Maki of Japan

Reviews

• Ryan B.

  star star star star_border star_border 25 July 2026

  Better than average mall fare. Chicken and noodles and soy sauce...nice match up here.

• David F.

  star star star star star_border 13 July 2026

  Maki translates from Japanese as 'true'. Well...Maki's food was nice, but it wasn't really true. It's a fusion cafe. It's sort of Ja-chi-thai-kor-namese and I am not criticizing the food so much as its description.
  
  The service is typical for mega-mall eateries. It's efficient, but that's it. It is clean, and there is a big bain-marie with fried rice, noodles and Chinese style vegetables. The main part of the meal (in my case beef teriyaki) was cooked on a hot plate while I waited. It was very nice...as were the veggies and the rice. It's just that it paid little heed to fair-dinkum Jappo tucker.
  
  This mall is filled with the usual chain food choices and Maki stood out as being a little different. In short, I enjoyed my meal in the Asian style and recommend Maki for people who like Asian food and are pretty hungry...because the portion was quite large.
  
  Finally, it seems most of the reviews of Maki, which don't give 4 stars, are focused on service. The service, for the style of place was okay, and if you can get past that, I promise you will enjoy the food.
  
  I will go back again.

• Meggean L.

  star star star star star_border 12 July 2026

  While not high end Japanese it is still enjoyable. I have been here a few times since they opened when the mall was reopened. The first few times were great then they got crappy. Well a month ago I decided to give them another shot and it was worth it. We returned today and had the same experience, good noodles, yum yum sauce and I actually enjoy their orange chicken. It is worth it if you are at the mall and can't afford or don't want to go to the chain dine in restaurants, i.e TGIF, Chili's, etc. The food isn't overly greasy and has good seasoning. I usually share a plate with my fiance since I usually don't eat much at these Asian fast food places and it is still enough for both of us. Great value overall.

• Jenna L.

  star star star star star 9 July 2026

  DELICIOUS food (especially for a food court in an outlet mall) my friend and I split a meal (it's big enough for 2 people). We got chicken, delicious rice, asparagus, 2 eggrolls, and the Yum Yum sauce. Everything was so delicious and the workers were really friendly. They also have sweet plantains here! But we were completely stuffed. SO MUCH FOOD. Definitely a good option if you're looking for some good grub during your shopping trip!

• Beth G.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 6 July 2026

  Walked up during our lunch. Not sure why we chose Maki, just was not feeling anything else the Mall had to offer. I had the special. Chicken and Shrimp teriyaki. I think it came with a drink. You pay and wait while they cook in front of you. Good to know it is fresh and not sitting there waiting to be ordered like some other mall establishments. Did not wait long. I had to ask for chop sticks. I don't get TN. If you go to Asian restaurant, why do you have to ask for chop sticks. Isn't this second nature. Food. It was OK. I don't remember any flavor sadly, I do remember lots of trips for water as it seemed like a lot of salt. The shrimp were cooked properly. Rice was OK too. I don't think I would come back because it was uneventful and if I want to waste 10 dollars, would do it on a lottery ticket. The best part of the meal was watching them cook it. Have no idea why there was no flavor. If I read they add flavor to their food I will be back.