Maki-San — Tiong Bahru Plaza
MUIS halal. One of only 2 halal Japanese at TBP. Muslim diners wanting sushi: this is it.
What's Special
About Maki-San TBP
Founded 2012 SG (not Japanese — we note this honestly). Inspired by US DIY sushi. 22+ outlets. One of SG's most recognisable halal brands. Now managed by Alvin Wong.
TBP L1 #01-159. Counter service. DIY: 5 fillings + 1 sprinkle + 1 special + 1 sauce = 3-5 min. Overwhelmed? House Sushi = pre-designed, no decisions needed.
TBP outlet reviews: mixed. Go-to halal lunch for some. Portions inconsistent (especially delivery). Ingredients fresh but can be watery. Service complaints at this specific outlet. But halal sushi in this area = genuinely valuable.
Compass Verdict
Halal-certified build-your-own sushi rolls at Tiong Bahru Plaza. Customisable, affordable, and fun. One of the very few halal Japanese options in the Tiong Bahru area. Popular with students and young professionals.
Recommended For
Menu
House Sushi
| ★ California Dreaming | ~S$7–9 |
| ★ Spicy Salmon Mayo | ~S$7–9 |
| Tom Yummy | ~S$7–9 |
| Child's Play | ~S$7–9 |
DIY
| ★ DIY Sushi | from S$9.90 |
| ★ DIY Salad | from S$9.90 |
| Mega-San Sushi | from S$12.90 |
| Mega-San Salad | from S$12.90 |
Combos
| Combo A | ~S$14–16 |
| Combo B | ~S$16–18 |
| MakiParti (5 rolls) | ~S$35 |
| MakiParti (10 rolls) | ~S$65 |
Snacks
| Karaage Pops | ~S$5–7 |
| Tempura Enoki | ~S$4–5 |
| Chicken Katsu | ~S$5–7 |
Budget
🍣 Quick
- House Sushi. Done in 1 min.
★ DIY
- Combo meal. Filling + fun.
🎉 Party
- Halal sushi platter. Office/party.
Experience
Choose
House (fast, safe) or DIY (custom, fun). First visit: try California Dreaming. Regular: go DIY and experiment.
Build
Point at your choices. 3-5 min. Tip: avoid too much watery veg. Mix textures: crunchy + creamy + savoury + fresh.
Go
Colourful box. Eat at TBP, desk, or MRT. Best within 2-3 hours. Party platters: order 1-2 days ahead.
Practical Info
Dietary
Maki Sushi
Maki = Japanese roll sushi tradition. California Roll was invented by Japanese chefs adapting to Western ingredients. Maki-San continues this fusion tradition — adapting maki to SG tastes + halal requirements.
Editor's Note
TBP's only halal sushi. DIY is fun. But TBP outlet has mixed reviews (portions, freshness, service). For serious sushi: Sushiro/Sushi Tei are better (not halal). Maki-San's value = halal + sushi + custom + convenience. No competition in that niche. SG-born brand — we note this honestly.
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