Where To Buy: BEST Chinese New Year SNACKS To Munch On This Festive Season In Singapore

Singaporean Chef Janice Wong has designed an iconic chocolate figurine for this festive season – the Chocolate Koi ($78 for a set of 2). Hand-painted in natural colours; it is coated with single-origin Equateur 76% dark chocolate and filled with Praline Feuilletine and candied orange. The koi is encased in a beautiful gold glass box, resembling a koi pond and are sure to bring joy to the table this year!

The CNY collection also boasts a variety of limited-edition hampers uniquely curated for the occasion, as well as the classics such as Love Letters ($35, comes with a hazelnut dip), an assortment of cookies and various Pineapple Tarts ($29 for 320g). Hampers are available in six options and are perfect gifting options for family and friends. Wish your loved ones well with the Big Cookie Hamper($188) which features classic cookies and new flavours including Chocolate Bakkwa Cookies, Chocolate Pineapple Balls and Macadamia Raisin, or the Cookie Hamper Set ($145) consisting of cookie jar items such as the Caramel Popcorn, classic Pineapple Tarts and Pineapple Balls.

Janice Wong, available for order online or for purchase at retail stores located in Raffles City and Paragon.

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If you’re a fan of all thing savoury – especially cereal-coated goodness – Little House of Dreams‘ Cereal Prawn Cookies ($15.90 for 170g) this CNY is sure to keep you munching. Known for mixing savoury with a tinge of sweetness, this re-invented cookie is not the only fun snack going on. Its newest Thyme Parmesan with Paprika Cookies ($19.90 for 200g) and Chocolate Sable with Sea Salt & Feuilletine ($16.90 for 210g) is just as interesting.

Fancy something a little more traditional? Shop its Signature Pineapple Tarts ($18.90 for 310g) or Butter Cornflake Cookies ($15.90 for 210g) to indulge your palate with familiar classics. Want a bit of everything? Its Luxurious 3-Piece Gift Set ($78.80) contains Pineapple Tarts (215g), Chocolate Sable Cookies (150g) and Thyme Parmesan Cookies (150g), and comes packaged in a sleek rose gold tin and matching carrier bag.

Order now till 31 January 2021 to enjoy 15% off regular items or 10% off gift sets!

Little House of Dreams, shop online or at 58 Seng Poh Rd., #01-15, 160058

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HUAT is in with Boxgreen this Lunar New Year! From sweet to savoury snacks (30 best-selling packaged inside) and even a sure-win scratch card*, Boxgreen has filled its XXL Bag of Fortune Snacks ($48.80) with enough to share with your entire family and even friends. There’s something for everyone because, the more the merrier right? All its products are also plant-based, all-natural, artificial colour- and flavour-free.

What’s in each pack? Shiitake Mushroom Chips, Chng Tng Almond Mix, Sun-dried Apricots, Sriracha Multigrain Crunch (peanuts and peas), Nutty Knight (a mix of nuts) and Berry Apricot Bursts.

Don’t worry about possible viral cross-contamination too, this product is made of smaller snacks in stand alone packaging to minimize contact and maximize sharing. So make sure you share until everybody feels 福 (full)!

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Boxgreen, Gambas@Proxima #08-14, 50 Gambas Cres., 757022

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Its Rose Pineapple Tarts ($32.80) captured the hearts of many tart fans and the good folks at Kele have come up with a gorgeous open-faced Sweet Potato Pineapple Tart ($32.80) and its newly launched Tangerine Pineapple Balls ($32.80). It features the natural sweetness of sweet potato alongside a sweet-tangy pineapple topping. Not a fan of fancy flavours? Shop their Traditional Pineapple Tarts ($29.80) – widely known as one of the best pineapple tarts in Singapore.

Order before 28 January 2021 and enjoy 10% off the Cookie Series with the code CNY10.

Kele has a flagship store and several festive booths, get the locations here.

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d’Good Cafe‘s rendition of the classic tang yuan (sweet glutinous rice balls) dessert comes in the form of the soft and chewy ‘Ondeh Ondeh’. Valued at $6.88, these round, pandan-flavoured glutinous rice balls are made with desiccated coconut and gula melaka and served in coconut broth. The best part? It’s gluten-free too.

