Chinese New Year 2023: Best CNY Goodies, Snacks and Gift Hampers in Singapore

If like us, you need only the best Chinese New Year (CNY) goodies, snacks and gifts for your loves ones, look no further. This Lunar New Year, we have lined up some of the most delicious CNY goodies to enjoy with your family and friends. We have also picked a wide selection of gifts and CNY gift hampers to send to your clients, colleagues and well wishers.  Ranging from classic pineapple tarts and love letters to modern twists on flavours, you will find chocolates, gourmet hampers, cookies and plenty more to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds.

Best CNY Goodies, Snacks and Gift Hampers in Singapore 

​Ding Bakery - Unique Pineapple Tart Flavours + Spicy Prawn Rolls

This Chinese New Year (CNY), surprise your family and friends with some unique pineapple tart flavours from Ding Bakery! Handcrafted with their very own unique recipes and using only the best ingredients, each bite of their goodies leaves everyone craving for more. Known for their Award-Winning Premium Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pineapple Tart Balls (S$22.90), this delightful snack is back to please your palettes again. Reinvented with 6 new flavours, the pineapple ball now comes in a myriad of flavours: Salted Egg Pineapple, Matcha Pineapple, Taro Blueberry, Mango Pineapple, Pandan Pineapple and Charcoal Pineapple. Baked fresh on-site every morning, it is no wonder these buttery and fragrant pineapple balls are amongst the best-rated CNY snacks across Singapore. 

Want something savoury? Get your hands on Ding Bakery’s other best-selling snack – Premium Hae Bee Hiam (Sambal Prawn Cracker) (S$18.90). Warned to be dangerously addictive, these spicy Hae Bee Hiam prawn rolls are made to crisp perfection and contain just the right amount of spice for a delicious kick. 

Prefer to taste your CNY goodies and snacks before buying them? Head down to Ding Bakery, and they will be more than happy to let you try their range of delectable snacks. Otherwise, simply purchase them online and enjoy free delivery for orders over S$100 before these delicious goodies run out of stock! 

Ding Bakery. 140 Paya Lebar Road, AZ @ Paya Lebar, #03-13, Singapore 409015.

​Butter Studio - CNY Bakes and the Best Sea Salt Red Velvet Cookies

Inspired by time-tested recipes and the belief to celebrate more in life, Butter Studio honours the tradition of artisan handmade goodness by hand-making bakes in small quantities while infusing a uniquely local and playful spin on familiar home-style bakes. This lunar new year, they have once again added their own twist on classic CNY bakes in hopes of spreading the festive joy to all. 

Introducing one of their best sellers, the Sea Salt Red Velvet (S$26.80) is indeed a festive snack with its eye-catching colour. Aside from being gorgeous from the outside, the light and delicately salted flavour inside will keep bringing you back for more. Packed with delicious wholesome crunchy almond nuts and seasoned with a hint of natural sea salt, you can easily finish a few, without even noticing! 

Some of the new treats on the platter this year include the Goma Kueh Bangkit (S$26.80) and Crispy Mala Beancurd (S$24.80). An exquisitely handcrafted cookie infused with notes of earthy, roasted and crumbly goodness, the Goma Kueh Bangkit is the perfect modern fusion snack to have. Combining the savoury and nutty flavours from the premium Japanese black sesame and the fragrant traditional coconut, the Goma Kueh Bangkit is an explosion of flavours. 

To get your hands on your cookies fast, simply order online and opt between delivery or collection depending on your personal requirements. Do take note that the last day for pre-order will be 16 January 2023, while stocks last!

​The Hamper Story - Customised Premium CNY Gift Hampers

Spread your love and joy this Chinese New Year with the help of The Hamper Story. As a gesture of love, The Hamper Story ensures that the selected hamper is carefully customised and handpicked to delight the giftee and offer value for money to the gifter. Aspiring to aid the customers to convey deep gratification towards a loved one, The Hamper Story’s premium goods and luxurious presentations envelop the gifter’s sincerity in the hamper.

This CNY is no exception as The Hamper Story provides ready-made hampers for the festive season. Wish your family and friends a successful and eventful year by gifting them the Story of Success hamper (S$248). Accompanied by your good wishes, the Story of Success hamper comes in a CNY special leatherite box. The box is filled with nourishing supplements: 2 bottles of Eu Yan Sang - Essence of Chicken Traditional and 6 bottles of New Moon Bird's Nest with American Ginseng and Rock Sugar. Together with the supplements are some iconic CNY snacks and delicacies to share – a set of Sunny Hill pineapple tarts, Amazin'graze Nut Mix Variety Box and 2 cans of Flying Wheel - Premium Japanese Braised Abalone. To end it off, the Story of Success hamper offers 2 bottles of Chateau Le Gay Red Wine and 2 Premium Quality Mandarin for the festive touch. 

