Spoil Mom With These Feasts And Cakes

We round up four delectable feasts and two yummy cakes to reward your mom on Mother’s Day

By Samantha Francis

There are many ways to make Mother’s Day a memorable one for the most important woman in your life. You could try taking over all the household chores, sending her for a spa retreat or simply telling her that you love her — but it wouldn’t be complete without a nice, personal meal.

Make her feel special and treat her to some of these indulgent options.

Rang Mahal — A Floral-Inspired Indian Feast

Indulge in dishes like the Tandoori Lobster at Rang Mahal.

Often, an exquisite floral arrangement would delight mother, much like Rang Mahal’s flower-inspired Mothers’ Day menu. On May 8, the four-course set menu (from $108), available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, will feature floral decoration as well as edible flowers.

Enjoy dishes such as the comforting Almond Pumpkin Soup with Sprinkled Marigold and Grilled Chilli Curry Leaf Lobster with Bajara Moong Khichadi (a dish made with black millet rice) and end on a sweet note with the Daisy Dessert Platter — featuring moist chocolate walnut brownie, Badam ka Sheera (almond pudding) and Pista Kulfi (Indian frosty with pistachio).

Rang Mahal, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595, Tel: 6333 1788

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Carousel Buffet — Seafood Spread with gifts

A seafood spread with dishes such as Herbal Prawns in Superior Broth awaits your family at Carousel Buffet.

Spoil your mom by taking her to Carousel Buffet on May 8. The restaurant is a scene set for indulgence, with a buffet spread (from $55) that includes Maine lobsters, spanner crabs, whole Norwegian salmon, truffle-scented lobster risotto, wok-fried glazed veal spare ribs in spicy oriental sauce with sesame seeds, and live herbal prawns in superior broth.

Mothers can look forward to receiving cupcakes on their special day and creating precious memories at the Carousel photo booth, as well as stand to win lucky draw prizes including staycations and vouchers.

Carousel Buffet, Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Rd, Lobby, Singapore 228220, Tel: 6589 7799

Crystal Jade Prestige — Customised Chinese Brunch with Champagne

Customise your own brunch menu at Crystal Jade Prestige.

Say thank you to mom by pampering her with a luxurious weekend brunch at Crystal Jade Prestige. For every weekend from May 1 to Jun 26, the restaurant’s Signature Weekend Brunch (from $58) presents a sumptuous spread with the option of free-flow Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label champagne.

Diners can customise their brunch menu by picking 10 items from five categories such as dim sum, barbecued meat, soups, wok-fried dishes and more. Those partaking in the weekend brunch can also enjoy Crystal Jade Prestige’s signature tea-smoked roasted duck at just $48 (UP $78).

Crystal Jade Prestige, Marina Bay Financial Centre, #02-01, Singapore 018984, Tel: 6509 9493

Feast@East Buffet Restaurant — Authentic Peranakan

Treat mom to a Peranakan feast at Feast@East Buffet Restaurant.

The Peranakan Food Festival at Feast@East Buffet Restaurant may not be the same as your mother’s cooking but it will certainly please her. From Apr 29 to May 31, diners will be able to enjoy a Peranakan buffet spread (lunch from $44) with new dishes such as Ayam Masak Rebung Lemak (chicken with bamboo shoot in spicy gravy), Bakwan Kepiting (crab meatball) along with popular dishes such as Babi Buah Keluak (pork with buah keluak nut), Ngoh Hiang, Bubur Cha Cha and more.

There will also be an authentic Peranakan performance by the Gunong Sayang Association on May 7.

Feast@East Buffet Restaurant, Grand Mecure Roxy Hotel, 50 East Coast Road, Level 3, Singapore 428769

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Cake Treats

Surprise your mom with a unique cake that’s bound to put a smile on her face.

Pine Garden Blood Orange Prosecco Cake

Pine Garden’s Blood Orange Prosecco Cake (from $45) is bound to impress the whole family. It comes with vanilla sponge layers sandwiched with blood orange cream, and is decorated with blood orange Prosecco jelly cubes and candied blood orange peels.

Available at Pine Garden outlets.

Bakerzin Jade Cake

If your mom has a sweet tooth, Bakerzin’s cake of the month for May would be perfect for her. Smooth and rich, Jade ($60 for 1.3kg) is a pandan-flavoured cheese cake that’s dense with a melt-in-your mouth texture.

Available at Bakerzin outlets and www.bakerzin.com.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of Weekender, Issue 151, April 29 – May 12, 2016, with the headline ‘Spoil Mom whichever her preference’.

By Samantha Francis for Weekender Singapore