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Ask any Singaporean what they consider to be our national breakfast, and most will probably tell you kaya butter toast. Ask me, and I’ll tell you it’s min jiang kueh. So when I caught wind of Super Pancake, which had just opened near our office at Block 95 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh on 1 Jul, I knew I had to head down to try it.
Tucked at the corner of 8 Plus Food House beside FairPrice, Super Pancake operates out of a humble cart right next to the drinks stall. Plastered on it is an impressive list of the 16 flavours they offer, from classics like Peanut and Coconut, to fun combos like Kaya + Butter and Chicken Floss + Cheese.
I stared at the menu for so long that the lone auntie running the stall probably regretted my existence. Eventually, I settled on Peanut (S$1.50), Kaya + Butter (S$2) and Chocolate + Cheese (S$2.40) to try.
Stuffed with a hefty amount of filling, the classic Peanut (S$1.50) flavour had a great mix of smooth peanut butter with coarse nutty bits that gave it both creaminess and crunch. That said, it was super gao, almost overwhelmingly so, and got cloying even though I was sharing it with a friend.
This pancake shell leaned on the denser side and lacked the airy fluff I prefer, but still held its own.
This Kaya + Butter (S$2) flavour was an oozy, indulgent treat that brought the best of both worlds. The iconic butter slab had already melted into the pancake, turning the centre into a soft, almost custard-like bite. While that made the pancake a little soggier, I didn’t mind at all. I love me a good chewy kueh texture anyway.
The kaya was silky, fragrant, and packed with that addictive coconut-pandan flavour that wasn’t too sweet. Ah, the best compliment, really.
Chocolate + Cheese (S$2.40) was childhood nostalgia to the MAX. The sweet, gooey chocolate spread complemented the pockets of slightly salty, melty cheese — a combo I haven’t had since my primary school days on white bread. Wrapped in a golden-brown pancake that was easily the crispiest of the three, I simply couldn’t put this one down.
I know some might raise an eyebrow at this combination, but don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!
I don’t think I’ve ever had a min jiang kueh I didn’t enjoy, and Super Pancake was no exception. The pancake shells were generally denser and less doughy than I’d like (for context: I never request for the edge pieces), but the fillings were decadent and thoroughly comforting. If I lived around the area, I can see myself coming down to try a different flavour every day.
Do note that their opening hours aren’t confirmed yet, so you might want to swing by earlier in the day, just in case they sell out or close early.
Expected damage: S$1.50 – S$2.60 per pax
