Cover Terra Dining would have been Aaron Khor's pick for Mother’s Day if his mother wasn't travelling the world (Photo: Terra Dining)
Terra Dining would have been Aaron Khor's pick for Mother’s Day if his mother wasn't travelling the world (Photo: Terra Dining)
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Here are how these F&B personalities plan usher in Mother’s Day on May 12, 2024
Mother’s Day is just under a month away, and if you haven’t yet thought about how you plan to spend the Sunday, we have you covered. The most important woman in your life deserves to be spoiled with love, gifts, and, of course, food, and for the latter, there is no one better to ask for recommendations than chefs and restaurant owners.
From cooking at home and dining at newly opened spaces to a crab feast, here are how these F&B personalities plan to celebrate Mother’s Day this 2024.
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Larry Lam, Mellow Wine & Dining Room
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Larry Lam (Photo: Larry Lam)
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“After church in the morning, we plan to go for brunch in Chinatown, which is where my mother grew up. Shin Kee Beef Noodle is one of our favourite spots!”
“We also have a family tradition of having a steamboat at home. I enjoy preparing the ingredients and cooking up nutritious soup for the whole family with everyone’s favourite ingredients.”
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Meriam Sophia Alfonso, Kayra
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Sal Sabeel and Meriam Alfonso (Photo: Kayra)
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“Mother’s Day is always a busy day in Kayra, so what we usually do is celebrate the day before with a big brunch. For a special occasion, my mother loves seafood, especially getting her hands dirty with crabs. So, crabs cooked Chinese style, followed by her favourite Musang King durian for dessert!”
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Aaron Khor, Fifty Tales
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Aaron Khor (Photo: Aaron Khor)
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“My mother is the type of woman that doesn’t wait for her kids to celebrate Mother’s Day—she gives herself the treatment she deserves and is now in Europe travelling!”
"However, if she was around, we would go somewhere new, as we usually do each year. My picks would have been either Potager or Terra Dining.”
Chin Wong, Restaurant Shu KL
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Chin Wong (Photo: Restaurant Shu KL)
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“For a special occasion, Hee Lai Ton in Pudu is a go-to. As adventurous as my mother used to be, as the years have passed, she tends to prefer more familiar and comforting flavours, and the restaurant always delivers on that front.”
“The peking duck needs to be pre-ordered a day in advance, and is amazing. The signature tofu is love on a plate, especially with the sauce lathered on fried rice.”
Nic Wong, Katsudon pop-up chef
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Nic Wong (Photo: Nic Wong)
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“If all goes well this year, Mother’s Day will be spent opening a new restaurant of mine! However, to celebrate for the special occasion, I usually cook at home as most places are packed on the day, and we prefer to enjoy the peace and quiet to celebrate with no distractions.”
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
