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Maison Yoshoku Review: Floating Dessert Omakase And Yoshoku In Raffles City

TLDR: Maison Yoshoku is a Japanese restaurant in Raffles City specialising in yoshoku, Japanese-Western food, open daily from 11.30am to 10pm. It runs a Hitsumabushi lunch set, an à la carte dinner menu and Singapore’s first floating dessert omakase. Standout dishes include the Grilled Half Spring Chicken ($36) and the dessert omakase. A la carte prices range from around $10 to $258.

Raffles City has no shortage of Japanese restaurants, from ramen to kaisendon, but a unique concept on level 3 is turning that on its head: Maison Yoshoku. The restaurant pairs a classy, elevated wine-cellar-esque feel with their unique floating dessert omakase. 

What Is Maison Yoshoku?

Image Credit: Maison Yoshoku

Maison Yoshoku takes its name from the French word for “home” and the Japanese word for Western-influenced cuisine. The restaurant serves Western dishes with Japanese technique and ingredients, alongside fine dining touches. 

Their star offering is a dessert omakase where the bite-sized courses are served on levitating magnetic platforms.

The restaurant pairs warm wood interiors, earthy tones and leather with soft lighting and an open kitchen, creating an intimate and elegant ambience. 

Where Is Maison Yoshoku?

Maison Yoshoku is at 252 North Bridge Rd, #03-43, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103. It’s about a 2-minute walk from City Hall MRT, which is directly linked to the mall.

Maison Yoshoku Menu

The menu is split into lunch sets, à la carte mains, and classic yoshoku dishes like pasta and omurice. 

The lunch sets are available 11.30 am to 2.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

This is a preview of the menu:

SectionDishWhat Is ItPrice
Starters Trevally CrudoTrevally sashimi with yuzu ponzu, wasabi oil and heirloom tomato  $24
Tiger Prawn AjilloGrilled tiger prawn in chilli garlic butter  $24
Japanese-Style PastaWagyu NapolitanLinguine tossed in Japanese ketchup with wagyu beef and bell pepper  $24
Yuzu Mentaiko LinguineLinguine with mentaiko, yuzu and butter-sautéed mushroom  $26
Yoshoku Izakaya BitesScallop KorokkeScallop and potato croquette with Comté cheese fondue  $15
Prawn TempuraTiger prawn tempura with curry salt and demi-glace  $15
Yoshoku Mains Wagyu & Iberico Hamburg SteakWagyu and Iberico pork patty with tomato rice and demi-glace  $38
Sanchoku Wagyu Tri-Tip SteakWagyu tri-tip with shoyu wasabi salt $45
Hitsumabushi Lunch SetSansho Unagi KabayakiChargrilled eel with sweet soy glaze and sansho pepper $35
Black Garlic WagyuWagyu striploin with black garlic and shoyu $40

Check out Maison Yoshoku’s full menu here.

What We Ate

Appetizers

Foie Gras Monaka ($14 per pc)

The dish was quite salty, but in a way that complemented the rich, gaminess of the foie gras well. This is designed to be enjoyed  with wine, which may explain the strong flavours. 

Tatami Iwashi & Cheese ($15)

This interesting looking dish was a pancake of mini sardines and cheese. It was simple and salty, perfect for drinks and less as an appetiser for a meal.  

Lobster Bisque Chawanmushi ($16)

This turned out to be one of the best bites of the night! The bisque topping was rich and umami-packed, adding a savouriness to the gentle steamed egg below. We also liked the chunks of sweet lobster meat. 

Mains

Grilled Half Spring Chicken ($36)

The chicken was fresh and tender, and we liked the sauce that came with it! It was smoky, savoury but slightly sweet, complimenting the chicken. 

If you only order one thing at Maison Yoshoku, make it this.

Kurobuta Rosu Yaki ($36)

The pork was not too fatty with a nice seasoning and sear on the outside. 

The wasabi sauce tied the dish together. It was buttery with just enough of a kick to add contrast without heat.

The potato wedges on the side were crispy too!

