Tonkatsu Ma Maison at Tiong Bahru Plaza
Location: 302 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 168732
Tiong Bahru Plaza
Crispy, golden tonkatsu done the Japanese way at Tiong Bahru Plaza — comfort on a plate.
Crispy, golden tonkatsu done the Japanese way at Tiong Bahru Plaza — comfort on a plate.
Tonkatsu Ma Maison is a Japanese restaurant at Tiong Bahru Plaza that specialises in tonkatsu — panko-crusted, deep-fried pork cutlets cooked to a shatteringly crisp exterior while staying juicy within. The brand is known for its commitment to quality, using premium pork and cooking each cutlet to order so it arrives piping hot and perfectly golden.Their signature rosu katsu (loin) and hire katsu (fillet) are the stars, served with shredded cabbage, miso soup, and house-made sesame dressing. Beyond the classic cutlets, the menu offers katsu curries, katsu don rice bowls, and set meals that pair the main with side dishes for a well-rounded Japanese meal. Diners can grind their own sesame seeds for the tonkatsu sauce — a small ritual that adds a lovely interactive touch.
The Tiong Bahru Plaza outlet is cosy and welcoming, suitable for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner. If a perfectly fried cutlet is what you crave, Tonkatsu Ma Maison at Tiong Bahru Plaza delivers every time — crisp, golden, and deeply satisfying.
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Overall Rating
Based on 178 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Orange
Food is okay for lunch set $17.80++ Black shirt servers are not up to standard. When asked what’s the difference …
Positive Reviews
T Z
Ordered the Rosu Katsu Set. The tonkatsu was crispy and already tastes great on its own and you can add additional seasonings to enhance the flavour. …
Shaolin Leong
Japanese fusion western food restaurant but this branch specializes in Tonkatsu. Walked from our place to Tiong Bahru Plaza. …
Ryan Tan
My family and I got 2 hire katsu sets and 1 rosu katsu set. Katsu was crispy and juicy, tonjiru soup is not too salty but really tasty, cabbage was crisp and fresh with the rice being fluffy and nice. …
Kevin (AussieFoodieAdventures)
The tonkatsu is definitely their signature. Both the pork fillet or loin were breaded and deep fried to perfection. The golden crust was such an appetizing delight. The pork was tender and juicy. Other set combinations had prawn, chicken or …
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Tonkatsu Ma Maison
Tonkatsu Restaurant Exterior
A shop front with a glass facade and hanging noren curtain displaying Japanese characters. Outside, there are promotional signs including one advertising 'Ladies Night' with 20% off every Wednesday from 5pm-9:30pm (L.O.). Menu boards and payment method displays are visible near the entrance.
Tonkatsu Ma Maison Exterior
A modern shop front with large glass windows and doors, featuring a white noren banner with Japanese characters (とんかつ). The building facade includes signage reading 'TONKATSU MA MAISON' on the right window. A freestanding menu board is visible outside, displaying images of food items like tonkatsu and rice bowls. Inside, warm lighting illuminates the interior space.
Tonkatsu Ma Maison
A modern shop front with large glass windows and doors, featuring signage reading 'TONKATSU MA MAISON' on the right side. A white banner with Japanese characters hangs above the entrance. Inside, various food items are visible through the glass, including what appears to be tonkatsu dishes displayed in framed posters at the bottom of the window. The exterior is clean with a tiled walkway leading up to the entrance.
Tonkatsu Restaurant Exterior
A Japanese restaurant with a white noren banner displaying 'とんかつ' (tonkatsu) in black calligraphy. The entrance features glass doors and a wooden interior visible through the windows. Inside, customers are seated at tables under warm lighting. A menu board is partially visible on the left side of the image.
Tonkatsu Ma-Maison Exterior
A modern shop front with large glass windows and doors, featuring illuminated signage reading 'TONKATSU MA-MAISON' in English and Japanese characters on a white banner above the entrance. The interior is visible through the glass, showing dining tables and hanging lights. A menu board stands outside near the entrance.
