Dragon Boat Festival 2025 – Expect Perennial Favourites, and Dumplings With New & Unique Flavours

Dragon Boat Festival is right round the corner and we are all beyond excited to see our favourite hotels’ repertoire of dumplings. Whether you’re someone who craves a familiar classic dumpling, or someone who goes for the brave new flavours, there’s certainly something for you from the award-winning kitchens of the best hotels in Singapore

Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore

From now until 31 May 2025, celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with award-winning Cantonese restaurant Hai Tien Lo’s sumptuous selection of traditional rice dumplings!

The abundant Hai Tien Lo Supreme Rice Dumpling ($45 nett), which brims with pork belly, whole abalone, roasted duck, whole dried scallops, chestnuts, green beans, lotus seeds, and premium glutinous rice is a must-try. Aptly named, the dumpling is truly supreme in flavours, and the first bite won our hearts instantly. Don’t miss the bold new Salted Fish and Preserved Meat Rice Dumpling ($24 nett) which is filled with salted fish, preserved meat, Spanish pork, peanuts, and premium glutinous rice. It is loaded with umami and this creation will, no doubt, garner praise from the seniors in the family.

The unique Black Glutinous (Pulut Hitam) Nyonya Rice Dumpling ($22 nett), a fusion of black and white glutinous rice combined with lean pork, candied melon, Japanese mushrooms, shallots, and garlic, and the popular Hokkien Rice Dumpling with Pork and Salted Egg Yolk ($18 nett) are back again this year, much to the delight of guests.

For a tempting sweet option, delight in the Teochew Rice Dumpling with Yam Paste, Chestnuts and Gingko Nuts ($15 nett). Inspired by the beloved Orh Nee, this dumpling is also back due to popular demand. Trust us, it will most certainly put a smile on your face.

Looking for thoughtful gifts for business associates and friends? Go for Hai Tien Lo’s exclusive Premium Rice Dumplings Set ($158 nett) and Classic Rice Dumplings Set ($118 nett), each featuring an exquisite assortment of six rice dumplings, as well as a bottle of Hai Tien Lo signature homemade XO chilli sauce or a bottle of sweet and sour spicy bean paste sauce respectively.

To order, please call +65 6826 8240, email specialevents.ppsin@panpacific.com, or visit panpacificsingapore.oddle.me. Enjoy the convenience of delivery, or opt for self-collection at Pacific Emporium’s deli counter located on Level 1 of Pan Pacific Singapore, available from 1 May until 31 May 2025, from 10:00am until 8:00pm.

Don’t miss the early bird privileges of up to 25% off from now until 11 May 2025. From 12 May until 31 May 2025, guests can still enjoy a 15% discount at panpacificsingapore.oddle.me.

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

From 12 May to 31 May 2025, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant gets ready to impress one and all with a selection of Cantonese-style rice dumplings crafted with luxurious and seasonal ingredients such as karasumi, iberico pork, pork trotter, and more.

Drawing inspiration from the growing popularity for mala flavours, the newly-launched Pork Trotter & Peanut with Szechuan Green Peppercorn Rice Dumpling ($25) is a fragrant, flavour-packed masterpiece. Expect slow-braised pork trotter that’s been marinated overnight in green peppercorn sauce, then poached for three to four hours. Embracing traditions with a modern twist, the Pandan Gula Melaka with Shredded Coconut & Quinoa Glutinous Rice Dumpling ($18) makes a nostalgic return, evoking the flavours of the well-loved Ondeh Ondeh Kueh.

Renowned for its exquisite flavours, the luxe 5-Head Abalone with Karasumi & Iberico Pork Rice Dumpling ($38) makes a return. Boasting only the finest and most premium ingredients such as 5-head abalone, scallop, the highly sought-after karasumi (dried mullet roe) reminiscent of caviar, and tender Iberico pork, this is the queen of all rice dumplings.