It’s available for a limited time only so order yours here today or go visit its new store (Strait Place 1819) at VivoCity to try them!

d’Good Cafe, 273 Holland Av., #02-01/02, 278992; VivoCity, 1 Harbour Front Walk, #02-111, 098585

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Snack on Hock Wong‘s Classic Minced Pork Bak Kwa ($25 for 500g) that’s char-grilled to perfection. Also known as dried, barbecued pork (similar to jerky), bak kwa is a classic CNY snack. You can also gift a special Wheel of Happiness Bak Kwa Gift Set ($58) that comes with a roulette board game that’s great for bonding.

Hock Wong, available islandwide.

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Ooh, the first local Mala Snack Brandmade in Singapore, was founded in February 2018 by Gervor Quek. Fuelled by his love for spicy and numbing Szechuan cuisine, aka the “Ooh” factor (hence its name), Gervor creates recipes using dried chilli, peppercorn, fennel and ginger to bring that authentic “mala” taste to his snack creations. After introducing the Ooh Mala Cassava Chips =($7.30) and the Ooh Mala Potato Chips ($7.30), Gervor added Ohh Nuts! — Mala Peanuts ($10.80 for 400g) and Ooh Crab! — Mala Crab Sticks ($18 for 150g) to the mix. The crispy Mala Crab Sticks, which are sweet and pleasantly numbingly spicy, are surprisingly addictive. Limited quantities available daily and while stocks last.

Enjoy free local shipping with purchases $20 and above.

Ooh, available at various locations.

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HarriAnns, a homegrown brand that specialises in traditional Peranakan delicacies, has always been a hot favourite for CNY snacks. Its HarriAnns Prosperity Tingkat (Pineapple Tarts, Sambal Prawn Rolls, and Signature Almond Cookies, $88) and HarriAnns Auspicious Set (Pineapple Tarts, Love Letters, $43.80) is especially popular. The latest addition to their ever-growing list is the Nasi Lemak Cookie ($21.90). This crunchy cookie contains fragrant anchovies (a.k.a. ikan bilis), spicy sambal and creamy coconut milk, and you can taste the savoury ikan bilis and the heat of the sambal chilli gently burning on your tongue. A pretty good cookie indeed.

HarriAnns, available at various locations.

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This delicious venture, also by Kele (yes, the same folks who dole out delicious pineapple tarts), features a light and fluffy roll cake (from $10.90) made with premium Japanese flour and filled with delicate cream that comes in a myriad of flavours. Try their Avocado Gula Melaka Roll Cake ($10.90) that has a fine filling of mashed avocados infused with sweet Gula Melaka that gives it a wonderfully rich taste. They have also created “cocktail cakes”, such as the Rum & Raisins Roll Cake ($12.90), which promises buttery rum-infused cream and rum-soaked raisins, and Lychee Martini Roll Cake ($12.90), which has juicy lychee bits in a sweet pink cream. So satisfying.

Kele Roll Cake, Vivocity, #B2-K10, 1 Harbourfront Walk, 098585

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These Premium Indonesian Shrimp Crackers from Papatonk (from $4.30) come in four flavours — Original, Hot Chilli and Lime, Chicken Curry, and Roasted Tomatoes. It is said that these shrimp crackers have the highest shrimp content amongst their counterparts (containing 35 per cent shrimp) and are made with non-frozen seawater shrimp following authentic Indonesian recipes. Definitely something to add to your shopping list.

Available at 7-Eleven, Sheng Siong, POPULAR Bookstore, and TaoKaeNoi Land; or Shopee or Q0010.

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If you’re looking for vegan or halal option for your Lunar New Year snacks, Mdm Ling Bakery is your best bet. They are spicing up this Chinese New Year with local touches such as the irresistibly addictive Hae Bee Hiam Cookies ($16.80 for 300g) and buttery fragrant Kopi Siew Dai Cookies ($16.80 for 180g). We also love their Cranberry Florentine ($24.80 for 250g) and Purple Sweet Potato Cookies ($16.80 for 260g) for some healthy snacking. Check out all the exciting flavours and offerings here.

Free delivery for orders above $45. Get $10 off 4 standard-sized bottles or $18 off 6 standard-sized bottles!

