This New Singaporean Street Food Is a Play on the Korean and Japanese Coin Pancakes

The 10 Cent Pancake is designed to resemble an oversized version of Singapore's old 10-cent coin, featuring intricate details such as “TEN CENTS” boldly stamped on it and a delicate star jasmine design etched into the batter.

Korean 10-won cheese coin pancakes and the Japanese 10-yen pancakes are part of a global trend that has now reached Singapore, with its own unique 10-cent coin pancakes. These delicious treats are a popular dessert option, typically filled with gooey mozzarella cheese. Korean 10-won cheese coin pancakes Korean 10-won cheese coin pancakes (Photo: Raphael Nathanael Lee / Instagram)Korean street food vendors have been whipping up these coin pancakes for some time now, and they’ve recently gained popularity on social media. The pancakes are made with a simple batter and filled with a generous portion of mozzarella cheese. They’re then cooked on a hot griddle until golden brown and crispy. The result is a delicious, gooey, and cheesy pancake that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Japanese 10-yen pancakes Japanese 10-yen pancakes (Photo: Raphael Nathanael Lee / Instagram)Japanese street food vendors have also been making their own version of these coin pancakes, but with a few key differences. The Japanese pancakes are typically made with a thicker batter and filled with a variety of ingredients, such as custard, cream cheese, or fruit. They’re also cooked on a lower heat setting, which gives them a softer and fluffier texture. Singapore 10-cent coin pancakes Singapore 10-cent coin pancakes (Photo: Raphael Nathanael Lee / Instagram)Singapore now offers its own version of these coin pancakes, adding a local twist to this global trend. Named the 10 Cent Pancake, this delightful snack can be found at a dedicated takeaway kiosk in Tanjong Pagar Plaza, making it Singapore’s first standalone shop for this trendy treat. The 10 Cent Pancake is designed to resemble an oversized version of Singapore’s old 10-cent coin, featuring intricate details such as “TEN CENTS” boldly stamped on it and a delicate star jasmine design etched into the batter. Each pancake is roughly the size of a palm and offers a satisfying cheese pull with every bite, thanks to its generous filling of mozzarella cheese. What sets the 10 Cent Pancake apart from its Korean and Japanese counterparts is its unique filling options. In addition to the classic mozzarella cheese filling, the 10 Cent Pancake also comes with a variety of other fillings, such as custard, cream cheese, peanut butter, and Nutella. This allows customers to customize their pancakes to their own taste preferences.