Everyone places emphasis on Mother’s Day, and every child goes to great lengths to express their love for the women of their lives. And while mothers are more than noble, we must not forget the man of the family – Fathers.

With Father’s Day round the corner, should we all also set aside some time to pamper our dads and to remind them of how much we love them? Sure, Dad may not be a fan of shopping, but we would like to think that he just needs to be brought to the right shops and he would be happy as a lark.

With Millenia Walk being the top-of-mind choice for shopping, delectable dining choices and quality home products, why not bring Dad there for a day of pampering? It won’t be just shopping, because the way to a man’s heart is through his tummy, yes? Eat your day away, shop a little, and it will put a smile on Dad’s face.

We went on a hunt and sussed out many great options that fathers will love. Here is how to spend a day at Millenia Walk to pamper Dad this Father’s Day:

BREAKFAST AT PATISSERIE G

Start your day at Millenia Walk with a breakfast at Patisserie G. Apart from their usual delectable desserts, it is marvellous to know that Patisserie G now dishes out hearty savoury dishes too.

The Scrambled Eggs (S$15) is served with a side of freshly baked croissant or toasted brioche soldiers. But what stole our hearts was the Eggs Cocotte (S$16) that is served with toasted brioche soldiers – warm, comforting, and surprisingly very filling!

Purchase any serving of eggs and receive a free 250ml bottle of fresh fruit juice.

Millenia Walk #01-40
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 9pm
Fri 7.30am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
www.patisserieg.com

AV INTELLIGENCE – AUDIO AND ACCESSORIES HEAVEN

Established in 2010, AV Intelligence recently opened its new outlet at Millenia Walk and the showroom is designed to evoke a sense of home and belonging where you can enjoy the music over a cup of coffee while looking for the right gift. Over here, you can experience a personalized consultation which will provide you with the right AV set up for the ultimate music and movie experience.

We especially like the Yamaha Relit LSX-70 (S$399) – an audio system which doubles up as a light. Just connect your music player via Bluetooth to the LSX-70, loop your favourite tracks, and fill the room with music to indulge in. And, as mentioned, it works as a bed lamp too!
Millenia Walk #02-32/33
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6887 3789
www.av-intelligence.sg

DREAMWEAVE – CHARMING AND INSPIRATIONAL PRODUCTS

Dreamweave’s leather products are handmade in Italy from the finest leather. Dad can pick from a variety of lifestyle products and accessories, such as keychains, iPad case, wallets and notebooks.

Or you can make Dad even more debonair than he already is with some leather bracelets and belts. Oh,and how about a stylish picnic bag for Dad too to complete his dashing get-up?

Millenia Walk #01-34
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6333 1669
Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm
www.dreamweaveconcepts.com

EYES@WORK FOR THE DISCERNING ONES

If Dad is bespectacled or has a knack for eyewear, then Eyes@Work would be a dream come true for him. Allow dad to indulged in a 5*service experience at Eyes@Work, where his spectacles frames will be selected based not only based on his face shape, but also on his personality, complexion, profession and lifestyle.

Eyes@Work is the main distributor of Alain Mikli and Theo in Singapore. A few star products to recommend are the Octagon 18 ca Sunglasses (S$1,018) from Cutler and Gross, and Limited Edition gold and palladium Mille collection (S$1,698) from Theo.

Millenia Walk #01-38
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6333 9938
Daily: 12pm – 9pm
www.facebook.com/eyesatworksg

LUNCH AT SABOTEN 

After shopping, drop by Saboten for lunch. Nothing a good tonkatsu can’t do! Saboten is a household favourite for its consistency and affordable price point. The menu is well-rounded with meat and seafood options, but the star dish is the Iberico Katsu Gozen (S$28.00). We can never get enough of the beautiful, golden brown beauty.

A comparable option is the Loin Katsu Gozen (S$24.00). All set menus come with imported Japanese Rice, miso soup, chawanmushi, cabbage, pickles and dessert. And if Dad is filling hungry, he might want to know that there are free refills for rice, miso soup and cabbage.

