With a plethora of choice for the ever popular weekend champagne brunch on our little isle, there’s not much a need to return to the same place twice. Unless of course it’s a place as truly impeccable as MO Bar at The Mandarin Oriental.
It’s my third time indulging in their champagne brunch offering and it is always a divine experience. They just manage to get everything right – ambiance, service, food and drink, it is all outstanding and all well worth booking up your Saturday or Sunday for.
Our most recent experience showcased a special series of rum cocktails – from Don Papa Rum, a renowned Filipino rum brand. The story of Don Papa is quite well-known in the rum drinking circles — British-born Stephen Carroll founded a premium rum brand in 2012 at the heart of sugarlandia, Negros Island, and has grown it into a fine spirits company enjoyed not just in the Philippines but the world over.
Don Papa Rum, their aged flagship product with tasting notes of vanilla, honey and candied fruit was the basis for three refreshing, tropical cocktails. The Regine Highball with cucumber and ginger certainly had one reminiscing of colonial days gone past. The Papa Dionisio paired local flavours of Buko and Pandan while the Fruit Salad lived up to its namesake (and could have been a fabulous dessert) with Halo Halo and cream.
The classic components of the MO Bar Brunch are still there for all to enjoy, including the free flow of crisp and delightful R by Ruinart champagne and the well-thought out, delectable brunch menu that kicks off with a stellar individual seafood platter (almost enough for two in a plate for one!) pictured above.
Today I chose the Tiger Prawns starter (my staple entrée at this brunch) – cooked crispy, with masala mayo and curry leaves it was a mouth-watering explosion of Indian inspired flavours. My main was a melt in your mouth Braised Angus Beef Cheek with wine sauce, roasted mushrooms and mashed potato.
To finish, the picture perfect Strawberry Vanilla Cheese Mousse pictured above (strawberry and vanilla mousse, strawberry marmalade, lemon pan de genes) delighted all my senses.
Adrian and the team delivered an exceptional brunch experience yet again and one that is well worth the $98++ price (add-on $58++ for champagne and selected cocktails). I will undoubtedly be back!
With brunch available on both Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm to 2:30pm with the personalised service for which MO BAR is renowned, whisk yourself away by soaking in the breath-taking views of the Marina Bay cityscape.
SG$98 ++ per person Add-on SG$58++ per person 2hrs free flow of Champagne and selected “Asia’s 50 Best Bars” Cocktails.
The chef will be delighted to assist with any dietary requests as some items may contain pork or nuts.
The prices are in Singapore dollar and subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.
For reservations and enquiries, please email mosin-dining@mohg.com or call +65 6885 3500
a. 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039797
w. www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore/marina-bay/fine-dining/bars/mo-bar
t. +65 6885 3500
