Where to Enjoy Prosperity Toss in Singapore
Toss Your Way to Prosperity: Best Restaurant with Lo Hei and Yusheng in Singapore for Chinese New Year 2026
For Lunar New Year 2026, diners in Singapore are turning to the prosperity toss, or Lo Hei, as the highlight of their celebrations. This ritual of tossing Yusheng, a raw fish salad often featuring salmon, carrots, crushed peanuts, sesame, and a sweet plum sauce, is deeply symbolic. Each ingredient represents an auspicious wish.
While the act of tossing together with chopsticks amplifies collective hopes for good fortune and prosperity. Chefs craft these colorful Yu Sheng platters with care, balancing flavors and textures to enhance both taste and visual appeal. The prosperity toss transforms a meal into a meaningful celebration of abundance.
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The Magic of the Mess: Why We "Lo Hei" Every Chinese New Year
In the world of Chinese New Year traditions, few rituals are as loud, colorful, or energetic as the Prosperity Toss. Known as Yusheng (鱼生) in Mandarin or Lo Hei (捞起) in Cantonese, this dish is the ultimate "participatory sport." While most festive meals are enjoyed sitting down, the Prosperity Toss requires everyone to stand up, grab their chopsticks, and literally throw their food into the air.
But why do we do it? Beyond the fun and the cleanup, the Prosperity Toss is a symbolic ritual designed to "toss up" good fortune. It is believed that the higher the ingredients are tossed, the more your growth, wealth, and health will rise in the coming year.
A Journey Through Time: The History of the Toss
The tradition of eating raw fish during the New Year actually dates back over 2,000 years to ancient China. However, the high-energy "tossing" version we see today is a relatively modern invention with deep roots in Southeast Asia.
The Ancient Origins
In Southern China, specifically in the Guangdong province, fishermen traditionally celebrated the 7th day of the Lunar New Year known as Renri or "Everyone's Birthday" by eating a simple dish of raw fish slices mixed with ginger and leeks. It was a humble meal meant to celebrate the gift of life.
The Southeast Asian Evolution
The dish traveled to Singapore and Malaysia with immigrants in the 19th century. In the 1960s, four master chefs in Singapore famously known as the "Four Heavenly Kings" refined the recipe into the colorful, multi-ingredient version we know today. They added ingredients like shredded carrots, radishes, and golden crackers, turning it into a celebratory centerpiece that transformed a simple snack into a symbolic ceremony.
Global Reach: Where the Toss Takes Flight
While its roots are in Southern China, the high-flying "Lo Hei" ritual is a unique cultural export of Southeast Asia that has now spread across the globe.
Singapore & Malaysia: These countries are the heart of the modern Prosperity Toss. No reunion lunch is complete without it. It is common for families to "Lo Hei" multiple times throughout the 15 days of the New Year.
Indonesia & Brunei: Thanks to a large Chinese diaspora, the tradition has become a staple in festive celebrations across these regions. Often served in both homes and restaurants.
The Global Diaspora: From the Chinatowns of Australia and Canada to the bustling restaurants of London and New York, the Prosperity Toss has become a globally recognized symbol of the Lunar New Year. Even those outside the Chinese community join in for the fun and the "Huat Ah!" spirit.
Toss to Good Luck! Why Siam Kitchen is the Best Spot for Prosperity Toss in Singapore this 2026
It is time to usher in the new year! If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate Chinese New Year, you have to try the reunion feast at Siam Kitchen.
This year, Chef Pop has created a special festive menu that puts a cool Thai twist on the traditional Prosperity Toss. If you want to eat at their beautiful dining rooms or order for a home party, this Lo Hei is a great way to bring everyone together.
The Price (Great Value!)
Smoked Salmon Lohei: $38++
Available for: Dine-in, Takeaway, and Delivery.
What’s Inside the Box? (And Why it’s Lucky!)
Chef Pop has refined the recipe to make it taste fresh and exciting. Here is every delicacy included in this 2026 set and what they mean for your luck:
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Fresh Smoked Salmon: In a luxurious upgrade from standard raw fish, the smoked salmon represents Nian Nian You Yu (Abundance). Its rich, savory flavor symbolizes a year where you will always have a "surplus" of food, joy, and wealth.
