Makan

"In Colonia Centro, Maryann Yong and her husband, Mario Malvaez, celebrate street food at their Singaporean spot, Makan. Starters might include braised ayocote beans followed by a spicy laksa noodle soup and Singaporean chili crab. “Our success is a reflection of the open nature of Mexican culture,” Yong says. “Our guests are always excited to try something new, to learn something new, be it about a culture, a cuisine, or both.”" - Travel + Leisure Editors

"After relocating to the Juárez neighborhood in fall 2023, Makan received diners in a revamped space overlooking one of Mexico City’s iconic roundabouts, El Reloj Chino. Chefs Maryann Yong and Mario Malvaez have kept Makan’s most popular dishes on the menu — like the fish larb and the Singaporean chicken with rice — while adding a few more fun options such as the chili king crab with sambal, lacquered duck, and char siu pork belly. The restaurant has come a long way from the small courtyard that served as its original home in Roma Norte; the new dining room is focused on an open kitchen, and there are two private rooms for intimate parties. The updated cocktail menu complements the usual funk from their natural wine selection." - Natalia de la Rosa, Daniela Galarza

"After outgrowing its small Roma courtyard, this Singaporean restaurant moved into a modern, renovated building in Juárez. The new location is much better for groups: it has triple the seating, plus a bar that wraps around the entire back of the restaurant. Come hungry and with a few friends, and plan on sharing family-style plates of crispy pork belly, poached chicken, laksa with plenty of heat, and a hunk of coconut jam toast." - guillaume guevara

"After outgrowing its small Roma courtyard, this Singaporean restaurant moved into a modern, renovated building in Juárez. The new location is much better for groups: it has triple the seating, plus a bar that wraps around the entire back of the restaurant. Come hungry and with a few friends, and plan on sharing family-style plates of crispy pork belly, poached chicken, laksa with plenty of heat, and a hunk of coconut jam toast." - Guillaume Guevara

"After working in kitchens across Asia (including Bangkok's esteemed Gaggan), chefs Maryann Yong and Mario Malvaez opened this tucked-away space in Roma last year, where they sling casual Singaporean dishes like chicken rice and noodles with duck breast. Thanks to its quick success, Makan is on its way to becoming the city’s next culinary hotspot—the owners are already on the hunt for a bigger location."