Guide to Yu Sheng Prices Singapore 2019. BONUS: Lou Hei Secret Inside!
Image Credit: Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore
Rumour has it that four master chefs created Yu Sheng back in 1964, and it is a dish we now proudly recognise as one of the signature creations of Singapore. Before I start another riot about who ACTUALLY invented this dish, let’s focus on the main point here: IT’S A GREAT WAY TO SIGNIFY THE START OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS!
We scoured this island to bring to you the best Yu Sheng recommendations, from the affordable ones at our supermarkets, to the atas luxurious ones at 5 star hotels.
We’ve also included a list for our vegetarian and health-conscious friends out there!
Yu Sheng Under $20 @ Local Supermarkets
This is a popular choice especially for smaller families or families who prefer a simple, hassle-free lou hei moment. You can get these at your nearby supermarkets – plus points for convenience and price!
Name | Pax | Weight/ Qty | Price | |
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NTUC Fairprice | Spring Toss Yee Sang ‑ Easy Pack | 3-4 pax | 500g | $10.25 |
Harvest Prosperity Yu Sheng | 3-4 pax | 500g | $12.50 | |
Singlong Auspicious Yee Sang | 5-6 pax | 600g | $13.30 | |
Thai Sing Fa Cai Yu Sheng | 6-8 pax | 550g | $14.80 | |
KCT Fa Cai Yu Sheng | 6-8 pax | 730g | $17.30 | |
Mac Taste Fa Cai Yu Sheng | 5-6 pax | 450g | $16.90 - $19.30 | |
Singlong Fa Cai Yee Sang | 5-6 pax | 600g | $19.80 | |
Cold Storage | SING LONG Yee Sang | 5-6 pax | 600g | $13.80 |
Family Favourites
Restaurants, Hotels and Specialties Yu Sheng Platter
Signature | Restaurant | Price | Website |
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Pre-packed Yu Sheng Platter | Kwong Cheong Thye | Normal: $17.30-17.80 Octagonal: $22.80 | https://www.kctsoya.com/ |
Teochew Style Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng | JUMBO Seafood & Chui Huay Lim Teochew Cuisine | $28+, $58 | www.jumbogroup.sg |
Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng | Din Tai Fung | $32.80 (2-3 pax), $48.80 (4-6 pax) | https://www.dintaifung.com.sg/promotions.php |
Classic Abundance Yu Sheng | Carlton City Hotel Singapore | $38+ | www.carltoncity.sg |
Golden Eight Treasures Yusheng | The Carvery, Park Hotel Alexandra | $38.80+ | www.parkhotelalexandra.sg |
Prosperity Truffle Yu Sheng | Elemen | $38.80+ | www.elemen.com.sg |
Paradise Abalone Yu Sheng | Paradise Group | $48.80 | www.paradisegp.com |
Prosperity Lo Hei with Mini Abalone and Crispy Fish Skin | White Rose Café, York Hotel Singapore | $52+ | www.yorkhotel.com.sg |
Tuna ‘Lo Hei’ | Feng Shui Inn, Resorts World Sentosa | $68+ | www.rwsentosa.com |
Salmon and Crispy White Bait Yu Sheng | Golden Peony, Conrad Centennial Singapore | $68+ | www.connoisseur.sg |
Smoked Salmon ‘Lo Hei’ Yu Sheng | Hua Ting Restaurant, Orchard Hotel Singapore | $68+ | www.orchardhotel.com.sg |
Kaleidoscope of Prosperity (Shun De Style) | Yàn | Salmon: $72+(5 pax), $92+(10 pax), Yellowtail: $82+(5 pax) $102+(10 pax) | www.yan.com.sg |
Salmon Yu Sheng | Mitzo, Grand Park Orchard | $78+ | www.mitzo.sg |
Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng with Crispy Whitebait and Nashi Pear | Peach Blossoms, Marina Mandarin Singapore | $78+ | www.meritushotels.com/marina |
Bountiful Yu Sheng | Cherry Garden, Mandarin Oriental Singapore | $78+ | www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore |
Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng | Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant, Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy | $78+ | www.grandmercureroxy.com.sg |
Prosperity Smoked Kurobuta Pork Yu Sheng | Ellenborough Market Café, Swissôtel Merchant Court | $88 | www.swissotel.com/Singapore-MerchantCourt |
Prosperity Snow Crab Yu Sheng | Szechuan Court, Fairmont Singapore | $88 | www.fairmont.com/singapore |