From now till 30 June 2015, Saboten has weekday dinner promotions where you get 50% off on every second set ordered.

Millenia Walk #02-14
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6837 3432
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
www.facebook.com/saboten.sg

GOODGOODS FOR GOOD BAGS

Goodgoods carries a collection of handmade small leather goods and bags, but what keeps regulars coming back again and again is definitely the range of Brady bags. It is, in fact, the sole retailer for Billykirk and the full range of Brady bags in Singapore.

Nothing too outlandish as you can see; just simple, sturdy bags that are meant to last for years and to transcend seasons.

Millenia Walk #01-30
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 9320 0033
www.facebook.com/goodgoodssg

DRESS UP AT MR BULLI & SONS 

Who says men do not need to dress up? Bring Dad to Mr Bulli & Sons and he would probably give you a hundred reasons why he needs to shop! No one can resist the bespoke tailoring services here at Mr Bulli & Sons and their vast collection of fabrics.

Think corporate wear with a hint of fun and a touch of funkiness; that’s what Mr Bulli & Sons offers. But of course, apart from your regular shirts (starting from $150) and suits (starting from $850), you can pick up an accessory or two for Dad – cufflinks and ties, perhaps?

Millenia Walk #01-69
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 9154 5507
Daily: 11am – 8pm
www.facebook.com/MrBulliSons

COFFEE BREAK AT JOE & DOUGH

Local home-grown coffee shop Joe & Dough is a great pit stop in between shopping to enjoy their earnest baked goods and coffee.

If your father has a sweet tooth, we’ve got fabulous news. Joe & Dough has introduced new creations – Peanut Butter Stack (S$6.80), Gula Melaka Pandan Cake (S$5.50), Earl Grey Roll (S$6.20), and Yuzu Surprise (S$6.80) – and they are so crazily delicious. Unlike your usual predictable desserts, these are surprises aplenty and Dad should be really pleased!

Millenia Walk #01-86
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 0938
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 9pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 10am – 9pm
www.joeanddough.com

ORGANIC WELLNESS WITH NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES

Stepping in to Neal’s Yard Remedies is always a pleasant experience. It reminds us of good times at London, and our visit to its Covent Garden store made us fall in love with this organic health and beauty brand.

What makes a great Father’s Day gift is the NYR Men Skincare collection. Scientifically formulated with organic herbs, extracts and oils, this range is specially made to suit men’s skin. The items include Purifying FaceWash, Revitalising Face Scrub, Rejuvenating Moisturiser, Close Shave Cream, Invigorating Body Wash and Cologne.

Millenia Walk #01-75
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 2202
Daily: 11am – 8pm
www.nealsyardremedies.com.sg/

PICK UP A TIMEPIECE AT RED ARMY WATCHES

A retailer that carries a portfolio of non-mainstream watch brands – such as SEVENFRIDAY, Alexander Shorokhoff, Junkers, Vostok Europe, Hirsch, and March LA.B – for collectors, Red Army Watches is where you should buy the present for the most important man in your life from.

Some watches that will make great gifts for the fathers include the classic-looking Zeppelin Flatline Power Reserve (S$960), and the limited edition Fiyta Extreme 3D (S$888).

Millenia Walk #01-78
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6341 9007
www.redarmywatches.com

BESPOKE TAILORING AT VAN LAACK

Get your fix of understated corporate fashion here at van Laack. Neat tailoring and clean cuts for that minimalistic office ensemble, Dad might want to walk out with some new shirts for work. Bespoke made-to-measure tailoring & off the rack selection is available here at van Laack.

Millenia Walk #01-28
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 8055
Daily: 10.30am – 9pm
www.vanlaack.com

SCRUMPTIOUS ITALIAN DINNER AT BEL MONDO

End off the day with a scrumptious Italian dinner at Bel Mondo, where the chef has specially created two dishes for Father’s Day 2015. Treat Dad to the Octopus Carpaccio in potato vinaigrette (S$24++) – this is our favourite. We always love a good carpaccio, but they are ubiquitously fish and beef. An octopus variation is a nice change, indeed.