Katsu Don Set
A Japanese katsu don meal featuring breaded pork cutlet slices on a wire rack, topped with shredded cabbage and garnished with parsley. Accompanying sides include pickled ginger in a small black dish, soy sauce with an egg in a white bowl, and a mustard dollop. The set is presented on wooden trays with traditional ceramic bowls.
Japanese Meal Spread
A table setting featuring a variety of Japanese dishes including fried pork cutlet, rice in metal bowls, miso soup, pickled vegetables, and side dishes.
Restaurant Interior with Diners
Interior of a Japanese-style restaurant featuring wooden booths, hanging lanterns, and large windows showing greenery outside. Patrons are seated at tables eating. Decor includes framed artwork on walls and shelves displaying small figurines. A 'FREE REFILL' sign is visible near the counter area.
Restaurant Exterior Display
A row of wooden easel boards outside a restaurant, showcasing food promotions including Hokkaido Aburi Cheese Katsu, Ramen Noodle, and Almond & Tofu dishes. A sign in the background lists job positions.
Jelly Dessert in Bowl
A close-up of a white bowl containing a translucent, gelatinous dessert, possibly jelly or agar-based, with a spoon resting inside. The background shows part of a restaurant setting with wooden elements and other dishes.
Tonkatsu Enjoyment Guide
A printed sign instructing customers how to enjoy Tonkatsu, featuring illustrations of seasoning and dipping techniques.
Chef Pig Signage
A brightly lit vertical sign featuring a cartoon pig chef wearing a white hat and green scarf, holding a jar labeled 'PASTA' and sprinkling seasoning. The word 'MAISON' is written on the pig's apron. In the background, there are tables, chairs, and another illuminated sign with Chinese characters.
Carnivore Meal Set
A tray with a blue bowl of curry rice topped with breaded cutlet, a glass bowl of shredded cabbage salad, and a small dark ceramic container. A napkin with utensils is placed beside the main dish.
Jelly Dessert in Bowl
A black bowl containing translucent jelly cubes with a metal spoon resting inside, placed on a wooden table surface.
Gold Key and Tag on Wood Surface
A close-up photo of a brass-colored key with the name 'W.D. JACKSON' engraved on it, attached to a matching rectangular tag that reads 'TOMATOES', 'ESTABLISHED 1952', and 'TASTE NUMBER ONE'. Both items rest on a light wood-grain surface.
Condiment Set on Wooden Tray
A wooden tray holds two ceramic teapots labeled 'SWEET' and 'SPICY', alongside condiment bottles with gold lids, a glass shaker, and a red-capped container. A white tissue box sits nearby on a light wood table.
Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl with Cheese Sauce
A close-up shot of a bowl containing a pork cutlet rice dish topped with melted cheese sauce and garnished with shredded cabbage in the background.
Omelette Rice Bowl with Side Dishes
A wooden tray holds a bowl of omelette rice topped with egg, accompanied by shredded cabbage garnished with parsley, two small pieces of pickled ginger in a black dish, and an empty dark ceramic cup. A spoon rests on a napkin above the main dish.
Chicken Katsu Set Menu Page
A printed menu page featuring a deep-fried chicken katsu set with shredded cabbage, accompanied by additional sauces and topping options like oyster and prawn.
Oyster Katsu Menu
A menu page featuring Oyster Katsu dishes with images of food and pricing details.
Oroshi Ponzu Sauce Katsu Set Menu
A menu page featuring two katsu sets with rice, pickles, and tonjiru. The image shows a plate of fried pork cutlet topped with grated radish and ponzu sauce, alongside bowls of white rice and dark soy-based soup.
Curry Rice Menu
A menu page featuring curry rice dishes with images of food, including Rosu Katsu Curry Set, Hire Katsu Curry Set, and Chicken Katsu Curry Set. Additional sauces and topping katsu options are listed.