Seeking a taste of tradition? The Signature Pork & Salted Egg Rice Dumpling ($20) will win you over. Picture premium pork marinated for over 24 hours in house-made five-spiced powder and Chinese wine, combined with salted egg yolk, mushroom, black bean and chestnut encased in soft glutinous rice. The end result is an exceptionally flavourful rice dumpling that melts in your mouth! A wholesome creation, the Cordycep Flower & Purple Glutinous Rice Dumpling ($18) combines a nutritious blend of mullet rice, purple glutinous rice, mung bean, cordycep flower, black bean, peanut, king mushroom, preserved vegetables and a hint of black truffle paste. It makes for a healthy indulgence.

Online pre-orders have started on https://bit.ly/whricedumplings. From now to 11 May 2025, enjoy a 25% discount with the code “EBRD25”, and from 12 May to 31 May 2025 enjoy a 15% discount with the code “RD15OFF” upon check-out. For bulk purchases of 10 pieces or more, enjoy 30% off rice dumplings with code “BKRD30”. Guests may also call +65 6831 4605 or email mhrs.sindt.fb.reservations@marriotthotels.com to place an order.

Man Fu Yuan, InterContinental Singapore

This year, Man Fu Yuan at InterContinental Singapore celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival with seven handcrafted rice dumplings and two gift bundle sets.

The rice dumpling selection reflects Man Fu Yuan’s intention of presenting a balanced experience with timeless favourites and modern flavours that will be enjoyed by all ages. Taking center stage is the new Kimchi Rice Dumpling with Kurobuta Cured Meat and Mushroom ($23.80nett) which holds the piquant flavours of aged kimchi, succulent Kurobuta cured meat and earthy mushrooms. Also making its debut is the Sweet Pumpkin Duo Rice Dumpling Black Sesame Seed ($19.80nett) which offers a harmonious blend of nutty black glutinous rice, fragrant Australian pumpkin, and black sesame.

A must-have for those looking to indulge in the season’s finest offerings, is the Man Fu Yuan Giant Classic Cantonese Rice Dumpling with Red Quinoa ($98.80 nett) which makes its highly anticipated return. This limited-edition 1kg dumpling, is a luxurious showcase of premium ingredients, including two 5- head South African abalones, five-spiced pork belly, giant dried shrimps imported from Hong Kong, roasted duck, dried conpoy, and nutrient-rich red quinoa. Only 99 pieces are available for purchase.

For those who enjoy the rich and fragrant flavours of Nonya cuisine, delight in Man Fu Yuan’s signature selection — Nonya-Style Rice Dumpling with Plant-Based Meat, Sweetened Winter Melon and Mushroom ($22.80 nett), the signature Nonya-Style Rice Dumpling with X.O. Sauce ($22.80 nett). The Traditional Hokkien-Style Rice Dumpling ($22.80 nett) remains a timeless classic, featuring a generous filling of five-spiced pork belly, chestnuts, mushrooms, and dried shrimps, wrapped in fragrant glutinous rice for a taste of homestyle tradition. We adore the Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Red Bean, Honey Date, and Red Date ($19.80 nett) as well.

Each order of five rice dumplings will be housed in a beautiful rectangular cream box adorned with ornate illustrations of birds and flowers, reminiscent of traditional Chinese tapestries. The boxes come with an over-the-shoulder strap that could be transformed into an elegant oriental shoulder bag, ensuring that guests can carry their purchases with ease and style, without the need for additional packaging.

Man Fu Yuan also offers two gift sets as thoughtful gifts for families and friends. Each gift set includes five dumplings and guests may select the Mastery Bundle ($129.80nett) which includes Man Fu Yuan’s exclusive tea blend, Five Element Tea in a traditional tea canister, or the Indulgence Bundle ($189.80nett) that comes with one 325ml bottle of Taittinger Brut Champagne.

Man Fu Yuan’s rice dumplings are available for purchase from 10 April to 28 May 2025 via intercontinentalshoppe.sg and at Man Fu Yuan, and available for collection, dine in during lunch period, takeaway and delivery from now to 31 May 2025.

Specially for Miss Tam Chiak readers, use promo code ‘MTCRICE20’ to enjoy 20% off from now until 29 May. For more information and to place orders, please visit singapore.intercontinental.com/dragonboatfestival, email sinhb-festive@ihg.com or speak with them at +65 6825 1008.

Well, we bet most of the dumplings on this list would have piqued your interest! Remember to cart out early with the relevant codes to enjoy the best deals this Dragon Boat Festival!