You may have read about the higher prices of Chinese New Year (CNY) delicacies (at the time of writing, bak kwa costs up to 20 percent more). But who says you need fat wallets to enjoy festive goodies? These CNY treats will satisfy everyone on a budget.
BreadTalk
BreadTalk offers an array of fortune-filled buns that will put everyone in the convivial spirit of the season. Nian Gao Fortune Pillow ($3.80) is a light and flaky croissant resembling a couplet’s pillow, featuring a blend of yam, pumpkin and nian gao (sticky rice cake). Dragon Dance ($3.80) has a juicy Arabiki sausage enveloped within a buttery croissant; Lobster Treasure ($3.60) is an adorable lobster-shaped bun stuffed with a delightful medley of crawfish, prawn, potato and mushroom; Prosperity Dragon Fruit ($2.80) is filled with raspberry cream; and the Golden Dragon Fish ($2.80) has generous mentaiko egg filling.
The bakery also has a binge-worthy variety of sweet and savoury cookies. New treats includes Cheesy Crispy Cookie, Double Chocolate Crispy Cookie, and Mocha Almond Crispy Cookie. Each bottle retails at $15.80, while stocks last.
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Krispy Kreme
Those with a sweet tooth can try three CNY-exclusive doughnuts: Auspicious Orange with orange-flavored filling and citrusy orange icing glaze, Prosperity Bag adorned with yellow edible chocolate ribbons and red velvet glaze, and Snowy Blossoms with strawberry filling. Get your hands on the CNY Prosperity Box at $19.80, which includes one each of the mentioned CNY-exclusive doughnuts and three other assorted doughnuts of choice priced below $3.30.
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Paul
Paul welcomes CNY with a new Pineapple Tart ($8.80) featuring almond cream, tropical fruit compote and pineapple curd; and sweet and savory Canapes ($29 to $39 per box of eight) such as sambal prawn, and pistachio and mandarin orange tartlets. For a fuss-free party, order the DIY Truffle and Shrimp Kueh Pie Tee Set ($42 for 15 pieces, $78 for 30 pieces). Everything’s provided, down to the crispy shells, sweet turnips, shrimps, truffle oil and truffle chili. All you need to do is to wait for the guests to arrive.
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PrimaDeli
Homegrown halal bakery PrimaDeli’s Prosperity Cookies ($21.80 per tin) are a safe bet. Find comfort with classics like Deluxe Almond and Cornflake Raisin, or the familiar Chocolate Chip, Cashew Nut and Butter Sugar cookies. Buttery goodness comes in the form of Supreme and Pillow Pineapple Tarts (from $21.80 per tin) and Fortune Pineapple Tart ($2.50). Get the all-in-one Abundance Gift Set ($50.80) comprising a selection of bestsellers (Supreme Pineapple Tarts, Pillow Pineapple Tarts and Deluxe Almond Cookies) for more flavour to your festivites.
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Toast Box
The brand welcomes CNY with season-exclusive products such as the Prosperity Char Siew Rice Bowl ($7.60), a comforting ensemble of premium marinated barbecue pork, homemade sweet sauce, fresh greens, luncheon meat, and a golden sunny-side up egg on fluffy steamed rice. Pair it with the zesty Calamansi Plum Burst drink ($3.80), and Golden Yam Cake ($4.20). If it’s not enough, order the Bak Kwa Fried Rice ($7.60), back by popular demand.
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