of this dish. When he lived in Hong Kong, he stayed in a village called Chen Jia Village. It was common during Chinese New Year for villagers to eat together and share a pot of pen cai. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t just about the food; it was about the entire village coming together. That sense of gathering around one dish to share is what the heart of pen cai means to me,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to try it: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackpearl.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Black Pearl<\/a>, prosperity 10-head abalone treasure pot, #07-11\/12, Odeon 333, 333 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188721<\/p>\n<p>Now you can impress your family with your newfound knowledge of lucky Chinese New Year dishes and their meanings!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"faqs-accordion\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-are-certain-foods-considered-lucky\"><\/span>Why are certain foods considered lucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Many dishes are chosen because their names sound similar to auspicious words in Mandarin or Cantonese. Some are chosen because their shapes symbolise prosperity, or are eaten by the wealthy.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-fruits-are-considered-lucky\"><\/span>What fruits are considered lucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Oranges, tangerines and pineapples are popular lucky fruit. <\/p>\n<p>The Chinese name for oranges sound similar to words that mean fortune and prosperity in Chinese. Their golden orange hue also signifies abundance.<\/p>\n<p>In Hokkien, the word for pineapple sounds like \"prosperity arrives\". That's why pineapple tarts are a popular snack and you might see pineapple-themed decorations.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-eating-fish-symbolise\"><\/span>What does eating fish symbolise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>The word for fish in Chinese sounds like the word for abundance, so eating fish is meant to bring more wealth. It's also common to leave some fish behind to symbolise continued prosperity.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-sweet-desserts-considered-lucky\"><\/span>Are sweet desserts considered lucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Yes! Sweet food symbolise a sweet life. A popular dessert is tang yuan (glutinous rice balls), which also represent family togetherness.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-chinese-new-year-dishes-the-same-across-all-families\"><\/span>Are Chinese New Year dishes the same across all families?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Not exactly. While many lucky dishes like dumplings, nian gao, and longevity noodles are commonly enjoyed, Chinese New Year food traditions can vary by region, family heritage, and personal customs. 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