Ideas to treat your mamma right this Mother’s Day

Ahhh Mother’s Day. What to give to the special lady in your life, who has given you the best gift of all – the gift of life? To someone who has been there, done that, and seen it all? We know, it’s a pretty tall order, wracking your brains trying to think of something worthy of such a super lady. Well, if you’re banging your head against a brick wall, trying to come up with something for your special mamma, we have some suggestions which we hope you’ll find handy:

Cook up a storm at Coriander Leaf

Treat your mum one day early to a cooking class with Chef Samia Ahad herself. Coriander Leaf has two great cooking classes taking place on the 11th May – A Taste of the Mediterranean ($155) & The Streets of Singapore ($150) which are rounded off with a big feast up of everything that has been cooked a la Chef’s Table. For more information see their class schedule here.

Give the gift of va va voom at Blow + Bar

Make your mamma look like she just stepped out of a salon at Blow + Bar. Pampering, professional hair stylists and a cheeky glass of wine set in chic surrounds; give your mum the gift of va-va-voom with a hair wash, rejuvenating scalp massage and the perfect blow out. Because this won’t just be Mother’s Day, but a great hair day too! Read our review of Blow + Bar here. For more information see their website here.

Nail it at Manicurious

Let your mum sit back and relax in plush, vintage-style surrounds by treating her to a mani padi at Manicurious (and why not yourself at the same time) while munching on some delicious cake from Windowsill Pies and enjoying some rather nifty latte art. Read our review of Manicurious here. For more information see their website here.

Boutique and afternoon tea time at Grand Park Orchard

Head over to the Grand Park Orchard where a local inspired pop-up boutique featuring labels like hansel, Saloni Rathor and Carrie K amongst others is taking place in none other than the Presidential Suite this mother’s day. After you and ma have enjoyed your Mother’s Day All You Can Eat LOCAL High Tea ($33++ per person) you’ll receive your pass to the goodies – an exclusive keycard unlocking the door to a hidden world of apparels, bags, jewellery and more. For more information see here.

Spa time on Sentosa

Book your mum in for the ultimate pampering experience at Spa Botanica, Sentosa with all things roses – a rose massage and facial followed by a day kicking back in the jacuzzis, floating and mud pools, steam bath and waterfalls. Spa Treat for Mum is $340 ++. For more information see their website here.

Mother’s Day Menus all round!

If food is the way to your mum’s heart, then as usual, there are lots of Mother’s Day menus to choose from at restaurants across the island. Here’s our pick:

Chef Jean-Charles Dubois has lovingly crafted out a 3-course Mother’s Day menu at Balzac Brasserie with dishes inspired by the mother figures in his life for $78++. Check out review here. For reservations click here.

Enjoy sky-high dining at Salt Grill & Sky Bar with a Sunday Roast Lunch featuring Luke Mangan’s signature modern Australian flavours at either $65++ for 2 or $80 for 3 courses.

Caffe B will be laying on a lavish dining experience marrying the best of Italian tradition, style and cuisine with the soul and sensibilities of Japanese culture with their 3 course Mother’s Day menu priced at $70++ per person. Check out our review here.

Violet Oon’s Kitchen is the place to indulge in a delicious traditional Nyonya Mother’s Day buffet brunch featuring a range of well loved Nyonya dishes and a selection of Kueh priced at $55++ per person. Check out our review here. For enquiries and reservations call:  6468 5430.

Au Jardin is the place to go for a pampering brunch in the serenity of Singapore Botanic Gardens, where Resident Chef Ng Wei Han will prepare a series of tasty treats including free flow appetizers on top of a choice of mains for $88++. For enquiries and reservations call:  6466 8812.

Treat the Queen of your heart to an Italian dinner at La Barca on Mother’s Day and receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco for each member of your group (over legal drinking age of course) plus a free dessert especially for your important lady!  Check out our review here. For enquiries and reservations call:  6346 5813.

Pocket friendly East Coast tricycle ride and picnic

If money is tight, or you just fancy getting outdoors, how about packing up a picnic and renting out one of those tricycles at East Coast Park? We recently got one of our mums on one and she felt like a queen! Sometimes the simple things are the most memorable.

Happy Mother’s Day Nomads!


Written by Ms Demeanour


Chief Editor

Emily heads the editorial team on City Nomads by being a stickler for details, a grammar Nazi, and a really picky eater. Born and bred in Singapore, she loves cats, the written word, and exploring new places. Can be bribed with quality booze across the board.