Maggie’s, the playful Keong Saik Road sibling of beloved Duxton bistro Marcy’s, turns one this year with a refreshed food and cocktail lineup that doubles down on its irreverent, 70s-grandma-meets-disco-glam identity. The restaurant, open Tuesday through Sunday from 5.30pm to 11pm, serves what it calls “Almost Chinese” cuisine—creative twists on familiar flavours—in a space that feels like an eccentric Chinese grandmother’s impeccably styled living room.
The Vibe: Grandma-Chic, Unapologetically
Step into Maggie’s at 1 Keong Saik Road, and you’re greeted by mismatched upholstery, glittering chandeliers, vintage TV sets, and cheeky nostalgic touches at every turn. The décor is a deliberate departure from its sister restaurant Marcy’s vintage European elegance. Here, the brief was “70s retro grandma-chic”—a concept that sounds out-there because it is. Every table, whether a cosy booth or a communal round, offers a front-row seat to the restaurant’s buzzy energy during peak dinner hours.
The Menu: Familiar Flavours, Wild Twists
Maggie’s describes its cooking as “Almost Chinese,” and the new menu, launched for its first anniversary, keeps that experimental spirit intact. Some signature dishes remain staples: the Golden Gun cigars ($18 for two) are fun starters stuffed with bigeye tuna, spring onions, crème fraîche, and olive leaves, dusted with tomato powder. The golden prawn Croque Madame ($25) and Maggie’s Southern Dirty Rice ($35) are also mainstays.
Cocktails, named after fictional “aunty” characters, stay popular: the longan-infused Luscious Lucy ($24) and the Pei Pa Koa-spiked Cough Drop Connie ($24) are longtime favourites.
New Hits Worth Ordering
Among the newest additions, the Stracciatella Chinois ($23) is an easy crowd-pleaser: a cheesy dip with smoked olive oil and a sweet-spicy black bean chilli relish, served with crispy you tiao (dough fritters). Another standout is the wagyu cheek marmalade ($26), featuring a taro cake base topped with tender shreds of wagyu cheek, caramelised onions, and black-vinegar-pickled cucumber for acidity.
Two new pastas join the lineup: Maggie’s Hae Mee ($28), a valiant take on Singapore’s prawn noodle dish, swaps egg noodles for al dente bucatini coated in a seafood-rich sauce, topped with red prawn crudo, grilled maitake mushrooms, dried shrimp, and chilli crumble. The Mapo Conchiglie ($27) delivers similar East-meets-pasta creativity.
Cocktails remain light and crushable. The Busty Betty ($23) is a straightforward Gimlet-style pour with melon notes, while the Mouthy Margaret ($23) spins a spicy Margarita with watermelon and mala.
The Misses: Not Everything Lands
Not every new dish succeeds. The Iberico pork chop ($48) arrives caramelised and tender like a good char siew, with black garlic sauce, but the accompanying watercress salad and cilantro yoghurt pull the dish in a Mediterranean direction that doesn’t quite cohere—the yoghurt’s sour tang clashes with the pork’s sweetness and fat.
The reworked Ahma’s sticky date pudding ($18) also falls short: the kitchen swapped vanilla ice cream for crème fraîche, but the topping adds unwanted sourness, and the cake itself needs more moisture. A drizzle of olive oil is barely noticeable.
Verdict: 4/5 – A Feast for the Senses
Maggie’s earns its 4/5 rating by getting both aesthetics and food right—a rare feat. The space is packed with personality, ideal for celebratory girls’ nights, date nights, or any evening you want something a little more special. Even the final moments become a talking point: plates of fortune cookies and small farewell drinks are passed around as a final hurrah.
Address: 1 Keong Saik Road, #01-04, Singapore 089503
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 5.30pm–11pm
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