Treat her like a queen
This Mothers’ Day, go that extra mile and pamper her with extravagant eats and other treats.
Cassia will be serving a five-course deluxe lunch and dinner menu on 12 and 13 May. Tuck into nourishing delights of Double-boiled Old Cucumber Soup with Dried Seafood, and Steamed Egg White with Hasma and Fresh Milk. Make a toast to your mum with a complimentary glass of Taittinger Brut Réserve. $118/person. Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls. Tel: 6591 5045
There’s something for every matriarch (and the extended family) at Beach Road Kitchen’s Sunday Brunch, which is well-stocked with signature roasts and grilled seafood. Mums can also take home an exclusive box of handmade chocolates after the indulgent feast. 13 May. $108/adult for non-alcoholic beverages; from $179 with free-flow Champagne and cocktails; $54/child. JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, 30 Beach Road. Tel: 68181913
For a contemporary Chinese feast, treat mum to Forest森’s 8-course Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch ($88) with the likes of Steamed New Zealand Cod Fillet in Black Bean Sauce, and Charcoal-grilled Kurobuta Pork served in Hoisin Sauce. Feast in the presence of nature – lush rainforest-esque interiors and verdant scenery through full-length windows. 13 May. #01-521 & 522 Equarius Hotel, 16 Sentosa Gateway. Tel: 6577 7788/6688
Mums dine for free when accompanied by family at Racines’ Magnifique Brunch. Of note is the Truffles Station, where temptations like Truffles Tempura, Truffle Egg Royale, and Ragout of Mushroom Ravioli with Truffles await. Plus, you can leave tots in the trusty hands of COOL DE SAC childcare professionals. 13 May. $108/person without alcohol; from $128/person with alcohol; $58/child under 12 years. Sofitel Singapore City Centre, 9 Wallich Street. Tel: 6428 5000
Pique taste buds with Shahi Maharani’s mouthwatering buffet, Royal Fare. Visit the chaat live station for Gol Gappa and Papdi Chaat, or try the lip-smacking kebabs (vegetarian options available) from the tawa live station. Pair iconic street food Vada Pav with various chutneys, and savour Goan Prawn Curry and Bengali Fish Curry and signature Chicken Makhanwala (butter chicken). Finish off with a sinful Gulab Jamun, Rasmalai and Jalebis for dessert. Mums receive a door gift and dine for free with every three paying adults. 13 May. $56/adult; $40/child. #03-21B Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road. Tel: 6235 8840
Latest Recipe’s Mother’s Day Brunch doles out a barbecue selection of Crayfish, Leg of Lamb, plus Asian classics such as Chinese roast meats, Chilli Crab, and Masala Chicken. Feed mum well with executive chef Jackson Goh’s nourishing treat of Premium Cordyceps Flower Chicken Soup with Mushrooms, or indulge in their sweet tooth with pastry chef Edwin Leow’s Granny Smith Apple Strudel and Jivara Chocolate Lime Choux Puff. 13 May. $68/adult, $34/child from seven to 11 years old. Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa, 23 Beach View, Sentosa. Tel: 6818 3388
Treat the leading lady in your life to a dinner buffet (12 and 13 May; $108/adult, $54/child) or Sunday Champagne Brunch (13 May, from $148/ adult, $74/child) at Edge. With a carnation in one hand and a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne in the other, mums will be spoilt by scrumptious creations of Crayfish Nyonya Laksa and Nikujaga Angus Beef. Finish the meal with the Lady Grey Tea Entremet (Pacific Marketplace Patisserie’s cake of the month), made with lemon curd and chocolate sponge. Pan Pacific Singapore, Marina Square, 7 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: 6336 8111
