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10 Halal Chinese New Year Goodies In Singapore You Need To Try This Festive Season

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Faruq Senin •  Jan 04, 2024

Chinese New Year 2024 is coming fast! One of the things we love about it is (undoubtedly) the Chinese New Year goodies and snacks. Besides the amazing food, CNY is also a great time to learn about Chinese culture and foster peace between Muslims and non-Muslims. If you're wondering where to buy Muslim-friendly or halal Chinese New Year goodies and snacks for 2024, we've got you covered with these 10 options.

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1. SunnyHills

Double Prosperity Gift Box

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Looking for some beautiful and delicious CNY goodies to spice up your array of treats? SunnyHills provides some delicious premium products for you to enjoy. Perfect for gifting to your loved ones for the Chinese New Year, SunnyHill’s Pineapple Cakes are made using only natural and organic ingredients which guarantees an authentic and high-quality taste! Or try out their Kougyoku Apple Cake which has the taste of the sweet, tangy Japanese Kougyoku Apple with a gorgeous lemon glaze.

You can even purchase gift boxes such as the Pineapple Cake Gift Box (15pcs) which was ranked #1 in multiple blind taste-tests in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan (so you know they’re delicious!). If you’re a fan of both of the treats above, grab their Double Prosperity Gift Box which has them both!

You can order these in-store or online on their website here! Right now, there is a CNY Early Bird Promotion where you can enjoy 5% off SunnyHills products from now till 17 Jan 2024. There is also an exclusive promotion online where you will receive a Mini Prosperity Box with every $150 spent on items from CNY2024 collection.

Halal status: All products mentioned here are Muslim-friendly

Opening hours:

  • SunnyHills Orchard: Mon-Sun (10.30am - 8.30pm)
  • FORBIDDEN Jewel Changi Airport: Mon-Sun (11.30am - 9pm)

Address:

  • SunnyHills Orchard, 391 Orchard Rd, Ngee Ann City Tower B, Unit B2-27A, Singapore 238872
  • FORBIDDEN Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, #01-231, Singapore 819666 (selected items only)

Contact: +65 8522 9605 or email them here

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2. Butter Studio

Butter Studio

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Gather your friends and loved ones as you savour these goodies by Butter Studio that have been specially made for Chinese New Year! Choose from a selection of cookies and tarts such as their Yuzu Pineapple Tarts which gives a fresh tangy twist to your classic pineapple tarts. Or grab the Sea Salt Almond Cookies which are sure to be a hit with the kids! If you want something more traditional but with a touch of modernity, they offer a Lychee Kueh Bangkit that both the young and old will enjoy. There are new additions to the family as well! They now have Blackcurrant Pineapple Tarts, Matcha White Chocolate Almond, and Coffee Almond Crunch. Want to delight your loved ones? Grab one of Butter Studio’s gift sets or hampers that will surely win their hearts. All of these sound absolutely delicious and will definitely be gone by the end of the day!

Right now, there is an early bird discount of 8% if you order before 14 January 2024! You will also receive a complimentary custom-designed red packet with every $88 spent. If these goodies are up your alley, you can order them right here, right now! You can opt for Islandwide Delivery (with free flexi delivery with $150 spent) or Self-Pickup.

Halal status: Halal-certified

Opening hours:Check out their opening hours here!

Address:Check out their outlets here!

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P.S. Wondering what CNY is like for Chinese-Muslim reverts? Read our story here!

3. Swiss Cottage Bakery

Swiss Cottage Bakery

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Celebrate the CNY festivities as you savour these delectable cookies from Swiss Cottage Bakery’s delightful spread of festive cookies! Perfect for creating cherished memories, indulge in their signature Pineapple Tarts ($14.90 per bottle). A Chinese New Year staple, this buttery pastry has a delicious pineapple filling that has just the right touch of sweetness for all ages. Looking for something more modern? Mocha Pistachio ($13.90 per bottle) will be a treat with their aromatic coffee notes paired with the pistachio. Want a twist on the good ol’ chocolate chip cookie? Try their mouthwatering zesty Tangerine Chocolate Chip ($12.90 per bottle) that is guaranteed to be a hit - especially with the kids!

What’s even better (and sweeter) is that Swiss Cottage Bakery is now offering their Early Bird CNY Promotion which which you can enjoy 15% off orders (min. $20) from now until 15 January 2024, and free delivery for purchases of $88 and above (excluding the Same/Next-Day Delivery option).

Looking to gift these delicious cookies to your family, friends and colleagues? Swiss Cottage Bakery has you covered with their Bundle Gift Sets. Choose from the: Happy Dragon Gift Set (2 flavours), Lucky Dragon Gift Set (2 same flavour), and the Prosperous Dragon Gift Set (4 flavours). All of their Bundle Gift Sets come with a complimentary CNY-themed gift bag and greeting cards! Swiss Cottage Bakery is also offering Chinese New Year special corporate discounts. Contact them through email or +65 6291 1000 for more information. Stay tuned for more exciting deals and timely promotions!

