As the Lunar New Year approaches, celebrated Singaporean restaurant chain PUTIEN, a recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand for nine consecutive years, is bringing a meticulously curated collection of traditional festive dishes and delicacies to Hong Kong diners. Available from February 1st to March 3rd, 2026, the highlight is the opulent Poon Choi (basin dish), complemented by the auspicious Lo Hei salad and a selection of classic celebratory cakes, designed to anchor elaborate reunion dinners.
The Centrepiece: An Abundance of Seafood in the Poon Choi
The cornerstone of PUTIEN’s New Year offerings is the “Poon Man Poon Poot Abalone and Prawn Poon Choi” (盆滿缽滿鮑魚大蝦盆菜). This traditional communal dish is an embodiment of prosperity, featuring twelve premium ingredients. The ensemble includes coveted items such as succulent abalone, large prawns, golden dried oysters, goose feet, dried scallops, sea cucumber, fish maw, and Fuzhou fish balls—a treasury of high-quality seafood and meats.
What elevates this Poon Choi is its foundational stock. The rich, savory liquid is simmered slowly using a blend of old hen, premium Jinhua ham, and pork hind leg, creating a concentrated essence that permeates every ingredient as the dish is kept warm, intensifying the flavor profile throughout the meal.
Pricing for the Poon Choi ranges across four sizes: HK$998 for four servings, up to HK$2,388 for ten servings. An appealing incentive includes a complimentary box of Mazu longevity noodles (Mazu Ping An Mian Xian) valued at HK$65, offered to customers who preorder the Poon Choi for takeaway or self-collection, though quantities are limited.
Lo Hei and Festive Cakes Offer Auspicious Delights
Beyond the communal basin dish, PUTIEN is capitalizing on its Southeast Asian heritage with the introduction of its “Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng” (Feng Sheng Shui Qi Yan San Wen Yu Lao Qi). This vibrant, interactive salad—often referred to simply as Lo Hei (tossing up good fortune)—is a Singaporean-Malaysian tradition symbolizing wishes for abundance in the coming year. The salad features fresh smoked salmon alongside vibrant ingredients like shredded preserved melon, pickled ginger, and candied kumquat peel, all tossed table-side with a secret tangy sweet sauce.
The Lo Hei is available in three sizes, priced between HK$198 (small) and HK$398 (large). Consumers who order the Poon Choi can also take advantage of promotional offers to add the Lo Hei at discounted rates starting from HK$128.
For desserts, the restaurant unveils the “Trios of Auspicious Cakes” (Ji Xiang San Bao), a collection of essential Lunar New Year sweets. This includes the sweet, soft Nian Gao (New Year Cake), the savory turnip cake, and dense taro cake. These cakes, signifying “rising higher,” are offered individually at HK$88 per box or as a “Trios Combination” for HK$228. Diners ordering the Poon Choi receive the best value, securing an individual box for only HK$68 or the entire “Trios Combination” for HK$168.
Customizable Set Menus Simplify Reunion Planning
For those seeking a complete feast, PUTIEN has organized three specialized New Year Set Packages catering to groups ranging from two to ten people, with prices spanning from HK$698 to HK$9,888.
- Jixiang Set: Includes the festive Lo Hei salad.
- Ruyi Set: Features the signature Abalone and Prawn Poon Choi.
- Hongyun Set: Offers a premium individual serving of classic Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup.
These carefully planned menus offer Hong Kong families convenient and authentic options for celebrating the most important family gathering of the year. The full range of celebratory dishes is available across all PUTIEN branches in Hong Kong, including locations in Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, and Tsuen Wan. Early bird discounts, including 10% off certain items for pre-orders made before February 8th, provide an added incentive for forward-thinking celebration planners.