Mother knows best, but when it comes to planning a deserving treat for your dearest life-giver, we hope you do too. Now, you could cook for your mom in return for all that hard work she puts into feeding you, but if you lack the skills, sincerity can also come in the form of these food menu and delivery sets. A universally-loved hot pot treat for some precious time with the entire family, an indulgent high tea set with the cutest petite fours to nibble at, upscale Asian fare with a twist, or a luxurious fine-dining meal at home? You oughta know best.
THE UNIVERSALLY-LOVED: Beauty in The Pot
Collagen broth. Need we say more? Hot pots have always been a big part of Chinese dining culture, especially around Chinese New Year, but its surge in popularity in recent years has a lot to do with restaurant chains, Beauty in The Pot (BiTP) included, and their truly superior soup broths, which makes for a very wholesome treat for Mother’s Day.
Here, delivery sets start from $78 for about 3 – 4 people, which comes with a twin broth, sliced chicken thigh, sliced pork collar, handmade pork roll dumplings, silken tofu, fresh vegetables and noodles. You may also add specialty meat platters or seafood pastes on top of your order. Of course, what’s especially tempting are the broths — BiTP well-loved ones include the signature Beauty Collagen Broth, Spicy Nourishing Broth with a pork bone soup base, and the Vitamin C Tomato Sweet Corn Broth, which happen to be all my regular orders as well.
Outlet: KINEX, The Star Vista & Jewel.
Operating hours: 10.30am – 10pm (last order at 9.30pm).
Price: From $78.
Delivery: Free island-wide delivery with a min. order of $50.
Deals: 30% off food bill for takeaway orders (for PGR Members or Citi/Maybank cardholders), 15% discount for delivery orders placed via GrabFood, Foodpanda & Deliveroo.
Order here.
ELEGANT HIGH TEA: Tablescape
Somehow, high tea feasts always come to mind when you think about Mother’s Day, or pampering any female in your life actually, whether she’s a bride-to-be or a birthday girl in your all-girls group. We don’t make the rules here, but if you ask me, it’s probably due to one of these: tiny petits fours, a tower of pretty confectionery, and/or sparkling champagne. Cute and classy.
Tablescape’s luxurious tea party for two sounds about right — your mom will be met with an array of sweet treats and finger sandwiches, including a savoury choux bun, buttery sable Breton paired with foie gras, smoked duck and apple, along with freshly-baked sesame brioche and scones served with a trio of house-churned butter, housemade jam and clotted cream. The star of the show, a Caramelized Apple Shell Tart with Rosemary Meringue, will also be present, in all its Summery goodness. Choose from coffee or tea, and you’re set! Since you’re now at home, any effort to plate this meal as beautifully as it deserves will make for a delightful afternoon.
Date & Time: 8 – 10 May, 2.30am – 5pm.
Price: $58 nett. Good for 2 pax.
Delivery: Free delivery for orders $80 and above. Otherwise, $15 delivery charge applies. At least 2 hours before day of delivery.
Order here.
UPSCALE ASIAN FARE: 15 Stamford, Blue Jasmine, SLING
Plenty of moms take the time to lovingly prepare a homecooked meal for your entitled ass you, their beloved child. So it’s high time you reward her with these elevated but comforting dishes, full of Asian flair. There’s rice alright.
First, fine dining establishment 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung has specially curated a menu for two, and it sounds like it’s going to be a hit for any mom with more traditional tastes. The set consists of Fish Maw Soup, Braised Pork Belly ‘Kong Bak Pau’, Steamed Barramundi with Spicy Nyonya Sauce, Wok-fried Broccoli with Garlic Oil, Steamed Jasmine Rice, and a sweet treat to end off with — a slice of Lychee Rose Raspberry Cake.
Date & Time: 8 – 10 May, 11am – 9pm.
Price: $50 nett. Good for 2 pax.
Delivery: Islandwide. $5 delivery fee applies.
Order here.
Next up, we think some thai fare is in order to change up your typical home cooking routine. No shade here, but how does Basil Chicken Kaprao, Spicy Lemongrass Fish Fillet, and Tom Yum Soup sound? I know, pretty damn hard to resist. Blue Jasmine’s set meal consists of these Thai delights, of which those dishes and that fluffy Cha-Om Fried Egg stand out as delicious choices when paired with fragrant blue jasmine rice. As an added treat, all moms will get to enjoy a complimentary Mango Sticky Rice with every set meal ordered.
Date & Time: 9 – 10 May, 11am – 9pm.
Price: $50 nett. Good for 4 pax.
Delivery: Free delivery for locations within 2km of Park Hotel Farrer Park. Islandwide delivery is available at a $12 to $18 delivery fee.
Order here.
Finally, the unusual pairing of popiah and cocktails, courtesy of this collaboration between SLING and Maison Ikkoku. Ever heard of a popiah party? You and your mom will definitely delight in customising these spring rolls, while the prep work is made easy because everything popiah skins, stewed turnips, roasted sesame, and other ingredients come presented for you. This set is then paired with a sweet treat of a Chamomile Creme Brulee, and of course, to up the party atmosphere, alcohol! You may even opt for this to be delivered in a traditional tiffin carrier for that old-school vibe.
Price: From $88. Pre-order 1 – 9 May.
