Chinese New Year (CNY) is all about meeting your one-year-see-one-time relatives and, for the singles, collecting angbaos!
But what’s CNY without feasting on traditional snacks?
This 2021, many brands have taken on the challenge of differentiating themselves through formulating never-before-seen snacks with special flavours.
If you’re still fretting over which brands and snacks to turn to, we have shortlisted a few noteworthy ones so that you’ll be spoilt for choice!
These are our honest reviews on the CNY goodies mentioned! Special thanks to the respective bakeries for sending us their lovely bakes 🙂
We also have some exclusive promo codes for you guys!
Homebakers
1. BoTart
BoTart was founded in 2019 with a goal of building a community around delicacies with fewer fillings and a more buttery base.
For those who love a good butter tart or pineapple tarts with just a tinge of pineapple flavour, this brand is made for you! They have also expanded their product line to include apple pie and sea salt milk caramel glazed tarts.
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| Items | Price |
|---|---|
| Pineapple-less money huatarts | $18.70 (U.P. $20.80) (280g) |
| Pineapple glazed huatarts | $20.50 (U.P. $22.80) (310g) |
| Sea salt milk caramel glazed huatarts | $20.50 (U.P. $22.80) (310g) |
| Apple pie glazed tarts | $9.80 (160g) $19.80 (310g) |
Delivery
Delivery fee: $6 – $8 (free for orders above $100)
Self-collection
Address: 17 Eng Hoon St, #01-04 Eng Hoon Mansions, Singapore 169767 (Caffe Pralet)
Email: [email protected]
2. Xin Yong Sheng
Founded in 1952, Yong Sheng has been making hand-crafted traditional Chinese pastries for many occasions including CNY, weddings and babies’ full month.
They’re currently running an attractive promotion for their goodies on Shopee – get any 4 tubs for $59.40 (U.P. $63.20)! Perfect for filling up your dining table or gifting to your relatives 🙂
Menu| Best-selling items | Price |
|---|---|
| Cranberry pineapple cookies | $15.80 (360g) |
| Purple sweet potato cookies | $15.80 (380g) |
| Coconut crispy roll | $15.80 (260g) |
| Coconut crispy roll | $15.80 (280g) |
| Almond cookies | $15.80 (300g) |
| Cashewnut cookies | $15.80 (280g) |
Delivery
Delivery fee via Shopee: $1.49 (free for orders above $30)
Contact number: 9800 6748
Email: [email protected]
3. Parties Kouture
This year, home baker Parties Kouture is selling 6 goodies for CNY. Their best-selling Nutella tarts are accompanied by addictive honey cornflakes, melt-in-the-mouth classic and rose pineapple tarts, crumbly almond cookies and crunchy Japanese seaweed!
Prices are affordable and they also provide multiple self-collection locations to cater to their customers.
Menu| Item | Price (per tub) | Price (2 tubs) |
|---|---|---|
| Honey cornflakes | $12 (23 pcs) | $20 (46 pcs) |
| Classic pineapple balls | $20 (28pcs) | $36 (56pcs) |
| Rose pineapple tarts | $20 (28pcs) | $36 (56pcs) |
| Nutella tarts | $18 (35pcs) | $30 (70pcs) |
| Almond cookies | $18 (35pcs) | $30 (70pcs) |
| Japanese seaweed | $18 | $30 |
Delivery
Delivery fee: $12 (free for orders above $80)
Self-collection
Self-collection areas: Hougang, Yishun, Punggol, Kaki Bukit, Woodlands, Mandai, Toa Payoh, Bukit Panjang
Email: [email protected]
Contact number: 9270 0570
Bakeries
4. Yikowei (一口味)
Yikowei (一口味) has been in the traditional Chinese food space since 1983. Some of their most popular goodies include nonya pineapple tarts and cheese pineapple balls.
Other than CNY goodies, they also have nostalgic DIY kits such as muah chee, popiah and kueh pie tee for your gatherings!
Menu| Best-selling items | Price |
|---|---|
| Original pineapple cookies | $25.74 (450g) |
| Nonya pineapple tarts (low sugar) | $21.60 (300g) |
| Cheese pineapple balls | $12.84 (10 pcs) |
| Kueh bangkit cookies | $17.82 (200g) |
| Love letters | $19.80 (500g) |
| Almond / pumpkin seed crisps | $21.78 |
| DIY kits | Price |
|---|---|
| Muah chee (Original & black sesame) | $9.62 (650g original) $19.80 (850g original) $15.20 (650g original + black sesame) $19.80 (850g original + black sesame) |
| DIY popiah set | $35.41 (10 pcs) $44.91 (15 pcs) |
| DIY kueh pie tee set | $16.85 (10 pcs) $22.50 (15 pcs) |
Delivery
Delivery fee via Shopee: $3.99 (free for orders above $50)
Self-collection
Address: Blk 88 Bedok North Ave 4 #01-151
Timing: 10am – 6pm
Contact number: 6245 8603
Email: [email protected]
5. bake&bake
The name bake&bake is derived from “biscotti” (the plural form of “biscotto”) which means “baked twice”. Today, this brand is known as the best and biggest biscotti manufacturer in Singapore.
