All those good parts of yourself? Rest assured, you got it from your momma. Naturally, she deserves the very best this Mother’s Day—after all, there’s nothing quite like her love.
This time around, buck convention and ditch the dinner. Instead, think bigger, brighter, earlier. The sun is warmly glowing on its slow, steady arc to its zenith, you and your mother fresh-faced from a long night of sleep and subsequently buoyed by a cup (or two) of piping hot joe. Sit back, smile and rest easy knowing that the entirety of Sunday is brimming with possibility.
And then: an utterly satisfying brunch, ahead of some rest and relaxation. Whilst one might imagine more Western flavours for the typical brunch outing, it is in Singapore that one will find dining addresses that truly set a different standard, holding nothing back in their pursuit of hosting the perfect Mother’s Day fete. Keen on hearty culinary fare that doesn’t pull any flavour punches? Check out Club Rangoon—its array of Burmese delicacies will sweep you off your feet. For something that feels elegant and refined, look no further than Gilmore & Damian D’Silva. Renowned for its heritage craftsmanship and appropriately situated in the heart of the historic National Gallery, the Eurasian restaurant effortlessly blends homely gastronomy with sophisticated ambience.
The time to give your mother the flowers she deserves is fast approaching, but not to worry. Simply look below for a Vogue Singapore-curated list of exquisite brunch spots to celebrate at this Mother’s Day.
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Club Rangoon
For Mother’s Day, the bold, beating heart of the Burmese jungle comes alive at Club Rangoon. The restaurant, as per usual, knows how to pare food to its most elemental components—simple, yet deeply satisfying. Kick things off with either the Fried Oyster, cooked to perfection while retaining all of its zesty brine, or the Bel Thar Thoke, shredded duck confit accompanied by a fresh winged bean salad. The mains, prefaced by the Wet Thar Nangyi Thoke, a Burmese noodle staple, are equally hearty and hale: Kyet Kin is a funky, filling combination of grilled chicken thigh and an aloo Waldorf salad, whereas the Burnt Cabbage brings a welcome dose of flavour to the fibre game, enlivened by a moreish pairing of curry butter and mint yogurt. Not to be missed is its dessert offering—Shwe Yin Aye, a playful, refreshing marriage of coconut ice cream and jackfruit.
Club Rangoon, 76 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089535
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Level33
What’s better than a date with a view? A date with a view, alongside your beloved mother, of course. Level33’s Mother’s Day affair is as dazzling as the complimentary glass of Prosecco Rosé they have on-hand to offer all mothers who walk through its sky-high door this day. The specially curated four-course menu is not the first, nor will it be the last, to feature shellfish—its Market Oysters sit in the hand easy and go down even easier, the perfect analogue for a winsome time with mum. The surf and turf combo is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, as well: the New Zealand King Salmon is draped in a Thai citrus dressing and Nam Jim; and the marbling on the Charcoal Grilled Westholme Petit Tender is simply decadence incarnate. It wouldn’t be a microbrewery without some wheat, though, so if you have the room for it, don’t miss out on Level33’s Housemade Spent Grain & Wheat Beer Churros, paired with a Wheat Beer Vanilla Pastry Cream and Stout Chocolate Espuma.
Level33, 8 Marina Blvd, #33 – 01 Tower 1, Singapore 018981
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Fiamma
When it comes to the matriarchy, Italy doesn’t play—le mamma is the cornerstone of the family and is, naturally, celebrated throughout the year. Fiamma’s take on La Festa Della Mamma is a tribute to that spirit, purpose-built to remind you why your mother deserves the best treatment money can buy. In this case, the restaurant housed within Capella Singapore boasts a staggering array of Mother’s Day treats, including a floral bar that invites you to craft bespoke bouquets, a champagne brunch and more dishes than you can shake a stick at. In addition to sweet and savoury bakes, like pain au chocolat and Tuscan focaccia, the whole Italian gastronomical gamut is on display, from aperitivo and antipasti to primo, secondi and dolce. You name it, it’s there. Crispy, chewy arancini stuffed with buffalo mozzarella and lobster, fresh crudo dressed with fish, prawn, scallop and tuna carpaccio—even pizza prepared à la minute and an impressive, whole Sanchoku wagyu beef tomahawk.
Fiamma, 1 The Knolls, 098297
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Gilmore & Damian D’Silva
Heritage and home—the twin calling cards of Gilmore & Damian D’Silva. In fact, D’Silva is known as the ‘Grandfather of Heritage Cuisine’, a moniker that is well-earned, especially this Mother’s Day. The menu here is an exercise in elegant reanimation, bringing to life all the charm of a rustic family kitchen, replete with bold flavours all dialled to eleven. The Smoked Pork Knuckle Dhalcha is a Eurasian twist on the lentil stew, combining smoked knuckle and ham with a fragrant spice bed of garlic, ginger and onion. A worthy competitor to this dish is its Chicken Vindaloo, inspired by the Portuguese vinha d’alhos—lathered in a savoury curry paste and herb blend, and finished with an inspired, acidic coup de grâce of vinegar and calamansi. For those interested in lighter fare, the Green Mango Sambal shows that healthy food doesn’t need to compromise on taste—familiar sapid notes of turmeric, ginger, garlic, chillies and shallots are married with tangy slices of green mango and tart splashes of vinegar.
Gilmore & Damian D’Silva, 1 St Andrew’s Rd, #01-02/03 National Gallery, Singapore 178957