Auspicious Tidings Hamachi Yusheng | Crystal Jade Palace, Golden Palace | $88+ | www.crystaljade.com |
Crowne Prosperity Yusheng | Crowne Plaza Changi Airport | $88+ | changiairport.crowneplaza.com |
Prosperity Fortune Yu Sheng | Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore | $88+ | www.shangri-la.com/singapore |
Alaskan Crab Lo Hei | Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant, Carlton Hotel Singapore | $138+ | www.carltonhotel.sg |
Blossoming Treasures Yu Sheng | Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore | $138+ | www.panpacific.com/singapore |
Auspicious Yu Sheng with Black Garlic Dressing | Racines, Sofitel Singapore City Centre | $138 | www.sofitel-singapore-citycentre.com |
Prosperity ‘Fa Cai’ Yu Sheng | Min Jiang, Goodwood Park Hotel | $168 | www.goodwoodparkhotel.com |
Lobster, Sea Urchin, Hokkaido Scallop, Salmon, Tuna & Caviar Yu Sheng | Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel | $268 | www.singaporemarriott.com |
Special Piggy Edition Gold Rush Yu Sheng | Jade, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore | $388 | www.fullertonhotels.com |
As if that list isn’t enough to sat your appetite for Yu Sheng, you can try getting your Yu Sheng from Kwong Cheong Thye, my family’s favourite! They sell Yu Sheng in DIY fashion where you can choose the ingredients combinations to make up your own desired platter.
Prices are pretty affordable (Normal: $17.30-17.80, Octagonal: $22.80) as they are known to be suppliers to local restaurants and hotels too.
Image Credit: Jasmine Tay’s Blog
Address: 61 Lor 27 Geylang, Singapore 388186
Hours: Open daily except Sundays, 9.30am – 7:30PM
Phone: 6748 0128
Vegetarian & Healthier Options
Signature | Restaurant | Price | Website |
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(Vegetarian) Yu Sheng | Din Tai Fung | $26.80 (2-3 pax), $39.80 (4-6 pax) | https://www.dintaifung.com.sg/promotions.php |
(Vegetarian) Prosperity Yu Sheng | Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant | $28(S), $38(M), $48(L) | https://lotusvegetarian.sg/ |
(Vegetarian) Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng | Greendot | $35.80 (5-6pax) | https://www.greendot.sg/ |
Soba Yu Sheng | Nadai Fujisoba Ni-hachi, 100AM Mall | $38.80 (6-8 pax) | https://www.facebook.com/FujiSoba-Singapore-326049881100556/ |
Fruity Yu Sheng | Sens Restaurant | $48 for Healthy Salmon and Fruit Yu Sheng, $68 Eight Happiness Gold rush Yu Sheng (6-8pax) | - |
Prosperity Yu Sheng | Tunglok Signatures | $48++ (M), $78++ (L) | https://www.tunglok.com/wp-content/themes/tunglok/pdf/cny2018/CNY-Operating-Hrs-2018.pdf?misc=20180202_092122 |
Hamachi Yu Sheng | Li Bai Restaurant, Sheraton Towers Singapore | $98 | https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/sinsi-sheraton-towers-singapore/ |
What makes the Yu Sheng platter?
Ingredient | You Say | What It Means |
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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 Progress 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)
Toppings for Yu Sheng Platter (Vegetarian options too!)
Type | Name | Weight/ Qty | Price |
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Abalone | Diamon Prince Baby Abalone - Braised | 6 pieces per pack | $9.70 |
New Moon NZ Abalone | 425g | $38.80 | |
Salmon | Sushi Express Salmon Slices | 3 slices (small) | $1.50+ |
Fresh salmon for Yu Sheng | 200g | ~$8 | |
Smoked Salmon | Fassler Smoked Salmon ‑ Traditional | 200g | $13.80 |
Mushrooms | (Vegetarian) Mili Abalone Mushroom | 400g | $1.40 |
Pomelo | Pasar Malaysia Pomelo | 1 medium | $6.80 |
Vietnam Nam Roi Pomelo | 1 per pack | $2.95 |
BONUS!
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Play this Lou Hei Yu Sheng Game and Get 4D Numbers! (all in the name of fun!)
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