Best Yusheng 2023 Delivery/Takeaway Singapore: Includes Halal & Vegetarian Options!
Ruth Lum●
When it comes to celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY) in Singapore, one simply cannot celebrate the occasion without observing the Lou Hei 捞起 (Cantonese for ‘tossing up’) tradition and eating Yusheng鱼生.
The most popular and modern incarnation of this dish is the Qicai Yu Sheng (七彩鱼生; “seven-coloured raw fish salad “): a dish which is enjoyed in homes and restaurants all over Singapore during the CNY period.
As such, if you looking for some delicious yu sheng to celebrate togetherness and ring in good fortune in the year ahead — we got you!
We scoured this island to put together this list of yu sheng options for every budget with everything from the affordable ones you can find at our supermarkets; the atas (sophisticated or elegant) ones at five-star hotels; and healthier vegetarian options.
So do save this article and return to it when you need to!
Do note that the information is accurate as of 13 Jan 2023. Prices and promotions are subject to change without prior notice.
TL;DR: Best Yusheng 2023 Delivery/Takeaway Singapore
Jump to:
- Affordable Yu Sheng Delivery From Supermarkets (Under $60)
- Hotels and Restaurants Yu Sheng Platters
- Vegetarian Yu Sheng Singapore + Halal Yusheng Singapore
History of Yu Sheng And Lou Hei in Singapore
But like many dishes in Singapore, there are two competing claims for the invention of the modern version of the dish.
Modern yusheng was said to have been invented in the 1940s by Malaysian chef Loke Ching Fatt who created the dish in Seremban, Malaysia.
However, some claim that the dish was created in 1964 in Singapore by the “Four Heavenly Kings” in the Singapore restaurant scene: chefs Hooi Kok Wai, Lau Yoke Pui, Sin Leong and Tham Yui Kai.
Before I start another war about who ACTUALLY invented this dish, let’s focus on the main point here:
Yummy yu sheng and prosperous lou hei!
Affordable Yu Sheng Delivery From Supermarkets (Under $60)
This is a popular choice, especially for smaller families or families who prefer a simple, hassle-free lou hei moment and don’t want to spend too much.
Most of the Yu Shengs on this list cost less than $20.
You can also get these at your nearby supermarkets – plus points for convenience and price.
Not to mention that you can also get the yu sheng delivered to your house!
| Store | Name | Serves/Weight | Price | Halal or Vegetarian? | How to Buy |
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Cold Storage Yu Sheng | Sing Long Yee Sang | 4 - 6 pax (350g) | $13 | — | Website or in-store |
| Chef Chen Green Tea Yusheng | 6 - 8 pax (650g) | $15.25 | |||
| Fortune Prosperity Yu Sheng | 6 - 8 pax (500g) | $15.50 | |||
| KCT Fa Cai Yu Sheng | 8 - 10 pax (730g) | $17.30 | |||
| Sin Hwa Dee (SHD) Yu Sheng | 6 - 8 pax (544g) | $19.40 | |||
NTUC FairPrice (NTUC Online) Yu Sheng | Tungsan Prosperous Yu-Sheng | 6 - 8 pax (520g) | $14.80 | Halal & Vegetarian | Website or in-store |
| Smart Knife Ready to Eat Prosperity Yusheng 3 IN 1 Set | 4 - 6 pax (300g) | $8.88 | — | ||
| Sing Long Loh Hey Yee Sang | 4 - 6 pax (350g) | $11.80 | |||
| FLS Prosperity Yu Sheng | 7 - 9 pax (600g) | $25.13 | |||
| AAA Yee Sang with Abalone Bundle Pack | 8 - 10 pax (1025g) | $50.36 | |||
RedMart Yu Sheng | Tungsan Prosperous Yu-Sheng | 6 - 8 pax (520g) | $14.80 | Halal & Vegetarian | Delivery via website |
| Smart Knife Ready to Eat Prosperity Yusheng 3 IN 1 Set | 4 - 6 pax (300g) | $8.88 | — | ||
| Hai's Prosperity YuSheng Set | 4 - 6 pax (280g) | $11.01 | |||
| Sing Long Loh Hei Yee Sang | 4 - 6 pax (350g) | $12.90 | |||
| Food People Prosperity Yu Sheng Lou Hei | 4 - 6 pax (450g) | $15.80 | |||
| Hai's Prosperity YuSheng Gift Set | 6 - 8 pax (500g) | $17.06 | |||
| RedMart Prosperity Yusheng | 8 - 10 pax (850g) | $18.98 | |||
| RedMart Prosperity Yusheng with Smoked Salmon | 8 - 10 pax (900g) | $24.03 | |||
| Sing Long Yee Sang - Yusheng | 6 - 8 pax (600g) | $24.90 | |||
| Treasure Gold Yu Sheng Prosperity Toss | 8 - 10 pax (1000g) | $30.90 | |||
| New Moon Premium Abalone Yu Sheng | 8 - 10 pax (780g) | $38.98 | |||
Sheng Siong Yu Sheng | Happy Family Fa Cai Yu Sheng | 6 - 8 pax (500g) | $13.80 | Website or in-store |
Hotels and Restaurants Yu Sheng Platters
| Restaurant | Signature | Price (Inclusive of GST/Service Charge Unless Stated) | Halal or Vegetarian? | How to Buy |
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Carlton City Hotel Singapore | Classic Abundance Yu Sheng (Smoked Salmon) | $68 (Small: 4-6 pax) $78 (Large: 6-8 pax) | — | Website (Oddle) Delivery & Self Collection available Only available for orders placed from now to 5 Feb 2023 |
