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Best Yu Sheng in CNY 2024 For All Budgets: Includes Vegetarian & Halal Options!

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When it comes to celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY) in Singapore, besides an annual spring cleaning and buying new clothes

One simply cannot celebrate the occasion without observing the Lou Hei 捞起 (Cantonese for ‘tossing up’) tradition and eating Yu Sheng 鱼生.

Source: Our Grandfather Story | Giphy

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’ve got you!

We scoured this island to put together this list of yu sheng options for every budget, from the affordable ones you can find at our supermarkets to the atas (sophisticated or elegant) ones at five-star hotels, restaurants, 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 24 Jan 2024. Prices and promotions are subject to change without prior notice.


TL;DR: Year of Dragon (2024)’s Best Yusheng Platters in Singapore

Most affordable Yu Sheng: RedMart Smart Knife Ready to Eat Prosperity Yusheng 3 IN 1 Set ($8.88), NTUC Fairprice Singlong Loh Hey Yee Sang ($11.90)

Luxurious Yu Sheng: Carlton City Hotel’s Auspicious Treasure Pot ($298), Min Jiang at Dempsey’s Auspicious Abundance Lo Hei ($298++)

Most affordable Vegetarian/Halal Yu Sheng: RedMart’s Tungsan Prosperous Yu-Sheng ($14.80)

Luxurious Vegetarian Yu Sheng: Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant’s Purple Dragon Fruit and Pear with Balsamic Caviar Vegetarian Yu Sheng ($88+)

Most affordable Halal Yu Sheng: RedMart’s Tungsan Prosperous Yu-Sheng ($14.80), Nyan Auspicious Yee Sang ($15.45)

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Traditional 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.

Source: Dragon Phoenix Restaurant vis Roots

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 Under $30

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 $30.

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!

StoreNameServes/WeightPriceHalal or Vegetarian?
Cold Storage Yu ShengZenxin Yusheng5 - 6 pax
(300g)
$22.80
Premium Handcrafted Fruit Yusheng3 - 5 pax
(500g)
$68.80

NTUC FairPrice (NTUC Online) Yu Sheng

Singlong Loh Hey Yee Sang4 - 6 pax
(350g)
$11.90-
Singlong Auspicious Yee Sang7 - 9 pax
(600g)
$15.95
Singlong Fa Cai Yee Sang7 - 9 pax
(600g)
$25.10

RedMart Yu Sheng

Smart Knife Ready to Eat Prosperity Yusheng 3 IN 1 Set4 - 6 pax
(300g)
$8.88
Sing Long Yee Sang4 - 6 pax
(600g)
$24.90
Sing Long Loh Hei Yee Sang4 - 6 pax
(600g)
$16.90
Sing Long Loh Hei Yee Sang - Plastic Tub4 - 6 pax
(600g)
$16.90
Food People Prosperity Yu Sheng Lou Hei4 - 6 pax
(450g)
$16.88
RedMart Prosperity Yusheng8 - 10 pax
(850g)
$20.80
RedMart Prosperity Yusheng with Smoked Salmon8 - 10 pax
(900g)
$25.80
Sing Long Yee Sang - Yusheng6 - 8 pax
(600g)
$16.90
Sing Long Old Chinese Yee Sang4 - 6 pax
(600g)
$16.90
FLS Lo Hei Yee Sang4 - 6 pax
(600g)
$25.40
Simply Natural Organic Rainbow Yu Sheng3 - 5 pax
(330g)
$22.80
AAA Yee Sang With Abalone Bundle Pack8 - 10 pax
(1.02kg)
$49.80 (U.P. $50.90)
Imperial Premium Seafood Golden Yu Sheng Abalone3 - 5 pax
(425g)
$21
New Moon Premium Abalone Yu Sheng4 - 6 pax
(780g)
$39.90 (U.P. $43.71)

Sheng Siong Yu Sheng

Happy Family Fa Cai Yu Sheng6 - 8 pax
(500g)
$13.85 ($15.80)

Hotels Yu Sheng Platters

If you’re going all out this CNY, this is something for you!

Hotel platters are typically pricier, but it’s for a good reason – they are so luxurious that you will instantly feel rich even if you have only taken a bite.

These are some popular options:

HotelsNamePriceRemarks

Carlton City Hotel Singapore

Classic Abundance Yu Sheng (Smoked Salmon)Small (4-6 pax): $78

Large (6-8 pax): $88
Pre-order 5 days in advance
Classic Abundance Yu Sheng (Abalone)Small (4-6 pax): $98

Large (6-8 pax): $108
Auspicious Treasure Pot (4 - 6 pax)$298

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

Harmony Salmon Yusheng (6 pax)$8825% early bird discount
Auspicious Baby Abalone Lo Hei (6 pax)$128

Feng Shui Inn, Resorts World Sentosa

Smoked Salmon, Ice Plant Crystalline Yu Sheng with Black Truffle Dressing (2-5 pax)$138++
Lobster, Iced Smoked Salmon,
Pomelo and Plant Crystalline Yu Sheng with Strawberry Dressing (2-5 pax)
$168++

Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore

Vitality Yu Sheng with Lobster, Smoked Salmon and Whole Abalone$158.40 (U.P. $198)20% off now

Jade, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Gold Rush Salmon Yu Sheng$118.50 (U.P. $158)

Min Jiang at Dempsey, Goodwood Park Hotel

Traditional Yu Sheng - Vegetarian$88+ (Large)Vegetarian
Traditional Yu Sheng - Crispy Salted Egg Yolk Fish SkinSmall: $99.80+