Limited quantities are available for each flavour so don’t miss out on these delicious treats and order yours today!

Halal status: Halal-certified

Opening hours: Mon-Fri (10am - 6pm)

Address: 73 Ubi Rd 1, #10-48 Oxley Bizhub, Singapore 408733

Contact: +65 6291 1000

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4. Sinfulcakes

If you're a huge fan of macarons, look no further than Sinfulcakes to perfectly fix your cravings this festive season. With Chinese New Year-inspired flavours, get yourself their yummy macarons ($23/box of 12) and share the deliciousness with family and friends. While you're at it, toss in an order of cookies ($12/bag of 250g) and Basque burnt cheesecake ($50/$55 depending on flavour) for a variety of sweet treats to enjoy at home.

Halal status: Muslim-owned

Contact: +65 8189 2430

5. Project Cookoh

Project Cookoh emerged during the Circuit Breaker period as an effort to help stay-at-home mothers in Jalan Kukoh earn an income for their families. With various delectable goodies up for grabs, look forward to classic treats by @bakesbyheni - from brownies ($18/30) and pineapple tart balls to flavoured brownies of peanut butter, cheesecake brownies, and almond brownies.

Halal status: Muslim-owned

Order via: Click here to place your order

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6. All Things Delicious

Located in a conservation shophouse in the historic Arab Street, All Things Delicious is a bustling bakery cafe serving freshly-baked goods, hearty breakfast sets and the most delicious rice bowls! Welcome the year of the tiger by pre-ordering their Chinese New Year promotion! Their options are endless! They have reunion dinners, festive cakes and cookies, and even CNY gift hampers perfect for your hosts. So whether you're looking for some halal CNY dishes to share with your colleagues, or for your family outings, check out their website now!

Halal Status: Halal-certified

Opening Hours: Tues-Sun (8AM - 7PM), closed on Mondays

Address: 34 Arab St, Singapore 199733

Delivery: Queries can be found here

Take-away/Pick-up: At store

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7. Polar Puffs & Cakes

Polar Puffs & Cakes is always a reliable choice for Chinese New Year goodies! What's great is that you can enjoy unique treats like Hei Bi Hiam Palmier and Salted Egg Yolk Palmier. You can also find more traditional treats like Kueh Lapis, Love Letters and Shrimp Rolls. Free delivery for orders $50 and above. Find out more on their website.

Halal status: Halal-certified

Price range: $11.85-$15.60 (cookies and snacks), $12.60 (Fortune Cake), $36.60 (kueh lapis, 1kg)

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8. Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionery

Lek Lim is famous for their Nonya kueh like kueh lapis, kueh salat and ang ku kueh. If you love your Chinese New Year goodies traditional, then you can find them at Lek Lim. Here are some of their offerings:

  • Almond Ball (both normal and sugarless)
  • Biscotti cookies
  • Kueh Bangkit
  • Kueh Boh Lu (including a honey version)
  • Love Letters
  • Pineapple Tarts

Find out more on their website.

Halal status: Halal-certified

Price range: $12-$26

P.S. These 6 stories from Chinese Muslim reverts will warm your heart!

9. Bread Garden

For a wide range of Chinese New Year goodies and snacks, Bread Garden's got you covered. Specialising in both savoury and sweet handmade goodies, their items are baked with no preservatives and using the freshest ingredients.

  • Premium Charcoal Pineapple Tarts
  • Signature Macadamia Butter Cookies
  • Black Sesame Ball Cookies
  • Crunchy Green Pea Cookies
  • Earl Grey Crunch Cookies
  • Dark Chocolate Sensation Cookies
  • Kopi Gao Siew Dai Cookies
  • Seaweed Crisp

And of course, the usuals like Pineapple Tart, Egg Rolls, Kueh Bangkit, and Shrimp Rolls too.

Halal status: Halal-certified

Price range: $15.80-$29.80

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10. Mdm Ling Bakery

If you're a fan of traditional cookies and sweets, then you have to get your CNY goodies from Mdm Ling Bakery! From the iconic Butter Cookies to Molten Chocolate Cookies (with a gooey centre), you'll find treats that'll please everyone. They have a Wheel Of Fortune ($180) set that comes with 7 unique cookie flavours on an actual turntable (the box itself is the turntable)! Try out tastes such as Kopi Siew Dai Cookies, Pink Himalayan Chocolate Almond Cookies and Green Peas Cookies.

Halal status: Halal-certified

Price range: $10.80-$33.60

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With these 10 yummy options to choose from, now you know where to get halal Chinese New Year goodies for friends and the whole family! SHARE this with your loved ones and enjoy the festive season!