Green Mango (The Thai Twist): This is the chef’s secret weapon. The tangy, shredded green mango brings a burst of festive spirit. It represents "Fresh Energy" and a zesty start, helping you stay sharp and agile in 2026.
The Colors of Prosperity
Red & White Carrots: These vibrant strips are more than just crunch. The red represents Hong Yun Dang Tou (Good Luck reaching the top), while the white represents growth and new beginnings in your career or studies.
Plum Sauce: As you drizzle this thick, golden sauce, you are coating your year in sweetness. It represents Tian Tian Mi Mi. A wish for your relationships and daily life to be smooth, happy, and "sweet."
The Preservation of Wealth
Preserved Leek & Vegetable Strips: These deep green ingredients represent "Evergreen Luck." Just as these vegetables are preserved, this symbolizes wealth and health that stay with you and never fade away.
Red & White Ginger: Life has its ups and downs. These strips represent the "Sweet and Sour" moments. Eating them is a symbolic way to ensure you have the strength and balance to handle the different "flavors" of life in 2026.
The Traditional Symbols of Longevity
Brown Melon, Preserved Melon & Gourd Wax Strips: These traditional elements are included to wish for a stable home and a long, healthy life. They represent the "roots" of your family staying strong and grounded.
Preserved Cucumber Strips: These add a refreshing bite and represent a clear, "cool" mind to make wise decisions throughout the year.
The Golden Finish
Fried Sesame Seeds: These tiny seeds represent a flourishing business. Just as a seed grows into a plant, this symbolizes small opportunities growing into huge successes.
Pok Chui Biscuits: No reunion feast is complete without these! These gold-colored crackers look like ancient gold coins. Tossing them represents Man Di Huang Jin a floor literally covered in gold, ensuring your home is filled with money.
Perfect for Any Group Size
Siam Kitchen is a top dining choice because of its attentive service and happy festive spirit. Whether you have a big family or a small group of friends, this creation is easy to share and fun to toss! Don't wait too long this is a limited time offer for the festive period. If you want a luxurious feeling without spending too much. This $38++ Lo Hei is the perfect choice for your Chinese new year reunion.
2026 Set Menu at Siam Kitchen: Double the Happiness
To make your reunion feast complete, you can add these specially designed sets to your order. These auspicious dishes are available for dine-in only during the festive period:
Double Happiness Set (For 2) – $58.9++
Perfect for an intimate reunion feast, this set includes:
Appetisers: Thai Mango Salad with Cashew Nuts and 4 sticks of Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce.
Mains: Clear Tom Yum Chicken Soup, Wok-Fried Sambal Kang Kong, Stir-Fried Thai Basil Chicken, and Thai Olive Fried Rice with Egg (plus 2 bowls of Jasmine Rice).
Dessert: Sweet Caramelised Tapioca.
Drinks: Choice of Iced Thai Lime Rose, Bandung, Lemongrass Tea, or Thai Milk Tea.
Prosperity Reunion Set (For 6) – $148.9++
The ideal choice for a larger group size, featuring a lavish spread:
Appetisers: Assorted Appetiser Platter and Seafood Glass Noodle Salad.
Mains: Red Tom Yum Chicken Soup, Green Curry Chicken, Seasonal Mixed Veggies in Oyster Sauce, Spring Onion Omelette, and a whole Steamed Seabass in Chili & Lime Dressing.
Rice: Pineapple Fried Rice with Egg OR Jasmine Rice (6 servings).
Dessert: Choice of Caramelised Tapioca or Red Ruby with Coconut Ice Cream.
Drinks: Choice of 6 Iced Thai Beverages.
Plan Your Prosperity Visit
To enjoy festive dining at its best, keep these details in mind:
Valid: For dine-in only from 15 January 2025.
Note: Prices are subject to GST and service charge. These sets cannot be combined with other discounts or vouchers.
Dining Rooms: Visit our cozy outlets where the festive spirit is in full swing!
With the reunion feast being so affordable and the noodle and rice dishes so fragrant. Tables will fill up fast so book early to secure your spot!
2 Yishun Walk, HomeTeam NS Khatib Clubhouse, #01-01, Singapore 767944 Tel: +65 3125 8710