Chinese New Year is all about abundance, prosperity and joy—and in the Year of the Horse, the lo hei tradition is getting a beautifully theatrical update. This season, restaurants are tipping their hats to the zodiac with yu sheng platters shaped into horse-inspired designs, from delicate “manes” and horse heads built from finely sliced vegetables to grand centrepieces arranged for communal tossing.
Of course, luxury still tastes like luxury: Think plump abalone, sweet lobster, pristine sashimi, or even caviar. Every ingredient is chosen for both symbolism and indulgence—because if you’re going to toss, you might as well do it in style.
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CASSIA, CAPELLA SINGAPORE
Cassia does yu sheng two ways—dine in for its Prosperity Lo Hei (part of its CNY set menus from $248++), a vibrant toss of crisp seasonal vegetables slicked with the restaurant’s house-made golden pineapple sauce, served as the opening to Chinese New Year’s Eve menus. Prefer to bring the toss home? The takeaway lineup stars the Cassia Fortune Yu Sheng ($388+), a lavish platter of lobster, abalone, bird’s nest and Norwegian salmon on fresh vegetables, plus a slimmer Prosperity Yu Sheng ($88+) for smaller gatherings, with Norwegian salmon prepared in a classic style.
Cassia, Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297, Tel: +65 6591 5045. Book a table here. Order online here.
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CHERRY GARDEN BY CHEF FEI
Chef Fei’s Prosperity Toss riffs on Chaoshan-style yu sheng—julienned vegetables, crispy taro, Wujiang salted vegetables and radish, finished with a tangy house-made Chaoshan sour plum sauce (with hints of lemon and chilli), plus peanuts and pumpkin seeds for crunch. Go all-out with Lobster Yu Sheng (a la carte from $1,388++ per portion), starring live Australian lobster, with symbolic add-ons like geoduck clam (good fortune) or Atlantic salmon (prosperity). The ritualistic good-lucks words are read differently here, but still, with just as much pomp and enthusiasm!
Cherry Garden by Chef Fei, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797, Tel: +65 6338 0066. Book a table here.
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METT SINGAPORE
The Eight Strands of Prosperity Yu Sheng is a showstopping Year of the Horse centrepiece designed for up to 20 guests. An artistic take on the classic toss, it layers premium bluefin tuna, South African abalone and delicately smoked king salmon into eight symbolic “strands”—a salute to fortune, longevity and success. Simply top up $508++ with the METT’s banquet menu.
METT Singapore, 11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881, Tel: +65 6799 8800. Book a table here.
MIN JIANG
A showpiece yu sheng that arrives with a hand-painted galloping horse by Master Chef Chan Hwan Kee, plus a horseshoe-shaped presentation (for dine-in), the Majestic Prosperous Horse ‘Lo Hei’ nods to strength and good fortune. The platter is ringed with crisp greens and veg (arugula, romaine, red carrot, baby radish), then dialled up with baby abalone, tobiko, kombu seasoning, pine nuts and golden fried yam strips. The luxe factor continues with salmon and hamachi, tossed in a bright, fruit-forward dressing (plum sauce, calamansi, yuzu, pineapple, strawberry, and more) for a sweet-tangy finish. Dine in at $288++ or takeaway for $313.90 nett.
Min Jiang, Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221, tel: +65 6730 1704. Book a table here.
PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD
The Prosperity Exotic Garden Yu Sheng ($188) mixes lobster, sea cucumber and matsutake mushrooms with black truffle sauce, osmanthus sauce and white truffle oil, plus bright pops of pineapple and strawberry, and crunch from pistachios, soybean crisps and five-grain crispy rice—available for dine-in and takeaway. For peak flex, there’s the Prosperity Spring with Golden Steed Yu Sheng ($588), topped with premium pufferfish sashimi (takeaway only), alongside lobster, sea cucumber, matsutake and truffle accents.
Pan Pacific Orchard Singapore, 10 Claymore Road, Singapore 229540, Tel: +65 6991 6888. Book a table here or email [email protected].
SHANG PALANCE, SHANGRI-LA SINGAPORE
For those who like their Lunar New Year celebration with a little theatre, Shang Palace’s limited-edition Auspicious Golden Horse Yu Sheng ($268++, serves 6–8) sets the tone. Artfully sculpted in the image of this year’s equine icon, this limited-edition centrepiece features a plenitude of smoked salmon, jellyfish, fresh vegetables, pickles, and a colourful array of customary components. Available for both dine-in and takeaway with a minimum two days’ advance order.
Shang Palace, Lobby Level, Tower Wing, Shangri-La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350, Tel: +65 6213 4473 / 4398. Book a table here.
SHISEN HANTEN BY CHEN KENTARO
The Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng (from $78++) returns with an optional upgrade of Osetra caviar (+$80++), tossed with shredded carrot and radish, pomelo, crushed peanuts, sesame, golden crackers, and a warm-spiced finish of plum sauce, pepper, cinnamon and oil. Feeling extra? Go for the Prosperity Madai Yu Sheng (from $88++) or the Wealthy Lobster, Abalone and Salmon Yu Sheng (from $158++).
Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, Level 35, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867, Tel: +65 6831 6262. Book a table here.
TUNGLOK GROUP
More than just a colourful salad of crisp vegetables and premium smoked salmon, TungLok Prosperity Yu Sheng ($78 for 6 persons or $98 for 10 persons) is beautifully arranged in the design of the horse to commemorate the year. It is served with a unique lower-in-sugar sauce to ensure a healthier way to enjoy this festive indulgence.
Available at TungLok Heen, TungLok Signature, TungLok Peking Duck, TungLok Seafood, TungLok Teahouse and Lao Beijing. For more information, visit their website.
W SINGAPORE—SENTOSA COVE
The Prosperity Yu Sheng at W Singapore’s The Kitchen Table comes in two ways with a horse head design —Smoked Salmon ($68++) or Abalone & Smoked Salmon ($168++)—each sized for a generous 8 to 10 people. It’s also available for takeaway until 3 March 2026; orders need to be placed 24 hours in advance.
The Kitchen Table, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way (Hotel, Level 1), Singapore 098374, Tel: +65 6808 7268. Book a table here.
YAN TING, THE ST. REGIS SINGAPORE
Yan Ting spotlights the Prosperity Yu Sheng with crispy fish skin and whitebait, and backs it up with six variations in total—think options with Alaskan crab, Australian lobster, abalone, or even a vegetarian mixed-fruit version, depending on how indulgent you’re feeling. Available for dine-in as part of the CNY tasting menu (from $168++ per person), or takeaway (from $89).
Yan Ting, The St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911, Tel: +65 6506 6887. Book a table here.