As Chinese believe a surplus of fish foretells a bumper year ahead, the highlight of the festive eight-course New Year's Eve menu at Yi Long Court is the simple steamed spotted grouper in light soy sauce, among other delicacies like baby lobsters and wok-fried wagyu beef.

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