Syncing with Japan’s trend: Four thick pancakes to ignite your sweet tooth

By MOOK Scenic Spots Wu Pin-xuan, compiled and reported
 
Soft and fluffy, they fill you with happiness with just one bite. In recent years, Japan has seen a surge in the popularity of thick pancakes. Compared to regular pancakes, thick ones require a longer baking time, and the careful, prolonged cooking allows the flavors to be more concentrated within~ Here are four popular thick pancake shops. No need to go to Japan—there are plenty of delicious thick pancakes all around Taipei, central, and southern Taiwan!

1. UZNA OMOM Apricot Peach Pancake Shop
 
The popular brand ‘Apricot Peach Pancake Shop’ from Tokyo’s Omotesando “Ura-Harajuku Cat Street” has many branches in Taiwan. It presents Tokyo ingredients and tableware authentically, fully conveying the characteristics of the original Harajuku flagship store in Tokyo. What makes the Apricot Peach Pancake Shop unique is its use of specialty ingredients such as Hokkaido wheat flour, Hokkaido NAKAZAWA fresh cream, and Miaoli local eggs to cook pancakes that are up to 4 cm thick—the so-called “soufflé thick pancake,” acclaimed as the thickest in all of Taiwan.

[Info]
Zhongxiao Branch
Address: No. 16, Lane 19, Alley 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02 2771 2977

Zhongli Dajiang Branch
Address: 4F, No. 501, Section 2, Zhongyuan Rd., Zhongli District, Taoyuan City (4F, Dajiang International Shopping Center)
Phone: 03-468-0333
 
Uni-President Times Branch
Address: 1F, No. 8, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City (1F, Uni-President Times Department Store)
Phone: 02-2722-0179
 
Taipei Nangang Branch
Address: 2F, No. 369, Section 7, Zhongxiao East Rd., Nangang District, Taipei City (2F, Building A, CITYLINK Nangang Station)
Phone: 02-2652-9220
 
SOGO Fuxing Branch
Address: 5F, No. 300, Section 3, Zhongxiao East Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City (5F, SOGO Fuxing Department Store)
Phone: 02-8772-3030
 
 
2. Yuki no Shita Taipei
 
Having won the title of Best Dessert two years in a row from Japan’s largest food website Tabelog, “Yuki no Shita” is known for its 4 cm thick freshly baked pancakes and fruit-based shaved ice. Its Taipei branch is its first overseas store, using over 90% of the same ingredients as those in Japan. The chocolate-flavored thick pancake at Yuki no Shita uses VAN HOUTEN cocoa powder in its base, which is characterized by the rich, mellow chocolate flavor permeating the pancake itself.

[Info]
Address: No. 3, Lane 16, Alley 553, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei City
Phone: 02-27468119
Closed on Wednesdays
 
 
3. Autumn Soufflé Hot · Pancake
 
The “Autumn Soufflé Hot · Pancake” is a super popular IG-worthy afternoon tea dessert in Tainan. Made to order, this naturally healthy, fluffy thick soufflé pancake contains no baking powder or pancake mix, using wholesome ingredients for a bouncy and creamy texture. Seating is limited, so reservations are essential before visiting. The interior has a Japanese-style general store vibe, creating a cozy and comforting atmosphere.

[Info]
Address: No. 117, Section 2, Yongfu Road, West Central District, Tainan City
Phone: 06 223 6586
Closed on Mondays
 
 
4. Jamling café
 
The owner of Jamling Café is a native Japanese. The café’s specialty is made-to-order Japanese-style thick pancakes, offering a variety of both sweet and savory flavors. The pancakes at Jamling Café have an incredibly melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s truly astonishing. They contain no cream, but use high-quality eggs, dairy products, and imported Japanese wheat flour — definitely worth a try.