There was this day when I was craving to try the Japanese Curry Rice and I remember this place served it as a set for lunch.  Unfortunately we came by on a public Holiday and the set lunch were different and I was not keen to try the beef steak or beef burger sets that day.  So we opted for some a la carte items.
The cha soba salad ($8.20++) was excellent.  Soba nicely done, still chewy and the dressing had a sesame flavour that wsa most delicious.  The waitress knew that we were sharing and offered 2 empty plates that were cold.  Fantastic service.
I had the chicken curry rice ($14++) as I wanted.  The chicken was juicy and tender.  The sauce was full bodied and flavourful.  The rice was chewy and generous.
My wife had the house favourite beef burger ($16++)which was topped by an egg and brown sauce.  The burger was smooth and tasty.  The potato was soft and nicely done.  No wonder it is a house favourite,
Service was courteous and efficient.  Water was constantly topped up.  Atmosphere was friendly and informal.  It was really enjoyable and we noticed that the serving of set lunch was also very generous.  We will definitely return to try it out in the near future.

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Chiobu guest-blogs:

Yandao and I wanted to try Ma Maison since it is probably the only casual dining dating place in Bugis. Lucky for us, there was no queue. Yay! The tablecloth that adorned the table looked seasoned but it exuded a very homely, granny warmth kind of feeling. Thedécor of the restaurant was very cosy with metal pots & pans hanging around and the lighting was dim. I loved the ambience because I felt like I was an old English steakhouse. It kind of reminded me of The Ship Restaurant & Bar at Shaw Centre.

We were served with ice water once we sat down. I loooove good service. I think all cafes & restaurants in Singapore should serve ice water once patrons are seated, just like how you will serve water to guests in your homes. It only shows that they care and value the patrons.

The waiter then placed a stack of menu + misc promotional cards on the table. Woah. I was overwhelmed by the number promotions such as value sets, special items & privileges that they have but they are usually for families. Why they no freebies for singletons? I would love some home-made desserts or toys. Oh! Monday is Ladies’ Night! Girls get 20% off!

We were quite confused at the wide promo selection and decided to go with the ala carte items in the main menu instead. We ordered Chasoba Salad ($8.20), Chef’s Pizza ($13.50) & Italian Hamburger Steak ($16.90). I noticed most tables around us had escargots. I supposed it’s the must-order item but Yandao doesn’t eat escargots. I didn’t want to appear like a pig and eat all 6 on my own. I still have a 淑女image to upkeep in front of Yandao.

When Yandao suggested ordering Chasoba Salad for appetiser, I went like HUH? I couldn’t understand the logic behind putting carbs in salad. Salad or not salad aside, this dish is kick-a** awesome. Everybody MUST order this. I think there was Japanese sesame sauce mixed in the chasoba and the smell of it was simply mouthwatering which explained why the salad looked tossed in the picture. We just couldn’t wait to eat it! The strips of egg, ham & cucumber complemented the chasoba so well. Egg & ham for taste (& protein), cucumber for the crunchiness. The combination was just divine. The waiter gave us a cold side plate each for the Chasoba Salad. How thoughtful! He also gave us a normal side plate for the rest of the dishes since we were sharing.

Not a fan of beef patties but the hamburger steaks are Ma Maison’s specialties. We chose Italian hamburger steak because it comes with cheese. The steak was very well-cooked, juicy & tender. Ours came with brown sauce (BBQ) even though we didn’t state our choice of sauce. There are 2 sauces to choose from and I don’t remember what the other sauce is. I thought the sauce was overpowering and salty. If you are going to order this, please share it with someone because it can get pretty jerlat.

Ever wondered what’s on the Chef’s Pizza because it’s not stated in the menu? Toppings include Prawns, Salami & Bacon. Love the crunchy prawns. I like the pizza because it has 1 thick layer of cheese on the biscuit crust. Yandao thought the crust was rather thick though.

The waiter gave us a key when all the dishes had been served. It’s like a check which you have to take it to the cashier for payment.

Will come back for good service & Chasoba Salad. Probably for ladies’ night too.

Had a little gathering with friends and family at Bugis, and Mai Maison was recommended by my friend about this place. Is pretty easy to find he said. Just above the MacDonald. And true enough , it is there.

This will be my second visit to this place. Totally forgot about this place before I reached the there. The first time was several years ago, and I had to say they still keep up with their standard.

When we arrived, there is already a queue out side. We waited about 20-30mins before we finally got a table. And currently they are running a promotion: bring a kid with you , free one beer for dad, one dessert for mum and free toy for the kid. Too bad no kid with me that night.

The atmosphere is good for family and couple. But the price is above average.

I had Tonkatsu and is just average.

Overall this restaurant give me a good feeling on the environment and the food were ok. Is good for dating or family gathering. But if you really in for the food. I will rather try other place.