| Classic Abundance Yu Sheng (Abalone) | $98 (Small: 4-6 pax) $108 (Large: 6-8 pax) |
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Crowne Plaza Changi Airport | Fortune Salmon Lo Hei (6 pax) | $78 | — | Website Available for order: Now till 2 Feb 2023 Orders to be placed at least 3 days in advance Delivery & Self Collection available from now till 5 Feb 2023 (10am - 7pm daily) |
| Auspicious Baby Abalone Lo Hei (6 pax) | $98 | |||
| Plant Based "Prawn" Lo Hei (6 pax) | $78 | Vegetarian | ||
Crystal Jade | 2023 Reunion Yu Sheng With Abalone | Small (5 - 7 pax): $63.60 Large (8 - 10 pax): $87.30 | — | Website Delivery & Self Collection available |
| 2023 [Premium] Golden Harvest Sea Cucumber Yu Sheng | Small (5 - 7 pax): $149.10 Large (8 - 10 pax): 224.70 | Website This item is only available for collection at Crystal Jade Palace, Crystal Jade Golden Palace and Crystal Jade Dining IN outlets |
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Feng Shui Inn, Resorts World Sentosa | Smoked Salmon, Ice Plant Crystalline Yu Sheng with Black Truffle Dressing | $138++ (2-5 pax) | — | Menu |
| Lobster, Iced Smoked Salmon, Pomelo and Plant Crystalline Yu Sheng with Strawberry Dressing | $168++ (2-5 pax) |
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Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore | Nutritious Prosperity Vegetarian Yu Sheng with Mock Abalone and Kelp | Small (2 - 4 pax): $73.44 Large (6 - 8 pax): $95.04 | Vegetarian | Website Delivery & Self Collection available Only available for orders placed from now to 5 Feb 2023 |
| Double Blessings Yu Sheng with Smoked Salmon and Crispy Silver Fish | Small (2 - 4 pax): $105.84 Large (6 - 8 pax): $159.84 | — | ||
| Vitality Yu Sheng with Lobster, Smoked Salmon and Whole Abalone | Small (2 - 4 pax): $181.44 Large (6 - 8 pax): $257.04 |
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Min Jiang at Dempsey, Goodwood Park Hotel | Traditional Yu Sheng - Vegetarian | $88+ (Large) | Vegetarian | Website Delivery & Self Collection available |
| Traditional Yu Sheng - Raw Salmon | $98+ (Small) $138+ (Large) | — | ||
| Traditional Yu Sheng - Abalone | $118+ (Small) $178+ (Large) |
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| Five Blessings 'Lo Hei' | $298+ (Large) |
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Shinsen Hanten Chen Kentaro at Mandrin Orchard Singapore | Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng | Regular: $88 Large: $128 | — | Website Delivery & Self-Collection available |
Sofitel, Singapore City Centre | Salmon Yu Sheng | 2 - 3 pax: $58 4 - 5 pax: $88 | — | Website Pre-Order ends on 29 Jan 2023 Pick-up only. |
| Abalone Yu Sheng | 2 - 3 pax: $88 4 - 5 pax: $128 |
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Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore | Yu Sheng | Small (3 - 4 pax): $58.48 Large (6 - 8 pax): $83.98 | — | Website Delivery & Self Collection available (48 hours advanced order required) Delivery service available from 3 January to 5 February 2023. No delivery service available between 21 and 24 January 2023. Self-collection available: 3 to 29 January 2023, Festive Counter located at the hotel’s lobby, between 11am and 8pm. 21 January 2023, Tower Ballroom between 11am and 4pm. 30 January to 5 February 2023, Shang Palace between 11.30am and 8pm. |
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel | Pear with Avocado and Balsamic Caviar Yu Sheng (Vegetarian) | $68 (Small) $128 (Large) | Vegetarian | Menu Delivery & Self Collection available (3 days advance order required) Collection from now to 5 Feb 2023 |
| Salmon Yu Sheng with Crispy Fish Skin | $68 (Small) $128 (Large) | — | ||
| Crispy Soft Shell Crab with Crispy Fish Skin | $68 (Small) $128 (Large) |
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| Boston Lobster (Cooked or Sashimi) & Caviar with Crispy Fish Skin Yu Sheng | $108 (Small) $188 (Large) |
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| Mini Abalone Yu Sheng with Crispy Fish Skin | $88 (Small) $158 (Large) |
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| Rock Lobster, Hokkaido Scallop, King Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna & Caviar Yu Sheng | $288 (Large) |
Vegetarian Yu Sheng Singapore + Halal Yusheng Singapore
| Restaurant/Store | Name | Price | Halal or Vegetarian? | How to Buy |
