Where to Get the Best Pen Cai This Chinese New Year

Ring in the Year of the Tiger with these delectable treasure pots

Chinese New Year is never complete without a lavish reunion dinner starring traditional auspicious dishes such as yusheng, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and, of course, pen cai.

Also known as poon choi, this classic Cantonese dish is an ensemble of auspicious ingredients, among which are abalone, dried scallops, prawns and roasted duck. These are steeped in savoury gravy and best eaten with the family to symbolise harmony.

The centrepiece of the Chinese New Year feast comes in classic and contemporary flavours—perfect for your reunion dinners. And, if you are looking to celebrate at home, here are five treasure pots to jazz up your meal.

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1. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

Executive chef Douglas Tay and his team have created a lavish pot (ideal for five people) which is loaded with premium ingredients, including succulent roast duck, luxurious 10-head abalone and flavourful fish maw. These are drenched in a thick and collagen-rich broth for good measure. Available for delivery from now until February 15. Pre-order three days in advance. Order here.

15 Stamford

Asian | $ $ $ |

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, 15 Stamford Raod, Singapore 178906

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2. Summer Palace

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Bring harmony and prosperity into the new year by indulging in Summer Palace’s classic pen cai. Curated by chef Liu Ching Hai and his team, this pot is layered with the likes of abalone, sea cucumber, dried oysters and roasted pork, and enriched with a luscious braised sauce. Available for both dine in and take away from January 17 to February 15. Order here.

Summer Palace (Singapore)

Chinese | $ $ $ |

1 Cuscaden Road, Level 3, Regent Singapore, S(249715)

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3. Soup Restaurant

Soup Restaurant’s Wellness Collagen Treasure Pot with Abalone is sure to give you the collagen boost you need this festive season. Each pot is brimming with exceptional ingredients such as 10-head abalone, fresh tiger prawns and sea cucumber. Its collagen-rich pumpkin broth is the star of this dish—pumpkin and chicken are simmered over low heat to produce a supreme stock that harbours sweet and savoury notes. Available for delivery from now until February 15. Order here.

Soup Restaurant (multiple outlets), 118 Holland Avenue, 01-02 Raffles Medical Holland Village, +65 6352 6606

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4. Shang Palace

Ring in the Year of the Tiger with Shang Palace’s Abundance Treasure Pot. To epitomise its symbolism of abundance and prosperity, this pot is a treasure trove of auspicious ingredients such as pork knuckle (good fortune), whole dace fish (luck) and deep-fried prawn in hawthorn (happiness). Within each pot, diners can also look forward to unique ingredients, including taro and soya sauce chicken. Each pot is meticulously simmered for over six hours to bring out the flavour and richness of the thick broth. Available for delivery from now until February 15. Order here.

Shang Palace

Chinese | $ $ $ $ |

22 Orange Grove Road, Lobby Level, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, S(258350)

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5. Sofitel Singapore City Centre Marketplace

Welcome another year of prosperity with the Magnifique pen cai, curated by Racines executive Chinese chef Andrew Chong. This auspicious seafood treasure pot is generously filled with classic and contemporary ingredients such as Hokkaido scallops, roasted French duck and roasted pork. At the bottom of the pot is the fragrant truffle-braised cabbage, which adds an aromatic and earthy finish. Available for delivery from January 24 to February 15. Order here.

Racines

French | $ $ |