Pen Cai 2026: A Complete Guide to This Classic CNY Feast

Pen Cai, or Poon Choi, is one of those dishes that feels right at Chinese New Year. Big pot in the middle, everyone digging in, and no need to overthink the menu. With layers of seafood, braised meats, and vegetables, it’s all about sharing, abundance, and being around the table together.

 

Whether you’re planning a family reunion or a small home gathering, this guide rounds up where to order Pen Cai in Singapore for Chinese New Year 2026.

⭐ 1. Empire Chinese Cuisine

Formerly known as Phoenix Garden, Empire Chinese Cuisine focuses on familiar Chinese flavours prepared with care and balance. Their Pen Cai leans traditional and generous, making it suitable for family-style reunion meals.

Available: 1 February to 8 March 2026

Pen Cai 盆菜

🧧Pen Cai Highlights

  • Pen Cai 盆菜 (from S$288): A celebratory pot featuring 16 premium ingredients including abalone, dried fish maw, sea cucumber, whole mud carp, braised pork trotter, dried oysters, prawns, yam, and cabbage, layered for richness and symbolism.

💰Promos

  • First-time customers enjoy $5 off min. spend $60 with code PGATPP.
  • 15% off pick-up orders.

⭐ 2. Frasers House Singapore

At Man Fu Yuan in the newly rebranded Frasers House Singapore, the Lunar New Year celebration centres around a luxurious Pen Cai crafted for meaningful reunions. Their Pen Cai is designed for hosts looking to elevate the reunion table with premium ingredients.

Available: 26 January to 3 March 2026
Pre-order lead time: Minimum 3 working days required

Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot (serves 5–6)

🧧 Pen Cai Highlights

  • Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot (serves 5–6) (from S$498): A luxurious pot featuring six-head whole abalone, lobster, premium sea cucumber, fish maw, goose web, pig trotters, dried scallops, oysters, preserved sausages, fried yam, and fatt choy.

💰 Promos

  • Early Bird Promo: Enjoy 15% of CNY orders with code CNY15, valid until 6 Feb 2026.

⭐ 3. Fu Yuan Teochew Dining

Fu Yuan Teochew Dining offers a Pen Cai that leans rich and celebratory, built around premium seafood, braised meats, and a nourishing golden broth. Designed for sharing, it is a solid option for families who prefer a well-balanced, flavour-forward reunion pot.

Available: 15 January to 3 March 2026
Pre-order lead time: Minimum 1 day advance order required

馥苑金福盆菜 Fu Yuan Golden Fortune Pencai

🧧 Pen Cai Highlights

  • Fu Yuan Golden Fortune Pen Cai 馥苑金福盆菜 (from S$398, serves 6): A generous one-pot feast featuring South African abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, dried oysters, prawns, braised duck, pig trotters, taro, mushrooms, and vegetables, slow-simmered in Fu Yuan’s signature golden broth.

💰 Promos

  • First-time customers: $10 off with code NEWTOFUYUAN10
  • Order 5 Pen Cai for free delivery
  • Order 10 Pen Cai to enjoy 10 percent off with free delivery

4. Hey Kee HK Seafood

Hey Kee HK Seafood specialises in iconic Hong Kong da pai dong–style dishes, known for bold flavours and celebratory seafood spreads. For Chinese New Year, their Pen Cai offerings keep things classic and indulgent, making them a popular choice for lively reunion meals.

Pen Cai Set 盆菜套餐
A La Carte Pen Cai 单点盆菜

🧧 Pen Cai Highlight

  • Pen Cai Set 盆菜套餐 (S$368): A complete Chinese New Year spread featuring Abalone Yu Sheng, Prosperity Pen Cai, Steamed Spring Chicken with aged Chinese wine, and Eight Treasures Lotus Leaf Rice. Ideal for fuss-free reunion feasts.
  • A La Carte Pen Cai 单点盆菜 ($328, serves 6): A flexible option for those who want to customise their spread, pairing Hey Kee’s classic Prosperity Pen Cai with other Hong Kong–style festive dishes.

💰 Promos

  • Early Bird: Enjoy 10% off with code CNY10 until 31 Jan 2026.
  • First-time customers: Enjoy $15 off with minimum spend of $200 using WELCOME15

5. Lao Huo Tang

A familiar name for comforting, traditional Chinese flavours, Lao Huo Tang’s Chinese New Year offerings focus on classic Pen Cai paired with auspicious yu sheng. Designed for fuss-free reunions and gifting, their CNY sets bring together symbolism, warmth, and hearty flavours in one complete feast.