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| NTUC Fairprice | Tungsan Prosperous Yu-Sheng | $14.80 (6 - 8 pax, 520g) | Halal & Vegetarian | Website or in-store |
| Home of Seafood | Gui Fei Abalone Yu Sheng | Small (3 - 6 pax): $31.80 Large (7 - 10 pax): $41.80 | Halal Certified | Website Delivery & Self Collection available |
| Norwegian Salmon Yu Sheng | Small (3 - 6 pax): $41.80 Large (7 - 10 pax): $51.80 |
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| Australian Abalone Yu Sheng | Small (3 - 6 pax): $51.80 Large (7 - 10 pax): $71.80 |
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| Crowne Plaza Changi Airport | Plant Based "Prawn" Lo Hei (6 pax) | $78 | Vegetarian | Website Available for order: Now till 2 Feb 2023 Orders to be placed at least 3 days in advance Delivery & Self Collection available from now till 5 Feb 2023 (10am - 7pm daily) |
| Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel | Pear with Avocado and Balsamic Caviar Yu Sheng (Vegetarian) | $68 (Small) $128 (Large) | Menu Delivery & Self Collection available (3 days advance order required) Collection from now to 5 Feb 2023 |
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| Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore | Nutritious Prosperity Vegetarian Yu Sheng with Mock Abalone and Kelp | Small (2 - 4 pax): $73.44 Large (6 - 8 pax): $95.04 | Vegetarian | Website Delivery & Self Collection available Only available for orders placed from now to 5 Feb 2023 |
| Min Jiang at Dempsey, Goodwood Park Hotel | Traditional Yu Sheng - Vegetarian | $88+ (Large) | Website Delivery & Self Collection available |
Yusheng Ingredients
Also, if you want to impress your friends and family with your knowledge or make your own yu sheng, here is a breakdown of the yu sheng ingredients and what they mean:
| Ingredient | You Say | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Raw fish | 年年有馀 Nian Nian You Yu | Abundance and prosperity throughout the year |
| Pomelo | 大吉大利 Da Ji Da Li | To add luck; Good luck and smooth sailing year ahead |
| Pepper and cinnamon powder | 招財進寶 Zhao Cai Jin Bao | Attract wealth and treasures |
| Oil (drizzled in circular motion) | 财原广进 Yi Ben Wan Li, Cai Yuan Guang Jin | Make 10,000 times of your profit with your capital and have countless sources of wealth |
| Carrots | 鸿运当头 Hong Yun Dang Tou | Good luck is approaching |
| Green radish | 青春常驻 Qing Chun Chang Zhu | Symbolises eternal youth |
| White radish | 风生水起 Feng Sheng Shu Qi, Bu Bu Gao Sheng | To good business opportunities and reaching a higher level with each step and progress at a fast pace |
| Crushed peanuts | 金银满屋 Jin Yin Man Wu | Household filled with gold and silver (valuable possessions) |
| Sesame seeds (added right after crushed peanuts) | 生意兴隆 Sheng Yi Xing Long | Prosperity for business |
| Golden crackers | 遍地黄金 Bian Di Huang Jin | Great wealth, floor full of gold |
| Plum Sauce | 甜甜蜜蜜 Tian Tian Mi Mi | Sweet and loving relationships |
- Raw fish symbolises abundance and prosperity. You say: “Nian Nian You Yu” or “You Yu You Sheng” (Abundance throughout the year)
- Pomelo is added to the salad right after the fish to add luck. You say: “Da Ji Da Li” (Good luck and smooth sailing)
- Pepper and cinnamon powder both signify a wish for wealth. You say: “Zhao Cai Jin Bao”. (Attract wealth and treasures)
- Oil should be drizzled in a circular motion. You say: “Yi Ben Wan Li” (Make 10,000 times of profit with your capital) “Cai Yuan Guang Jin” (Countless sources of wealth)
- Carrots represent good luck. You say: “Hong Yun Dang Tou” (Good luck is approaching)
- Green radish symbolises eternal youth. You say: “Qing Chun Chang Zhu” (Forever young)
- White radish is meant to bring about good business opportunities. You say: “Feng Sheng Shui Qi” and “Bu Bu Gao Sheng” (Reaching a higher level with each step and Progressing at a fast pace)
- Crushed peanuts are sprinkled onto the dish to symbolise that your household will be filled with valuable possessions. You say: “Jin Yin Man Wu” (Household filled with gold and silver)
- Sesame seeds are added to the salad right after the crushed peanuts have been sprinkled on top. You say: “Sheng Yi Xing Long” (Prosperity for the business)
- Golden crackers symbolise great wealth. You say: “Bian Di Huang Jin” (Floor full of gold)
- Plum Sauce, like the oil, is poured all over the dish instead of just one spot. You say: “Tian Tian Mi Mi” (Sweet and loving relationships)
Whether you believe in it or not, it doesn’t hurt to get all the luck we can possibly get, right?
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