Whether it be dining, staycation, wellness, and shopping, City of Dreams Manila highlights diverse choices to spoil moms on Mother’s Day weekend.
Nobu Manila
A special Sunday Brunch will delight moms with a luxurious spread of the famed cuisine popularized by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. At P4, 388 net per person, the brunch offers an extensive selection of appetizers; kushiyaki or grilled and skewered meat and vegetables and premium sashimi, sushi, and maki roll creations matched with Nobu signature sauces. The featured carvings of the day — roasted whole US striploin, and smoked beef brisket with a choice of creamy wasabi, au jus, and mushroom wasabi sauce – are the brunch’s pièce de résistance. Filipino-inspired dishes prepared the Nobu way along with specialty dishes, salads, soups, and desserts and beverages complete the dining experience.
For dinner, Nobu Manila entices with an eight-course tasting menu (P8, 871.42) net per person, consisting of: chef’s choice of appetizer to warm up the palate for the first course of Tuna Tataki followed by a selection of assorted sushi and chilled chawanmushi of seasonal vegetables. Yellowtail Tosazu with crispy red onion and olive oil; Salmon Sashimi Salad; Pan-roasted Seabass with pickled watermelon, amasu ponzu, and balsamic caviar; Grilled Wagyu Beef with crispy kabocha, nasu, shitake, and garlic SMR (soy-mirin reduction) come after. Chocolate and Yogurt, consisting of chocolate mousse, yogurt, vanilla crumble, and ube ice cream provide a lip-smacking conclusion to the meal.
Have mom ease into the Mother’s Day weekend at Nobu Manila’s “Friday Chill Out” with a seductive summer sundown special, and entrancing DJ tracks complementing Nobu’s globally renowned new-style Japanese cuisine and sophisticated drinks. A perfect prelude to the weekend celebration, the Friday Chill-Out’s much coveted menu at the trend-setting restaurant’s cabanas, patio, and bar, includes select Nobu classics by the renowned Chef Nobu, such as: Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Black Cod on Butter Lettuce, and Miso Cappuccino, to name some. Premium sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki; an array of kushiyaki served with Nobu custom sauces, along with handcrafted cocktails, signature sake, champagne, wine, beer, liquor or mocktails are also offered.
Nobu Manila’s Friday Chill-Out happens every Friday, 6 pm to 10 pm until May 26, 2023.
Email noburestaurant@cod-manila for reservations.
Crystal Dragon
The award-winning restaurant specializing in Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties whips up a celebratory a la carte menu available from May 8 to 15, 12 noon to11pm. It consists of Double-boiled Chicken Soup with conpoy and Chinese herbs served in whole coconut; Poached Hokkaido Scallop in sour broth; Wagyu Beef with king mushroom and capsicums tossed in truffle paste; Wok-fried Spicy Drunken Crayfish; and Chilled Sweetened Eight Treasure Soup (“Ching Po Leung”).
Café Society
Café Society provides thoughtful gift ideas with numerous Mother’s Day-themed goodies available from May 12 to 14, ranging from Chocol8’s handcrafted artisanal chocolates such as Mother’s Day pink box, White Chocolate Muesli Cranberry tile, Pecan Salted Caramel mini log, to Red Velvet croissant, Mango Danish pastry, and other confectionery. For a more indulgent option, the café offers for the occasion, Ruby Buttercream Cake and Triple Cheesecake.
DreamPlay
DreamPlay, the first-of-its-kind DreamWorks-inspired interactive play and creativity center, is staging a special activity on Mother’s Day, where kids with participating tickets can unleash their creativity and craft a heartwarming dedication card for their moms at The Dream Tales Library; or gift moms with gingerbread cookies they baked at Cooking with Gingy. Not to be missed are the other attractions for families to explore exciting activities together, from challenge courses, storytelling, cooking, and more.
Nüwa and Nobu Spa
The special occasion merits a pampering session for mom, and both Nüwa and Nobu Spas guarantee a tranquil and personalized spa experience. Mothers can choose from the spas’ signature treatments: Nüwa Spa’s Two-Fold Heal-ot, which draws inspiration from Philippines’ age-old healing techniques and traditions, and helps stimulate the immune system, increase blood flow and promote well-being; or Nobu Spa’s Nobu Rakuen, an Asian-inspired massage featuring the relaxing essence of warm oils and heated bamboo that soothes away stress, rejuvenates, and energizes.
Staycation and shopping
Mothers booked on any day from May 12 to 14 at any of the three Forbes Travel Guide-rated hotels Nüwa Manila, Nobu Hotel and Hyatt Regency Manila, will be treated to a special welcome gift of handcrafted chocolate from Chocol8. The Mother’s Day welcome amenity is available for bookings made via direct channels and on applicable Best Available rates, or Rack rates. Terms and conditions apply.
Along with a staycation treat, indulge the cosmopolite in mom to a shopping therapy at The Shops at the Boulevard, with luxury brands like Coach, Furla, Eye Society, Ray-Ban, Lacoste, Kultura, G Shock, Pandora, Own Days, Seiko, Apple premium store Beyond the Box, Alfredulla and Hakken jewelry shop, and Tempus which offers renowned luxury watches.