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Make mom happy with sweet delights from SM MOA Complex

So many places to celebrate Mother's Day—the sweet way

Published May 10, 2023 02:51 pm
What better way to make this Mother’s Day special than a scrumptious dining experience? Giving gifts and shopping for Mom can make this day special but trust us, a good dessert date will just add up to her good mood. Say “*Mahal kit*a” to your mom in the sweetest way possible with these outstanding, decadent, and delicious dessert choices at the SM Mall of Asia Complex.

Warm Italian Doughnuts

 Starting off at the SM Mall of Asia, give in to Warm Italian Doughnuts from Olive Garden. This Italian version of beignets is similar to a doughnut or churro. Each piece is fried to perfection, tossed in vanilla sugar, and served with raspberry or chocolate sauce. Olive Garden is located at level 2 of South Entertainment Mall.

Fudge Cake

 The Mediterranean Café’s Fudge Cake is a perfect example of heaven on earth. This perfect buttery chocolate cake is covered in a creamy real chocolate buttercream that you’ll want more in every bite. Mediterranean Café is located at level 2 of South Entertainment mall.

Sticky Mango Rice

 Stick to the basics with this Sticky Mango Rice by Basil. This sticky rice dessert from the north of Thailand is made with glutinous rice, fresh mango slices, and coconut milk and is perfect for moms who are always on the lookout for food items with a great combination of flavors and textures. Basil is located at the level 1 of Galeon Museum.

Blueberry pancakes

 Mother’s Day calls for some Blueberry Pancakes cravings at Denny’s! The American service diner-style restaurant chain serves a scrumptious classic waffle with banana, Nutella, and sweet cream, suitable for moms with a sweet tooth. Denny’s is located at level 1 of South Entertainment Mall.

Barcino Tarta de Chocolate

 If you are heading down S Maison, indulge Mom with this decadent slice of Tarta de Chocolate from Barcino. The chocolate gateau dessert from one of S Maison’s Spanish specialty restaurants is a cake flavored with melted choco. Pair it with wine for that exquisite fine dining experience. Barcino is located at the level 2 of S Maison.

Charcoal Custard Lava Buns

 You can also try out Paradise Dynasty’s Charcoal Custard Lava Buns. The soft charcoal-infused black buns are a gem! With every bite of this, you can savor its golden oozing filling of salted egg yolk custard giving off that creamy and balanced sweet and salty flavor. Paradise Dynasty is located at level 2 of S Maison.

Rossini Canoli

 If Mom is into Italian cuisine, Rossini Ristorante Italiano’s Rossini-Cannoli—it’s the best. It’s impossible not to love Rossini’s open Sicilian crispy cocoa cone filled with sweetened ricotta cheese. Rossini is located at level 2 of S Maison. 

Buko Pandan

 Celebrate Mother’s Day with a classic Filipino treat made of pandan flavored gelatin, coconut cream, tapioca pearls, and young coconut meat strips from Lola Café. Lola Café is located at level 2 of S Maison.

Mango con Broas Mabuhay

  End your Mother’s Day dinner with this all-time favorite Mango Con Broas Mabuhay by XO 46 Heritage Bistro. XO 46 Heritage Bistro is located at level 2 of S Maison.

L’ottimo Chocolate Fudge

 And as you stroll through SM MOA Square, be sure to drop by Cibo and try their rich and satisfying L’ottimo Chocolate Fudge. The chocolate fudge cake that sits on a pool of double cream is truly the ultimate way to end a hearty meal with the family. Cibo is located at level 2 of SM MOA Square.

Mango Sago

 Delight in this sweet tasty, cold dessert that will leave you having more at Ocean Seafood. Ocean Seafood is located at SM By The Bay.

Café Baklava

 There’s more to love in Mediterranean Café’s Baklava that is overflowing with filo pastry, chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup. Med Café is located at level 2 of South Entertainment mall.

White chocolate coconut cheesecake

 You can never go wrong with Italiani’s flavorful white chocolate coconut cheesecake that is surely perfect for a mother and daughter’s afternoon cake. Itlaliani’s is located at level 1 of S Maison.

BichoBicho

 Say it sweetly with mom with this Locavore’s Bicho bicho with whipped cream, coco jam, tablea sauce, and banana. Locavore is located at level 1 of S Maison.  The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex is indeed a world-class destination that provides endless possibilities for Pinoys to shop, dine, and enjoy. And as Mother’s Day is just around the corner, don’t forget to plan a delectable dessert date with the best Momma in the world in the best place in Pasay City.

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