Katsu-Don Menu
A menu page featuring Katsu-Don dishes with pork loin, pork fillet, and chicken options priced at $24.30++, $25.30++, and $23.30++ respectively. Includes toppings like oyster and prawn fried on a la carte. The image shows a bowl of katsu-don topped with pork cutlet, garnished with pickles and tonjiru.
Restaurant Exterior Display
A row of promotional boards outside a restaurant, including a free refill sign and three menu-style displays featuring Tonkatsu Bento, Aged Rosu Katsu, and Premium Miyazaki Pork.
Dinner Set Menu - Tonkatsu Chonbalden
A promotional poster advertising a Japanese-style deep-fried pork dish set menu, featuring three main options with prices and descriptions in English and Japanese.
Hire Katsu Set Menu Page
A printed menu page featuring a photo of deep-fried pork cutlets (hire katsu) on a wire rack with shredded cabbage and radish garnish. The top section lists two sizes of the set: 120g at $20.80++ and 160g at $23.80++. Below, there are sections for additional sauces (Miso Sauce, Tartar Sauce, Ponzu, Curry Sauce), topping options (Oyster, Prawn), and a Kamado Rice Set.
Kurobuta Tonkatsu Menu Display
A close-up of a menu board held by a hand, featuring images and descriptions of Kurobuta tonkatsu sets with prices listed in Japanese Yen.
Tonkatsu Free Refill Sign
A promotional signboard for Tonkatsu by Ma Maison, advertising free refills on cabbage, rice, and tonjiru (soup). The sign features a cartoon pig chef character and lists the items with icons. In the background, there is a display of food items, including what appears to be fried pork cutlets and side dishes.
Tonkatsu Instruction Sign
A close-up photo of a printed sign titled 'HOW TO ENJOY TONKATSU' with illustrations and instructions on grinding rock salt, dipping meat in sauce, and adding roasted sesame seeds. The sign is held by a hand against a wooden table background.
Free Refill Sign at Restaurant
A close-up of a table setting in a restaurant featuring a brown ceramic teapot labeled 'SPICY', glass shakers with yellow lids, and a sign advertising free refills on cabbage, rice, and tonjiru (soup). A JCB card reader is visible to the right.
Tenetsu no Naisen - Product Information Poster
A promotional poster for Tenetsu no Naisen, featuring Japanese calligraphy and a list of five in-house policies regarding meat preparation. The poster highlights the use of fresh, aged meat, breadcrumbs, natural salt, vegetable oil, and Japanese rice.
Opening Soon Poster
A promotional poster advertising the opening of a restaurant in August 2023 at Tiong Bahru Plaza, featuring images of food and interior design.
Chef Pig Illustration
A framed poster featuring a cartoon pig dressed as a chef, wearing a white hat and green scarf, holding a jar of mustard and sprinkling seasoning. The text 'LA MAISON' is visible on the apron. Background includes Japanese-style wall art with calligraphy.
Pig Lantern
A large, illuminated pig-shaped lantern hangs from the ceiling in a dimly lit indoor space. The lantern is made of paper or fabric with visible grid lines and features a simple face with two nostrils and ears. Surrounding fixtures include industrial-style lighting and ventilation systems.
Tonekatsu by Mami Opening Soon Poster
A promotional poster advertising the opening of Tonekatsu by Mami at Tiong Bahru Plaza in mid-August 2023. The poster features a photo of the storefront with visible signage, Japanese text reading '新オープン チョンバルプラザ', and images of food items including tonkatsu.
Tonkatsu Table Number Keychain
A brass keychain shaped like a ticket or table number, resting on a wooden surface. The object is engraved with 'TONKATSU', the date '19.05.2024', and the text 'TABLE NUMBER' along with the number '14'. It features a metal ring at one end.
Tonkatsu by Ma Maison Free Refill Sign
A close-up photo of a clear acrylic sign on a wooden table at Tonkatsu by Ma Maison. The sign advertises free refills on cabbage, rice, and tonjiru (pork broth). It features the restaurant's logo with a cartoon pig chef at the top.
