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Yu sheng (鱼生) is an especially popular dish to have in Singapore during Chinese New Year. While the raw fish salad was thought to have originated somewhere in China, the yu sheng that we know today is a primarily Singaporean / Malaysian innovation.
Yu sheng is an especially symbolic dish with each ingredient representing something auspicious for the coming lunar new year. Highly competitive yu sheng offerings by hotels and Chinese restaurants have led to somewhat innovative ingredients, but at its heart, yu sheng traditionally includes the following: raw fish (usually salmon), pomelo, pepper, oil, carrots, green and white radish, peanut crumbs, sesame seeds, dressing (usually plum sauce) and finally, deep fried golden pillows.
Auspicious phrases are supposed to be uttered while each ingredient is being sprinkled into the salad. Tossing of yu sheng is known as lo hei. I won’t go into the specifics of the phrases to be uttered as my main aim here is to show you the best selection of yu sheng for this year. Without further ado, here are the top yu sheng to have in 2025:
Hitoyoshi
hitoyoshi yu sheng (source: hitoyoshi)
Japanese dining specialist, Hitoyoshi is once again making available their bestselling yu sheng for CNY 2025. Choose between the Premium Yu Sheng (S$103) or Prosperity Yu Sheng (S$80) for your festive celebrations. The main difference between the 2 yu shengs is that the Premium Yu Sheng also comes with scallops and ikura, in addition to salmon, abalone and chutoro (fatty tuna) which both yu shengs possess. For a cheaper option, the Salmon Yu Sheng (S$56) does away with other types of sashimi, focusing only on salmon. The yu shengs are available either for delivery or on a self-collection basis and the good news is that they have 4 outlets to collect from which are scattered throughout the island.
Dates: Ongoing
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Shangri-la Singapore
takeaway yu sheng from shangri-la singapore (source: shangri-la singapore)
*TOP PICK* Shangri-la Singapore has a few types of yu sheng available for takeaway. These include the Happiness Yu Sheng (S$70.80) which comes with golden crispy fish, the Prosperity Yu Sheng (from S$99.80) which comes with smoked salmon instead of raw fish, the Fortune Yu Sheng (S$149.80) which comes with both Boston Lobster and smoked salmon and finally, the Auspicious Yu Sheng (S$218.80) with South African Abalone, Hokkaido Scallop and smoked salmon.
Dates: Now to 9th February 2025
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Ming Kitchen
Ming Kitchen is a seafood restaurant / food court stall with outlets all over Singapore. Their Prosperity Yu Sheng (S$33.80) is appropriate for those on a budget. Good for 3 to 4 persons, it suits small families and most households. You can order this yu sheng as a standalone dish, or as a set that starts from S$298. Currently, their yu sheng is open for self-collection only but the good news is that customers have at least 15 collection points to choose from – all located in heartland locations such as Pasir Ris, Tampines, Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Batok and more.
Dates: Ongoing
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Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
xin’s signature yu sheng (source: xin cuisine)
Xin Cuisine at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium presents a number of yu shengs for CNY 2024. Mainstays in their repertoire include the Xin’s Signature Salmon Yu Sheng (from S$98) and the Baby Abalone Yu Sheng (from S$98). The yu shengs at Xin Cuisine come in two sizes – small and large.
Dates: Now to 9th February 2025
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Copthorne King’s Hotel
teochew smoked salmon yu sheng (source: the hotel)
Bring home the prosperity with takeaway yu sheng available in two flavors. Choose from the Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng ($78+ for 6 persons/$98+ for 10 persons) or the Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng ($98+ for 6persons/$118+ for 10 persons).
Dates: Now to 12th Feb 2025
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JW Marriott Singapore South Beach (Madame Fan)
madame fan pen cai (source: the hotel)
Elevate your festive toss with Madame Fan’s Signature Abalone Yu Sheng (from $138 nett serves 5 persons), a showcase of vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, or enjoy the crunchy twist of the Signature Crispy Fish Skin Yu Sheng (from $118 nett serves 5 persons). For a plant-based option, the Harmony Crispy Mock Fish Yu Sheng (from $98 nett serves 5 persons) offers a delightful medley of crisp textures and zesty notes, all accompanied by Madame Fan’s Signature Honey Grain Mustard Yuzu Yogurt Dressing.
Dates: Now until 16th Feb 2025
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InterContinental Singapore
yu sheng man fu yuan (source: the hotel)
Man Fu Yuan is offering 2 types of yu sheng available for takeaway for the Year of the Dragon, Lux it up a bit with the Prosperity Yu Sheng (from S$138) which includes grilled unagi, salmon sashimi, abalone, crispy shredded Hokkaido scallop, crispy fish skin and golden wafu and roasted sesame sauce. Also available is the Abundance Yu Sheng (from S$98) which comes with grilled unagi, salmon sashimi, crispy fish skin and also golden wafu and roasted sesame sauce.
Dates: Now until 12th February 2025
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Pan Pacific Singapore
pan pacific yu sheng (source: the hotel)
Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Singapore presents no less than 3 yu sheng platters to choose from, available for dine-in or takeaway. These include the brimming Prosperity Yu Sheng (S$288) with South Africa Abalone, Lobster and Smoked Salmon; and the classic Double Blessing Yu Sheng (from S$98) with Smoked Salmon and Crispy Silver Whitebait.
Dates: Now to 9th February 2025
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Carlton Hotel
shun de yu sheng from carlton hotel (source: the hotel)
Ever-dependable options at Wah Lok include the Alaskan Crab Lo Hei (from S$228) and Hamachi Yu Sheng in “Soon Tak” Style (for dine-in), the latter with its refreshing and delightfully sour dressing. For diners who prefer doing their lo hei without raw fish, check out the Abalone Lo Hei (from S$138) which replaces the salmon with plump juicy pieces of abalone.
Dates: Now to 9th February 2025
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