It seems like everyone is jumping on the pancake wagon right now, which begs the question: who makes it best? In the midst of all the jiggly pancake hype, we thought it’s about time we put this question to rest at the source of most of the excitement: Siam Paragon.

 

 

 

Who: An offshoot of New York’s popular breakfast spot, Clinton Street brings a taste of the Big Apple to the heart of Bangkok. Their all-day breakfast menu showcases American classics like fluffy blueberry pancakes with maple butter, and free-range chicken with buttermilk waffles, alongside an array of decadent baked goods.

 

Verdict: These light and fluffy pancakes taste super buttery (in a good way), with crisp edges, a soft interior and a nice golden finish. They’re light and fluffy, but still have some heft to them—just perfect to hold up to the glossy blueberry jam, yet still porous enough absorb the melted maple butter.

 

Taste: 5/5

Texture: 5/5

Wait time: 5/5

Instagrammability: 4/5

 

Price: B329

 

 

 

 

Who: This American powerhouse is known for its all-day breakfast with extra-long hours (some branches even stay open 24/7). The chain has more than 1,600 locations across the US, Canada and Asia.

 

Verdict: The towering stacks of pancakes come drenched in a syrupy strawberry glaze with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Hidden inside are big chunks of New York cheesecake that have been mixed into the batter before turning soft and melty on the griddle. And yes, the pancake is exactly as rich as it sounds thanks to the dense, buttery, custardy crumbs—which also make it taste a little undercooked.

 

Taste: 3

Texture: 4

Wait time: 5

Instagrammability: 3

 

Price: B195

 

 

 

Who: Osaka's much-hyped souffle pancake specialist whipped Bangkok into a frenzy on its recent arrival, and the queues are still often out the door. Gram's main claim to fame is its 4cm-thick premium fluffy pancakes, which come in stacks of three layered with syrup, butter and whipped cream.

 

Verdict: More innovative than most, this ultra-thick pancake is undeniably light and fluffy like souffle, with just the right level of sweetness—which is great if you want to pile a knob of butter, fresh whipped cream and a healthy dose of maple syrup on top (though you might need to ask more for the latter to cover up the eggy taste of the pancakes). If it’s a traditional pancake you’re after, however, this is not the one.

 

Taste: 3

Texture: 4

Wait time: 1

Instagrammability: 5

 

Price: B295

 

 

Who: This chain’s many locations are often mobbed with people queuing out front for the super-buttery honey toast (picture a giant slab of bread several inches tall) topped with vanilla ice cream and a side of whipped cream, but what about the pancakes?

 

Verdict: These relatively thin pancakes taste like the type you’d make at home. They’ve got this lovely golden brown surface that gives way to a light and cakey interior. On the downside, they’re a little too dry on their own but when drenched in syrup they become a little chewy.

 

Taste: 4/5

Texture: 3/5

Wait time: 2/5

Instagrammability: 3/5

 

Price: B195

 

 

Who: This cafe is dedicated solely to pancakes, but not just any old pancake. The fluffy, super-thick, souffle-like hotcakes are made from their own special recipe, which stars ricotta for a light and creamy texture. The sweet shop serves a variety of toppings that’ll give you a sugar-rush just by looking at them.

 

Verdict: After a 30-minute wait for the thick pancake to cook through, you’ll be rewarded with two fat hotcakes completely covered in thick Madagascar vanilla-spiced custard sauce, a light drizzle of caramel sauce and a sprinkle of cookie crumbs. The pancake is light and airy, yet with a custardy interior, almost like a cross between pudding and souffle, but unfortunately it suffers from the same eggy taste as the other souffle contender on the list and is similarly not your classic authentic pancake.

 

Taste: 3/5

Texture: 2/5

Wait time: 2/5

Instagrammability: 4/5

 

Price: B265