Restaurant Interior with Patrons
Interior view of a casual dining restaurant featuring wooden paneling, hanging pendant lights, and large windows showing an urban exterior at night. Three patrons are seated at tables in the foreground. A digital menu board displays cartoon characters on the left side. Visible items include food containers, condiments, and cleaning supplies near the counter.
Crispy Fried Food with Egg Roll
A close-up of a plate featuring golden-brown fried food, including a breaded cutlet and two slices of egg roll with visible yellow filling. The dish is garnished with shredded cabbage and a sprig of greenery on a dark blue plate.
Carnivore Meal Set
A wooden tray with a blue plate containing rice, fried cutlet, and curry sauce. A small bowl of shredded cabbage is placed beside it. A dark ceramic container with a lid sits to the left. Cutlery rests on a napkin in the background.
Mushroom Katsu with Cabbage Salad
A close-up of a golden-brown breaded cutlet topped with sautéed mushrooms, served on a wire rack alongside shredded cabbage salad and a dollop of yellow sauce.
Condiment Station at a Restaurant
A wooden tray holds two ceramic teapots labeled 'SWEET' and 'SPICY', alongside condiment bottles with golden caps, salt and pepper shakers, and a red lid container. In the background, signs advertise free refills and promotions.
Korean Fried Chicken with Side Dishes
A close-up of a plate featuring crispy fried chicken pieces served on a wire rack, accompanied by shredded cabbage and garnished greens. Surrounding dishes include pickled radish, a small bowl of sauce, and additional plates of food in the background.
Tonkatsu Promotion and Instructions
Two acrylic stand signs on a wooden table. Left sign advertises 'Wednesday Night is LADIES' NIGHT' with 20% OFF at Tonkatsu by Ma Mahon Tong Bahru. Right sign shows 'HOW TO ENJOY TONKATSU' with step-by-step illustrations of eating tonkatsu, including dipping sauce and side dishes.
Blue Jello Dessert in Bowl
A close-up view of a dark bowl containing a rectangular piece of blue jello dessert, partially submerged in liquid with visible bubbles and small debris. A metal spoon rests inside the bowl on a wooden table surface.
Katsu Don with Egg and Tofu
A close-up of a Japanese katsu don bowl featuring crispy fried pork cutlet topped with egg, rice, and tofu pieces in sauce. The bowl has blue and red patterns on the rim.
Mameton & Prawn Menu
A menu page featuring Japanese-style fried pork and prawn dishes, including the Mameton Set with deep-fried pork loin and prawns priced at $25.80++, EBI & KATSU SET with deep-fried pork loin and prawns at $27.80++ or $28.80++ depending on cut, and EBI & WHITE FISH SET at $24.80++. The menu also includes a section explaining Kamado rice, available during dinner time.
Bowl of Clear Soup with Spoon
A white bowl containing a light-colored clear soup or broth, resting on a wooden table surface. A metal spoon is partially submerged in the liquid.
Chef Pig Illustration
A framed illuminated poster featuring a cartoon pig dressed as a chef, wearing a white hat and green scarf, holding a rolling pin and a bowl of food.
Table with Keychain and Drink
A wooden table surface featuring a gold-colored key-shaped object attached to a rectangular tag labeled 'TONKATSU'. A glass of amber liquid, likely beer or iced tea, sits nearby along with a folded napkin bearing blue floral patterns. A portion of a dark wallet is visible on the left side.
Japanese Dining Scene with Fried Food
A close-up view of a piece of crispy, sesame-topped fried food being held by chopsticks above a dipping sauce tray containing three different sauces. In the background, there is a bowl of rice and other dishes on a wooden table.
Katsu with Cabbage Salad
A plate featuring two pieces of breaded fried cutlet, likely pork or chicken katsu, served alongside a generous portion of shredded cabbage salad garnished with parsley and a lemon wedge. A dollop of creamy sauce accompanies the dish on a dark rectangular plate.
