This Mother’s Day, show your appreciation to that special maternal figure in your life with an array of indulgent dining experiences. Check out these restaurants for Mother’s Day 2024 in Singapore ranging from fine dining European and Japanese-style pastry to refined Teochew cuisine and top quality steaks for the family – there’s something for everyone.
AMI Patisserie
Whisk mum away to the tranquil environs of a Kyo-Machiya (Kyoto-style) wooden townhouse right in the heart of Singapore. AMI Pattiserie, which debuted earlier this year as an expansion of an online shop, sees Japanese chef Makoto Arami putting his talent to meld Japanese and French nuances to create exquisite pastries that are not just something to end the meal, but a full experience from start to finish. Gather and bond over a fine selection of ala carte sweets, savouries, and viennoiseries, all finished à la minute and beautifully presented.
Those seeking a deeper gastronomic affair will find it through the pastry-led Chef’s Table Discovery Experience of sweets and savouries in an exclusive eight-seat Tsudoi Dining Room. Chef Arami carefully sources fruits and vegetables in their prime to reflect various micro-seasons, applying refined cooking techniques to draw out subtle, natural flavours and maximise ingredients.
AMI Patisserie is at 27 Scotts Road, Singapore 228222.
Cut by Wolfgang Puck
The one-Michelin-starred steak restaurant presents a specially curated Mother’s Day brunch, made to honour the extraordinary women in your life. The three-course brunch ($125++ per person), starts with a wondrous selection of Cut’s signature appetisers such as the maple-glazed pork belly with a tangy rhubarb-apple compote and sesame-orange dressing, and the big eye tuna tartare, served with a side of togarashi chips for added crunch.
For mains, feast on the classic steak and eggs comprising 170g USDA prime New York sirloin with roasted marble potatoes and watercress salad. Diners can also enjoy the classic eggs Benedict with a twist, featuring Maryland blue crab cakes and poached eggs served with dollops of velvety Hollandaise sauce. Keep some space for dessert, with a choice of an indulgent praline mascarpone bar comprising beautiful layers of chocolate chiffon with gianduja glaze and a side of passionfruit guava sorbet; a refreshing citrus meringue tart; or a quintessential New York cheesecake. A free-flow beverage package with champagne, wine, house pour beers, and non-alcoholic beverages is available at an additional $98++ per person.
Cut by Wolfgang Puck is at #B1-71, The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands.
Imbue
Modern European restaurant Imbue, known for its progressive take on Asian ingredients and flavours will be offering two exclusive menus on Mother’s Day: the five-course Infuse ($158), available during lunch and dinner, and the eight-course Simmer ($198), available for dinner. Starters of oyster mousse, drunken chicken, and century egg crab present an interplay of East meets West, with luxurious ingredients that include kelp paste and Kaluga caviar; while the smoked yellowtail is elevated with earthy components such as lapsang souchong, plum ginger, and mountain yam.
Mums have the choice of several hearty mains: the 21 days aged Wagyu rump cap, Mangalica pork loin, or King George whiting. Rounding off the meal is the unique yuba pavlova – an exquisite creation featuring Meyer lemon curd, sesame oil, and black lemon. To celebrate the occasion, dine-in mums get a complimentary tea-centric beverage: either the floral and fruit Ambia cocktail, which blends Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, Massenez elderflower, citrus, mandarin, and Early Grey; or the non-alcoholic Nemesia mocktail, which replaces the boozy ingredients with Gnista Floral Wormwood and Botivo. Mums will also get a take-home “Malai” Bread, accompanied by a luscious Ginseng Honey Butter.
Imbue is at 32 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089137.
Tien Court
Mums who prefer Chinese flavours can enjoy a spread of Teochew dishes at Tien Court. The established restaurant’s exclusive Mother’s Day Set Menu ($98++ per person, with a minimum booking of two persons) is available for lunch and dinner from now May to 12 May 2024. It comprises six courses that pay tribute to traditional Teochew cuisine, with recipes adapted from Master Chef Lui Wing Keung’s own childhood favourites. The meticulously prepared dishes are as tasty as they are nourishing: highlights include the exquisite signature braised sea cucumber in oyster sauce, and the rich and collagen-packed double-boiled deep sea fish nourishing soup with fish maw and Chinese cabbage. Not forgetting the crowd favourite Teochew-style baked cod fish with fermented bean paste, that is sure to leave diners satisfied.
Tien Court is at 403 Havelock Road, Singapore 169632.
Wakuda Restaurant & Bar
Wakuda at Marina Bay Sands is offering a special nine-course menu ($250++ per person) featuring the season’s freshest produce. Mums will be welcomed with a rose and a drink, before starting the sumptuous feast with Wakuda’s signature flan with zuwai kani (queen crab) and yuba, comprising fresh bean curd skin from Kyoto served with sea urchin and mountain caviar.
After the first two courses, tuck into the seared big eye tuna tataki salad tossed in spicy sudachi dressing, followed by a chef’s selection of sashimi and maki. For the sixth course, savour assorted tempura brimming with seasonal seafood and vegetables, and round off with a tender charcoal grilled A5 ohmi Wagyu. A refreshing pre-dessert of litchi strawberry mint granita cleanses the palate before rounding off with the fragrant peach and oolong, featuring light and subtle oolong tea mousse elevated with peach compote and oolong tea ice cream. The menu is available for lunch and dinner this coming Sunday.
Wakuda Restaurant & Bar is at Lobby, Hotel Tower 2, Marina Bay Sands.
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse has a special treat for mums this month: a three-course Mother’s Day Set Menu, priced at $168++ per person. Available from 6 May to 15 May 2024, the dining experience kicks off with a classic starter of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, its light and refreshing flavours setting the stage for an extraordinary meal. The entrée platter of broiled lobster tail with garlic butter and Petite Filet Oscar perfectly combines the treasures of land and sea, complemented by classic sides of mashed potatoes and sauteed mushrooms. As a wonderful finale to the meal, the key lime tart delights with its zesty-sweet flavours, rounding off the celebration on a sweet note. For mums who enjoy a tipple or two, there’s also the exclusive Mother’s Day Cocktail, Mamacita ($32++) – a delightfully boozy concoction of nectarine-infused vodka, house-made peach and rose syrup, sauvignon Blanc, and soda.
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is at 1 Nanson Road, #02-01, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay. For reservations, call 6887 5885, WhatsApp 8870 9070 or email [email protected].
A version of this article first appeared in epicure.
