Manila Standard

Keep mom’s love tank full with sweet delights

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WE ALL want to show how much we love our mommas in one way or another. And what better way to make this day special than a scrumptiou­s dining experience? Giving gifts and shopping for Mom can make this day special but trust us, a good dessert date will add up to her good mood.

Say “Mahal kita” to your mom in the sweetest way possible with these outstandin­g, decadent, and delicious dessert choices at the SM Mall of Asia Complex.

Starting off at the SM Mall of Asia, give in to Warm Italian Doughnuts from Olive Garden. This Italian version of beignets is similar to a doughnut or churro. Each piece is fried to perfection, tossed in vanilla sugar, and served with raspberry or chocolate sauce. Olive Garden is located at level 2 of South Entertainm­ent Mall.

Meanwhile, the Mediterran­ean Café’s Fudge Cake is a perfect example of heaven on earth. This perfect buttery chocolate cake is covered in a creamy real chocolate buttercrea­m that you’ll want more in every bite. Mediterran­ean Café is located at level 2 of South Entertainm­ent Mall.

Stick to the basics with this Sticky Mango Rice by Basil. This sticky rice dessert from the north of Thailand is made with glutinous rice, fresh mango slices, and coconut milk and is perfect for moms who are always on the lookout for food items with a great combinatio­n of flavors and textures. Basil is located at the level 1 of Galeon Museum.

Mother’s Day calls for some Blueberry Pancakes cravings at Denny’s. The American service diner-style restaurant chain serves a scrumptiou­s classic waffle with banana, Nutella, and sweet cream, suitable for moms with a sweet tooth. Denny’s is located at level 1 of South Entertainm­ent Mall.

If you are heading down S Maison, indulge Mom with this decadent slice of Tarta de Chocolate from Barcino. The chocolate gateau dessert from one of S Maison’s Spanish specialty restaurant­s is a cake flavored with melted choco. Pair it with wine for that exquisite fine dining experience. Barcino is located at the level 2 of S Maison.

You can also try out Paradise Dynasty’s Charcoal Custard Lava Buns. The soft chacoalinf­used black buns are a gem. With every bite of this, you can savor its golden oozing filling of salted egg yolk custard giving off that creamy and balanced sweet and salty flavor. Paradise Dynasty is located at level 2 of S Maison.

If Mom is into Italian cuisine, Rossini Ristorante Italiano’s Rossini—Cannoli is the best. It’s impossible not to love Rossini’s open Sicilian crispy cocoa cone filled with sweetened ricotta cheese. Rossini is located at level 2 of S Maison.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a classic Filipino treat made of pandan flavored gelatin, coconut cream, tapioca pearls, and young coconut meat strips from Lola Café. Lola Café is located at level 2 of S Maison.

And as you stroll through SM MOA Square, be sure to drop by Cibo and try their rich and satisfying L’ottimo Chocolate Fudge. The chocolate fudge cake that sits on a pool of double cream is truly the ultimate way to end a hearty meal with the family. Cibo is located at level 2 of SM MOA Square.

Delight in this sweet tasty, cold dessert Mango Sago that will leave you having more at Ocean Seafood. Ocean Seafood is located at SM By The Bay.

There’s more to love in Mediterran­ean Café’s Baklava that is overflowin­g with filo pastry, chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup. Med Café is located at level 2 of South Entertainm­ent mall.

You can never go wrong with Italianni’s flavorful white chocolate coconut cheesecake which is perfect for a mother and daughter’s afternoon cake. Italianni’s is located at level 1 of S Maison.

Say it sweetly with mom with this Locavore’s Bicho bicho with whipped cream, coco jam, tablea sauce, and banana. Locavore is located at level 1 of S Maison.

The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex is a world-class destinatio­n providing endless possibilit­ies for Pinoys to shop, dine, and enjoy. And as we celebrate Mother’s Day, don’t forget to plan a delectable dessert date with the best Momma in the world in the best place in Pasay City.

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Italian Doughnuts, or Zepolli, from Olive Garden
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Paradise Dynasty’s Charcoal Custard Lava Buns
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