When you came into this world naked, screaming, and totally weird-looking, who was there to wipe you off and gave you your first hug? It’s been mom all along. Show her your appreciation this Mother's Day by taking mommy dearest to one of these special spas, teas and brunches for moms in Shanghai.
Sound of Spring
Spend Mother's Day at That’s Shanghai and Urban Family’s Sound of Spring, an outdoor family carnival with music, sports and prizes. Highlights include a charity Battle of the Bands for Heart To Heart, kids soccer tournament and on-site interactive games.
Sat-Sun May 13-14, 10am-4pm, RMB100 per adult for both days, no cover for kids. Green Sunshine Stadium, see event listing.
Willow Stream Spa
They’re giving a Mother’s Day special membership discount for the entire month of May. Treat your mom with 10 sessions of 60-minute spa treatments, including free access to gym and pool.
Weekdays, 10am-4pm, RMB4,999 valid for six months. Willow Stream Spa, see event listing.
Salon de Ville, Waldorf Astoria
What better way to spend quality time with mom this Mother’s Day than by spending an afternoon at the Bund and finishing the day with a classy afternoon tea at the Waldorf Astoria? They have sweets and savories too.
May 8-14, 2pm-6pm, RMB688 for two persons, or RMB388 per person. Salon de Ville, Waldorf Astoria, see event listing.
Waldorf Astoria Spa
Pamper your mother with Waldorf Astoria’s specially designed Mother’s Day package. The package consists of a 60-minute Aromatherapy body massage, 30-minute Foot Reflex, and the special gift of a shoulder herbal pad from ‘Five Senses’, which comes with all natural Thai herbs.
RMB1,380 per person. From 10am, May 1-31. Waldorf Astoria Spa, see event listing.
Ambrosia Teppanyaki (Expo Branch)
French Teppanyaki delights prepared with fresh and high quality ingredients in a casual fine dining atmosphere, with fabulous views of Huangpu River and Lujiazui skyline.
May 12-14. Nine-course set menu with live tableside cooking. Ambrosia Teppanyaki (Expo Branch), see event listing.
M1NT Restaurant & Grill
M1NT celebrates Mother's Day with a special three-course dinner, featuring pan-fried scallops/beef tartar or Foie Gras Terrine, King Prawn/Black Cod or 300g M5 Angus ribeye, chocolate fondant or sticky rice pudding.
May 13-14. Purchases over RMB888 including the Mother's Day menu will get you a free China Red Cup by Acera worth RMB520. M1NT Restaurant & Grill, see event listing.
The Stage and Prego, The Westin Bund Center Shanghai
Moms, drop the kids off at the fully supervised Westin Kid's Club while you escape for the leisurely Sunday Brunch, sipping ice cold Veuve Clicquot Champagne while being entertained by live performances and indulging in your favorite food. There's also a chance to win many lucky draw prizes, including Champagne, a skin care gift box and dining vouchers.
No time for brunch? How about taking home a special Mother's Day cake from Treats Deli? They've prepared a traditional cheese mousse cake with raspberry and crisp at the bottom.
May 14. Brunch for RMB798 per person with free flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne. The Stage and Prego at The Westin, see event listing.
Dragon Phoenix Peace Hotel
Traditional Shanghainese cuisine with magnificent views of the Bund. Dragon Phoenix will prepare a complementary stewed hashima with papaya, for moms only.
May 14. Six-course set menu for lunch/dinner, RMB588* per person. Dragon Phoenix Peace Hotel, see event listing.
Essence (Hilton Hongqiao)
Savor an array of buffet dishes other than the usual Essence seafood with free flow sparkling wine, draft beer, juice and soft drinks.
May 14. Half-off on the buffet for all moms, and the first 20 families to make reservations will get free all-day pass to the indoor pool. Essence (Hilton Hongqiao), see event listing.
Savor All Day Dining Western Restaurant
Treat mother dearest to delectable dishes and desserts from all over the world, including individual portions of Cod-salmon mousse terrine, kumquat, compote, mesclun salad. Welcome cocktail? Yes, one glass of house wine. Free flow of fresh juice. There will also be a cooking class for kids to learn how to make fresh fruit cream cake and greeting cards.
May 14, 11.30am. RMB262 net per person and free for children under 12. Savor All Day Dining Western Restaurant, see event listing.
Grand Brasserie, Waldorf Astoria
It’s a Waldorf Champagne Brunch, starting off at the Long Bar with a pre-brunch, oysters and champagne. Continue the celebration at the Grand Brasserie with a sumptuous buffet, signature a la carte options and a delectable selection of desserts. While the champagne flows, a resident band will play background music.
11am, May 14. RMB888 per adult includes free flow of Perrier-Jouët Champagne, a selection of red and white wines, freshly squeezed juices and gourmet coffees and teas. RMB428 per child (6 -12 years). Grand Brasserie, Waldorf Astoria, see event listing.
Yi Café
Mother’s Day buffet at Yi Café includes a whole spectrum of cuisines from their 10 open kitchens, with oysters, lobsters, king crab legs and more. Flowers for all moms.
May 14. RMB378 per adult, RMB189 per child (subject to 10 persent service charge and 6 percent value-added tax). Yi Café, Pudong Shangri-La, see event listing.
Five Live (Intercontinental Shanghai NECC)
The chefs will be preparing an array of fresh seafood and sumptuous desserts, and there’s going to be live music and a caricature artist to capture precious family moments. Show mom how special she is with a crated flower bouquet from a French flower booth here on her special day.
May 14. RMB750 net for Family Package (two adults + one child under 14), or RMB358 net per adult, RMB100 net per child under 140cm. Five Live (Intercontinental Shanghai NECC), see event listing.
Kafer by the Binjiang One
Contemporary European culinary paired with casual and relaxed ambiance as well as stunning Bund views on the Huangpu Riverside. Executive Chef Andreas Schmid will prepare a wide range of appetizers, soups and desserts on buffet tables, while the main course can be chosen from a delectable all-you-can-eat a la carte menu. Free-flow of Prosecco, house wine, juices, soft drinks, coffee and tea also available. All women will receive a free Bellini cocktail and a surprise giveaway.
11am-3pm, May 14. RMB428 per person. Kafer by the Binjiang One, see event listing.
The Cathay Room
Special Mother's Day dessert selection and distinctive Mother's Day menu at The Cathay Room. Every mother will also receive one EVE LOM lip-gloss and a Willow Steam Spa voucher worth RMB400.
May 14. RMB698* for free flow wine, beer & juices, RMB898* for Laurent-Perrier Champagne free flow, RMB1,098* for Laurent-Perrier Champagne Rose free flow. The Cathay Room, see event listing.
Sasha’s
A family affair at Sasha’s famous Mother’s Day brunch, with kids activities, including a bouncy castle. Moms get a free gift.
11am, May 14. RMB198 for the buffet, half off for kids under 12. Sasha’s, see event listing.
10 Corso Como
For this special day, 10 Corso Como is preparing a special four-course menu: starter, soup, main course and dessert, available for lunch and dinner. Free makeup service if you make reservations.
May 14. RMB328 for the special menu. 10 Corso Como, see event listing.
Le Bistrot Signature Restaurant
Signature selections of seafood, gourmet food and live music all available at the Vie en Rose Sunday Brunch. Also, there's a lucky draw for a chance to win your mom nice prizes like a necklace by Antonia, naked drill 0.3ct diamond and Peau De Fee body cream products.
12pm-5pm, May 14. Brunch prices are RMB468 with soft drinks, RMB538 with beers and wines, RMB658 with Brut Champagne and RMB698 with Rose Champagne. Le Bistrot Signature Restaurant, see event listing.
[Cover image via Beyond Childhood]
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