In order to make it my first food-related post, it has to be a place that I really love, and no doubt Ma Maison tops my list.
This is not the first time I have returned to this lovely yet well-hidden place in a corner of Central. In fact it is already my fifth time, if memory serves me right. What I like most is the ambience - a rustic setting with just the right amount of light. But of course, the crux of evaluating an eatery should always be the food. The unique fusion of Japanese-French cuisine has won the obvious loyalty of hordes of regular patrons.
Beef Stroganov Butter Rice (オムライス ビーフストロガノフ,$14.80)
One of the signature dishes at Ma Maison is the Omu-Rice (Japanese sushi rice wrapped in egg omelette). It came with tender juicy beef in homemade brown sauce.
DOTENI hamburger (元祖どて煮ハンバーグ,$19.80)
Hamburger steak is another popular dish here. This time we ordered the signature Doteni hamburger dish. The hamburger steak was made of minced beef and pork (which reminded me of the famous meatballs from Ikea), topped with soft fried egg which was probably 3/4 done. My fork and knife were making their move before I even realised it.
Halloween Special - Pumpkin Pudding Crêpe (かぼちゃプリンのクレープ,$7.80).
With Halloween just round the corner, Ma Maison created this cute dessert for the occasion. Golden pumpkin paste wrapped in crispy crêpe skin, served with generous sprinklings of icing sugar. Moderate on taste, but high on presentation.
At the moment, there is a 10% discount on ala carte items for the recently launched CIMB credit cards, as well as the UOB JCB card.
If you are looking to a ladies' night out or romantic first date, Ma Maison promises no disappointment. As the restaurant has limited capacity and is well patronised, reservation (at least one week in advance) is highly recommended.
Ma Maison
6 Eu Tong Sen Street
#03-96 The Central @ Clarke Quay
Business Hours: Daily, 11.30am - 3pm, 6pm - 11pm
Tel: 6327 8122