At DiVino Patio, family is definitely something serious and on Mother’s Day they’ll be treating parents to Al Fresco Italian Brunch while the little ones from 3 to 10 can practice their inner Chef skills and create their very own pizza guided by Patio’s Pizza Chef. 
 
Bonus for the mums: a Toni & Guy complimentary hair or scalp treatment voucher (valued at HKD 680) 
 
Parents eat à la carte
HKD 198/child for pizza making 
 
DiVino Patio
Shop 11, 11/F, Causeway Bay Centre, 28 Harbour Road – Wan Chai 
 
 
 
The Flying Elk
Brunching the Scandinavian Way 

I’m obsessed with Smorgasbord, those Scandinavian open sandwiches I’ve discovered when studying at the University in Sweden. The perfect treat for the entire family! 
 
Bonus for the mums: a complimentary Mama Knows Best cocktail 
Extra bonus: mums eating at The Flying Elk on Mother’s Day weekend and leaving their business card will enroll into a Maximal Concepts giveaway for a chance to win an HKD 4,000 Maximal Concepts gift card, a premium box of roses from ANDRSN, a hotel staycation sponsored by Jacada Travel and a pampering gift package with Flawless Spa. Also first 30 bookings will also receive a special mother's day bouquet from ANDRSN.
 
HKD 295/person 
Kids brunch menu for kids under 6: HKD 80
Kids between 6 and 12 enjoy 50% on signature main course 
Free flow 2h: + HKD 198/person 
 
The Flying Elk
32 Whyndham Street – Central 
 
 
 
Chaiwala
Holi family Brunch 

A brunch perfect for sharing, the true Indian way … Nothing like family reunion over food, right? 
 
Bonus for the mums: kids’ station featuring cotton-candy and face-painting for mums to enjoy a bit of quiet time! 
 
HKD 298/person
Free flow: +HKD 180/person 
 
Chaiwala
Basement, 43-55 Wyndham Street – Central 
 
 
 
Pirata
An Italian feast for the Mamma 

Viva la Mamma says Pirata on May 12, elevating its institutional Sunday brunch with a Cold Station Buffet followed by Vitello Tonnato, Asparagus Flan, M.M.M (My Mother’s Meatballs) and Burrata for primi piatti before treating the guests to secondi piatti.
 
Bonus for the mums: a dessert platter 
 
HKD 298/person
Free flow: +HKD 180/person 
 
Pirata
30/F, 235-239 Hennessy Road - Wan Chai 
 
 
 
Mr Brown
The latest brunch in town 

Planning to celebrate Mother’s Day by discovering a brunch you’ve never try before? Well, Mr Brown – grill and smokehouse - new weekend lunch will actually launch on that day … can hardly make newer than that, right? 
Plus, isn’t BBQ quite a perfect thing to enjoy as a family? 
 
HKD 350/person
Free flow 2h: +HKD 150/person 
 
Mr Brown
G/F, 9 Ship Street – Wan Chai 
 
 
 
Mercedes Me
Buffet oh yeah 

Brunch at Mercedes Me is a serious affair featuring a yummy starter buffet and brunch iconic dishes such as Avocado Toast, Scramble Eggs or Soufflé Skillet Pancakes. 
 
Bonus for the mums: a complimentary Pink French 75 cocktail 
 
HKD 395/person
Free flow: HKD 185 for prosecco and wine or HKD 295 for Laurent Perrier Champagne 
 
Mercedes Me
Shop 38-40, G/F, 48 Queen’s Road – Central 
 

 
TokyoLima 
Sweet Mum 

A celebration like Mother’s Day deserves a sweet treat. For such an occasion, TokyoLima will offer a colourful and beautifully adorned “Mama’s Dessert Station” at brunch. Piled high with decadent desserts, the special station will be a work of art, complete with a cupcake tower, a croquembouche and a macaron tres sabores tower. 
 
HKD 398/person
Free flow: +HKD 180/person
 
TokyoLima
G/F, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace – Central 
 
 
 
Feast (Food by EAST) 

The kitchen team has crafted a delectable semi-buffet menu, starting with an array of palatable appetizers, such as fresh salads, cold cuts and other healthy options. The main course features a choice of scrumptious dishes including Pan-Fried Sea Bass, Duck Ragu as well as Stir-Fried Sweet and Sour Pork. Alternatively, guests can choose to indulge in the joy of sharing through the sharing board with the choice of New Season Oven-roasted Rack of Lamb (available for brunch) and Oven Roasted Corn Fed Free-range Chicken then completing the experience with a selection of themed desserts such as Yam Brownies, Lip Blackcurrant Bon Bon Chocolate, Raspberry Mousse, Red Velvet Chiffon with Rhubarb Compote and more.
 
HKD 568/person
 
Feast
EAST, King’s Road – Quarry bay 
 
 
 
La Rambla
Sunday en La Boqueria

Remember our recent crush for Sunday brunch at La Rambla ? Well, isn’t Mother’s Day the perfect day to give it a go? 
 
