THIS year Mother’s Day falls on May 8. It’s a time to celebrate and show your appreciation to that special lady in your life. If you want to treat your mother to some place special, here’s a list of places you can take her to dine.
Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur
Here, you get to dine in four restaurants for the price of one. The Mother’s Day I-Hop Buffet is a first-of-its-kind buffet concept, giving patrons the extraordinary gastronomic opportunity to dine first at the Club Bar which serves the Best of Britain fare.
Move on to Planters’ Inn for some authentic Malaysian cuisine like Fried Kuay Teow, Chicken Rice with Condiments, Mee Udang, Dim Sum, Kerabu Anika Laut, Sambal Belacan, Mee Rebus with condiments, just to name a few.
Then, head over to the Glass Lounge which offers an array of Mediterranean and Japanese seafood dishes like a Sushi Counter, Soba Noodles, Chawan Mushi, Yaki Udon, Sashimi, Nigiri Sushi, Futomaki,boiled fresh water prawns and jumbo fresh oysters to whet the largest of appetites.
For those who enjoy a great cookout, walk over to the Poolside and sample the juicy, tender meat and seafood barbeque.
There will also be a live band performing from 12.00noon to 4.00pm, a clown performance with games at 1.30pm, televised cartoon programmes and a games area for children, lucky draw and a special mystery gift for mothers.
All priced at RM88.00++ per person (buffet only), RM44++ per child (four to 12-years-old), RM145++ per person (buffet with unlimited flow of house pouring beer, sparkling wine, spirits and wine). One mother dines for free per reservation of four persons. For enquiries and reservations call 603 2146 3820 / 3821 or visit www.crowneplazakl.com
Tanzini
Tanzini celebrates Mother’s Day with a month-long promotion. Tanzini will be offering a three course meal served in sharing portions for the family. Priced at RM368++ for four pax, the feast begins with an entrée of Antipasti Canapés and soup, followed by a main platter of seafood, chicken or beef accompanied by your choice of salad and pasta, ending with a classic touch; a platter of fresh homemade dessert.
The promotion is available for dinner from Monday to Thursday and both lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Early reservations are encouraged. To book, call 03-2168 1899. For more details, e-mail info@tanzini.com.my
DoubleTree by Hilton
The hotel’s chefs have put together a sumptuous buffet spread at its signature Malaysian restaurant Makan Kitchen and the home-style Italian restaurant by the poolside, Tosca.
Mothers dine for free, with a minimum of three full-paying diners on May 8. Mothers also stand a chance to win a three-day and two-night stay in Hilton Worlwide properties like the Conrad Bali, Hilton Kuching or Bandung in a lucky draw.
Available from 12.30pm to 4pm for RM59++ adult (half price for child below 12 years), Makan Kitchen showcases six local specialities, from the well-recognised Malay, Indian and Chinese cuisine to the exquisite taste of Nyonya, Kristang (Malaccan-Portuguese) and Iban food.
At Tosca, the BBQ Buffet Brunch is priced at RM 79++ per pax (half price for child below 12 years) and is available from 11.30am to 3pm. The brunch offers a wide selection of bakery items, mains, prime grilled items and desserts.
For reservations, call 03-2172 7272 or visit www.makan-kitchen.com
One World Hotel Petaling Jaya
Spare Mum the hassle of cooking and treat her to a bountiful high-tea spread or buffet dinner at the Cinnamon Coffee House. Priced at RM65++ adult and RM33++ child, the high-tea spread at Cinnamon features local and international favourites with scrumptious desserts. High-tea starts from 12noon to 4.30pm.
Meanwhile, the Mother’s Day Buffet Dinner is priced at RM98++ adult and RM49++ child. Dinner starts at 6.30pm to 10.30pm. In place of the hot chaffing dishes of the usual buffet line is a series of show kitchens – featuring an open live cooking kitchen concept which also includes a garden terrace for alfresco dining.
Call 03-7681 1166 or 1157 to make reservations for Mother’s Day High-Tea or Buffet Dinner at the Cinnamon Coffee House.
You can also treat your mother at the Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant where Master Chef Michael Chew has specially concocted three set menus that will appease even the most discerning gourmets. Set Menu A is priced at RM988++ per table of eight to 10 persons, Set Menu B is priced at RM568++ per table for six persons and Set Menu C is priced at RM388++ per table for four persons. These menus are available for lunch and dinner on May 8. For reservations at Zuan Yuan, please call 603 7681 1159.
Annalakshmi (Temple of Fine Arts)
Annalakshmi is an international chain of vegetarian restaurants operating in a unique concept of “Eat what you like and pay as you like”. For Mother’s Day, a special menu has been planned – both for lunch and dinner.
If you’re going for lunch, Annalakshmi welcomes guests with a refreshing drink of either buttermilk or mango lassi. For starters, there’s Moong Dhall Spicy Fritters which comes with a tangy mint sauce, Five Beans Salad with Mango Dip Sauce. There are also eight delectable dishes for the main course including Soup and Celery Butter Rice, Mushroom & Potato in Ginger Sauce, Cauliflower Au Gratine, Spinach Kaju Wala (spinach in cream sauce), Dhall Thaduka, Drumstick Sambar (Dhall curry with drumstick), Sri Lankan Resam and Mealmaker Kulambu (a curry with meal-maker).
Dinner guests will also enjoy welcome drinks. For starters, there’s Paneer Pav, Sliced Corn Salad and Herbal Cream Soup. Breads include Poori and Chapati. For main course, there are dishes such as Khuska, Onion Pachadi, Aloo Dum, Cauliflower Munchurian (stir-fried cauliflower), Spinach Florentine, Taufu 65 (with chili), Drumstick Sambar and Sri Lankan Resam.
For reservations, call 03-2272 3799.