Then, there is the Sautéed Venison Chop (S$58++) that is dressed with sweet potato fries and spinach in red wine sauce and apples. You guessed it – we wolfed this down. To let you in a little, the Italian chef spent half his life cooking meat, and he is certainly very experienced in cooking game meat.

Millenia Walk #01-90/10
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6336 3348
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm

MILLENIA WALK’S IN CELEBRATION OF PAPA LUCKY DIP

From now till 30 June 2015, stand a chance to win in the Millenia Walk Papa Day Lucky Dip, with prizes worth a total of almost $30,000 from Harvey Norman, van Laack, Starbucks Coffee and many more when you spend a minimum of $100* at the mall.

FAMILY FUN WEEKEND (01 – 30 JUNE 2015)

The little ones can get to learn to make personalized keychains and mug coasters with Hama Beads or create a Balloon Sculpture for papa.

For more details on the latest promotions at Millenia Walk, go to www.milleniawalk.com, like them on Facebook and follow on Instagram.

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk Singapore.

Maybe you have heard about the vast dining options at Millenia Walk – they’ve got all sorts of cuisines there, from German to Italian and even Swiss. But do you know that it is also a little Nippon there?

Yes, the Japanese dining options at Millenia Walk will actually take you by surprise. From the new brands to the evergreen and to the upcoming, the mall offers a variety of Japanese restaurants for you to take a nosh at, and we promise you will never see Millenia Walk the same way again.

We share with you some of the finer Japanese options that we covet, and why you should also swing by Millenia Walk for a delightful dining experience. And, in the month of April, there is a series of promotions all lined up and ready to excite, too.

Here is our guide to Millenia Walk’s Japanese restaurants.

[ Giveaway ] We are giving away 3 X S$50 Millenia Walk dining vouchers. Leave a comment below, and share this post on your Facebook timeline to win. More details on the giveaway at the end of this post.

MIHARU SAPPORO RAMEN

The first few brands that we fell in love with when the ramen trend hit Singapore was Miharu Sapporo Ramen. It used to sit along Robertson Quay, at Gallery Hotel. When the hotel ceased operations, Miharu fans were left upset and deprived of their favourite Sapporo ramen. However the good news is that NOW, they are exclusively at Millenia Walk and you can enjoy a bowl of Miharu’s goodness!

Rejoice, ramen fans! The outlet at Millenia Walk is slightly bigger and very comfortable, while your favourite ramen with the famous Nishiyama noodles specially imported from Japan, and rich miso broth is still flavourful as always. Our favourite ramen is most definitely the Tokusen Miso Ramen with a special miso blend (S$14.80++).

Celebrate “All Things Japanese Fridays” and enjoy two bowls of ramen at only S$20++, applicable for shoyu and miso ramen.

Millenia Walk #01-06
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6733 8464
Daily: 12.00pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

PULLMAN BAKERY

Looking to grab a quick breakfast or some bread to take home after work or just to snack during the day? Pullman Bakery is your answer. We love this Hokkaido bakery for its premium offerings of breads and cakes.

The Hokkaido Curry Bun (S$2.50) is its bestseller, and because the curry paste is air-flown from Hokkaido in limited quantities, these buns are often snapped up by midday. Fastest fingers first, so we’d say: grab it in the morning while it is still warm and steamy on the inside – definitely your perfect breakfast on the go. Also, try the Bacon Egg (S$2.30), Raisin Walnut Milk Stick (S$2) and Premium Toast Type Rich (S$4.30 for half a loaf).

Bring your kids (<12yo) along on Saturdays and they will receive a bag of cookies for free when Daddy and Mommy make a purchase of S$10 and above.

