Take your Super mom out on a date this Mother’s Day. We rounded up dining options for any budget—from a P99 fast-food taco to an ultra fancy P15,000 dinner.
KFC—Chaco de Mayo is literally a chicken taco (P99 à la carte; P145 with fries and drink). The “shell” is breaded fried chicken, filled with salsa, mayo, lettuce, corn and cheese. It promises to be crispier and less oily than the Double Down, which is more of an ulam than a sandwich, TBH. Don’t forget to get mommy some brownie, too.
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Tim Horton’s—Charm mom with coffee and bagels. Tim Horton’s also launched new creamy blended drinks—Iced Capp which comes in Caramel Hazelnut, Strawberry Shortcake, Cookies and Cream variants. These are topped with whipped cream and syrup and available all of May (P145-P175). Pair it with a cheesy Tuna Wrap for a light snack.
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Starbucks—Get a free heart-shape cookie (while supplies last) by ordering mama’s favorite beverage, and gift her with a limited-edition Mother’s Day Starbucks Card (P500).
Paradise Dynasty—Signature Dynasty set (P388) is a glorious tray of xiao long bao in eight flavors: Original (white), Ginseng (green), Garlic (brown), Black Truffle (black), Cheese (yellow), Crab Roe (orange), Foie Gras and Szechuan (red). Moms deserve these, as well as the deep-fried duck, Shanghai-style pork belly and charcoal custard lava bun.
SM Aura, Podium, Conrad Manila
Bistro Group restaurants—Avail of the buy-one, take-one promo on salads and appetizers on May 12 using the BFF Card at Denny’s, Italianni’s, TGIFriday’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bulgogi Brothers, Baker and Cook, Fish & Co., Krazy Garlik, Modern Shanghai, Texas Roadhouse, Village Tavern, Watami, Plank Superdough Pizza, Red Lobster.
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Providore—Mother’s Day buffet comes with a mini cake and flower for mom (P588). For a group of five, mom gets to dine for free.
Cebu branch exclusive
Dr. Wine Manila—Surprise her with a Seafood Sunday brunch inclusive of bread and butter, whole crab, shrimps, winkles and wine; lobster optional (starts at P1,350).
Poblacion, Makati
Richmonde Hotel Iloilo— Mom is queen so take her to The Granary for a majestic buffet. Dinner is stuffed turkey, mejillones tigre, chicken musakhan, beef carpaccio, crackling pork belly, Indian chicken 65, yoghurt mousse cake, Mexican and Asian items (P1,500).
Iloilo Business Park; @Richmonde.RHI on Instagram
The Bellevue Manila—The Mother’s Day lunch and dinner buffet at Café D’ Asie features succulent carving and delectable desserts (P1,800). Its little sister B Hotel Alabang is also holding a health and wellness day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and serving a more affordable lunch buffet at Prime Café (P650).
Filinvest City, Muntinlupa; www.thebellevue.com
New World Makati Hotel—Café 1228 buffet includes champagne, a manicure and a Belo Essentials gift bag for mom (P2,988). This lunch usually comes with unli bubbly—wine, cocktails, beer, sangria—but it’s on hold since we’re observing the election liquor ban (unless mom is a foreigner, bring her passport).
Catch up with mom in an afternoon tea at The Lounge. Suggested topics: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Baby Archie, and the Met Gala—best discussed over pastries, coffee, tea and a glass of sparkling wine (P1,888).
Or get the family together and enjoy a 10-course Chinese menu prepared by chef Wong Kam On at Jasmine (P11,888).
Grand Hyatt Manila—Splurge and spoil mom with an exquisite three-course dinner at a private cabana in the Pool House (P15,000). Indulge in French oysters, Australian beef tenderloin and good wine as a guitarist plays romantic tunes.
The Peak offers an incredible sunset view and, for Mother’s Day, a set menu inclusive of Australian grass-fed Mulwarra Striploin, Grilled Norwegian Salmon, White Chocolate and Oreo Cookie Cheesecakes (P2,450). Mommies get a complimentary cocktail and token gift, too.
8th Avenue, Taguig; @grandhyattmanilaph on Instagram