“Tonkatsu by Ma Maison at Mandarin Gallery has the BEST tonkatsu in Singapore,” my pal Fred would tell me every time when we meet up for our glutton outings with Beatrice and Velda. After hearing this, how do you expect me to pretend that nothing had happened?
The few of us finally arranged a date to go there for dinner. And after trying it, I have to agree with Fred. Tonkatsu by Ma Maison has one of the best, if not the best tonkatsu in Singapore.
From rosu katsu ($29.8), to hire katsu ($29.8), to katsu curry ($21.8), to katsudon ($21.8) – Tonkatsu by Ma Maison offers options for everyone. We ordered in our usual manner (which means too much food) and after a short wait, the table was filled with plates and plates of gorgeous tonkatsu.
If you have a big group of friends to share the calories, try the deep fried jumbo prawns ($38.8 for 2 pieces) — it is a great starter while waiting for the tonkatsu to come.
The hire katsu ($29.8), on the other hand, was a little too dry and lean for my taste. But it was a hit among the girls because the fillet cut has less fat than pork loin.
The kurobuta rosu katsu ($31.8) was up next. It was very good; in fact, much better than most tonkatsu restaurants. I was about to declare it as the best tonkatsu in Singapore, until Fred told me to try the Hungarian mangalica rosu katsu ($31.8).
I took a bite, and for that few seconds, words failed me. It was, hands down, one of the best tonkatsu I’ve ever had. My life will never be the same again.
Tonkatsu by Ma Maison at Mandarin Gallery is very popular. Go before 7pm, otherwise, be prepared to queue for at least 45 minutes. Good luck!
Tonkatsu by Ma Maison
333A Orchard Road
#02-35/36 Mandarin Gallery
Tel: +65 6733 4541
Mon to Fri: 11am–3pm, 5pm–10pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 11am–10pm
How is this compared to Tonkichi?
@Shiny I feel Tampopo and Tonkatsu by Ma Maison are the best in Singapore
Did you try the Misokatsu? I could not find it in your list. Next time go for it … in my opinion the best misokatsu to be found and for sure really good @ Ma Maison.
Service is bad bad bad… used to be my favourite japanese dine-in until a manager with tattoos + nasty attitude came along and ruined everything.. https://www.facebook.com/mamaisonsg/posts/353745021347765
I’ve recently patronised Tonkatsu by Ma Maison, and I am not too sure if their standard had dropped drastically or whether what you posted here might be nothing but an advertorial they paid you to speak good words of them, however I have been to a few places that you had recommended on your site. Truth be told, I have experienced nothing but disappointments. It would be nice if you could go back to places you’ve been to and wrote about on your site when you give good reviews on because clearly when anyone uses the search engine on google for good food in Singapore you will pop up.
Oh and I saw that you have just posted about Westin Singapore and I am really keen on trying it but I have had so many bad experience with your posts. I don’t even know if they paid you really good money to speak so highly of their food or you really think their food is really good.
@SLF Sorry to hear about your bad experience. I have been to Tonkatsu by Ma Maison many times and the standard has always been consistent, and the tonkatsu is comparable to the ones that I have had in Japan. Perhaps you can suggest where to go for good tonkatsu in Singapore?
Transparency is something which we value, for advertorials, we always state at the end of the post. And even if it was a paid advertorial, we would only write for a brand that we truly believe and like. Hope this explains.