Millenia Walk #01-97
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 3575
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 9.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 9am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

RAKUZEN JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Now, Rakuzen is a hidden gem! This Japanese restaurant at Millenia Walk has an amazing variety in its menu that is pleasantly affordable. We are regulars, and as much as we’d love to keep this place a selfish secret, we know it deserves your attention. Their set lunches in particular are very value for money!

There is this highly popular Maru Bento set that is enough for two to share. It consists of yasai tempura, sashimi, a plate of sushi assortment, chicken stew, grilled unagi, chawanmushi and a side salad and dessert- all these at only S$45++! And if you are game for some maki rolls, the Aburi Beef Roll ($18++) is the absolute crowning glory!

“Kids Eat Free Saturdays” sees that every child (<12yo) gets a free chawanmushi.

Millenia Walk #01-16
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6333 1171
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

TEPPEI SYOKUDO

Teppei first rose to fame with its super value-for-money chirashi-don at its nondescript outlet in Tanjong Pagar. Long lines have often formed during lunch hours, but not all are fans of queueing. Let’s do a takeaway instead!

Over at Millenia Walk, Teppei Syokudo is a hassle-free outlet where you can choose to eat in the outlet or takeaway your favourite sashimi rice bowl, and it is simply perfect for days when you need to pack lunch back to the office. Everyone’s favourite Kaisen-don is at S$16 for a serving, and you can top up S$8 for some chopped negitoro (tuna with spring onions). But if you do not want raw fish, sure, there is the Katsu-don (S$15.80) and Saba Miso Bento (S$12.80).

At Teppei, the “All Things Japanese Fridays” promotion features a S$20 Dinner Set – a serving of Kaisen-don with extra sashimi topping, and a drink. Superb value, indeed.

Millenia Walk #01-105
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6238 1945
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

SABOTEN

If you have a taste for tonkatsu – deep fried breaded pork – then you will be happy to know that Saboten is opening at Millenia Walk. Famed for its many choices of tonkatsu sets, Saboten remains a perennial favourite among diners all these years.

Not a fan of pork? No problem. Saboten also offers deep fried breaded prawns, salmon and oysters. There will surely be something to suit your taste buds.

Saboten will be opening at Millenia Walk at the end of April 2015.

Millenia Walk Level 2
9 Raffles Boulevard
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

CHABUTON

Named as “King of Ramen” by TV Champion, TV Tokyo Station, Chef Yasuji Morizumi has been expanding his ramen empire in Japan, America and Thailand. His signature range of ramen include Tonkotsu Ramen, Shio Tonkotsu Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, and Shoyu Zaru Ramen.

Chabuton will be opening at Millenia Walk in end April 2015.

Millenia Walk Level 2
9 Raffles Boulevard
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

TOMI SUSHI

Tomi Sushi is an under-the-radar Japanese restaurant that has been around for a while. We love its simplicity, and it is one restaurant that we often turn to when we need some fuss-free Japanese food. While there is nothing too lavish about having a meal at Tomi, you can still expect hearty servings at friendly price tags for a decent Japanese meal.

Tomi Sushi will be opening at Millenia Walk in May.

Millenia Walk Level 2
9 Raffles Boulevard
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

From 1 to 30 April 2015, the first 500 shoppers who spend $300 will receive a $10 Millenia Walk F&B voucher.

During lunch and dinner, you can also enjoy complimentary first hour parking with $30 spent at any of the F&B outlets in Millenia Walk.

MILLENIA WALK GIVEAWAY

1. Millenia Walk is giving away 3 X S$50 dining vouchers.
2. Leave a comment in this post and tell us which Japanese restaurant at Millenia Walk you would like to dine at.
3. Like Millenia Walk on Facebook.
5. Share the link of this post on your Facebook timeline.
6. The contest runs from 3 to 17 Apr 2015.
6. Winners will be notified by email.

UPDATED on 22 Apr: The three winners are Ken Lee, Wen Qi, and Alison.

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk.