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Maison Yoshoku is a new restaurant by the Surrey Hills Group located in Raffles City Shopping Centre. It will open its doors on 23 Sep 2026 but we got a very tantalising sneak peek. The restaurant brings 3 different dining experiences — a floating dessert omakase, Hitsumabushi-style lunch sets and a yoshoku dinner menu — created by award-winning Chef Lamley Chua.
Maison Yoshoku’s grand opening promotion from 26 to 28 Sep 2026 gives diners 1-for-1 deals during lunch (11.30am – 2pm)and dinner (6pm – 10pm). The complimentary item must be from the same category as the purchased item, while the dessert omakase is excluded from the promotion.
What’s yoshoku, you ask? Strap in for a quick history lesson. It’s basically the Japanese interpretation of Western cuisine, which originated during the Meiji Restoration. Think Western dishes, but with Japanese ingredients, techniques and presentation. Examples include omurice, hamburg steak and Japanese-style curry rice.
This Asian-Western fusion concept is evident in their interior as well. Featuring plush brown leather seats and wooden walls, the space reminded me of old-school Western diner spots with its rustic aesthetic. Coupled with their Japanese-style frames (you’ll be able to spot them to the right in my picture above if you squint), it’s truly East meets West.
What to order at Maison Yoshoku
Firstly, if you’re heading there on weekdays from 11.30am – 2.30pm, try out their Hitsumabushi-style mains. Hitsumabushi is traditionally made with grilled unagi, but as we’ve established, Maison Yoshoku adds a special twist.
Here, there are 8 mains, ranging from Orange & Rosemary Chicken (S$30) to Garlic & Shiso Prawn (S$35) to Tornado Omu (Vegetarian, S$28); there’s definitely something for you. Each main includes a choice of chawanmushi. Pick from Crab & Sweet Corn, Yuzu Chicken and Truffle Mushroom (Vegan) to complete your meal.
We tried the Farm Seabass Meunière (S$35) with Crab & Sweet Corn chawanmushi. The chawanmushi was soft to the extent that it kept sliding off my spoon. I thoroughly enjoyed its wonderfully delicate texture, which melted in my mouth with each bite (more like, sip) I took.
However, the star of the set was, without a doubt, the main dish itself. Instead of an ordinary dish with rice and fish, this was more like a journey through various flavours. Let me explain: the bowl of rice is essentially split into 4 quadrants, with each portion paired with a different topping or dressing.
At Maison Yoshoku, the first quarter is to be enjoyed with snowflake salt, allowing you to savour the seabass’s simple, natural flavour. Next, you’ll dress the second quarter up with demi-glace sauce, transforming the same dish for a whole different experience. The robust demi-glace sauce adds a sweet touch, which complemented the savoury fish nicely.
For the third quarter, mix in assorted pickles for a welcome burst of acidity and tang. This kept me from getting that dreaded jelak feeling after a heavy meal. End off with an ochazuke-style version of your main by pouring warm dashi over your meal. I liked this lunch set as it felt like 4 meals in 1 — what a steal.
Heading there for dinner? On weekdays, from 6pm – 10pm, the menu features modern yoshoku and izakaya-styled dishes. Kick off your meal with appetisers; my favourites were the Lobster Bisque Chawanmushi (S$16) and Foie Gras Monaka (S$14 for 1 piece). Selected dishes will also be available from 11.30am – 2.30pm on the weekends.
I like the contrast between the soft, silky chawanmushi and the sharp and umami lobster bisque; it’s a must-try if you like seafood. There’s only one word I can use to describe the Foie Gras Monaka: decadent. Pro tip: split it in half or quarters; it’s a little heavy. Besides that, I absolutely loved the soft foie gras ganache paired with the savoury pop from the ikura.
Meat lovers can get the Kurobuta Rosu Yaki (S$36) of extremely tender and soft grilled Japanese black pork rack accompanied by assorted sauteed vegetables and wasabi butter as a dip. Staying true to the fusion theme, the Maison Yoshoku Bouillabaisse (S$34) puts a Japanese spin on French bouillabaisse, with scallops, mussels, clams and more.
Now, time for the magic show — just kidding, it’s Singapore’s first ‘floating’ dessert omakase bar. See the photo above — it’s not an optical illusion — the dishes are actually levitating!
You may be wondering how they achieve this; I found out the hard way. With my butter fingers, I accidentally touched the base of the floating dish while adjusting my dessert. There was an embarrassingly loud sound, which was the magnets colliding. The magnets levitate the base levitate to create the floating illusion.
Titled Seven Memories, the sweet experience is available in 3 forms: a 3-course, a 5-course and a 7-course menu. The dessert omakase bar is available daily from 3pm – 10pm, with last orders at 9pm. Do note that this will be available from 24 Sep 2026 onwards, with reservations recommended to secure your slot.
The 3-course Experience (S$25) features Haru no Kaori (green apple, lemongrass and makrut lime), Natsukashii (kinako, kuromitsu and peanut), and Suika no Natsu (watermelon, coconut and sago).
Opt for the 5-course Experience (S$35) to enjoy the 3 desserts mentioned above, alongside Yuzu no Kasumi (yuzu and yuzu kosho) and Fukami (truffle, charcoal, black garlic and cocoa nibs).
For the full 7-course Experience (S$45), the 5 desserts are joined by Hikari no Niwa (pineapple, mango and yuzu) and Akamiso to Shiso (red miso, shiso, raspberry and pimentos).
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth but these desserts hit the spot for me. With different flavours and textures in every single one, your taste buds are in for a treat. What I like about this dessert omakase is that it goes beyond typical sweet treats, incorporating spicy, citrusy and other contrasting flavours to jazz up the experience.
Who is Maison Yoshoku best for?
If you enjoy customising your meal with toppings and dips, Maison Yoshoku’s lunch set is the way to go. With ample side dish and sauce options, you can mix and match to your heart’s content. If not, their dinner menu is also a standout for yoshoku cuisine. For those with a sweet tooth, don’t miss the floating dessert omakase, where you can enjoy sweet treats alongside a mesmerising floating display.
How to get to Maison Yoshoku
The MRT station nearest to Maison Yoshoku is City Hall (EW15). Head to Exit A and you’ll enter Raffles City Shopping Centre. Maison Yoshoku is located at #03-43.
Do we recommend Maison Yoshoku?
I’d recommend Maison Yoshoku for lunch sets with plenty of combinations. Plus, there’s a stunning floating dessert omakase bar, a treat for both the eyes and stomach.
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