While any day of the year is an appropriate one to express wholehearted appreciation for your mother, this upcoming Mother’s Day on 8th May will present a plethora of opportunities for you to make her feel extra special.

If she’s the type to favour quality bonding time over physical gifts, it’s hard to beat a classic afternoon tea session or a delightful meal out in a refined setting. At a loss for where to go to properly celebrate and reconnect over a satisfying selection of good food? That’s why you have us.

Keep scrolling for a roundup of all the top dining and afternoon tea spots to check out for a memorable outing this Mother’s Day.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

For Mother’s Day, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur honours all mothers by putting on a special Mother’s Day-themed afternoon tea at the always-elegant Lobby Lounge. Here, you’ll get to celebrate the leading women in your life while savouring an exquisite selection of classics like scones, finely-made finger sandwiches, quiches and cakes. Available from 7 – 8 May, 12 pm – 6 pm, the Mother’s Day afternoon tea is priced at RM 180++ for two persons. For at-home celebrations, takeaway and delivery options are also offered at RM 198++ per box for two persons.

For more information or to make a reservation, WhatsApp or call +6018 306 3188, or email dining@ritzcarltonkl.com

The Starhill Kuala Lumpur

At The Starhill Kuala Lumpur’s The Alchemy, guests are invited to indulge in the sophisticated Five Roses – New Yorker Afternoon Tea, offered in collaboration with Australian beauty brand Jurlique. The rose-themed afternoon tea experience features exquisite desserts like Strawberry Rose Fromage and Rose Peach Choux, in addition to indulgent treats such as Home-smoked Salmon with Wasabi Aioli sandwiches, and luxury butter scones with rosewater clotted cream.

The Five Roses – New Yorker Afternoon Tea is available from 8 – 22 May, 3 pm – 6 pm, and the first five customers to make their reservations each day will receive a travel size gift set of Jurlique’s best sellers along with a gift voucher.

To make a reservation or place an order for a box, WhatsApp or call +60 18 929 8060.

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur plans to go all out this Mother’s Day weekend, offering a curated set of dining events across three of its venues. For an elegant afternoon tea experience complete with special Mother’s Day cupcakes, head over to The Tea Lounge, The Drawing Room and of course, the famed Orchid Conservatory. Available from 7 – 8 May, 12 pm – 2.30 pm and 3 pm – 6 pm, the afternoon tea is priced at RM88++, RM108++, and RM138++ per person for The Tea Lounge, The Drawing Room, and The Orchid Conservatory respectively.

The Colonial Cafe will be offering a flavour-filled tasting lunch menu featuring colonial classics made with authentic, closely guarded family recipes. Meanwhile, Contango brings a diverse selection of international and local cuisines for lunch and dinner, along with a photo booth for Mother’s Day portraits. The Colonial Sampler Lunch is available from 7 – 8 May at RM180++ per person, while lunch and dinner at Contango is available from 7 – 8 May at RM150++ person.

For the Mother’s Day afternoon tea and Colonial Cafe Mother’s Day lunch, The Majestic will also mark the meaningful occasion by presenting each mother with a beautiful orchid.

To make a reservation or find more information, WhatsApp +6014 647 1060 or email guestservices@majestickl.com

Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Give mum a gourmet treat this Mother’s Day at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, where a delectable afternoon tea fit for a queen is available at The Lounge from 29 April to 8 May at RM 98 nett per person. Over at Vasco’s, a one-day-only Mother’s Day lunch buffet is made even more memorable with a 8-foot chocolate mud cake, a lucky draw giveaway, and a stalk of rose with three macarons presented to all the mums. The lunch buffet is available exclusively on 8 May from 12.30 pm – 3 pm, at RM 198 nett per adult and RM 108 nett per child aged 5 to 11 years old.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit eatdrinkhilton.com, call +603 2264 2264, or email KULHI_FB@hilton.com

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

For one day only, Lady Yi’s Tea House at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown is offering guests a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Set featuring colourful Peranakan-inspired bites as well as a complimentary Mother’s Day greeting dessert. In partnership with Salt and Light, Lady Yi’s will also host a special Tea Scented Candle Workshop from 4 pm to 5 pm, where you can learn to craft your own Baba Nyonya-inspired natural soy wax candles. The Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Set is available on May 7, from 2 pm to 6 pm, and priced at RM 128+ per set per person. Takeaway and delivery sets are priced at RM 138+ per set per person.

For more information or to make a reservation, email dining@fourpoints.com, or call +60125073327.

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

For the mom who can’t pass up a good steak dinner, look no further than Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur’s award-winning steakhouse, PRIME. The restaurant plans to make this Mother’s Day an unforgettable one with a sumptuous four-course menu that features dishes like Roasted Scallops with Macadamia Crust & Sautéed Prawns, Grilled Australian Black Angus Sirloin and Earl Grey Milk Chocolate Mousse. Available from 7 – 8 May, 6 pm – 10 pm, the dinner is priced at RM400 nett per person. 

For more information or to make a reservation, call +60322637888 or email dining.reservation@lemeridien.com

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

At Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, every mother is pampered to the fullest on Mother’s Day, starting from celebratory dining experiences across the hotel’s top-tier dining locations. Drop by Mosaic from 12.30 pm to 3 pm for a tantalising brunch complete with a complimentary box of chocolates, priced at RM 228 nett. For an exceptional Cantonese feast, head over to Lai Po Heen for lunch or dinner, both of which come with a complimentary glass of bubbly. The lunch and dinner are priced at RM 408 nett per person, and available from 12 pm to 2.30 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm respectively.

Alternatively, diners can pay a visit to Mandarin Grill and take advantage of its stunning views and elegant contemporary cuisine, not to mention a complimentary glass of bubbly. Lunch and dinner at the Mandarin Grill are available from 12 pm to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 10 pm, and priced at RM 368 nett per person. Guests celebrating Mother’s Day at Lai Po Heen and Mandarin Grill will also receive a complimentary RM 100 spa voucher.

The Mother’s Day dining offers above are all available on 8 May 2022. For more information or to make a reservation, call +60 (3) 2330 8798 or email mokul-fb@mohg.com