Their best-selling biscotti are available all year round in tubs and packets. Since you’ll be binge eating this CNY, bake&bake’s biscotti provides a healthier option!
Menu| Best-selling items | Price |
|---|---|
| Almond biscotti | $8.90 (80g) $23.90 (240g) |
| Cranberry almond biscotti | $8.90 (80g) $23.90 (240g) |
| Pistachio biscotti | $8.90 (80g) $25.90 (240g) |
| Pistachio chocolate chip biscotti | $8.90 (80g) $25.90 (240g) |
| Trio nuts biscotti | $8.90 (80g) $25.90 (240g) |
| Double chocolate biscotti | $25.90 (240g) |
Delivery
Delivery fee via Shopee: $3.99 (free for orders above $50)
Self-collection
Address: 401 Macpherson Road, Macpherson Mall #02-08, Singapore 368125
Timing: 9.30am to 5.30pm (weekdays)
Contact number: 9670 8007
Email: [email protected]
6. Bob the Baker Boy
Bob the Baker Boy prides themselves in baking with 50% less sugar than regular desserts, without compromising on the flavours.
For CNY, they have
• buttery pineapple tarts that harmonise sweet and sour flavours and
• cranberry earl grey cookies that are crispy and irresistible.
Both goodies are dressed in a classy see-through tin and make great gifts for your loved ones!
Menu| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Golden pineapple tarts | $26.90 (22 pcs) |
| Cranberry earl grey cookies | $26.90 (220g) |
Delivery
Delivery fee: $15 (free for orders above $150)
Self-collection
Address: 369 Sembawang Road #01-03, Singapore 758382
Timing: 10am – 5pm
Email: [email protected]
Contact number: 9499 4015 / 8862 3327
7. Bai Jia Xing (百家姓)
Bai Jia Xing (百家姓) was founded by a veteran baker who has been baking since 2004, and aims to elevate the authenticity of traditional CNY goodies. Their signature item is the Golden Pineapple.
Inspired by Chinese surnames, the company offers a unique option of customising the Chinese surname character on their goodies packaging! This is perfect for gifting to the older generation or your in-laws 🙂
Tried and tested: Golden pineapple, butter macadamia and nutty almond!Bai Jia Xing’s signature pineapple balls are bite-sized, buttery and melts in your mouth. The ratio of pastry to pineapple filling is just right, and it’s definitely one of the best pineapple tarts I’ve tried!
Both the butter macadamia and nutty almond cookies were REALLY good. Nutty almond melts in your mouth and butter macadamia was crumbly with a good crunch from the nuts. 10/10 would recommend 😋
Menu
| Featured items | Price |
|---|---|
| Golden pineapple | $27.80 |
| Butter macadamia | $28.80 |
| Nutty almond | $25.80 |
| Hae bee hiam rolls | $25.80 |
| Mushroom bites | $26.80 |
| Snack box (Roasted cashew nuts, mushroom bites, hae bee hiam rolls) | $26.80 |
Delivery
Delivery fee: $8
Roadshow booths
• SMRT Raffles Xchange B1
• VivoCity TANGS (L1 in-store)
• Plaza TANGS (L3 in-store)
• NEX Isetan (L1 in-store)
Contact
Contact number: 9745 9304
Email: [email protected]
8. L.E. Cafe Confectionery & Pastry
L.E. Cafe Confectionery & Pastry has introduced a CNY Premium Gift Box which consists of 1 box of 10pcs Pineapple Tarts and 2 x nian gao (only available at Mackenzie Road outlet). This $36 package makes a great gift for mothers-in-law 😉
Pre-orders for L.E. Cafe’s CNY goodies started from November 2020 and are currently closed. However, you can still get your hands on their famous goodies at any of their 3 outlets!
Tried and tested: “Golf ball” pineapple tarts!These huge pineapple tarts are filled to the brim with pineapple filling that’s not too sweet. The buttery tart crumbles in your mouth and strikes the perfect balance of an addictive pineapple tart!
