Makan-Makan Review: Muslim-Owned Steamboat BBQ Buffet At $26 Nett At Punggol

Whenever I think of Punggol, I have this idea that it’s an ulu place with nothing to do or eat, and it’s not somewhere that comes to mind when I’m jio-ing my friends out. So imagine my surprise when I in recent weeks found out that a Muslim-owned steamboat BBQ eatery opened up at Punggol End.

Makan-Makan is a steamboat BBQ buffet that offers free-flow meat, seafood, cooked dishes, and desserts at $26 per person on weekdays and $29 per person on weekends . Muslim-Owned Steamboat BBQ Buffet From $26 Nett | Makan Makan Food at Makan-Makan The pot and grill are big enough for four people to share.

Everything is free-flow, so you don’t need to feel paiseh , just help yourself to whatever you want and as much as you need. For the soup base, you can choose to have either chicken or tom yum soup. We started with the must-haves at every steamboat – noodles and condiments.

Don’t worry if you’re not a fan of seafood as they in addition have another section for meat and finger food. The chicken soup was very light and clear at the beginning, so we added components such as eggs, clams, and corn to enhance the savour and thicken the soup. One thing you might notice is that the scallop will start releasing water, so try to drain the excess water every minute as you want it seared, not boiled.

If only there were kimchi and garlic available, it would have made it more boomz . The duck meat was thickly sliced with a layer of skin and fats.

The layer of fats began to melt, coating and flavouring the duck meat. I was sold – the meat was succulent and very silky from the melted fat which gave it a rich and savoury savour.

At around 6pm, they served cooked food such as fried rice, smoked duck aglio olio, fried chicken and samosa. It’s easy to miss this corner so remember save some space for cream puffs, mini eclairs, and ice-cream available in the freezer.

Ambience at Makan-Makan The restaurant is not air-conditioned but they do have plenty of fans and air coolers around. Even though the place is quite ulu, bus 84 from Punggol Bus Interchange takes you there directly, making it quite accessible. There is a horse stable, rabbit estate, and playground at the end of this path which is quite near.

The verdict It is great that Punggol is starting to have more food choices available even though it is an ulu place to be at. I would say this place is great for families and friends who want to catch up over a filling meal and enjoy a short walk afterwards to unwind.