To celebrate the season, each house has its own unique and exclusive delicacies on its supper menu that have been passed down from generation to generation, but it won’t be complete without the festive snacks paired with refreshments to keep the reunions rolling.
Some households prepare their homemade goodies, but if you’re not one of the clans that have CNY’s snacks or simply want to get your hands on these festive treats for yourself — or to skip the fuss, Glitz has you covered.
The Best Chinese New Year Snacks 2023
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1. Wan Hao Chinese Restaurants@ Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Let’s start with something big: we’re super excited to try their newest edition of iconic Nian Gao Tarts for Chinese New Year food 2023, the Cempedak Custard! — A creamy custard with sugary cempedak in every bite. The award-winning Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant at the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza. Each box comes with eight tarts and is a prosperous snack to serve at your gatherings. On top of a buttery tart crust is a thin layer of mochi-like Nian Gao. Fillings come in a variety of flavours, such as Purple Sweet Potato, Pineapple, and Yam. Hurry, because we heard it selling fast. Quick, since we’ve heard it’s selling swiftly.
Make your order from Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza’s CNY e-store today!
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| Address | 320 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238865 |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11am to 9pm, (except 21 January 2023, 11am to 5pm) |
| Information Details | +65 6831 4605 |
2. Sinpopo Brand
The Sinpopo Brand Gourmet Chinese New Year Cookie Collection should be on your table for CNY snacks in 2023. Each of their snacks is appropriate for any occasion or as a memorable gift for family and friends. Snacks and flavours include Premium Pineapple Tarts, Gourmet Love Letters, Cocktail Prawn Rolls, Almond Cookies, and Kueh Bangkit.
The element of fortune is currently surrounding us. The celebrations are growing closer, and the best part is that with every purchase of two boxes of their best-selling Sinpopo cookies (now only $45), you will receive Sinpopo’s brand-new Fu Dai Bags. Featuring rich colours and elegant design, the velvet bags are opulent and artistically charming.
The Gourmet CNY collection is available at all Sinpopo Brand locations while supplies last, or online purchases placed here are available for islandwide delivery.
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| Address | TANGS, Tang Plaza 310 Orchard Road #02-22/27/29 Singapore 238864 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 11 am – 9 pm |
| Information Details | +65 9785 1749 |
3. Hong Kong MX
Hong Kong MX’s delectable eggrolls are a must-have this year for the best CNY snacks 2023 to be shared with families and friends and are enjoyed by all. Hong Kong MX CNY’s The Original Eggrolls Gift Box (32 pieces) (S$33.50) comes in HKMX’s distinctive square tin. Hearty Butter Pastries Gift Set (22 Pieces) (S$32.00) is another indulgence worth the calories.
They collaborate with Sanrio for an extra-special treat for the celebrations, check the Hello Kitty 3-Layers Gift Box (MX Petite Original Almond Mille-feuille) (12pcs) (S$25.00), which make it more appealing when you find the almond puffs inside. They are crafted as an outstanding stackable set of three tins that make a beautiful Hello Kitty scene. Each set includes a cartoon-themed gift bag, making it the ideal present.
My Melody & Kuromi 3-Layer Gift Box (MX Chocolate Cookie) (12pcs) (S$25.00) makes gifting even more lovely. Its unique 2-in-1 design showcases a cute pink Melody layout on one side and a mischievous Kuromi in purple on the other. Inside you will find 12 delicious chocolate cookies. This amazing bundle also includes a collectible illustrations gift bag!
Hong Kong MX provides free delivery on orders over S$150, and for every order above S$100 will also receive a festive free gift.
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| Address | No.24 Tuas Avenue 12, Singapore 639041 |
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| Information Details | +65 6862 2166 |
4. SuperNature
If you’re looking for more healthy snacks for your CNY snacks 2023, we propose SuperNature. Bakkwa is unlikely to be found in Singapore’s supermarkets. SuperNature, on the other hand, is about to alter all that. Each Bakkwa is charcoal-grilled to perfection with Australian free-range pork and no artificial preservatives. A kilogram will cost your about $108 and 500 grams are $58. While you’re at it, they also have guilt-free cookies and a vast assortment of organic produce, beverages, home care, health supplements, and wellness products that can be wrapped into gift baskets and are excellent for gifting.
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| Address | Forum The Shopping Mall #B1-05/09583 Orchard Rd Singapore238884 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 10am-7.30pm |
| Information Details | +65 6304 1338 |
5. Ding Bakery
When it comes to CNY delicacies, most Singaporeans are familiar with the name Ding Bakery. We won’t go into too much detail on why Ding Bakery is the finest CNY snacks 2023 since their delicious delicacies never fail to give the sweet-wonderful taste that will keep you coming back for more. Their bestsellers, which include pineapple tarts, are all cooked from scratch by hand using top ingredients. Each tart features a delectably buttery crust coupled with a zesty and sweet pineapple jam.
