Where to Get the Best Yu Sheng Delivery & Takeaway 2023 in Singapore for a Fortune-filled Toss

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 2023:

Conrad Singapore Orchard (Summer Palace)

*Michelin-Star Pick* Summer Palace’s Prosperity Yu Sheng (from S$105.85) comes with no less than 8 choices for the topping, ranging from Smoked Salmon to Bird’s Nest and Pear. If you prefer shellfish or crustaceans, you can go for Lobster, Baby Abalone or even Mexican Abalone. Vegetarians can opt for their Lily Bulbs with Mock Abalone. Summer Palace’s yu sheng can be ordered as a standalone dish or as part of one of their takeaway sets that also include pen cai and a number of other dishes good for 5 to 10 persons. Summer Palace is a reliable option if you want to add a touch of Michelin star to your CNY reunion dinner. Do note that the hotel the restaurant is situated in, the former Regent Singapore, has now been renamed as Conrad Singapore Orchard.

Dates: Now until 5th February 2023

Delivery: Free delivery for orders of S$300 and above, S$30 delivery fee otherwise

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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$28.80) 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$238. 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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Shangri-la Singapore

For folks who prefer not to eat raw seafood, check out Shangri-la Singapore’s Fortune Yu Sheng (from S$138.80). Instead of the usual raw fish, you get some decadent cooked lobster and smoked salmon instead. 

Dates: 2 January to 15 February 2023

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PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Peach Blossoms’ yu sheng is available in portions for five or ten persons. Take your pick among five different yu sheng platters, including their signature Fortune Abalone Yu Sheng (from S$136.96) and Vegetarian Abalone Yu Sheng (S$83.46). Orders need to be made at least 3 days in advance.

Dates: 15th January to 5th February 2023

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Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

Toss to a great year with this hotel’s indulgent Fortune Salmon Lo Hei ($78) which includes salmon roe aside from the traditional raw fish. For vegan options, check out the auspicious Plant-based “Prawn” Lo Hei ($78) which delivers the succulent taste of prawns and pops of crunch from lotus root chips while being gluten and soy-free. For something decadent, the Auspicious Baby Abalone Lo Hei (S$98) ticks all the boxes with premium baby abalone and a mélange of julienned carrot, white and green radish and pickled vegetables, tossed with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, aromatic oil and a tangy kumquat-plum sauce. Pok Chui crackers and crispy fish skin are added for extra crunch.

Dates: Now until 2nd February 2023

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Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Jiang Nan Chun’s luxurious Prosperity Yu Sheng (from S$198) comes bursting with seafood. Think – lobster, abalone and salmon complemented by hand-shredded root veggies and crunchy pumpkin seeds, melon seeds and sunflower seeds.

Dates: Now until 5th February 2023

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Pan Pacific Singapore

Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Singapore presents no less than 4 yu sheng platters to choose from, available for dine-in or takeaway. These include the brimming Abundance Yu Sheng (S$288) with South Africa Abalone, Lobster, Scallops, Coral Clam and Ice Lettuce; the luxurious Vitality Yu Sheng (from S$138) with Lobster, Abalone and Smoked Salmon and the classic Double Blessing Yu Sheng (from S$78) with Smoked Salmon and Crispy Silver Whitebait.

Dates: 6 January to 5 February 2023

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Conrad Centennial Singapore

Golden Peony’s rendition of the Fortune Gold Flakes Yu Sheng (S$198) features a medley of ingredients including Lobster, Abalone, Mock Bak Kwa, as well as plenty of fresh vegetables like Ice Plants and pickles ready to be tossed into a vibrant mixture.

Dates: 2nd January to 5th February 2023

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Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Xin Cuisine at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium presents a number of yu shengs for CNY 2023. A new offering is their Japanese Unagi Yu Sheng With Roselle Sauce (from S$98) – mouth-watering and nutritious grilled Japanese unagi slices superbly paired with a brilliant concoction of roselle sauce to balance the toss with sweetness and a hint of fresh flower. For loyal customers of Xin Cuisine, the restaurant is also selling their classics such as the Xin’s Signature Salmon Yu Sheng (from S$88) and the Baby Abalone Yu Sheng (from S$88). The yu shengs at Xin Cuisine come in two sizes – small and large.

Dates: Now until 5th February 2023

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Si Chuan Dou Hua

As a homage to Si Chuan Dou Hua’s Sichuan roots, their yu sheng for CNY 2023 – the Abundance Treasures Yu Sheng (from S$118) is available as part of their reunion set menus or for takeaway. The unique ingredient here is their signature Sichuan Chicken (La Zi Ji) which is mixed into the plate along with salmon and abalone. 

Dates: 9th January to 5th February 2023

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Shisen Hanten

Shisen Hanten’s Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng (starts from S$88) with traditional plum sauce comes in 2 sizes – the smaller one is for 2-4 guests while the bigger one is for 5-8 guests. Additional ingredients to enhance the dish, such as fish skin and salmon sashimi may be ordered at $18 and $24 per portion respectively.

Dates: 2nd January to 5th February 2023

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