For a dining experience in the heart of Orchard Road, head to Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore. Their Mother’s Day menu features The Mummy’s Cut – 160g of roasted prime rib carved tableside. If roast beef isn’t up mum’s alley, opt for the Oven Baked Miso Lobster with Tobiko and Mushroom Risotto or the 12-hour sous vide Costa Brava Baby Back Ribs. 12 and 13 May, $98/person. #0401/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road. Tel: 6836 3333
The Dining Room at Sheraton Towers Singapore is a reliable pick for a family feast in honour of mum. Savour live-shucked oysters and panseared foie gras, or go for local fare like salted egg soft shell crab and Nyonya chap chye. There’s even a carving theatre, where mum can cop multiple servings of roasted Australian tomahawk. 13 May. $98/adult, $49/child between six and 12 years. 39 Scotts Road. Tel: 6839 5621
For the buffet-loving mum, Royal Plaza on Scott’s Carousel is a great option. Over the celebratory weekend (12 and 13 May), she will enjoy highlights like the Slow-cooked Emperor’s Chicken infused with Chinese Herbal Spice, and Seafood Bouillabaisse. The decadent desserts of Pink Raspberry Chocolate Tart with Wild Berry Coulis, and Baked Mango Cheesecake with Passion Mango Mousse are sure to please the palate. Lunch at $70/adult and $43/child; dinner at $83/adult and $49/child. Lobby level, Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Road. Tel: 6589 7799
Two Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro will be serving two curated set menus from 11 to 13 May, featuring favourites like Foie Gras Chawanmushi with Crab Roe Soup, Chen’s Mapo Dofu, and Stir-fried Lobster in Chilli Sauce. Choose between six and seven courses. From $98/person with a minimum of four diners. Tel: 6831 6262/6266. For unbridled Japanese feasting, visit Triple Three and enjoy unlimited Lobster Mentaiyaki, Pan-seared Foie Gras with Daikon and Roasted Wagyu Beef, as well as fresh Poached Alaskan Snow Crab Legs, King Crab, Scallops and freshly shucked oysters. 13 May. Lunch at $128/adult, $48/child; dinner at $118/adult, $48/child. Mandarin Orchard Singapore, 333 Orchard Road. Tel: 6831 6288/6271
Inspired by mum’s lovingly whipped up meals, Jade will be serving a ‘Warmth’ menu (from $88/person), during which you can enjoy Double-boiled Black Chicken Consommé with Dendrobium, Winter Melon, Dried Scallops, and Fish Maw; and Hot Cream of Almond with Bird’s Nest and Egg White accompanied with a Longevity Bun and Pistachio ‘Muah Chee’. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square. Tel: 6733 8388. Or opt for ‘Passion’, a four-course dinner at La Brasserie, which features King Crab and Avocado Salad drizzled with Yoghurt served with Cucumberdill jelly, Pumpkin Veloute of Apple-smoked Duck and Shaved Foie Gras, and a choice of Herb-crusted Halibut Filet or Tagliata of Wagyu Beef Striploin, plus a dessert spread. On 12 and 13 May, mums dine free with two accompanying diners at $79/adult.
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, 89 Collyer Quay.
Tel: 6333 8388
From 4 to 13 May, Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant offers Parents Day Menus crafted by head chef Victor Lee (also available from 8 to 17 June). Enjoy perennial favourites such as Peking Duck and Cantonese-style Pan-seared Black Iberian Pork for $388/four persons. Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy, 50 East Coast Road. Tel: 6344 8000
mezza9 dishes out a stellar Mother’s Day farm-fresh brunch on 13 May. Sustainably-sourced Maine lobsters, freshly shucked oysters and assorted sashimi and sushi await, along with a spit-roasted whole Australian grass-fed grilled lamb. Feast on Thai street barbecue, crispy Peking duck, and an array of desserts from the pâtisserie, with free-flow Perrier-jouët Champagne, wines and cocktails to complete the dining experience. $128/adult without alcohol; $188/adult with alcohol and Perrier-jouët Grand Brut Champagne; $64/child between three and 12 years old. Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road. Tel: 6732 1234