Available: 1 February to 3 March 2026

Pen Cai Bundle(精选配套)
福临八宝盆菜 Abundance Fortune Treasure Pot

🧧 Pen Cai Highlights

💰 Promos

  • Early Bird Promo: 10% off CNY sets until 31 Jan 2026.

6. Madame Fan

Madame Fan presents a refined take on Lunar New Year classics, pairing elegant presentation with rich, celebratory flavours. Its festive offerings are well suited for families or hosts looking to mark the season with something more elevated, while still keeping the spirit of sharing at the heart of the meal.

Available: 12 January to 3 March 2026

Madame Fan Abundance Poon Choi

🧧 Pen Cai Highlights

  • Madame Fan Abundance Poon Choi (S$468, serves 8): A lavish treasure pot layered with abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, scallop, pork knuckle, tiger prawn, lotus root, mushrooms, taro, black moss and vegetables, brought together with a rich abalone sauce for a deeply festive finish.

💰 Promos

  • Early Bird Promo: Selected cardholders enjoy 20% off orders till 31 January 2026.

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7. Nature Vegetarian Delights

Nature Vegetarian Delights brings a comforting, plant-based take to Chinese New Year feasting, proving that a Pen Cai can be just as generous and celebratory without meat or seafood.

Available: 20 January to 3 March 2026

Four Treasures Pot Bundle Set 四喜临门·宝盆

🧧 Pen Cai Highlights

  • Four Treasures Pot Bundle Set 四喜临门·宝盆 (from S$298): Designed as a complete Lunar New Year spread, this bundle brings together vegetarian abalone yu sheng, Nature’s Treasure Pot in braised or mala flavour, eight treasures lotus leaf rice, and a comforting longan peach gum dessert for easy hosting.
  • Nature’s Treasure Pot 大自然聚宝盆 (from S$218, serves 5–12): Layered with premium mushrooms, vegetarian abalone, lion’s mane, bamboo shoots, chestnuts, konnyaku prawns, and braised vegetables, this plant-based Pen Cai delivers richness, symbolism, and depth in both classic braised and mala styles.

8. Peony Jade By The Quayside Group

A Michelin-recommended name synonymous with celebratory Cantonese dining, Peony Jade presents a lavish Pen Cai centred on premium seafood and classic festive symbolism. Designed for larger reunion tables, its Royale Luxe Poon Choi leans opulent, generous, and unmistakably celebratory.

Available:17 January to 3 March 2026
Pre-order lead time: Minimum 2 days in advance

Reaping Abundance Royale Luxe Lobster Abalone Treasure Poon Choi

🧧 Pen Cai Highlights

  • Reaping Abundance Royale Luxe Lobster Abalone Treasure Poon Choi (from S$528 nett, serves 6 or 10): Built around whole local lobster, six-head Australian abalone, fresh scallops, sea cucumber, fish maw, roasted duck, pork knuckle, prawns, and classic vegetables, this luxury pot layers 18 premium ingredients to symbolise wealth, harmony, and abundance.

💰 Promos

  • Early Bird Promo: Special pricing available for a limited time

9. Sofitel Singapore City Centre

Sofitel Singapore City Centre brings hotel-style refinement to Lunar New Year takeaway with a focused selection of comforting classics designed for easy home celebrations. Its Signature Pen Cai anchors the menu, paired with familiar festive favourites that travel well and suit sharing.

Available: 12 February to 3 March 2026
Pre-order lead time: Minimum 3 days in advance

Signature Pen Cai

🧧 Pen Cai Highlights

  • Signature Pen Cai (S$328, serves 5–6): Layers of eight-head abalone, scallops, sea cucumber, tiger prawns, dried oysters, roasted duck, roasted pork belly, and fried fish maw come together in a rich, savoury pot that balances indulgence with familiarity.

💰 Promos

  • Early Bird Promo: 30% off with code EARLYBIRD30 until 2 February 2026.

From traditional family-style pots to premium hotel versions, Pen Cai remains one of the most meaningful ways to gather during Chinese New Year. Plan early, choose a pot that fits your celebration, and let the feast bring everyone together for a strong start to the year.

Chen Wei

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