I don’t know why I haven’t tried Mammy Pancake before. One of the simple reasons might be that there is always a long queue outside the shop. I finally got to try it after a friend’s recommendation, and of course, I visited at non-peak hours so that I didn’t have to wait for a long time to get this Earl Grey & Chocolate Pancake.
The pancake was served fresh hot. Of course, they made it after you place your order. When I took it, I could already smell the decent earl grey tea flavor. I can’t wait to eat it so I quickly took a photo of it.
I’m not sure how you usually eat this kind of egglette pancake. I usually tear them out one by one. The connecting part was very crispy. The egglettes had crunchy surface, wrapping fluffy earl grey & chocolate pancake-y thing inside. So so delicious!
I couldn’t stop eating until I finished it all. Now I know why there is always a long queue...
Read moreInstagram has made it that Mammy Pancake and other egg waffle stores now offer toppings and ice-creams and such, but honestly, there's no need to any of that. The waffles are delicious plain and such a good snack to eat while walking.
In my childhood, I used to buy egg waffles from street carts and they were super cheap, but with increased health regulations I'm seeing a lot less 'aunt and uncle' food carts on the side of the street and more established shop fronts.
My plain waffle was $HKD 20, I'm not sure if the prices vary according to where/which shop you purchase at. You can pay with an Octopus card, cash or epay, but they didn't take...
Read moreI was recommended Mammy Pancake by two trusted friends and I can safely say I wholeheartedly recommend it as well! Please consider this review from the three of us.
Mammy Pancake has a bunch of exciting flavour options I'm looking forward to try. I'll admit I'm deeply skeptical about the savory flavours but I'll try them...one day. Let me at the earl grey first!
I started with the classic and it's everything you want it to be. Crispy crunchy on the outside and gorgeously fluffy on the inside. A+ will be tempted by again.
If you're looking to satisfy that sweet-but-not-too-sweet tooth this...
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