Chances are you have plans lined up all through this festive season, now that social gatherings are finally back in full force. If you are looking for restaurants or gifts for the festive season, Raffles City has got you covered.
A one-stop destination for all things fashion, beauty, luxury accessories, dining and more, the recently refurbished mall is buzzing with a plethora of special menus and irresistible snacks that will sweeten get-togethers between family and friends. See our curated list below for ideas that won’t disappoint.
Asia Grand
No matter the size of your Chinese New Year party, Asia Grand has an auspicious menu for your anticipated reunion. All 19 sets come with yusheng to toss for prosperity and glutinous rice cake (niangao) for growth. Highlights include Peking Duck, Steamed Soon Hock Fish, Braised Whole “Six Head” Abalone with Vegetable, Braised E-Fu Noodles, and Buddha Jumps Over The Wall (part of the VIP menu). These festive offerings are available until Feb 5, the last day of Chinese New Year 2023.
Laderach
Allergies notwithstanding, chocolates can do no wrong, especially if they are from Laderach. For the Year of the Rabbit, the Swiss chocolatier is offering an assortment of pralines and truffles in a box of four, eight, 18 and 36. Each one comes with a lovely complimentary sleeve to spread festive cheer.
PUTIEN
PUTIEN’s Pot of Goodies will steal the thunder at your next Chinese New Year potluck. Filled with the most auspicious ingredients, it features 12 premium ingredients including sea cucumber, abalone, dried scallops, Fatt Choy, fish maw, roast pork and Fuzhou fish balls. Plus, receive a complimentary Mazu Mee Sua Gift Box with every takeaway purchase of the Pot of Goodies (Pen Cai).
Tarte by Cheryl Koh

Impress guests with mouthwatering tarts beyond the pineapple variety from Tarte by Cheryl Koh. Perk up palates with the 16-cm Cashew Nut Clementine Tart featuring handmade clementine marmalade and light caramel sauce atop a creamy cashew nut mousse. Looking for smaller pieces? Seasonal specials include the Blood Orange Mascapone Tart, Kumquat Tart, Clementine Tart and Caramel Cashew Nut Tart, which are created with symbolic festive ingredients in mind. All items are available for pre-order, takeaway and dine-in.
Venchi
The Italians don’t just make great pastas, they make excellent chocolates too. Proof of that is in Venchi’s delightful confections, which are created to share allegrissimo – moments of joy and celebration, desire, fun, and love. For that reason, there is no better way to express your adoration and affection than with Venchi’s 2023 Valentine’s Day collection that features a variety of luxurious, premium-quality chocolates.
(Main and featured image: Imperial Treasure)