10 places to go for pancakes in Singapore
Japanese cafe chain Kyushu Pancake has just opened its first Singapore outlet on 11 May. Find out more about what makes its pancakes so unique; plus 10 more foodie spots to visit for this savoury-sweet dish.
By Hong Xinying
Image: Kyushu Pancake Singapore/ Facebook
Good news, for lovers of pancakes. Japanese cafe chain Kyushu Pancake has just opened its first outlet here on May 11.
The 42-seater cafe at Thomson Road is also the brand’s first outlet in Southeast Asia. Existing Kyushu Pancake outlets can be found in Tokyo and Kyushu in Japan as well as Taipei in Taiwan.
The cafe chain’s mixed grain batter is what makes its pancakes so unique. This pancake mix includes wheat, sprouted brown rice and pressed barley among the seven grains it uses; all of which are found and produced in Kyushu.
It took cafe chain founder Koji Muraoka up to 18 months to come up with the recipe for this pancake mix, reported local newspaper Straits Times. “These grains give the pancakes a natural, sweet fragrance and taste,” said Muraoka to Straits Times.
These pancakes are paired with homemade jams, as well as sweet and savoury toppings such as fruits, eggs benedict as well as marshmallows and ice-cream. The cafe also serves French toast and waffles made from the same pancake mix. Prices range from $20 to $23 for a main dish and a drink.
Hankering for more pancake options? Check out these 10 other foodie spots in town.
Where: 6 Duke’s Road, Tel: 6314 2674
Image: Atlas Coffeehouse/ Instagram
This cafe serves pancakes made with ricotta (Italian whey cheese), which creates a moist and creamy centre. Its popular Atlas butterscotch banana pancake ($18) comes topped with caramelised bananas, as well as an ice cream made of butterscotch and honeycomb.
Where: 31 Purvis Street, Tel: 6684 4845
Image: Clinton Street Baking Co. Singapore
The bakery-cafe from New York opened its first Singapore branch last September and pancakes ($18) are among its most popular dishes. These pancakes are served in a stack of three and paired with maple syrup and butter. Choose between three toppings: the banana walnut, wild blueberries or chunks of chocolate.
Where: 47 Pekin Street, Far East Square, #01-01, Tel: 6536 2460 and 4 Hillview Rise, HillV2, #01-01, Tel: 6710 7282
Image: Dean & Deluca Singapore/ Facebook
Still can’t get enough of American-style pancakes? Try the ones at this New York gourmet grocer and cafe, which has currently two outlets here. It serves flapjacks (buttermilk pancakes, $21) with fresh cream, berries and maple syrup.
Where: The Paragon, #B1-13, 290 Orchard Road, Tel: 6836 9488
Image: Dutch Baby Cafe
This new cafe bakes its pancakes on skillets to create a thin, crepe-like edge and a soft centre. Which does mean that you have to eat it fast, before it cools and caves in. Get the set (from $15.80 to $16.80), which features a pancake and a drink.
Where: Multiple locations including 8 Queen Street, Tel: 6338 0873
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This cafe’s soft and chewy pancakes make for such good comfort food. Priced at $14 per serving, you’ll get to choose toppings of banana and walnuts or dark chocolate and berries on top of your pancakes.
Where: Multiple outlets in Singapore at malls including ION Orchard, Capitol Piazza.
Image: Hoshino Coffee/ Facebook
These fluffy pancakes are among the cafe’s bestselling dishes. Thicker than your usual pancakes, which makes it all the better for the syrup to be soaked in. Order the pancake souffle style ($9.80 to $12), with a choice between the maple or honey syrup and additional puree or ice-cream toppings.
Where: 180 Kitchener Road, #02-35/36, City Square Mall, Tel: 6612 9029
Image: Paddington House of Pancakes/ Facebook
You can’t complain for the lack of variety; this Malaysian pancake chain serves up to 100 pancakes and crepes, inspired by culinary styles from all over the world. Fun options to try include the pannekoek (a cross between a pancake and a crepe, available from $11 to $20) and the classic buckleberry ($13) pancakes, which are made with blueberries and cream cheese.
Where: 38 South Buona Vista Road
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This photogenic dish is more than just a pretty sight to behold. The berry ricotta hotcake ($19) comes with a crispy exterior and a soft, muffin-like centre that’s filled with ricotta cheese. It’s plated with flower petals, pine nuts, a ring of berries and a touch of maple syrup.
Where: The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Road, #01-20/21, Tel: 6465 1814 and 26 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa, #01-29, Tel: 6795 0779
Image: Slappy Cakes/ Facebook
If the joy of making your own pancakes (minus the mess to clean up) is more your cup of tea, head to this American pancake joint. Get to choose from five types of batter — buttermilk, whole grain, peanut butter, chocolate and pandan — as well as the various sweet and savoury toppings to add onto your pancake creation.
Where: 44A Prinsep Street, Tel: 6333 4202
Image: Strictly Pancakes/ Facebook
Who says you can’t have pancakes as a full and hearty meal? Pair your stacks of hotcakes with heavily sides such as beef skewers, bacon and chunks of chicken. Prices start from $5.50 for a stack of two pancakes to $15 for a stack of three pancakes with garlic buttered prawns.