Alternatively, wish your loved ones a prosperous and abundant year with the Story of Prosperity hamper (S$368) this CNY. Packaged in a leatherite oval yellow multipurpose gift basket, this densely packed hamper consists of 5 bottles of Eu Yan Sang Exquisite Floral Birds' Nest, 2 CROWN Premium Abalone, Cookie Culture Pineapple Tarts, The Hamper Story Premium Nut Tin and more. The beautifully decorated hamper also comes with a Chivas Regal Scotch Whiskey 12 Years for the celebrations. Coupled with a personalised message card, show your sincerity and excitement for the Chinese New Year with this hamper.

Noel Gifts - Affordable CNY Gourmet Gift Hampers

As a leading flowers and gifts company in Singapore that has been dedicated to bringing people closer with creative and quality flowers and gifts for all seasons, Noel Gifts is undoubtedly our go-to for all gifting needs. Owing to its long-standing prestigious corporate image, any gift from Noel is known to be a promise of good quality, value and service. And you can be rest assured that the gift hampers by Noel Gifts are consistent in value and quality – allowing the brand to be recognised as one of the best gift hamper companies in Singapore.

Best of all, these high-quality gift hampers come at affordable prices starting from just S$68! Despite the low price tag, the hampers are often filled with indulgent items from well-known gourmet brands and drinks from an extensive spirits list. 

With almost 100 different auspicious gift packages such as wine hampers, gourmet hamper baskets and many other gifts available, Noel Gifts is the one-stop solution for all your gifting needs this CNY. For a one-of-a-kind Lunar New Year unboxing experience, send your loved ones a hamper from the Festive Elites collection! The Festive Elite hampers start at a price of S$135. Inspired by Chinese sailing ships carrying bags of gold ingots and jewellery, hampers from the Evergreen Blessings collection are a fabulous way to wish your family and friends a smooth-sailing year ahead. What’s more, all Evergreen Blessings Hampers include abalones. 

To order, simply call 6299 1155 or visit noelgifts.com to order your CNY gift hampers now!

​TWG Tea Grand Mode Collection - Exquisitely Packaged, Limited-Edition Tea Gifts  

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a tea party this January! An affectionate and playful variation of a favourite TWG Tea blend, this exclusive rendition of the Tea Party Tea makes for the perfect gift this CNY and Year of the Rabbit.

A symbol of peace and abundance, this limited- edition blend from the TWG Tea Grand Mode Collection is composed of a fragrant green tea inflected with notes of warm vanilla and berries that infuses into a cup of festivity.

The perfect accompaniment to buttery tarts and festive tea-infused cookies, Tea Party Tea is a lively afternoon blend with fruity undertones to enjoy with friends and family this season.

Have you noticed the show-stopping packaging? Encased in a verdant turquoise collectable tea tin adorned with gold and traditional Chinese architectural gateway, also known as paifang, Tea Party Tea is a marvellous tea to welcome the New Year with an abundance of happiness and prosperity. 

Want more? Alternatively, create your own gift set with the Tea Party Tea Starter Hamper that features a limited-edition rendition of the Tea Party Tea from the Grand Mode Collection. The hamper also includes a small Tea Infuser and a Charleston Teapot, a timeless ceramic that is suitable for all varieties of tea.
Finally, you can choose to add 2 more products of your choice to enjoy with your loved ones this CNY. 

Tea Party Tea, Grand Mode Collection, $49 (110g) is available on TWGTea.com and TWG Tea Mobile App, and all TWG Tea Salons and Boutiques in Singapore.

​Marks and Spencer - Seasonal Specials and CNY Treats

Hop into the Lunar New Year with some super-sweet CNY treats and snacks from Marks and Spencer. Fill up your candy jars and get prepared for your little visitors with favourites like the Gold Coins (S$4.90) or Fruit Gums (S$5.30). For the young at heart, purchase from the indulgent and refined seasonal specials – including Cherry Liqueurs (S$14.90) and Operetta (S$14.90). To complete the show-stopping spread of candies, top it off with M&S’s indulgent Belgian chocolates(from S$29.90) and Swiss chocolates(S$19.90) developed by master chocolatiers.

