The best Mother’s Day 2025 meals in Singapore

Can’t decide between Teochew or Cantonese cuisine this Mother’s Day? Have the best of both worlds at San Shu Gong, which is run by a second-generation Teochew chef with over 15 years of experience in luxe hotel chains like The St. Regis. The restaurant recently opened its trendier sibling in New Bahru – San Shu Gong Chao Yue – which has more woodfire charcoal-grilled dishes, but we like its original digs at Geylang for its understated yet elegant vibes. 

The Teochew cold yellow roe crab marinated with Shaoxing wine ($16 per 100 grams) is a must-order if you enjoy sweet, glistening morsels of crab meat chock full of roe, beautifully deshelled and plated for your convenience. Other table favourites include the pan-fried oyster omelette ($16) with a delightfully crispy underbelly, the deep-fried sea cucumber ($32) for its interesting texture, and the wok-fried cai pu kway teow with homemade XO sauce (from $14). For a warm, comforting accompaniment to the meal, order the pig-stomach-stuffed whole chicken soup ($138) – another crowd favourite at San Shu Gong. 

Tip: Make sure to check if any dishes require pre-orders to avoid disappointment. 

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Sometimes, the best way to a mama’s heart is through her stomach – so why not treat the queen of your life to a royal feast? Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Singapore by Wolfgang Zwiener is whipping up an exclusive three-course dining experience (from $148 per guest) that’s fit for the occasion. Expect a flavour-packed lineup featuring USDA prime black angus filet mignon, Chilean seabass, and a sweet finish with their signature tiramisu. Raise a glass to Mum with the refreshing Cabana Crush ($26), a tequila-based cocktail with watermelon granita and agave. Before the night ends, capture the moment with a complimentary Polaroid keepsake, and walk away with an exclusive L’Occitane En Provence gift set – available only with the Mother’s Day menu, while stocks last.

Available from May 7 to 14

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Take Mum to this freshly opened restaurant in Telok Ayer, which is the fun, funky, and casual offshoot of Sri Lankan powerhouse Kotuwa. Station brings the bright and bold flavours of Colombo to the table, especially with its sides and starters. Graze on interesting snacks like punchy oysters doused in a tangy lychee acharu granita ($7), or egg roti and chicken liver cooked in Kaliya ($14) – a Sri Lankan Malay curry. Our favourite? The Babath crispy tripe ($7) with a crunchy deep-fried exterior dusted with smoked chilli and a chewy middle. 

The mains are traditional, approachable, and sure to fill you up. The family can share a spread of roasted chicken with devilled butter and red onions ($34) and braised beef cheek in blackened coconut gravy ($36) – great dishes for ladling over fragrant basmati rice. We like the fuss-free flexibility of dining here, where you can mix and match sides and condiments such as eggplant sambal ($5) and a super addictive tempered dahl ($8). Mum can also let loose a little with a choice of five cocktails ($22 each) made with Sri Lankan spirits.

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This popular pizzeria at Raffles City by Antonio Miscellaneo (of La Bottega Enoteca) is still attracting long lines despite opening in July last year, with regulars returning for its quality but value-for-money Italian dishes. Recently, Chef Antonio added some 10 new items to the menu, from the baked scamorza ($6) and bolognese arancini ($6), to a sweet-savoury prosciutto and fig pizza ($26), sausage parpadelle ($20), and the sage and butter ravioli ($22). But perhaps the most anticipated addition to the menu is the aglio e olio ($15) – an heirloom recipe inherited from Chef Antonio’s mother, who adds sun-dried tomatoes for a special touch. Fittingly, the restaurant will be giving away plates of Mamma’s Aglio e Olio this Mother’s Day. Simply bring your mum in for a meal to enjoy a plate on the house. This promotion is limited to one redemption per table.

Available from May 9 to 11

Only walk-ins available

A nourishing meal at Modu is a well-earned right for the mothers who’ve had to put up with our antics for the last couple of decades. This new restaurant by the founders of Drim Korean Steak House focuses not on barbecue, but rather, on boyang-sik – Korean food packed with health benefits. And the main draw? Piping hot bowls of samgyetang, or ginseng chicken soup. 

There are six samgyetang flavours to choose from, from black chicken ($37) to perilla seed ($38). Black chicken, or ogol-gye, is said to be more nutrient-dense than regular chicken, with a leaner meat texture. Mums might enjoy the Beauty samgyetang ($37) or the version with a collagen-rich herbal soup base ($35), both brimming with medicinal herbs to help achieve that glass skin glow. Modu also brings in a range of Korean teas ($9) boasting various health properties. Instead of the usual barley tea, sip on the Nightgate tea, which promotes blood circulation and kidney health, or try the roasted sunchoke tea for digestion, bellflower tea for colds, or tangerine peel tea for boosting immunity.

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For a thoughtful and refined Mother’s Day treat, whisk Mum away to Ami Patisserie, where celebrated chef Makoto Arami presents a refreshed Chef’s Table Discovery menu for this Spring season. Tucked away in an intimate eight-seater dining room along Scotts Road, this six course experience ($118 per person) is perfect for mums who appreciate delicate craftsmanship, and of course, visually stunning pastries. 

Chef Makoto draws on the Japanese concept of tsudo – meaning “a friendly gathering” – to make the experience as special as possible. Treats are finished a la minute and personally presented to your table. Snap away at stunning plates of Hokkaido crab tartelettes, Japanese spring citrus jelly infused with gin, asparagus puff pastries, and even a nostalgic strawberry sakura dessert inspired by Chef Makoto’s grandfather’s wagashi-making days. Each dish bursts with peak-season Japanese produce, from Kochi asparagus to Shizuoka strawberries. But if a full tasting menu feels too indulgent, AMI’s à la carte café menu also offers beautiful pastries to enjoy at your own pace. 

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One of Singapore’s tried-and-tested spots for Spanish cuisine has recently located, upgrading from its old home at Craig Road to the cushy premises of Raffles Hotel Singapore. Binomio, which has been around since 2012, now takes over the corner unit on the first floor which Burger & Lobster used to occupy. There’s the usual a la carte menu with tapas staples – chicken croquetas ($18 for four), pan con tomate, grilled octopus ($44), and gambas ($34), and more. But since Mother’s Day falls on a Sunday, it’s the opportune time to indulge in Brunch del Domingo – a weekly affair at Binomio. A special menu is served, starting with tapas, then moving on to mains like Canelón de Ternera, before things round off with desserts like Creme Catalana or churros. 

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