Maki-San is Asia's pioneering DIY sushi and salad restaurant, revolutionizing halal Japanese dining since 2012 by allowing customers to design their own sushi rolls and Japanese-inspired salads from over 70 fresh ingredients. This halal-certified establishment has made authentic Japanese cuisine accessible to Muslim diners while maintaining the interactive, customizable experience that defines their unique concept.
With multiple outlets across Singapore including White Sands, Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, Century Square, and NUS, Maki-San offers extensive variety through their signature Sushi & Salad Platters, California Dreaming Sushi, and Fowl Play Salad options. Their comprehensive catering services provide DIY meals, sushi rolls, and salads perfect for office functions, meetings, and events.
Maki-San's success lies in combining traditional Japanese flavors with modern customization preferences, creating personalized dining experiences that cater to both halal requirements and individual taste preferences. Their commitment to fresh ingredients, creative combinations, and accessible locations has established them as Singapore's premier destination for halal DIY Japanese cuisine, suitable for both daily dining and special occasions.
I used to enjoy Maki-San when they first opened at Dhoby Ghaut—it was a go-to spot with long queues,
I used to enjoy Maki-San when they first opened at Dhoby Ghaut – it was a go-to spot with long queues, which spoke to its popularity. However, over time, I feel their standards have dropped significantly.
I recently purchased a DIY Mega San ($13.75), along with popcorn chicken and a drink, and I was thoroughly disappointed. The sushi had an overwhelming amount of rice but was severely lacking in actual ingredients. I could barely see any protein, and the beef I ordered was almost non-existent. It felt like I was just eating plain rice with a few scattered toppings.
The popcorn chicken was another letdown – mostly flour and batter, with very little actual meat. Overall, the meal was not worth the price, and the quality has diminished compared to their early days.
To put things into perspective, I also bought a kimbap from a Korean store, and it was far more filling and satisfying than Maki-San’s sushi. It’s disappointing to see a brand that once had great quality and loyal customers lose its touch.
Would I return? Probably not. At this price point, I’d expect better portions and quality.
Purchased from Compass One Sengkang.
Ethan Tan
Went to compass one outlet 2 days straight, verdict ; vegs for both days are yellowish & some black
Went to the Compass One outlet two days in a row. Verdict: the vegetables on both days were yellowish with some black at the tips. Tried their roasted striploin (beef) today, and it likely had turned bad; it smelled sour and tasted weird. Other than that, everything else was fine. The avocado from this outlet came in mini cubes, unlike the usual paste type, which was a good thing. However, it was frozen like an ice cube on day 1, and on day 2, it was room temperature. They likely ran out and got a new batch portion from the freezer. Overall, 2/5.
Xin Yi
For a $16 bowl, this was totally not worth it. Toppings selected were soo pathetic in portion. Tamag
For a $16 bowl, this was totally not worth it. The toppings selected were so pathetic in portion. Tamago egg? Only 4 small pieces. Chicken? Just 4 small slices. Smoked salmon protein? Only 2 slices given. I was truly appalled by the portion size. I will not come back again unless they rectify this.
Mei Ling
As a vegetarian, I thought to give it a try as I passby this place every day. Won't visit again afte
As a vegetarian, I decided to give this place a try as I pass by it every day. However, I won't be visiting again after today's experience. The staff initially agreed to replace a non-veg item with a vegetarian one, but then a supervisor or manager instructed them to remove the additional vegetables. How much could a piece of vegetable cost? Imagine all of this happening right in front of me. By the way, congratulations, you saved a piece of meat.
Positive Reviews
Julia Azman
Very great experience! Nice food and very friendly staff!
A very great experience! The food was nice and the staff were very friendly!
Chocs & Socks
I absolutely LOVE MAKISAN. In terms of healthy option of salad where I wanna control my daily calori
I absolutely LOVE MAKISAN. It's a healthy option for salads where I want to control my daily calories. It competes with Subway for variety of ingredients and pricing! They also have very quirky music which gives it a certain vibe. I brought my brother here and he loves it as well.
Siti Aisha
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Excellent Service by Izzan at Maki-San Sengkang!
I had a great experience at Maki-San Se
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Excellent Service by Izzan at Maki-San Sengkang!
I had a great experience at Maki-San Sengkang, and I want to highlight the exceptional service provided by Izzan. He was friendly, attentive, and ensured my order was prepared exactly how I wanted it. You can really tell he takes pride in his work and cares about the customer experience.
It's always nice to be served by someone who brings good energy and professionalism. Thank you, Izzan, for making my visit a pleasant one. Keep up the awesome work!
KC Tan
This Makisan outlet (Compassone) has got very helpful and patient staff. We were struggling with our
This Makisan outlet (Compassone) has very helpful and patient staff. We were struggling with our Liven app, and the staff was very patient in assisting us despite being very busy. Kudos to the good service and healthy food!
Brenda Khoo
The sushi meal was customisable and had a big portion, but for $19.38, it didn’t feel worth the pric
The sushi meal was customisable and had a generous portion. However, for $19.38, it didn’t feel worth the price, especially since it didn’t include enoki mushroom snacks or miso soup. The food was decent, but I expected more for the cost.
