There is something quietly magical about a Lunar New Year meal done right. And this year, Chen’s Kitchen captures that spirit beautifully with its thoughtfully curated 2026 Lunar New Year menus.
The four-time Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Japanese-Szechwan restaurant by Chef Kentaro ushers in the Year of the Horse with festive set menus and a la carte Yu Sheng, available from 19 January to 3 March 2026, for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
@aveonemag Small group, BIG feast 🧧 Chen’s Kitchen’s Blossom Set is packed with festive favourites, bold flavours, and zero misses. Ideal for 3–4 pax CNY celebrations. 🧧 Set options • 4 pax: Blissful S$288++ | Blossom S$328++ (we tried this!) • 6 pax: Blissful S$428++ | Blossom S$468++ • 8 pax: Blissful S$568++ | Blossom S$628++ ✨ Festive promotions available 🍽 Dine-in | 🚗 Self pick-up | 🛵 Delivery 📍 Menu exclusively available at Chen’s Kitchen, Paragon 290 Orchard Road, #B1 ♬ original sound – AVENUE ONE
Festive Set Menus at Chen’s Kitchen
The Lunar New Year set menus — Blissful and Blossom — are built around the idea of sharing. Available in 4-, 6-, and 8-pax options, the menus cater comfortably to families of all sizes, without veering into intimidating price territory. Every set comes with Chen’s signature Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng 发财鱼生, setting the tone for an auspicious start to the meal (and the year).
If you’re looking for a Lunar New Year set that feels generous without being overwhelming, and indulgent without tipping into excess, the 4-pax Blossom Set at Chen’s Kitchen strikes an impressive sweet spot.
Priced at S$328++, the set delivers a surprisingly abundant spread, making it especially appealing for smaller family gatherings or intimate reunions with close friends. It’s the kind of meal where dishes keep arriving, yet nothing feels repetitive or heavy; an underrated quality during festive feasting. We tried this festive set to share with you if it’s worthwhile. Read on for more.
What to Expect in the Blossom Set
The meal opens with the Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng, and what stands out immediately is how light and refreshing it is. Crisp, well-balanced, and not overly sweet, it’s the kind of Yu Sheng you can keep reaching for even after the tossing ritual is done – a promising start that doesn’t fatigue the palate.
From there, the set moves seamlessly between comfort and boldness. The Double-Boiled Lotus Root and Pork Rib Soup offers a gentle, homemade warmth. Clean, nourishing, and grounding, it tastes like something lovingly simmered in a family kitchen.
The heart of the meal leans confidently into Chen’s Kitchen’s Japanese-Szechwan identity. The Mapo Tofu is a clear standout: savoury, softly spicy, and deeply satisfying, especially when paired with steamed rice. It’s followed by the Gongbao Chicken, which brings a punchy kick without overwhelming, and the Szechwan French Beans with Mushrooms, adding a welcome vegetal crunch to balance out the richer dishes.
For broader appeal, the Sweet and Sour Barramundi is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser; crisp, tangy, and comforting enough to win over both kids and adults. The Mala Mayo Prawns, meanwhile, surprise in the best way: creamy, numbing, and spicy notes come together in a combination that sounds unconventional but works remarkably well.
Rounding out the mains are Chen’s Black Sweet and Sour Pork, glossy and indulgent, offering that familiar festive richness many look for during Chinese New Year.
Dessert comes in the form of a Double-Boiled Pear with Snow Fungus and Red Dates, and it couldn’t be more fitting. Lightly sweet, soothing, and cooling, it gently calms the palate after the layers of spice – a thoughtful and restorative end to the meal.
Our Verdict?
With its variety, balance, and sheer number of dishes, the 4-pax Blossom Set feels like excellent value at S$328++. This is a festive spread that doesn’t cut corners and doesn’t require a large group to enjoy fully. It’s ideal seeing, tasting, and sharing a little bit of everything, all while staying comfortably satisfied rather than stuffed.
This menu is exclusively available at Chen’s Kitchen located at 290 Orchard Road, #B1-43 Paragon, Singapore 238859. It is open daily from 11am to 9.30pm. Call 9128 6829 for more information and reservations. Yu Sheng is available at all other outlets.
All Chen’s Kitchen outlets will remain open on Day 1 and Day 2 of CNY, except Downtown Gallery.
