5 Delectable Dining Treats For Mother’s Day 2016

The time of the year is upon us again, and this month we are talking none other than celebrating Mother’s Day with our beloved mum. From Western cuisine to an afternoon high-tea session, here are some of our handpicked suggestions on where to treat your love of your life this Mother’s Day weekend.

1. TGI Friday’s @ All Outlets

If your mum is a big fan of Western cuisine, then taking her on a steak-licious journey at TGI Friday’s might satisfy her palate. Here, you’ll be spoilt for choice with a wide selection of delectable varieties offered on the menu. For starter, you can opt for the fan-favourite Seafood Platter. Served with tangy sauce, the appetiser comes with a succulent trio of fried calamari, white fish and shrimp. Alternatively, you and your mum can share a plate of Chipotle Yucatan Chicken Salad which comes with roasted pulled chicken breast and other side dishes including diced tomatoes, red onions and avocado. As for the main course, you can’t go wrong with their signature fire-grilled New York Strip or the flavourful Tennessee Burger. Finally, don’t forget to end your meal with a sinfully rich Molten Chocolate Cake.

What’s more, TGI’s Friday is giving out 100 gift bags to the first 100 mums at every outlet in Malaysia when you choose to dine-in on May 8!

Address: Various Outlets (Klang Valley, Penang and Johor)

Operation Hours: Daily 11am - 11pm

Price Range: $$$ out of $ $ $ $ $

* Halal

2. Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant @ One World Hotel

This year, Chef Lee Siew Hap offers three scrumptious eight-course set meals specially created for Mother’s Day. Pamper your mum with a potpourri of specialised gourmet cuisines such as Braised Fish Maw Soup with Abalone “Fook Chow” Style, Sauteed Prawn with Green Soy Beans in Garlic Sauce, Steamed Tiger Garoupa with Bean Curd and Soy Sauce and Egg Noddles with Sauteed Crab Meat, Egg & Bean Sprouts. Finally, end your lovely meal with a double sweet delight of Chilled Mango Puree with Pomelo & Sago with Vanilla Ice Cream as well as Mini Crystal Longevity Bun.

The Mother’s Day set menus are available for lunch and dinner from May 2 to May 10 with a minimum order for two persons. Advanced bookings are highly recommended.

Address: First Avenue, One World Hotel, Bandar Utama City Centre, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Operation Hours: Daily (Lunch) 12pm - 2.30pm & (Dinner) 6pm - 10.30pm

Contact Number: 03 7681 1159

Price Range: $$$ out of $ $ $ $ $

* Halal

3. Ploy @ Damansara Heights & Publika

Japanese? Thai? Why not fusion? Located in Damansara Heights and Publika, Ploy is a Japanese-Thai restaurant known for serving modern Asian cuisine in a fusion style. And if you are planning to bring your mum to an all-Asian culinary delight, Ploy is currently offeing a Mother’s Day promotion from May 7 to May 8 for lunch and dinner. The four-course special menu includes the likes of heartwarming starters such as Unagi Tacos and Chicken Paitan Soup. For the main course, choose either Pan Seared Grouper or Kochujang Crispy Chicken and complete your meal with “My Mom is the Bomb!” chocolate bomb dessert.

That’s not all! If you make a reservation for a group of four or more, you can enjoy a 20% discount for this exclusive Mother’s Day promotion.

Address:

a) G-02, Ground Floor, Work@Clearwater, Changkat Semantan, Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur (Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 12am / Sat 6pm - 12am / Tel: 03 2095 0999)

b) Lot 28-29, Level G3, Block C4, Publika Shopping Gallery, No. 1, Jalan Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur (Daily 12pm - 12am / Tel: 03 6201 9899)

Price Range: $$ out of $ $ $ $ $

* Pork-Free

4. Quivo

If you plan to treat your mum something unique and different this year, why not make it to Quivo? Specialises in Mediterranean cuisine, this chic al fresco restaurant is strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city. Whether you are looking to savour wood-fired oven pizza varieties or indulge on their hearty seafood galore such as Blue Shell Mussels and Pan-Seared Barramundi, there’s something for everyone at Quivo. If that’s not enough, Quivo also offers a variety of martinis and other alcoholic concoctions to rock your tastebuds.

Apart from their delicious a la carte, Quivo also offers a special 3-course “Marvellous Moms” menu for Mother’s Day celebration. Some of the highlights here include the tummy-warming Seafood Leek Soup, the juicy Wagyu Beef Scaloppini and the fruity Baked Alaska dessert.

Address: Lot 3.09.02, Level 3, Pavilion KL, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Operation Hours: Daily 10am - 2am

Contact Number: 03 2141 7711

Price Range: $$$ out of $ $ $ $ $

* Pork-Free

5. TWG Tea @ All Boutiques Except KLIA

From loose teas to tea-infused gourmet delicacies, the Singapore-based TWG Tea has been serving finest quality tea products since their establishment in 2008. Today, the exquisite boutique of TWG Tea can be found in 15 countries around the world such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Shanghai, Tokyo, Dubai and London.

In conjunction with this week’s Mother’s Day, TWG Tea offers tea lovers a chance to savour their latest special menu set. Available all day from May 6 to May 8 at every TWG Tea boutique excluding KLIA, treat your precious mum an exclusive afternoon tea session with “Mother’s Day High Tea Set”. Served with two pots of TWG Tea of your choice, the set comes with an array of tantalising tea-infused savouries and patisseries including Tuna Loin on Potato Salad, Lamb Tagine, Bain de Roses Tea-Infused Macaron and much more.

Address:

a) Pavilion KL, Level 2, Lot P2.16.00 & 2.34.01, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur (Daily 10am - 10pm / Tel: 03 2142 9922)

b) The Gardens Mall, G-K03, Ground Floor, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur (Daily 10am - 10pm / Tel: 03 2284 2899)

c) Gurney Paragon Mall, Level 1, L1-10, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang (Daily 10am - 10pm / Tel: 04 218 9733)

Price Range: $$$ out of $ $ $ $ $

* Halal

Last but not least, to every mum out there, Happy Mother’s Day and bon appetit!