Belle-ville Pancake Cafe Review: Fluffy Japanese Pancake Stacks At Bugis Junction

Due to how gorgeous they looked, dropping by a pancake cafe was of course one of my must-dos in Japan. And ever since I put a piece of fluffy pancake into my mouth, that very pancake cafe became one of the few cafes in Tokyo I frequently recommend to my peers who are travelling to Japan.

Even so, with the recent opening of Belle-ville , a Japanese pancake cafe from Osaka, making a stop at pancake spots in Japan might not be necessary anymore. Food at Belle-ville While most cafes in Singapore offer both sweet and savoury pancakes, Belle-ville only serves up the former.

As I entered the cafe, my nose was hit by a strong meringue fragrance, only for me to find out that meringue is one of the main components used to make their mille-feuille pancakes. As a staff member approached us with the Millefeuille Pancake ($7.90++ for four, $11.90++ for eight pieces) , we noticed how focused and slowly she was walking.

It was not only until she placed the plate on our table that we realised why; the pancake stack was extremely wobbly and fragile due to how fluffy it was. Unfortunately, they tragically toppled after this was taken: At the very top of the stack, a round slab of butter was placed in the centre.

While Western pancakes are usually spongy, the Japanese pancakes at Belle-Ville are runnier. Though there was a total of eight pieces, my colleague and I wiped out the plate in no time! The Strawberry and Mixed Berry Pancake ($11.90++ for two, $14.40++ for four pieces) is what I would call #aesthetic because of its colours.

I ate the pancake, whipped cream, and mixed berries all at one go and was amazed by how the taste of everything complemented one another so well. The whipped cream was extremely milky and provided extra sweetness to the pancake, while balancing out the tartness of the berries.

Last but not least, the Matcha with Rice Ball and Red Bean Pancake ($12.20++ for four, $16.20++ for eight pieces) was brought to the table. While the original and mixed berry pancakes were fluffy, the pancakes for this dish was similar to our everyday pancakes.

The toppings that came with the pancakes were similar to those of a parfait’s. I wished the matcha taste was stronger but other than that, this dish definitely did not lose out to the rest in terms of texture and quality.

Ambience at Belle-ville Belle-ville is a cosy cafe that can fit about 20 people. My colleague and I had a tough time outcome this cafe, which is situated at a corner at the outside of Bugis Junction. Riz Labo Kitchen: Fluffy Pancake Cafe From Japan Is Now Open In Singapore At Wisma Atria The verdict As I savoured each dish, it really reminded me of the time I had fluffy pancakes in Japan.