-My Order-

Regular Bowl ($12.90, 1 base, 1 protein, 3 sides, 1 garnish, 1 dressing)

• [Base] Romaine Lettuce
• [Protein] Grilled Chicken Breast
• [Sides] Pickled Cactus (+1.5), Pickled Carrots, Chile Cucumbers
• [Garnish] Pico De Gallo
• [Dressing] Lemon Caper

-The Review-

When I first saw MAIZ, I couldn’t help but notice its similarity to OMNIVORE’s business model—from their minimal social media presence to the ordering process, food preparation methods, and even the choice of serving containers. The main distinction lies in the absence of a display window showcasing their offerings, and the somewhat introverted and shy demeanor of the staff. Admittedly, I approached with skepticism due to mixed Google reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised by the experience.

Everything Is Made Fresh!

I observed them sous vide some of their protein, and when they ran out of the Chile Cucumbers I had ordered, I had the opportunity to watch them prepare a fresh batch. The pickled carrots I received were clearly made from fresh carrots, retaining their original crunch.

The Mexican flavors were exceptional—complex and layered, just as they should be. The Chile Cucumbers were boldly spicy, while the pickled carrots, lemon caper sauce, and pickled cactus offered just the right amount of tanginess. The Pico De Gallo was refreshingly herbal and fresh. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed every item in my order.

Generous Servings

The container was impressively large, reminiscent of OMNIVORE’s offerings. Naturally, I decided to weigh my bowl to see how it measured up. It turned out to be about 600-650 grams of food, and it certainly did not disappoint in terms of filling me up.

• 130g Romaine Lettuce
• 160g Grilled Chicken Breast
• 70g Pickled Cactus
• 70g Chile Cucumbers
• 70g Pickled Carrots
• 50g Pico De gallo
• 35g Lemon Caper

I will be back.

I can already envision MAIZ becoming my go-to spot for satisfying my Mexican food cravings. Their extensive variety of Mexican flavors has me eager to return and sample more of their dishes. Initially eyeing the Grilled Achiote Chicken (which unfortunately was sold out), I caught a glimpse of the last batch being prepared, and it looked absolutely enticing.

-Information/Hacks-

Address: Marina One – The Heart, 5 Straits View, Singapore 018936

Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:30AM-5:30PM

Other information: MAIZ isn’t prominently featured on ordering platforms currently, possibly due to its new presence. Even their Deliveroo operates exclusively for delivery purposes. I’ll update this page if there are any changes.

[Edit: I just learnt that MAIZ is owned by the same person behind OMNIVORE, Nori, WOLF, Saigon Rolls, Infinity Cafe, Steam, and Local Coffee People! No wonder the standards are there.]