HKD 680/person
HKD 340/child from 5 to 12
 
La Rambla
Shop 3071-73, 3/F, ifc mall – Central 
 
 
 
Zuma

Mother’s Day calls for a grand celebration and Zuma’s Mother’s Day edition of Baikingu brunch will welcome all guests with a special Bellini upon arrival. With a welcome drink in hand, guests can select the spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chili and sweet soy for their main course as a complementary upgrade option. 
The brunch the 6th Floor Bar & Lounge to the backdrop of music by Zuma’s resident DJ Daniel Heller.
 
Bonus for the mums: a free Bellini upon arrival 
 
HKD 688/person
 
Zuma
Level 5 & 6, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central 



 

by Aude
 
Some people say Entrepreneurs like to create brands that are just like themselves. Can be a good thing or a bad one, depends. Can also be the best thing. I met the two founders of Pirata Group last week, Manuel Palacio and Christian Talpo, and if I wasn’t already a Pirata Group aficionado (does anyone else has this crazy foodie addiction to Pici around here?) I would have left that meeting and head-up straight to one of their restaurants. Might be partly the Latin origins Manuel being Spanish and Christian Italian (and I am not saying that because I am French) but these pair is definitely not lacking energy and ideas when it comes to shake things up and energy you need when you open 6 successful restaurants in Hong Kong in less than 3 years (and not even speaking about the upcoming openings … stay tuned because 2018 is going to be an exciting year for us food lover).
 

What does it take to be a baby-new and still successful restaurant group in Hong Kong where customers are definitely not loyal and the dining scene is saturated and hyper fast-evolving? According to them, 3 things:
 

Good Food 
 

Ok, not a breaking news I know. But what is good food? Do you have to be a Michelin-star restaurant to survive in Hong Kong? Not at Pirata Group. Their philosophy is “we cooked for our guests as we cooked for our families – with loving care” and there is one thing I can tell you: that parmigiana they serve at Pirata is definitely cooked w/ bunches of love and generosity!
 
I love the idea that each and every restaurant of the group as its very own identity but that there is one thing common to all: fresh ingredient and simple recipes. Why would someone need to go crazy on recipes and ingredients when they could just serve Good Food?

That’s the thing in Hong Kong, good food you can find but do I really need/want to pay three times the price I would pay back in France for the same thing? Definitely not. Ok I know, Hong Kong is not France, restaurants need to cover up the crazy rents but still … watch out I tend to be very emotional when it comes to food and hate, but do really hate, to be played like a fool when going out for dinner.
 
It’s crazy how you can sometimes just go for avocado toast, get served something so-so (don’t take me wrong, I love avocado toast but I have expectations about the bread, the avocado spread … I told you, I got that thing with food) and still end up paying HKD 400.
 
Pirata Group does not aim at serving cheap food but Manuel and Christian do aim at having you leaving one of their restaurant and be like “well that’s definitely the right price for what I have been eating today”. The average bill at Pici Central or MEATS is definitely lower than pretty much all the restaurants of the Soho area and the staff is not encouraged to have you order more. Try it for yourself, never in one of their restaurants have I been told that it won’t be enough, that maybe instead of sharing we should order one dish each or anything like this and believe me it’s not like I have been there only once.
 
Don’t take me wrong, Pirata Group is not a charity and of course making money is important they just don’t believe in making it by being dishonest to their guests. But you know when you sometimes get annoyed because you cannot book a table at Pici for example? Well, it’s simply because having a lower average bill they need to make sure no table stays empty because it’s reserved and guests finally don’t show-up or are 1h late so just be patient and remember that it’s all for you to enjoy good food at good value.
 
And if really waiting is something you can’t do (but believe me it’s worth it), you always have the option to book a table at TokyoLima, Pirata or The Optimist as those ones do take bookings.

I love it that Manuel and Christian think as people as the core value of their business. People working for them and people coming to eat in their venues.
 
We are not customers, we are guests. I know it sounds silly but I like it that Manuel and Christian insist on using this word (check the websites of their different venues, nowhere you’ll see customers or clients) because you definitely do not treat a guest as you would treat a customer. Customers are expected to buy, guests are expected to enjoy themselves. And for you to enjoy, the experience provided by the staff is crucial. Have you ever enjoyed dining at a place where the staff does not smile, is rude (because yes that does happen in Hong Kong) or simply does not give a shit? I personally don’t. But for them to be friendly and nice with you it does require some efforts from the company they are working in. Try to be happy in a company where you see no evolution and no recognition from the management. I like the way Manuel is putting things together “at the end you know we are not business men, we come from the floor, this is who we are and this is what we understand”.
 
 
The above does not make you wanna book a table right away (ok I know, not all their restaurants do take bookings but still)? Read our reviews:

Pirata

Pici

 
 
And stay tuned because they got some exciting openings in the pipe! We even heard something about the most famous ever women pirate (who terrorized the China Sea in the early 19^th century) giving her name to a soon to open venue! We just cannot wait for it.