Celebrate all the special mums – and mum figures – in your lives with these amazing offerings this Mother’s Day, 14 May 2023. Treat them to a memorable feast ranging from lavish brunches, delectable afternoon teas and even luxurious picnics.
1. Indulgent Brunches
Enjoy an indulgent vintage champagne brunch ($258 per adult, and from $64.50 for children three to 12 years) this Mother’s Day at Colony at Ritz-Carlton Hotel Singapore. Of the brunch menu, try the Mother’s Day specials – marinated king prawn in a Sriracha lemongrass sauce, or the dessert. This comprises a coconut sago cream, mango pomelo salsa, rock sugar bird’s nest in a mango passionfruit sorbet. All mums having brunch at Colony can personalise a preserved flower resin keychain.
Furthermore, celebrate with unlimited pours of Champagne Cristal 2014 ($998 per adult and with a 30g serving of Oscietra caviar) and Champagne Dom Pérignon 2012 ($698 per adult). Also included are unlimited pours of house pour red or white wines, certain cocktails, and draft beers. Call 65 6434 5288 for reservations or email them.
Other options: One Farrer Hotel ($128++ for adults and $64++ for children), with live entertainment by Juleb Dandies, and a bouncy castle for them to enjoy. One more option is Tanoke’s Japanese-inspired brunch with a 4-pax family set menu ($238++) to share.
2. Nourishing Spreads
Otherwise, try the Dietary Therapy menu at Yue Bai, helmed by Singapore chef-owner Lee Hongwei. He aims to use food’s intrinsic healing value to enhance one’s well being. The menu features a modern take on various Southern Chinese cuisines. As for their Mother’s Day menus (from $158++ per person for lunch) from 2 – 14 May, these include dishes like Australian lobsters with asparagus and jasmine flowers, and crisp-fried black sesame mochi with osmanthus-infused sugar.
Other options: Path Restaurant’s prix fixe menus on 12 and 13 May for dinner, with a Bird’s Nest Collagen dessert. Or try Beauty in the Pot’s Mum’s Nourishing Set ($98, UP $128), with Dang Gui Ebiko prawn paste, wild mushroom platter, sliced giant grouper fish or Warming Yellow Wine Kampong chicken broth to improve immunity and health levels.
3. Delectable Afternoon Teas
Enjoy a lavish Mother’s Day High Tea set ($49 for two) at PAZZION Café at Takashimaya Shopping Centre and Jewel Changi Airport in May. The set includes mini sandwiches, kueh pie tees, and a variety of meringues, fruit tarts and pudding. Complete the experience with either a new pair of shoes or a Bloom Box from The Daily Blooms at PAZZION Takashimaya from 12 to 14 May. From 1 to 14 May, store or cafe patrons can enjoy $10 off when you purchase the preserved blooms. Similarly, with any online purchase, enjoy a $10 voucher for The Daily Blooms.
Other Mother’s Day Afternoon Teas: Tablescape ($88++ for two persons) from 5 to 14 May featuring items like a lychee éclair and a rich Black Forest in a Pot. Another option is The Marmalade Pantry from 1 May to 31 July 2023. Try the Floral Bliss Afternoon Tea Set or the Floral Bliss Petite Afternoon Tea Set ($64 to $78++ for two). Choose from Gryphon’s Botany selection of teas or the Moet & Chandon Rosé Impérial ($28++ per 200ml bottles) or lychee prosecco ($10++ per glass).
4. Set Lunches
Otherwise, head chef Shingo Iijima at Fat Cow has curated a special lunch menu ($138++ per person) inspired by his wife and mother. On the menu is a rich spread of delicately presented dishes with seasonal spring ingredients and some of his mother’s and wife’s favourite flavours. Among the dishes are the Wagyu Tsukune, Hiari Wagyu wrapped with vegetables and steamed rice seasoned with their signature Fat Shoyu truffle oil. Of special note is the dessert consisting of a layered strawberry jelly, where each layer is carefully created until finally fully formed. As a special Mother’s Day gift, guests can bring home a shio butter cake baked into a sweetheart shape.
Other options: Steak lovers should try Bedrock Bar & Grill’s Roasted Wagyu Picanha with Miyazaki A4 grilled over applewood. Set lunches are $98++ per person). Those preferring Italian can try either Altro Zafferano or Buona Terra ($78++ to $118++ and up per person respectively). Another Japanese set lunch ($138 per person) to try is at Mikuni at Fairmont Singapore. Some highlights of the meal include the slow-cooked Sanchoku Wagyu beef or grilled whole Japanese abalone. This lunch menu also includes Kampachi sashimi, Toro, Tai and Shima Aji sushi.
5. Dining with a View
If restaurants are a little too run-of-the-mill, try an Evening in the Wild ($280+ per person) at the Night Safari on 13 & 14 May from 6.30 to 9.30pm. Mums and their families can enjoy a private chartered tram ride to the Tipi Tent with a view of the reservoir and the surrounding lush fauna. The evening begins with an exclusive animal encounter, canapes and drinks, followed by a four-course Western menu with sustainably sourced ingredients.
Some dishes include an oven baked French cut lamb rack, or marinated fresh chicken leg with sauteed mushroom, and a mango mirror cake with strawberry sauce, chocolate pralines and fresh fruit. Accompany these with free flow juices and house red or white wine throughout the night. Mothers will also receive a handpicked floral bouquet and a 6R souvenir photo. Enjoy early bird discounts when you book before 28 April. Members and WildPass holders may also enjoy special rates.
