Ma Maison - Singapore

A different day, another Maison joint in Singapore. Just can't resist this Japanese chain restaurant. Several set meal selections are available, thus, food variety differs depending on season. But it is recommended to ger a set meal if you don't know exactly what to order.<br/ <br/ Pork, beef and seafood, in fact, all selections are pretty good. This joint is hidden in a corner close to the food court on the upper floor of Bugis Junction.

I was brought here by my Singaporean friend on my last Singapore Trip, the place is at one corner of Bygis and almost no sign except a queue on its front door at lunch hour. We need to wait 15-20 minutes at the little waiting bench provided before the table is available for us. <br/ <br/ When we were guided to our table, we passed a showcase consist of all the pies and it's hard to resist not to look and droll over those colorful handmade creations. <br/ <br/ We ordered seafood paella (for sharing), escargot (a dozen for 2 of us), and 2 pies! Strawberry and blueberry. Because 1 is never enough. <br/ <br/ Paella came with plenty of shellfishes of few kinds. Green mussels, and then a big ones, then small ones. And prawns. The rice is yellowish but it seems that it wasn't from saffron because its bright color, turmeric may be? The taste is delicious and there are mushroom shavings inside. It feeds 2~4 people nicely. <br/ <br/ And escargots! Was cooked in butter and put in a brass plate on top of normal plate, with salt layers in between the plates. Then the waiter put the salt to flame and let the butter on the escargot get warmed up a little bit before we start eating it. The taste is mild, not to salty (how I wish it was saltier) and we can taste and chew the original escargot juice. The escargot meats was tender and smoothly swallowed. Never we regret ordering 1 portion escargot for each of us, and not less..<br/ <br/ Then came the pies. The bottom and outer crust is a normal pie crust that is finer than graham cracker crumbs. Then there's this middle layer that tastes like sponge cakes about 1cm thick. Then the fruit layers which is fresh and heavenly. Even the blueberry is fresh and crunchy. <br/ <br/ No wonder my friend is a big fan of this restaurant. Shall visit again with my family... <br/ <br/ Oh I forgot we ordered caesar salad, which is okay but too much croutons.

A very classic and cozy Japanese Western restaurant with warm and friendly staff. Service was amazing, however do expect to queue during peak hours as they are usually packed. As for the food, I have tried their pork and beef dishes, they were very well seasoned and tender. But, not really a fan of the seafood paella (it’s huge though, recommended to share). Lastly, I would say they serve rustic food with no over the top platings. If you’re looking for an affordable and decent meal in a cozy environment, I would definitely encourage you to check it out!

This has always been me and my wife's favourite restaurant since our teen. The deco is cosy and warm while the Japanese food fused well with a western touch. However, the service crew was not up to my standard as he kept on asking anything else while obviously we were still browsing through the menu. Nevertheless, five stars for the wonderful foods and I'll visit again.

Shared a few signature dishes at Ma Maison. Join their member and get a 20% discount in bday month. The ambience is always great and one of my top few restaurants to go to for comfort food. Thanks to the staff commitment and great food promised. Squid ink pasta, seafood paella to share among two or three pax, soft shell crab with egg rice. All taste great and did not disappoint. Their tart is my must have. Blueberry apparently tastes great and I prefer it to the fresh fruits. Only thing is u need patience to wait for a table when it is weekend or during peak hour.