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Make Mother’s Day and Father’s Day 2025 Extra Special With a Meal at These Stylish Spots

by Kevyn Gohu
May 9, 2025

We moms don’t always expect a grand celebration on Mother’s Day. Dads, on the other hand, would just like to eat good food. But if our families offer a quiet, thoughtfully planned meal somewhere special? We’ll take it. Think: great food, a cozy yet elevated ambiance, and a chance to dress up just a little for the one day that celebrates us. Some of us, for once, just want to feel like the hero people say we are.

These aren’t your usual family-friendly restos. They’re a bit more refined—perfect for slowing down and savoring the moment, maybe even with a glass of wine in hand. If you’re planning something this upcoming Father’s Day or Mother’s Day 2025, here are a few restaurants at SM Aura that are worth booking a table at (or dropping hints about!).

Burger & Lobster

Craving both steak and seafood? London’s famous surf-and-turf favorite, Burger & Lobster, has finally landed in Manila—its first-ever branch is now open at the Upper Ground Level in SM Aura. It’s indulgent in all the right ways, perfect for moms who want a little bit of everything. For those who have tried Burger & Lobster in London, they have some Manila-exclusive dishes like the juicy, double-patty Honcho Burger. It may look sloppy, but when it comes to burgers, sloppy is often better!

But if we’re trying to cut down on eating red meat, then go for their signature Spicy Chili Lobster. The freshly toasted, buttery-sweet bread just makes biting into that juicy and plump lobster all the more delicious!

They also have a promo for Mother’s Day. Burger & Lobster will gift diners with a complimentary Hazelnut & Custard Pudding Ice Cream, along with a fresh rose, for a minimum spend of Php3,999 in a dine-in single receipt.

Lady Luck Miso Pizza & Matcha Café

Can’t decide between Japanese and Italian food? Lady Luck Miso Pizza & Matcha Café has you covered! This casual-looking restaurant on SM Aura’s Level 5 is perfect for moms who love all things cute. From cat-themed decor to a pastel ambiance, it’s a favorite haunt—especially among young moms who crave pizza, gelato, and matcha in their lives.

Famous for their matcha lattés in Taguig, they also feature unique pizzas made with their signature miso sourdough, like the Kinoko Mushroom and Cheese.

They celebrate both moms and mother figures, offering free gelato or matcha on Mother’s Day.

Tsokolateria Artisanal Café

Run by celebrity chef and mom Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, Tsokolateria puts a creative twist on Filipino comfort food using rich, locally sourced cacao. This cozy spot—evoking a heritage Filipino home—serves dishes that have comforted moms since childhood, such as Tablea Champorado with crispy lechon, cacao-smoked Palabok, and Spicy Tuyo Pasta.

However, it’s their chocolate beverages that make them iconic. Their signature Toskolate Ah, handcrafted by mixing native tablea with a wooden batirol in a steel pitcher, offers a warm, nostalgic flavor. It also pairs beautifully with pastries like the Kesong Puti Croissant.

Currently located at SM Aura’s Level 5.

Deuces Coffee

Coffee dates are still a thing for moms and dads, and Deuces Coffee fits the bill! Located at the Lower Ground Level, this stylish café exudes calm with its chic interiors and inventive menu. Perfect for moms craving brunch with an Asian twist—think sea salt latté, ube milk, or pineapple oolong tea, paired with furikake fries and house-made gyoza. For dessert, the creamy Basque cheesecake makes for the perfect sweet ending.

TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie

Bringing together the rich flavors of Hong Kong in a subtly sophisticated French-inspired setting, TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie at SM Aura’s Level 5 offers elevated favorites. Their dishes may remind us of shopping trips in Hong Kong’s malls and bazaars. Sweet Crispy Barbecue Pork Snow Buns, assorted dim sum, hearty noodle soups, and warming claypot rice dishes take moms and dads back to a time when their ah-ma or guwama ruled the kitchen.

Paradise Dynasty

When Xiao Long Bao became a trend, Paradise Dynasty took it to the next level. For moms who want a modern take on Chinese cuisine, this restaurant on Level 2 is it. Known for thrilling málà Sichuan dishes like poached meats in spicy sauce, they also offer the iconic Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao—eight soup dumplings in distinct flavors like foie gras, black truffle, crab roe, and Szechuan. It’s an experience even the kids will enjoy (if it becomes a family date!).

Enjoy Father’s Day Or Mother’s Day 2025 At These Stylish Spots!

With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day just around the corner, reservations are sure to go fast. It’s the one day moms get to feel like the queen everyone says she is—and the day should absolutely meet that standard! Since cooking at home often means more mess and stress, maybe this year, treat her to a relaxing lunch or dinner. Or better yet, an all-expense-paid brunch with just her and her best friends sounds just as perfect.