Tonkatsu Ma Maison Advertisement
A promotional display board featuring images of tonkatsu dishes, with text indicating 'Opening in mid August 2023'. Adjacent glass windows show additional posters related to the opening and team recruitment.
Tempura with Shredded Cabbage and Lemon Wedge
A plate of golden-brown tempura shrimp served on a wire rack atop shredded cabbage, garnished with lemon wedge and green onions. Accompanied by small bowls of dipping sauces and side dishes.
Fried Shrimp and Croquette with Cabbage Slaw
A plate featuring two golden-brown fried items, likely a large shrimp tempura and a croquette, served alongside shredded cabbage garnished with parsley on a light green rectangular dish.
Japanese Meal Spread
A table setting featuring a plate of curry rice with fried pork cutlet, a bowl of miso soup, and a side dish of shredded cabbage salad garnished with parsley.
Japanese Meal Spread
A table setting featuring a variety of Japanese dishes including tempura, rice with fried cutlet, shredded cabbage rolls, and small bowls of sauces and condiments.
Japanese Meal Spread
A top-down view of a Japanese meal set on wooden trays, featuring two plates of breaded cutlet with shredded cabbage, a bowl of rice with a rice paddle, small side dishes including pickles and mustard, tea pots, glasses of dark liquid, and condiment containers.
Carnivore Meal Set
A tray with a blue bowl of curry rice topped with sliced breaded pork cutlet, a small glass bowl of shredded cabbage salad garnished with parsley, and a cup of miso soup. A set of silverware rests on a napkin bearing the 'Maison' logo.
Restaurant Interior with Hanging Lamps and Patrons
The image shows the interior of a restaurant or cafe, likely Japanese-themed given the calligraphy on walls and lantern-style lamps shaped like animals (e.g., pigs). The ceiling has exposed ductwork and track lighting. Several customers are seated in wooden booths; some faces are blurred. On the right wall, there is a neon sign above a window that appears to read 'Udon' or similar Japanese characters. A few framed pictures hang on shelves along the left wall. In the foreground, illuminated menu boards display food items with prices, though text is too small to read clearly. No exterior storefront or physical entrance signage is visible.
Condiment Teapots and Menu Signage
A wooden tray holds two ceramic teapots labeled 'SWEET' (blue) and 'SPICY' (brown). Behind them are condiment shakers with yellow caps, a salt grinder, and a pepper grinder. A menu board advertises free refills on cabbage, rice, and tonjiru. Another sign promotes Wednesday Night Ladies' Night with 20% off.
Hand holding a bowl with jelly dessert
A close-up of a hand holding a black bowl containing a square piece of clear jelly dessert, possibly agar or similar gelatinous treat. In the background, there is a table set with various dishes including what appears to be fried food topped with shredded cabbage and rice, a glass of dark beverage, and other dining utensils.
Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Meat
A close-up of a bowl containing rice topped with fried egg, meat, and sauce. A spoon rests in the bowl. In the background, there is a plate of shredded cabbage garnished with herbs and another dish partially visible. Chopsticks are placed on a napkin to the right.
NAGOYA MISO KATSU Menu Flyer
A promotional flyer featuring deep-fried pork cutlets with miso sauce, including sets like 'Miso-Rosu Katsu Set' and 'Negi-Miso-Hire Katsu Set', along with Kamado rice options.
Rosu Katsu Set Menu Page
A printed menu page featuring a deep-fried pork loin katsu set with rice, pickles, and tonjiru (pork broth). The image shows the food presentation alongside pricing details in Japanese Yen.
Jelly Dessert in Bowl
A hand holding a small white bowl containing a translucent yellow jelly dessert with a spoon resting inside. The setting appears to be indoors, likely a cafe or restaurant, with wooden flooring and table visible in the background.
Tonkatsu Enjoyment Guide
A vertical menu card on a wooden table explaining how to enjoy Tonkatsu with rock salt and dipping sauces, featuring JCB branding at the bottom.
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