Delivery: Islandwide delivery is available at a $20 delivery fee. Free delivery for $60 and above.
Deals: $20 Discount Code: MAMAILOVEU
Order here.
MEATS AND HEARTY FARE: Hard Rock Cafe, Lumo
If you think your mom’s the No. 1 rock star in your life, why, Hard Rock Cafe would make for an on-point choice. Sure, half of the experience is about visiting the restaurant in the first play, but you can easily put on some Led Zeppelin and recreate the experience at home. Chow down on these signature classics — juicy Baby Back Ribs seasoned well then glazed in their homemade BBQ sauce, as well as a Jumbo Combo sharing plate of chicken wings, onion rings, Tupelo chicken tenders and more. You’ll also receive a complimentary New York Cheesecake when you purchase a minimum of two adult main courses.
Date & Time: 9 – 10 May, 11am – 9pm.
Delivery: Free delivery for orders above $100 to a single location. Also available on third-party delivery services such as Food Panda and Deliveroo.
To order: dial 6235 5232.
This looks like quite the feast for the eyes, but hey, good to know that the wood-fire grilled meats and hearty side dishes from Lumo are just as appealing to our appetites as well. On the menu are these modern-European dishes: bar snacks such as Shoestring Fries with Mentaiko Mayonnaise and Bonito Flakes, Homemade Beef Balls with Tomato Confit, Roasted Cauliflower, and a very delectable plate of New Zealand Angus Ribeye. The Burnt Cheese Cake, a recent food trend, seems especially enticing too. Spice up the occasion with some Breakfast-inspired cocktails — a Palm Tree Tonic, of coconut and coffee-driven G&T, or Stevie J, a classic Manhattan with a twist of baked apple notes — for a stunning brunch treat.
Date & Time: 4 – 10 May, 11.30am – 9.30pm.
Delivery: Islandwide delivery with min. Order of $80 and a delivery fee of $5. Free delivery for orders above $120.
Deals: 30% off all items. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of Montelvini Prosecco for every takeaway or delivery order of $180 and above.
Order here. Or, WhatsApp your order and address to 8921 3818.
A GLORIOUS SEAFOOD FEAST: JUMBO Seafood
Can it get more Singaporean than chilli crab at JUMBO Seafood? Yes, sure the tourist are lapping it up more than “real” Singaporeans are, but when it comes to celebrating special occasions, at least in Chinese culture, nothing says “here’s a luxurious treat” than an all-seafood feast. For Mother’s Day, the revered establishment has curated Mother’s Day Set Menus you can enjoy at home, though these come a little steep, at above $200.
Still, you know you’re in for a good time: pick your choice crab style, from Chilli Crab, Signature Black Pepper Crab, or Steamed with Egg White and Chinese Wine. This then comes with Live Lobster, braised or steamed, as well as signature side dishes including Mocha Pork Ribs and the tze char-favourite Cereal Prawns.
Outlets: Dempsey Hill, The Riverwalk & Jewel.
Price: $265.35 / $388.40. Good for 4 pax.
Delivery: Free island-wide delivery with a min. order of $50.
Deals: 10% off total bill for delivery orders made via www.jumbogroup.sg/delivery. Valid from 1 – 10 May 2020.
Order here.
AN INDULGENT MULTI-COURSE MENU: Buona Terra
We’ve obviously come to the more sophisticated options on the list, and if you’re intending to pamper your mom good, Buona Terra has got a 5-Course Mother’s Day Menu prepared for you. The Italian cuisine is inspired by the leading ladies in Chef Denis Lucchi’s life, so his seafood favourites begins with Cuttlefish Salad followed by a tantalising Char-grilled Scampi, of a whole
Mozambique scampi that’s charcoal-grilled and served with a citrus ‘Salmoriglio’ sauce.
For the pasta and main course, you’re looking at a family-lunch favourites of Casoncelli ‘Ravioli’ with Taleggio Cheese and Porcini Mushroom and a hearty Chicken Casserole with Herbs, Capers and Potato. The meal then ends off with a sweet finish, Ricotta Cheese and Pear Torta, a traditional cake with hazelnut sponge stuffed with luscious ricotta cheese and pear.
Date & Time: 10 May, 12pm – 9pm.
Price: $98+ per person (min. two persons).
Delivery: Delivery services available for orders above $100+.
To order: contact +65 67330209 or SMS/ WhatsApp to +65 94563147. Info: buonaterra.com.sg
MICHELIN STAR-WORTHY: Odette At Home
Chef Julien and the Odette team are up to no good — and we say that because every part of the three Michelin-starred French restaurant’s dishes sound like a dream come true. Their menu consists mostly of sharing plates, from appetizers that include Loire Valley White Asparagus and Hokkaido Uni ‘Pain Perdu’, to main courses such as the Axuria Lamb for two with crushed potatoes and niçoise olives, and the Pithiviers ‘Grande Cuisine’, a puff pastry dish filled with stuffings of pigeon, foie gras, and poulet de Bresse.
For Mother’s Day, you can gift one of their curated Gift Baskets to surprise mom — choose from ‘Rise & Shine’, filled with breakfast treats including pastries, their signature blueberry jam and organic granola, or ‘Indulgence’, which includes a selection of small plates and desserts, complete with a bottle of champagne. We’ll leave you with these pretty-looking pictures to decide.
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