Restaurants to Impress Your Mother-in-Law

Can’t find the perfect restaurant to please your mother-in-law? It’s not too late to make a reservation at one of these 10 restaurants listed below! From authentic Cantonese dim sum to one of the best steakhouses in Singapore, you’re sure to find the perfect place to dine this Mother’s Day.

1. Homecooked Goodness at TAO Seafood Asia

Fondly named “Mrs Lee’s Favourites”, this menu is a curation by head chef of TAO, Chef Lee Tong Kuon, showcasing his wife’s (Mrs Lee) favourite dishes that he cooks for her at home. Instead of TAO’s signature seafood, it features a rather nostalgic line up of meat dishes. The Hakka-style TAO Pig Trotters with Sea Cucumber ($48++, good for 4) is a burst of homely flavours, tender from hours of braising and with rice wine and sea cucumber and best eaten with a side of white rice. Drizzle some of the brown sauce on top of the rice to have with the tender meat and you are good to go. When: 1 May to 3 May 2015 TAO Seafood Asia, Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View #02-10, Singapore 018961

2. Complimentary Bellinis at Osteria Mozza

Think complimentary Bellinis to accompany a world-class meal. Helmed by celebrity chef Mario Batelli and restaurateur Joe Bastianich, Osteria Mozza is ranked one of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Pamper your mother or mother-in-law with main courses such as Grilled Chopped Wagyu Beef Crostone or Goat Cheese Ravioli with Five Lilies with a glass of Mozza’s delicious Bellinis on the house. When: 12 to 2pm, 10 May 2015 Osteria Mozza, Galleria level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, B1-42, Singapore 018956

3. Dim Sum Brunch at Royal Pavilion

Chef Man Wing of Royal Pavilion has crafted a menu of seven new handmade dim sum offerings and three Mother’s Day traditional Cantonese set menus to please your mom-in-law. (Also, plus points if she’s Cantonese herself!) Prepared using only the freshest ingredients, these dim sum creations taste even better than they look with fillings such as Baked Cod with Black Pepper and Spicy Diced Shrimps with Minced Pork and Eggplant. When: 1 May to 10 May Royal Pavilion, Park Regis Hotel, 23 Merchant Road (Level 1), Singapore 058268

4. Modern European Dinner at Violet Herbs

Your mother-in-law is sure to fall head over heels over the beautiful violet-themed interior of Violet Herbs and what better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than to treat her to their new dinner menu! New dishes introduced range from Truffle Foie Gras (pictured) to Prawns Souffle. However, Violet Herbs will also be keeping popular staples such as the Marinated Red Miso Cod and the Sous Vide 48 Hours Wagyu Beef. A 4-course set lunch will cost you only $49+ per person. When: From 15th April 2015 onwards Violet Herbs, 81 Tras St, Singapore 079020

5. Wine and Dine at The Kitchen Table

Indulge in one of the best Sunday brunches in Singapore this mother’s day with a special Remix Brunch to treat your ‘Queen of the House’. With a fresh and delectable spread including six live stations where the chefs prepare the food a la minute, your mother-in-law is sure to be impressed. Two sets are available just for mother’s day. The first is the Bubbly Rose Remix with free flow Tattinger Brut Prestige Rose Champagne, wine, beer, fizz and juice for $228++. The other set available is the Bubbly Remix with free flow Tattinger Champagne, wine, beer, fizz and juice for $188++. When: 12.30pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 5pm 10 may 2015 The Kitchen Table, W Singapore, 21 Ocean Way (Sentosa Cove), Singapore 098374

6. Brunch Buffet at MELT

If you and your mother-in-law have a big appetite, MELT~ The World Café is the place to be. A special brunch buffet spread including live roast carvings, bread creations, Indian cuisine and a decadent dessert spread is not to be missed. There will also be a selection of free-flow martinis for mom and you for just $148++ per pax for the entire buffet. When: 10 May 2015 MELT~ The World Café, Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Ave Level 4, Singapore 039797

7. Buffet Lunch at Carousel

If you’re spoiled for choice with the many places you can bring your mother-in-law, head down to Carousel at Royal Plaza on Scotts where you can get a taste of food from all around the world. Dig into fresh seafood selections such as Maine lobsters and truffle-scented lobster risotto. For more oriental offerings, Carousel will also be serving slow-cooked emperor’s chicken and wok-fried glazed veal spare ribs (pictured). When: 12 to 2pm, 3:30 to 5:30pm, 10 May 2015 Carousel, Royal Plaza On Scotts, 25 Scotts Road Lobby Level, Singapore 228220

8. 4-Course Lunch at Gordon Grill

Known for serving one of the best grilled steaks in Singapore, Gordon Grill is the perfect place to bring your mother-in-law if she is a big fan of grilled meats. Goodwood Park Hotel has introduced a special handcrafted Chocolate ‘Handbag’ that comes free with every set meal ordered at Gordon Grill with a choice of 3 or 4 courses. Indulge and treat her to well-executed dishes from appetizers such as Tartare of Petuna trout, avocado puree, caviar and sesame-shoyu vinaigrette to hearty mains such as Slow-roasted Australian prime beef rib eye on wagon served with Yorkshire pudding. When: 12-2:30pm, 9 to 10 May (Gordon Grill also has a special Mother’s Day menu for both dates) Gordon Grill, Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221

9. Japanese Fare at Syun

Helmed by award-winning chef, Chef Hal Yamashita, Syun dishes out exquisite contemporary Japanese fare at a fraction of the market rate. If your mother-in-law is a big fan of seafood or Japanese cuisine, you’ll definitely impress her with a meal here. Beside impeccable service, Syun dishes out beautiful dishes such as Sea Urchin Rolled with Wagyu Beef (pictured) and Grilled Cod Saikyo Miso. Both are available in 5-course ($95++) to 7-course menus ($120++), respectively. When: 9 to 10 May (Dinner only) Syun, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269

10. Dim Sum Brunch at Yan Ting

Dim Sum at Yan Ting would be perfect if your mother-in-law eats only authentic Cantonese cuisine. The delectable choices here include Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling with Black Truffle and Pan-fried Scallops with Corn and Teriyaki Sauce. Chef Tony Wan has also crafted a special 6-course lunch or dinner menu that features dishes that win your mother-in-law over – Pan-fried Kurobuta Pork with Black Pepper Sauce and Pan-seared Marble Goby ‘Soon Hock’ with Crabmeat & Roe. When: 12 to 2:30pm, 6:30 to 10:30pm, 9 to 10 May Yan Ting, The St Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road Level 1U, Singapore 247911 See Also: Find the best restaurants in Singapore Check out the eateries nearby you

Written by Cheryl Chong