Other alternatives: LeVel 33, the eco-certified rooftop restaurant with sustainable and free-range sources like the juicy free range roasted Australian chicken. Another way is to set sail on the Royal Albatross for either a breakfast or sunset dinner cruise on 12, 13 or 14 May 2023. Mums can enjoy views of Singapore’s southern coast on the two-hour cruise. Furthermore, they can also enjoy a four to seven course dinner or breakfast buffet ($225 or $150 per adult, $125 or $95 per child).
6. Local Chinese Feasts
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the whole family, your siblings, parents and children included. Try the Cantonese restaurant Yàn from 1 to 14 May 2023 – perfect for families with busy schedules to work around. It offers six and eight-course menus (from $128.80++ to $158.80++ per person) with dishes like a roasted Peking duck and steamed lobster with Chinese wine. End off the meal on a sweet note with the sweet strawberry cake.
Other Mother’s Day options: Rempapa with Hakka Fried Pork, made traditionally with 16h marinated pork belly. Alternatively, choose from a range of seven-course menus at Min Jiang at the Goodwood Hotel and Dempsey from 6 – 7 and 13 – 14 May. These feature Sichuan and Cantonese delicacies, and complimentary longevity buns at $88 to $138 per person. Furthermore, for some great local fare, feast on the four-course menu at Chatterbox, including the Hokkien-style Bak Kut Teh and the Mandarin Chicken Rice. Add on $10 for the Lobster Laksa which is topped with a whole Boston lobster claw. Round off the celebrations with either chendol or Chatterbox’s signature coconut ice cream, with tropical fruits and walnuts in a coconut husk.
7. Buffet Lunches
For buffet lunches, try the Sea-lection (S$148++ per adult, and S$74++ for children six to 11 years old) at the Line at Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore. Comprising a selection of decadent seafood, mums and families can choose from fresh sashimi, Asian cuisines, premium offerings and a carving station. End off the meal with your choice from a wide selection of baked cakes and pastries. Additionally, you can top up S$198++ or S$258++ for two bottles of Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label or Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve. Children under six dine free. Make a reservation here or call (65) 6213 4398.
Another option: the buffet lunch ($68++ per adult, and $34++ per child from 5 to 11 years old) at White Rose Café at York Hotel. The chef’s specialties include the Australian beef brisket and tendon stew, baby abalone and sliced fish longevity noodles. Mums get a complimentary double-boiled Hashima with peach blossom gum. Additionally, for UOB credit cardholders, mums will dine free with three paying adults, but you’ll need a non-refundable deposit of $50 to guarantee the reservation.
8. Set Dinners
For a more luxurious experience, treat mum and the family to an unforgettable six-course meal ($169++ per person) on 13 and 14 May 2023 at Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore. Some highlights of the signature roasted USDA prime rib of beef, or the Atlantic lobster tail with grilled seabass fish fillet. With every $500 spent, enjoy a complimentary bottle of Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rosé. Make a reservation here or call 6836 3333.
More options: A five-course decadent Japanese dinner at Koma ($150++ per person) with the chef’s choice of assorted sashimi and an unagi maki with mango, jalapeño, and caviar. Following this is the main course grilled amadai in soy butter with garlic fried rice. Alternatively, try the Steak and Lobster Tournedo ($268++ for two) at Meadesmore for lunch or dinner from 12 – 14 May. This showcases the charcoal grilled, 150-day grain-fed Black Angus tenderloin and a whole succulent broiled Boston lobster. Accompanying the meal with two sides of pea fricassée and grilled Barigoule artichoke are two complimentary glasses of the Argentinian sparkling wine, Chandon Spritz.
9. Luxurious Picnics
Have a stress-free picnic this Mother’s Day with Picneeds – this includes styling and catering. Choose a picnic package (packages are for 2 persons, add on $20 per person for more guests) like the Basic Picneeds Set ($218). Accompanying food options might include pizzas or cheese platters with iced tea and mineral water or you could add The Full Menu picnic basket. This features garlic butter rice, meat and cheese platters and sides. Furthermore, add on luxurious extras like a luxe teeepee for two, professional photography session, floral bouquets or Moroccan pouf beanbag rentals ($18 to $288).
Other Picnic Setups: Pie in the Sky offers a styled picnic from up to 10 persons for three hours from $410 on Friday to Sunday. This includes three picnic tables, tableware, cutlery and glassware, LED candles and fairy lights for an evening picnic and a range of styles. For high tea, Mum can dine on a high tea menu featuring mini croissants with ham and cheese, fruit tarts, brownie bites, mini assorted sandwiches and mini eclairs.
10. Sweet Treats
Gift the mums in your lives a sweet treat with this Lydia Mother’s Day Box ($128) from Creme Maison Bakery. In the exclusively curated box lies five decorated raspberry swirl and Belgian chocolate fudge cupcakes and a 4-in Earl Grey Lavender cake. Adorning these are buttercream swirls, chocolate hearts, dried, non-edible flowers and gold accents. Additional add ons include a greeting card, candles, and cake toppers. Even better, the cakes are low sugar and made with Belgian butter.
Another option is Flash Bakes’ thin-crust fruit tarts, available from 5 to 18 May. During their residency at Baker X, the mother-daughter duo will offer a box of six fruit tarts for $15 (UP $21.60). These lemon meringue, strawberry and mango tarts celebrate Mother’s Day and their residency.