Hitsumabushi Lunch Set

Farm Seabass Meunière Hitsumabushi ($35)

The lunch set comes with a corn and crab chawanmushi and the Meunière Hitsumabushi. Served with both dashi and a rich sauce, the Meunière Hitsumabushi is meant to be enjoyed however you like: as is, or with the provided dashi broth and sauce. 

The fish had nicely crisped skin, and the generous portion was easy to share between two. The side of warm dashi added a comforting umami but the demi-glace sauce elevated the dish entirely.

Floating Dessert Omakase Bar Experience

Image Credit: Maison Yoshoku

We went through their 7-course dessert omakase: Seven Memories, 七つの記憶 ($45 per pax) journey through Japan’s seasons. 

DishNotes
1Haru no Kaori (香る春) — The Fragrance of SpringGreen Apple, Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime
2Natsukashii (懐かしい) — A Taste of NostalgiaKinako, Kuromitsu, Peanut
3Yuzu no Kasumi (柚子の霞) — Essence of Japanese CitrusYuzu, Yuzu Kosho
4Fukami (深み) — The Depth of FlavoursTruffle, Charcoal, Black Garlic, Cocoa Nibs
5Suika no Natsu (西瓜の夏) — A Watermelon Summer
Watermelon, Coconut, Sago
6Hikari no Niwa (光の庭) — Garden of LightPineapple, Mango, Yuzu
7Akamiso to Shiso (赤味噌と紫蘇) — Red Miso and ShisoRed Miso, Red Shiso, Raspberry, Pimentos

Side Note: The seven-course journey is also available in shorter formats. 

You can make reservations for the Floating Omakase Bar Experience here.

Highlight Dessert Courses

Yuzu no Kasumi

A yuzu sorbet that was a palate cleanser after a heavy meal, bright and refreshing with the perfect amount of sweetness and tart.

Fukami

Reminiscent of a cone cream cracker, this course featured a rich garlic-truffle cream with a cheese-like umami. The dessert notes come through with notes of cocoa. While the idea of a savoury dessert is an acquired taste, this was a unique and memorable bite. 

Suika no Natsu

With watermelon and coconut,  this dish was refreshing! The watermelon ice cream was surprisingly light which complemented the coconut foam and sago.

Akamiso to Shiso

This course was  our favourite by far! Miso ice cream sounds questionable, but this was sweet and creamy with a subtle savoury finish . The raspberry ice was sweet, light and tart,creating the perfect balance . We wished we could have more of this! 

Is Maison Yoshoku Worth A Visit?

Yes, definitely worth a visit. Their yoshoku mains like the Grilled Half Spring Chicken were well-executed, while the dessert omakase experience adds something different to the meal. All in all, the food quality speaks for itself, with the chicken and Meunière Hitsumabushi standing out as dishes worth ordering again. 

Maison Yoshoku: Quick Facts

DetailInformation
Address252 North Bridge Rd, #03-43, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Nearest MRTCity Hall MRT
HoursDaily, 11.30am to 10pm (see breakdown above for lunch/dessert/dinner timing)
Dine-in / takeawayDine-in 
Price rangeMains $28–$45, dessert omakase $25–$45 (3/5/7-course)
Reservationsreserve.oddle.me/maisonyoshoku

Frequently Asked Questions About Maison Yoshoku

What is Maison Yoshoku?

Maison Yoshoku is a yoshoku (Japanese-Western) restaurant by Surrey Hills Group at Raffles City, offering a Hitsumabushi lunch set, an à la carte dinner menu, and Singapore’s first floating dessert omakase.

Where is Maison Yoshoku located?

It’s at 252 North Bridge Rd, #03-43, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103, about 2 minutes on foot from City Hall MRT.

What time is Maison Yoshoku open?

Daily from 11.30am to 10pm, with the Hitsumabushi lunch set on weekdays only, the dessert omakase bar from 3pm to 10pm daily, and à la carte dinner from 6pm to 10pm.

How much does Maison Yoshoku cost?

Mains range from $28 to $45. The floating dessert omakase starts at $25 for 3 courses, $35 for 5 courses, and $45 for the full 7-course experience.

What should I order at Maison Yoshoku?

The Grilled Half Spring Chicken ($36) was the standout main. For dessert, the Akamiso to Shiso course was the highlight of the omakase.

This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.

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