Menu
| Featured items | Price |
|---|---|
| CNY Premium Gift Box (golf ball pineapple tarts x 10 pcs, nian gao x 2) | $36 |
| Golf ball pineapple tarts | Varies according to packaging and collection dates |
Walk-in purchases
31/33 Mackenzie Road, #01-01 Singapore 228686
Blk 42 Cambridge Road #01-02 Singapore 210042
Blk 637 Veerasamy Road #01-111 Singapore 200637
Contact
Contact number: 6337 2417 (Mackenzie Road)
Contact number: 6298 1477 (Cambridge Road)
Contact number: 6294 8813 (Veerasamy Road)
Email: [email protected]
9. Pulse Patisserie
Pulse Patisserie’s CNY 2021 Game Night collection features 12 different treats that are available for purchase online and in stores.
Their extensive menu brings a trendy twist to traditional CNY goodies. Impress your guests with their Sweet Potato Cookies and Salted Egg Yolk Parmesan Cookies!
Tried and tested!We tried all 5 featured items in the menu below 🙂 the sweet potato cookies surprised me! It had a very palatable, subtle sweet potato flavour that’s just right and it melted in my mouth. Sooo addictive.
The salted egg parmesan cookies are perfect for salted egg lovers as the flavour was very rich. The texture was crumbly (in a good way) and definitely makes an addictive snack!
Menu
| Featured items | Price |
|---|---|
| Sweet potato cookies | $22.80 (125g) |
| Salted egg yolk parmesan cookies | $22.80 (150g) |
| Brown sugar cashew coconut crumble | $22.80 (180g) |
| Pineapple tarts | $32.45 (18 pcs) |
| Hae bee hiam cookies | $25 (180g) |
Delivery
Delivery fee: $20
Delivery time slots: 11.30am – 1pm, 1pm – 3pm, 3pm – 5pm, 5pm – 7pm
Self-collection
Address: 180 Depot Road, #01-06,The Interlace, Singapore 109684
Contact number: 6262 0143
Email: [email protected]
10. The Better Half
The Better Half was started by a lovely couple, Jonathan and Hweeying, who work together to run their cafe at Everton Park. Their rustic bakes and unique combination of flavours have won the hearts of many!
For their CNY collection, they have a Festive Cookie Package and Mandarin Orange Pineapple Tea Cakes. Tea cakes are only available in-store and orders for the Festive Cookie Package are to be placed 4 days in advance.
Menu| Items | Price | How to order |
|---|---|---|
| Festive Cookie Package • Osmanthus Shortbread • Melon Drops • Lychee Shortbread • Mandarin Orange Pineapple Thumbprints • Chocolate Crackles | $68 | https://www.thebetterhalf .sg/order-form |
| Mandarin Orange Pineapple Tea Cake | $8 | Available in-store only |
Delivery
Delivery fee: $20
Delivery time slots: 10am – 2pm or 2pm – 6pm
Self-collection
Address: 1 Everton Park #01-43 Singapore 081001
Opening hours: 10am – 4pm
Self-collection for online orders: 10am – 7pm
11. Mdm Ling Bakery
Mdm Ling Bakery is run by a millennial trio – Ken, Evelyn and Hongyi – who understands what the young and old love. Their extensive collection of CNY cookies span from traditional flavours to modern ones that kids would love.
They even have gift bundle options available such as the Prestige Rose Gold Suitcase Treasures (pictured above) which includes 6 bottles of signature cookies of your choice + a rose gold travel luggage.
Menu| Featured items | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium pineapple ball | $8.90 (160g) / $18.80 (400g) |
| Cranberry florentine | $24.80 (250g) |
| Premium butter cookies | $8.90 (90g) / $18.80 (220g) |
| Molten chocolate cookies | $9.90 (125g) / $18.80 (360g) |
| Yuan yang love letters | $14.80 (250g) |
| Green pea cookies | $7.90 (122g) / $16.80 (330g) |
$18 off 6 standard-size bottles.
Delivery
Delivery fee: $10.90 (free for orders above $45)
Self-collection
Address: 38 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2 #01-05 Singapore 569511
Email: [email protected]
12. Wunderfolks
Wunderfolks specialises in creating IG-worthy and delectable tarts. In December 2020, they’ve opened their first store at Stirling Road!
For CNY, they released a humble bacon and cheese cookie tub that ticks all the boxes of an addictive bite-sized snack. To place your orders, DM them on Instagram or order via this form.
Menu| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bacon and cheese cookies | $25 (300g) |
Delivery
Delivery fee: $10 (free for orders above $80)
Self-collection
Address: Blk 163 Stirling Road #01-1238 Singapore 140163
Email: [email protected]
Contact number: 9617 9235
Enjoying CNY Goodies With Friends and Family
Chinese New Year is one of my favourite seasons as we get to catch up with our relatives and enjoy goodies together. We hope this list has been useful for choosing what snacks to get!
The Bumble Scoop team wishes you and your loved ones a Happy Lunar New Year!
Want to find out what 2021 has in store for you? Check out our Chinese zodiac Feng Shui forecast by Yuan Zhong Siu!
