Top spots for the best min jiang kueh and martabak manis in Singapore

Granny’s Pancake has multiple branches dotted across Singapore in places such as Tampines, Toa Payoh, Redhill, and Teban Gardens but it all started at its main branch in Ghin Moh. For those who love the fragrance of peanuts, get the Peanut Butter + Peanut for a moreish experience. Price per slice start from $1.

Granny’s Pancake has multiple outlets islandwide. Check out their Instagram page for more information.

Min jiang kueh served at Munchi Pancakes are made to delight your eyes, tastebuds and Instagram feed. Take the Charcoal Min Jiang Kueh with Coconut Filling for example, where the sombre pancake contrasts against the almost-neon orange coconut. Both traditionalists and modernists will have a fun time here, with flavours spanning peanut and red bean to strawberry cheese and matcha. Price per slice starts from $1.80.

Munchi Pancakes has more than 20 locations islandwide. Check out their website for more information.

The Pantree was founded in 2016 by a young couple who wanted to preserve the traditional teatime snack. They serve thin, crispy-style min jiang kueh here with over 20 flavours ranging from Peanut & Corn and Nutella to Floss & Cheese and Luncheon Meat & Egg. The Pantree’s location in the CBD makes it a great place for office workers to have a short mental break and nosh to recharge too.

The Pantree is located at 5 Straits View, #B2, 24 The Heart, Marina One, 018935.

Smile Martabak is an online business selling martabak manis started by a young couple in 2021. It was born after the wife couldn’t find any nice ones here nor could she travel back to Indonesia to satisfy her craving. They have eight flavours currently – Original Choco-Cheese, Pandan Cheese Milk, Traditional Choco Sprinkles Cheese, Cheesy Milk Original, Ondeh-Ondeh Special, Red Velvet Oreo (Cream Cheese), Banana Choco-Cheese and Milo Ovo Crunch. Prices range from $19.30.

Smile Martabak has multiple outlets islandwide. Check out their website for more information.

If you’re a big fan of Granny’s Pancake, Ching’s Pancake will not disappoint. After closing down their printing shop, husband and wife duo, Mr Chew Kim Yong and Mdm Heng Ching Ching, apprenticed under the renowned min jiang kueh chain before opening their very own stall at Circuit Road Hawker Centre. Offering four classic min jiang kueh flavours, Macpherson residents can get their fix of nostalgia from these hawkers as early as 6:30 every morning.

Ching’s Pancake is located at 79 Circuit Rd, #01-55, Singapore 370079.

Jtown Cafe is a restaurant located in the basement of Midpoint Orchard known for its Indonesian street food such as Bakmie Ayam, Bihun Bakkso and of course, Martabak Manis. There are a variety of options available – Butter Sugar, Chocolate, Peanut, Cheese, All Mix and OvoPOP. Prices start from $6.90.

Jtown Cafe is located at 220 Orchard Rd, #B1-03/04/05 Midpoint Orchard, Singapore 238852 and 371 Beach Rd, #01-27, City Gate Mall, Singapore 199597

Additional reporting by Anis Nabilah Azlee.