Gram Cafe & Pancakes Review: Jiggly Souffle Pancakes From Osaka Arrives In Singapore

Singaporeans are probably no strangers to Japanese pancakes, with Belle-ville from Osaka and Tokyo’s Riz Labo Kitchen arriving last year. New to the local scene is Gram Cafe & Pancake . With outlets in Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, this store is known as the largest Japanese pancake chain in Japan and around the world.

Though the cafe will only open on 16 June 2019 , we managed to get a peek of the food served at a media preview. Food at Gram Cafe & Pancakes No visit to Gram Cafe & Pancakes is complete until you’ve tried their Premium Pancakes ($17.90++) .

These pancakes are really exclusive; they are only available at 11am, 3pm, and 6pm every day, with 30 servings each time. The cafe might sound snobbish and even foolish to restrict the sale of their signature item to 30 each time, but we learnt that each serving takes a whopping 30 minutes to cook. The store is also limited by the size of their pancake griddle, which can accommodate a small amount of these fluffy discs.

That being explained, queuing only starts 30 minutes before each session, so you don’t have to camp for hours. The natural thing to do was to give them a jiggle, and I have to admit that it was mighty fun and oddly satisfying.

Luckily, the pancakes come with a generous dollop of whipped cream and maple syrup to provide much-needed relief. Rich Tiramisu Pancakes ($15.90++) is another item that’s made for the camera, with a beautiful tower of pancakes sandwiching layers of mascarpone cream cheese. This pancake is a treat for the senses, with bitterness from the espresso-soaked pancakes and sweetness from the mascarpone cream cheese pairing well with each other.

There’s as well room for non-pancake lovers with French Toast of Chocolate Banana ($15.90++) . Even so, at $15.90++, I can’t help but feel that this dish is a little overpriced.

They also have an interesting Chili Beans Pancakes ($18.90++) for those who want a mix of sweet and savoury. Following the exact method used by Gram Cafe in Japan, you can expect a trio of classic American-style pancakes drenched in a generous portion of chilli beans sauce and melted cheddar cheese.

Ambience at Gram Cafe & Pancakes I’ve been to a Gram Cafe & Pancakes outlet in Kanazawa, Japan, and found the decor to be more or less the same here. Located on the second floor of Vivocity, next to Secret Recipe, this small and cosy store sits 40 pancake-lovin’ foodies.

While our experience at Gram Cafe & Pancakes was a little disappointing, there’s definitely no reason to not give this cafe a go. With the success of A&W and Shake Shack in recent months, I have no doubts about Gram Cafe & Pancakes’ ability in drawing in the crowds with their insanely adorable jiggly pancakes.