The deal gets sweeter! From now till 1 February 2023, you can get to enjoy special prices across selected bagged sweets (e.g. Wine Gums, Double Devon Toffees and more!) at two for S$8.50 (U.P. S$5.30 each), and seasonal specials (Cherry Liqueurs, Operetta, Milk Chocolate Brazils and Peppermint Creams) at two for S$24.90 (U.P. S$14.90 each)! And from now till 1 February 2023, you can get to enjoy 50% off every second festive goodie purchased.

M&S’s wide selection of award-winning wines is another reason to cheer in the Lunar New Year with style. Expertly matched to your New Year menu, indulge your guests in the Classics Rioja Reserva (S$59.90) – made from old-vine Tempranillo grapes aged for 24 months in oak barrels. The well-aged, classic red, with its classic flavours of vanilla, spices and hints of cedar, is a superb match with game meats and dishes with red peppers or paprika. For a fruitier and creamy texture, pop a bottle of Collines aux Fossilles Chardonnay (S$44.90) to pair with any seasonal salads or chicken dishes. If you have vegans or seafood lovers to please, the Classics Albariño’s (S$69.90) comes with the aroma of apricot, citrus and saline, and is ideal for serving alongside seafood and grilled vegetables. 

​ONE°15 Marina - Must-Have CNY Goodies With a Twist

Usher in the Lunar New Year with a variety of decadent and appetising CNY treats from One 15 Marina this 2023! This Chinese New Year, ONE°15 Marina is fully geared up to bring a generous variety of treats. From CNY must-haves such as Pineapple Rolls to a unique rendition of the classic pineapple tarts, ONE°15 Marina is all set and ready to help you welcome the lunar new year in with indulgence. For the original yet never-boring pineapple tarts, why not try ONE°15 Marina’s Organic Pineapple Rolls ($31)? A crowd favourite, this best-selling sweet treat is prepared with organic pineapple paste and rich Golden Churn butter – an ingredient comprising no artificial colours and flavourings to ensure your pineapple rolls remain naturally fragrant and creamy. To enhance the flavour profile even further, a pinch of Himalayan salt is sprinkled on each roll. A satisfying one-biter, these little rolls are great pick-me-ups throughout the day. 

For the more adventurous, get thrilled and excited for the Spicy Dried Shrimp Sambal Pineapple Tarts (S$34.80) this CNY. A piquant variation of the usual sweeter pineapple tarts, this spicy version will definitely pique the interest of many. Taking on a spicy and hotter twist to the popular CNY snack, the Spicy Dried Shrimp Sambal Pineapple Tarts feature bird eye’s chilli and premium dried shrimp to provide a burst of complementing flavours and textures. This distinctive combination will be a party of flavours in your mouth. For those who enjoy both the sweet and the savoury, get yourself the Auspicious Duo (S$60) which comprises of both the Organic Pineapple Rolls and Spicy Dried Shrimp Sambal Pineapple Tarts to enjoy the best of both worlds. ‘

Baker’s Brew - Signature Cookies in Nostalgic School Biscuit Tins 

Taking inspiration from Peranakan heritage this CNY, Baker’s Brew is bringing you on a cultural adventure in 2023. By incorporating the Perenakan’s depth of flavour and colourful art with Baker Brew’s very own signature cookies and unique packaging, Baker’s Brew aspires to create some new and special memories for you this Lunar New Year. Packaged in colourful miniature versions of old nostalgic school biscuit tins, each cookie recipe has been developed and refined to bring out a new combination of flavours and textures. Familiar and traditional yet reinvigorated with a modern twist, these Lunar New Year goodies from Baker’s Brew will be a flavourful and lovely display for your guests and family to enjoy at family gatherings this Lunar New Year. 

Get yourself or your loved ones some of their best sellers: the Ondeh Ondeh Cookies (S$28.80). Inspired by the traditional Ondeh Ondeh kueh, these soft and divine cookies are filled with a generous amount of gula Melaka coconut filling and wrapped with pandan-infused dough. If you are looking to gift and impress some of your guests this year, opt for the giftable sets that come in bundles of 3s and 5s. With the Heritage Collection (Bundle of 3) (S$86), your guests will get to have a taste of culture from the past with the best-selling Ondeh Ondeh cookies, the buttery Pineapple Pillows and the spicy-savoury Hae Bee Hiam delight. 

To order, head on to their website and get 8% off with your exclusive code BBSCNYxVL8. The code gives you 8% off, with a min. purchase of 3 tins. Valid till 22 Jan.

You can also buy these delicious CNY goodies at Baker's Brew branches across Singapore. Located at Causeway Point, Great World City, JEM, Paragon, Plaza Singapura, Sembawang, Tampines Mall and Upper Thomson.