Melt-in-your-mouth Pineapple Tart (Ball and French Butter), and open-faced Nonya Pineapple Tarts are available. If you want to try something new, Ding Bakery has introduced a new line of tart flavours this year, featuring salted egg, matcha, mango, pandan, and taro blueberry.
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| Address | 140 Paya Lebar Road, AZ @ Paya Lebar, #03-13, Singapore 409015 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 11am to 7pm |
| Information Details | +65 8890 9055 |
6. Origin + Bloom
Executive pastry chef Antonio Benites never fails to put out stunning seasonal creations, and this year is no different. To welcome the year of the Rabbit, Benites has introduced an array of treats, from auspicious chocolate showpieces to rabbit-shaped bakes. Not to be missed is the Auspicious Bi Thang (wooden rice bucket), a nutty carnaroli rice pudding elevated with sweet Okinawa sugar caramel, Tahitian vanilla and cinnamon. If you’re looking for a gift for your loved ones, consider the Prosperity Money Pouch that brims with gold-foiled chocolates, pineapple tarts, love letters and green pea cookies.
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| Address | 10 Bayfront Avenue, Tower 3 Lobby, Hotel, S(018956) |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 7 am – 10 pm |
| Information Details | +65 6688 8588 |
7. Baker’s Brew
Baker’s Brew’s CNY snacks 2023 are packaged in a charming vintage-style cookie tin with traditional Peranakan elements, making them the perfect gift for gifting. Their ‘Ondeh Ondeh Cookies’ are a CNY staple, prepared with pandan-infused batter and stuffed with Gula Melaka and coconut filling, making each bite more and more addictive!
Baker’s Brew seems to be returning with their delightful treats this year, each come with a new twist on old favourites. The flavours available span from their iconic Ondeh-Ondeh Cookies, sweet-salty Pineapple Bak Kwa Cookies, and bak kwa bits, to the nutty Peanut Almond Cookies that melt in your mouth, Hae Bee Hiam Cookies, where each bite is packed with sambal-shrimp pairing, and Pineapple Pillows, a much less sugary alternative to the selection with a classic butter and cheese pastry and a slightly tangy Thai pineapple inside. Each of the things listed is $28.80.
These are available alone or in collections ranging from their Signature Collection ($86), which contains the Ondeh-Ondeh, Pineapple Bak Kwa, and Peanut Almond offerings, to the Peranakan Nostalgia Collection ($138), which includes all five.
To view more selections and bundles, click here. You can place your order via the Baker’s Brew e-store.
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8. Little Nonya’s Cookies
Little Nonya’s Cookies, as the names imply, focuses on the fabulously unusual tastes of Peranakan cuisine. Each item is prepared using family recipes that have been handed down over time. Every year, Little Nonya’s Cookies bakes a special batch of their popular Chinese New Year delicacy, Happy Kueh Bangkit (S$21). These cookies are fully homemade and baked with charcoal in the traditional technique, allowing you to appreciate the fragrances and flavours as they were intended in the past.
They are popular and loved by everyone, as they’re founded on the iconic pineapple tart, but gain their flavour boost from a hefty dollop of Nutella instead. These Newtella Nutty Tarts are about $18 (380g, 34-35 pieces). However, If you want some rich almond flavour in a light and fragrant snack, explore ‘Blissful Almond Crispa ($21)’, or just buy everything, there are no wrong options here, really!
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| Address | 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, #04-10, Singapore 188979 |
| Operating Hours | Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 6pm Closed on Sun |
| Information Details | +65 8388 0068 |
9. Janice Wong Singapore
Janice Wong, a local pastry chef, was always a solid bet to make this list. Janice’s exclusive Rabbit Chocolate Sculpture (S$42.50) exemplifies her knack for elevating the mundane.
From Janice’s CNY snacks 2023 you can expect a trio of three praline Chocolate Koi Fish (S$58) to continue the delicate animal theme. Each one is meticulously hand-painted. Inside, there’s a delectable blend of 76% dark chocolate, crispy praline feuilletine, and some mischievous popping candies. You also cna get your hand on her classic seasonal fare like Pineapple Balls (S$28.05), Peanut Cookies (S$22.95), and Kueh Bangkit (S$22.10) with a little twist from herself.
We recommend getting the NY Assorted Cookie Tin (S$55), which includes Pineapple Flower Tart, Candied Orange Shortbread Cookies, Strawberry Chocolate Coated Almonds, Peanut Cookies, Chocolate Espresso Cookies, Wholemeal Nut Cookies, Chocolate Truffle Ball, and Kueh Bangkit – ideal either enjoying with loved ones or as a gift to your dearest peoples!
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