Mr
877 Wuding Lu (???877?)
Shanghai, China
PRICE: ??
RATING:
One of my favourite American-style breakfasts, apart from waffles, are PANCAKES. Luscious, fluffy, buttermilk pancakes, to be precise. So it was with great interest and high hopes when I visited Mr Pancake House, which is in the Jingan area. Set up to look a bit like an American diner or cafe, it’s clean and quiet inside, with 2 little tables outside to enjoy el fresco dining. We sat inside since it was a hot day, but enjoyed the sunlight streaming in through the big glass windows.
The staff were polite, and really efficient. I was surprised at how quickly the food came out, not just for us, but for other tables as well. One look at the menu and we were so surprised – their prices are EXCELLENT. Shanghai has this ridiculous notion that if a restaurant serves non-Chinese food, the prices are often exorbitantly marked up. I’ve witnessed many a restaurant charging in excess of 100? (around US$15.00) for some pancakes, and we all know how cheap they are to make – especially considering the few ingredients are China made and cost about 1/50th of the price. However, at Mr Pancake House, a “stack of buttermilk pancakes” cost a mere 25? or so – a total bargain!!!!
I opted for the Spanish omelette with homecooked fries and buttermilk pancakes which, if I remember correctly, was 38?. It was impressive. 3 eggs making a creamy omelette with mushrooms dotted through, and topped with a healthy scoop of salsa. The “homecooked fries” are actually just roasted potatoes, but they were sliced small and very tasty, albeit a little on the oily side. And of course, the buttermilk pancakes. I really enjoyed them. I wouldn’t say they’re the best buttermilk pancakes I’ve ever eaten in my life, but they were still delicious, considering we’re in China. They were dense but still fluffy, moist, and had a beautiful buttery flavour to them. Dusted with icing sugar, slathered in butter, and topped up with maple syrup, they were a real treat. I assume the maple syrup provided isn’t REAL maple syrup, and wished they’d give 100% pure Canadian maple syrup. But for the price of the set, I can’t really complain.
The Hot chocolate was creamy and satisfying, though nowhere near the standard of Downstairs by David Laris. The Latte came out hilariously a cappuccino.. I think the staff had no idea what a latte was and what the difference was. Still, it was nice, no complaints there.
Mr Pancake House makes for a great, casual brunch. They also serve a selection of sandwiches and salads for those so inclined, but I wasn’t interested. When I go back, I’m just getting the 3-stack of buttermilk pancakes with bananas, and smothered in lashings of butter and maple syrup. Now THAT’S a way to start a weekend! π
Mr Pancake House
The sunlit interior
Hot chocolate and Latte (which was more like a cappuccino)
Spanish omelette with homecooked fries and buttermilk pancakes
Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch
I’m echoing the question of the difference between a latte and a cappucino. Is a latte with more milk?
They’re really different imho, I only like lattes http://www.ochef.com/87.htm
I’m echoing the question of the difference between a latte and a cappucino. Is a latte with more milk?
They’re really different imho, I only like lattes http://www.ochef.com/87.htm
I am not that into American style pancakes but I love French pancakes, especially the savory ones,YUM!! π
Do you mean French crepes? I’ve never had French savory pancakes.. didn’t know they existed!
yes!! you should definitely try them!! They are so good, especially the one with egg, ham, cheese and mushroom or smoke salmon with dill and creme fraiche!! π
Heh yes I love em, I made a post on La Creperie a few months back (opened by a guy from Brittany, so v authentic). We also make them ourselves π
My sister saw the ad for this as well, I think it was in Enjoy Shanghai? Though I’m not sure what the difference is between Mr Pancake and Mr Pancake house. I think we might go there for breakfast/brunch someday!
…and I don’t know what the difference between a cappuccino and latte is, either. Does latte have no foam??
Wei-Wei
I think it’s the same place? not sure..
http://www.ochef.com/87.htm
I am not that into American style pancakes but I love French pancakes, especially the savory ones,YUM!! π
Do you mean French crepes? I’ve never had French savory pancakes.. didn’t know they existed!
yes!! you should definitely try them!! They are so good, especially the one with egg, ham, cheese and mushroom or smoke salmon with dill and creme fraiche!! π
Heh yes I love em, I made a post on La Creperie a few months back (opened by a guy from Brittany, so v authentic). We also make them ourselves π
My sister saw the ad for this as well, I think it was in Enjoy Shanghai? Though I’m not sure what the difference is between Mr Pancake and Mr Pancake house. I think we might go there for breakfast/brunch someday!
…and I don’t know what the difference between a cappuccino and latte is, either. Does latte have no foam??
Wei-Wei
I think it’s the same place? not sure..
http://www.ochef.com/87.htm