​Mdm Ling Bakery - Best-Selling Fun Sized CNY Goodies

A trendy harmony of self-baked goodies and a curated repertoire of snack delights from Asia, Mdm Ling Bakery offers a high-end snacking experience with a focus on quality and premium goodies at a revolutionary price. More than just the brands or prices, Mdm Ling Bakery believes in offering the most loving and premium-quality bakes from their ovens at a pricing you can trust. Accessorise your coffee table with this intricate Steps To Prosperity (12 in 1) set (S$148). A work of art, this elaborately carved primrose pink wooden tray features the quintessential treasure trove of Mdm Ling Bakery’s signature cookies this CNY. With each tray displaying 4 of their best-selling fun size goodies, you will be blessed with 12 of their best-selling CNY snacks. This consists of the melt-in-your-mouth Kopi Siew Dai Cookies that has our familiar Kopi Siew Dai encased in a buttery fragrant cookie, Cranberry Pineapple Balls, New Zealand’s Premium Anchor Butter Cookies and more. Perfect for gifting or for your own home, this Steps To Prosperity set is a must-get this festive season. 

To add a little spice and savouriness amongst all the sweet CNY snacks, try the Cuttlefish Roll Spicy (S$20.30). A crunchy and easy snack to have, this spicy cuttlefish snack will make your taste buds tingle. For something lighter on your palate, the newly released Hojicha Butter Cookies (S$20.30) will be the right pick for you! Accompanied with the toasty aroma from the roasted Japanese green tea, the treat’s indulgent core is delicately balanced out to please the palates. 

Janice Wong - CNY Goodies, Love Letters and More 

Let us leap into the Year of The Rabbit with the Chinese New Year 2023 Collection from Janice Wong! Truly embracing food technology and innovation, Janice Wong experiments with ingredients, cooking techniques and machines to create works of edible art, 3D-printed chocolates and many more. This Lunar New Year, gift the people around you or pamper yourself with some of the most creative CNY treats by Janice Wong. Go for the CNY Box of 9 with the Chocolate Koi Fish (From S$94) for a truly memorable Chinese New Year. Carefully and patiently carved to perfection, the beautiful Chocolate Koi Fish is a piece of art. Made with Praline Chocolate Popping Candy, the chocolate koi fish will be a pleasant surprise for your tastebuds. Other than the Chocolate Koi Fish, you can also opt for CNY Love Letters & Dip – a fun reconstruction of the usual love letters snack, an assorted CNY cookie tin or a box of 9 CNY-inspired chocolates. Paired with your choice of wine and bubbles, this CNY gift set was undoubtedly made to impress. 

With a slightly more sinful touch to the classic Pineapple Tarts, the Chocolate Coated Pineapple Balls (S$37) are a decadent treat to be enjoyed this new year. Coated in a thick and substantial amount of chocolate, the buttery treat is presented in a simple yet aesthetic-looking transparent wooden packaging. 

​Bread Garden - Freshest CNY Snacks and Rolled-Up Chips

Born out of passion and love for baking CNY goodies during the new year, Bread Garden is the perfect place to get quality handmade CNY treats for the Lunar New Year. Boasting of natural and premium ingredients along with the absence of any preservatives, Bread Garden offers the freshest CNY treats. For a slightly healthier snack this CNY, pick the Seaweed Crisp (S$21.80) from Bread Garden. Lightly seasoned to bring out the taste of the sea, the Japanese Nori is a popular snack for almost everyone all year round, not just during CNY. A hot favourite and highly demanded snack, each crunchy bite into the snack brings a breezy sensation that just makes you feel good and light. The ideal snack to be shared amongst family and friends, add this to your CNY shopping cart. Any peanut butter or dark chocolate fans out there? You will squeal in excitement at the sight of these dreamy Dark Choco Peanut Lava cookies (S$24.80). 100% handmade, bite into this mouth-watering CNY snack and enjoy the nutty flavours of the peanut butter – covered by the crunchy rich dark choco cookie. Indulgent yet oh so addicting, this will be a favourite CNY cookie of many.

If you have not tried rolled-up chips before, this is your sign to try now. Try the BBQ Rolls (S$23.80) for a smokey, savoury barbeque aftertaste experience along with a crisp texture on the exterior of the snack. Or if you prefer and love the traditional local Curry flavour, you will love the Spicy Curry Rolls (S$23.80). Made with high quality curry powder and the freshest ingredients, these little curry bombs are essentially a curry powder canister for your tastebuds. To order and learn more, head over to Bread Garden’s website and you can easily pick between delivery or self-collection from any of their outlets or roadshow locations!