Mdm Ling Bakery

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Considering the amount of snacking during the festive season, why not opt for a healthier option with Ryan’s Grocery’s Prawn Rolls ($34.20 for 255g)? It’s fried in coconut oil instead of the usual peanut/groundnut oil, making it a healthier option. That’s not all, try Ryan’s Love Letters ($43.20) or *Ryan’s Premium Bak Kwa ($48.51 for 500g) that’s made with certified free range Borrowdale Pork with no added hormones and no moisture infusion

*For self-collection only. Order before 28 January to enjoy 10% off purchases! 

Ryan’s Grocery, 29 Binjai Park, 589831

Gluten-free bakery, The Whole Kitchen, offers delicious sweet and savoury snacks to enjoy during your Lunar New Year celebrations. Its products are all gluten-free, all natural, low in natural sugar and made in Singapore.

Its limited-edition Traditional Almond Cookies ($16.80) and Savoury Nut Mix Jars (Spicy Tamari, Laksa Leaf Lime, Deluxe Raw Nut, $18 for 190g) are great wholesome gift options to bring to your gatherings. Check out also its gift sets and hampers filled with delicious CNY snacks.

Enjoy free delivery for orders above $45.

The Whole Kitchen, 11 East Coast Rd., #01-16, Odeon Building, 428722

Seriously Keto is Singapore’s first wholly ketogenic bakery providing a selection of healthier choice baked goods and desserts which are low in carbs, gluten-free, and contain zero added sugars. This year, the bakery is launching its Chinese New Year collection featuring quintessential classics such as Cashew Cookies ($19.80 for 20 pieces), kueh buloh ($16.80 for 12 pieces) and a spectacular dessert with a keto twist, Pecan Coconut Tart ($88.80). It also has the Seriously Prosperous Bundle ($118.80) featuring all three items. All products will be available to purchase now till 9 February 2021 in-store and via their website.

Enjoy 10% off all bundle orders from now till 9 February 2021 with the code SKCNY10.

Seriously Keto, 32 Seah St., 188388

Ring in the Lunar New Year and celebrate in the spirit of the festivities through the sharing of food and gifting with The Marmalade Pantry’s Lunar New Year goodies. The homegrown bistro presents a selection of moreish treats featuring new flavours and all-time classics, along with stylishly packaged limited edition gift sets that are sure to please family and friends at any reunion gathering or convey auspicious wishes to business associates.

Let the feasting begin with the newly introduced preservative-free and conveniently packed Traditional Petite Chicken Bak Kwa ($30 for 250g) or the irresistibly addictive Honey Mustard Roast Crackers ($20 for 200g). Perennial favourites, the Sambal Shrimp Rolls ($22 for 300g) and Golden Pineapple Tarts ($24 for 330g), have also returned by popular demand.

The newest Traditional Petite Chicken Bak Kwa is produced with no added meat tenderiser, preservatives, artificial colouring, flavouring or MSG. It’s also individually vacuum-packed for freshness and convenience, making it a perfect snack on-the-go. Featuring succulent minced chicken thigh, the preparation begins with a fish sauce-based marinade recipe, followed by a time-honoured charcoal-smoking process that have been passed through generations since 1933 to impart a smoky fragrance.

These goodies are available  at all three outlets and online. Pre-orders can be made from now till 26 February 2021, and self-collection or delivery with a fee is available from 29 January to 26 February 2021. A  minimum three-day advanced order is required for the gift sets (excluding the date of delivery,  while orders received after 1pm will be processed the next day).  

The Marmalade Pantry, #04-11a, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 238801

The perfect gift for corporates and house-visiting, The Deli at Goodwood Park Hotel‘s Lucky Fortune Oranges cake ($138 for 2kg) is a fitting alternative to giving oranges or ‘gold’ that bear wishes of wealth, happiness and good luck.

An addition to the Hotel’s yearly tradition of handcrafting confectionery centrepieces, this cake features a lucky set of six kumquat butter cakes with a vanilla butter cream layer, donned in fondant in the likeness of mandarin oranges. They sit in a ‘box’ of moist marble cake covered in a rich red fondant decorated with symbolic greetings and designs.

Order online here.

The Deli, 22 Scotts Rd., Goodwood Park Hotel, 228221

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From a base price of $15+, Happy Bunch offers Build A Box (from $15), where you can personally curate all of their favourite Chinese New Year treats in one gift box for their loved ones. Over 150 gift items are available for their choosing from renowned local and international brands, with items such as pineapple cakes, salted egg yolk snacks, card games and recipe books.

Happy Bunch