Large: $139.80+
Traditional Yu Sheng - AbaloneSmall: $118+

Large: $178+
Auspicious Abundance ‘Lo Hei’$298+ (Large)

Shisen Hanten Chen Kentaro, Mandrin Orchard Singapore

Salmon Yu ShengRegular: $88

Large: $128

Sofitel, Singapore City Centre

Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng (choice of Traditional or Yuzu Dressing)$168++Self-collection is available from 1 to 24 February 2024, 11am to 6pm. Complimentary delivery for orders $500nett and above. For orders below $500nett, a delivery charge of $40 nett per location is applicable.
Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng (choice of Traditional or Yuzu Dressing)$138++
Healthy Well Being Yu Sheng$128++

Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

Yu ShengSmall (3 - 4 pax): $58.48

Large (6 - 8 pax): $83.98
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza HotelWan Hao Prosperity Yu Sheng (Rock Lobster, Scallop, Irish Smoked Salmon,
Yellow Fin Tuna, Caviar, Salmon Roe)
$288
Wan Hao Trio Treasure Yu Sheng (Abalone, Yellow Fin Tuna, Irish Smoked Salmon)$138 (Small)

$248 (Large)
Abalone with Crispy Fish Skin Yu Sheng$98 (Small)

$168 (Large)
Yellow Fin Tuna with Salmon Roe Yu Sheng$98 (Small)

$168 (Large)
Boston Lobster with Salmon Roe Yu Sheng $118 (Small)

$198 (Large)
Smoked Salmon with Crispy Fish Skin Yu Sheng$78 (Small)

$138 (Large)
Jamón Ibérico Ham with Rock Melon Yu Sheng$88 (Small)

$148 (Large)
Purple Dragon Fruit and Pear with Balsamic
Caviar Vegetarian Yu Sheng
$78 (Small)

$138 (Large)

Restaurant Yu Sheng Platters

And for those who are looking for non-traditional Yu Shengs and possibly with an option to even build your own, some restaurants are offering Yu Sheng platters that make your CNY this year more unique than ever:

RestaurantsNamePriceRemarks

Crystal Jade

Premium Yu Sheng with Boston Lobster Tail, Aburi Scallop & FruitsSmall (5 - 7 pax): $150.42

Large (8 - 10 pax): $226.72
Enjoy 8% till 25 Feb 2024
Reunion Yu Sheng with Norwegian SalmonSmall (5 - 7 pax): $58.64

Large (8 - 10 pax): $86.98
Kwong Cheong ThyePre-packed Yu Sheng PlatterGift set: $16.80

Treasure box: $22.80
Din Tai FungProsperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng$64.09
Abundance Abalone Yu Sheng$96.79
ElemenProsperity Truffle Yu Sheng$48.80 (3 - 5 pax)
Greenwood Fish MarketBuild Your Own Sheng - with base Salmon (200g) Yu Sheng with traditional vegetables and condiments$98 (4 - 6 pax)
Year of the Dragon Specialty Yu Sheng$188 (4 - 6 pax)
TanokeProsperity Yu ShengSmall (3 - 4 pax): $48

Large (6-8 pax): $88
Kinki Restaurant + BarUltimate Kinki Yu Sheng$88++ (4 - 5 pax)
Fat CowGyu Sheng$68++ (4 - 5 pax)
Bedrock OriginAbundant Prosperity Toss$68++ (4 - 5 pax)Dine-in only

Vegetarian and/or Halal Yu Sheng Platters

For non-meaty and halal options, this list is for you!

StoresNameServingPriceHalal and/or Vegetarian
Cold Storage Yu ShengNyan Auspicious Yee Sang7 - 9 pax
(600g)
$15.45Halal

RedMart Yu Sheng

Tungsan Prosperous Yu-Sheng6 - 8 pax
(520g)
$14.80Halal & Vegetarian

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

Happiness Plant Based "Prawn" Lo Hei (6 - 8 pax)6 - 8 pax$78Vegetarian

Min Jiang at Dempsey, Goodwood Park Hotel

Traditional Yu Sheng - VegetarianLarge$88+Vegetarian
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza HotelPurple Dragon Fruit and Pear with Balsamic
Caviar Vegetarian Yu Sheng
Small/large$78 (Small) / $138 (Large)Vegetarian
Din Tai FungVegetarian Prosperity Yu Sheng-$58.64Vegetarian

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:

IngredientYou SayWhat It Means
Raw fish年年有馀 Nian Nian You YuAbundance and prosperity throughout the year
Pomelo大吉大利 Da Ji Da LiTo add luck; Good luck and smooth sailing year ahead
Pepper and cinnamon powder招財進寶 Zhao Cai Jin BaoAttract wealth and treasures
Oil (drizzled in circular motion)财原广进 Yi Ben Wan Li, Cai Yuan Guang JinMake 10,000 times of your profit with your capital and have countless sources of wealth
Carrots鸿运当头 Hong Yun Dang TouGood luck is approaching
Green radish青春常驻 Qing Chun Chang ZhuSymbolises eternal youth
White radish风生水起 Feng Sheng Shu Qi, Bu Bu Gao ShengTo 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 WuHousehold filled with gold and silver (valuable possessions)
Sesame seeds (added right after crushed peanuts)生意兴隆 Sheng Yi Xing LongProsperity for business
Golden crackers遍地黄金 Bian Di Huang JinGreat wealth, floor full of gold
Plum Sauce甜甜蜜蜜 Tian Tian Mi MiSweet and loving relationships

Whether you believe in it or not, it doesn’t hurt to get all the luck we can possibly get, right?

That said, if you need a reference to Lou Hei phrases, this is something for you:

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