It’s never too late to spoil mom
THIS month, City of Dreams Manila is dedicated to celebrating and honoring mothers in the most remarkable way possible. Offering an extensive selection of experiences, from dining extravaganzas to indulgent staycations, rejuvenating wellness activities, and exclusive shopping opportunities, City of Dreams Manila aims to provide an unforgettable and personalized experience for every mom.
NOBU MANILA
Treat mom to a luxurious Sunday Brunch with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s famous cuisine. For P4,388 per person, enjoy a wide selection of appetizers, grilled kushiyaki, premium sashimi, sushi, and maki rolls paired with signature sauces. Don’t miss the roasted whole US striploin and smoked beef brisket, served with creamy wasabi, au jus, and mushroom wasabi sauce. Experience Filipino-inspired dishes, specialty dishes, salads, soups, desserts, and beverages for a delightful dining experience.
For dinner, Nobu Manila entices with an eight-course tasting menu (P8, 871.42) net per person, consisting of the chef’s choice of appetizer to warm up the palate for the first course of Tuna Tataki followed by a selection of assorted sushi and chilled chawanmushi of seasonal vegetables. Yellowtail Tosazu with crispy red onion and olive oil; Salmon Sashimi Salad; Pan-roasted Seabass with pickled watermelon, amasu ponzu, and balsamic caviar; Grilled Wagyu Beef with crispy kabocha, nasu, shitake,
and garlic SMR (soy-mirin reduction) come after. Chocolate and Yogurt, consisting of chocolate mousse, yogurt, vanilla crumble, and ube
ice cream provide a lip-smacking conclusion to the meal.
Have mom ease into “Friday Chill Out” with a seductive summer sundown special, and entrancing DJ tracks complementing Nobu’s globally renowned new-style Japanese cuisine and sophisticated drinks. A perfect prelude to the weekend celebration, the Friday Chill-Out’s much-coveted menu at the trend-setting restaurant’s cabanas, patio, and bar, includes select Nobu classics by the renowned Chef Nobu, such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Black Cod on Butter Lettuce, and Miso Cappuccino, to name some. Premium sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki; an array of kushiyaki served with Nobu custom sauces, along with handcrafted cocktails, signature sake, champagne, wine, beer, liquor or mocktails are also offered.
Nobu Manila’s Friday Chill-Out happens every Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. until May 26.
Email noburestaurant@cod-manila for reservations.
CRYSTAL DRAGON DREAMPLAY NÜWA AND NOBU SPA
The award-winning restaurant specializing in Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties whips up a celebratory a la carte menu available until today, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. It consists of Double-boiled Chicken Soup with conpoy and Chinese herbs served in whole coconut; Poached Hokkaido Scallop in sour broth; Wagyu Beef with king mushroom and capsicums tossed in truffle paste; Wok-fried Spicy Drunken Crayfish; and Chilled Sweetened Eight Treasure Soup (“Ching Po Leung”).
DreamPlay, the first-of-its-kind DreamWorks-inspired interactive play and creativity center, is staging a special activity on Mother’s Day, where kids with participating tickets can unleash their creativity and craft a heartwarming dedication card for their moms at The Dream Tales Library; or gift moms with gingerbread cookies they baked at Cooking with Gingy. Not to be missed are the other attractions for families to explore exciting activities together, from challenge courses to storytelling, cooking, and more.
The special occasion merits a pampering session for mom, and both Nüwa and Nobu Spas guarantee a tranquil and personalized spa experience. Mothers can choose from the spas’ signature treatments: Nüwa Spa’s TwoFold Heal-ot, which draws inspiration from the Philippines’ age-old healing techniques and traditions, and helps stimulate the immune system, increase blood flow and promote wellbeing; or Nobu Spa’s Nobu Rakuen, an Asianinspired massage featuring the relaxing essence of warm oils and heated bamboo that soothes away stress, rejuvenates, and energizes.