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Buttermilk Pancakes, Woodside Inn, Mumbai
There is something about buttermilk that gives pancakes a light sour hint and a texture that is better than overtly egg-y ones. The ones at Woodside Inn are fluffy and served with fresh fruits and seasonal fruit compote. Occasionally, the restaurant will treat you with a small helping of Nutella, so be nice.
Indian Mercantile Mansion, Woodhouse Road, Colaba, opposite Regal Cinema, Mumbai. Tel: 022-22875752
The Swill Roll Pancake, Smoke House Deli, Kolkata
Giving the conventional flapjack a sweet twist, this one from Smoke House Deli will not only please your little one, it will bring out the child in you. Made using a slightly runny batter, this thin pancake is layered with a fresh fruit jam and folded like a Swiss roll before being cut into tiny circles, popped on skewers and served with maple syrup.
Fifth floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Park Circus, Ballygunge, Kolkata. Tel: 033-40674001
Ragi Pancake, Café Lota, Delhi
If you want pancakes that don’t make you feel guilty, head here. Not only are they made using a protein-rich ragi flour, they are also topped with healthy add-ons such as fresh bananas, popped amaranth and pomegranate seeds (and just a hint of maple syrup). This dish has a bit of everything—crunch, bite and sweetness—without the guilt.
National Crafts Museum, Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. Tel: 07838960787
Classic Pancakes, Terttulia, Mumbai
If you like pancakes that are thin and crispy at the edges and soft inside, this is the place to go. The quaint cafe’s take on the brunch staple is almost crepe-like. Each plate is accompanied by fresh berry coulis and maple syrup. Make a meal out of this dish by adding a fresh salad to your order.
Ground floor, Hotel Parkway, Ranade Road Extension, Shivaji Sea Face Road, Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai. Tel: 022-60020202
Balsamic and Blue Cheese Pancakes, B Cafe, Bengaluru
Hitting the right spot with its sweet-and-savoury flavour pairing is this cafe at Bengaluru’s Shangri-La Hotel. The base of these pancakes is the typical flour-egg-and-sugar routine, but it’s the addition of aged balsamic vinegar and Gorgonzola that makes all the difference. The dish is served with a fruit compote.
Shangri-La Hotel Bangalore, 56-6B, Palace Road, Bengaluru. Tel: 080-45126100
No-egg Pancakes, Nutcracker, Mumbai
This one is tough to crack, but the chef behind Kala Ghoda’s tiny eatery hits the bull’s eye. Nutcracker makes the softest pancakes that have an indulgent texture and a hint of buttermilk-y tartness. It is served with maple and fruit compote and is easily our brunch favourite in Mumbai.
Modern House, Dr VB Gandhi Marg, Fort, Mumbai. Tel: 022-22842430
Buttermilk Pancakes, Café Mangii, Bengaluru
While nothing beats their Nutella sub, pancakes at Café Mangii are also worth your calories. The tall tower is topped with slabs of butter and maple syrup, and is perfect for when you’re ravenous for the sweet treat. If you are here for breakfast, add some eggs-to-order from their menu and you’ll be set until 4.00 pm.
204/A, Comet Block, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road, Lavelle Road, Bengaluru. Tel: 080-22270098
Tofu Pancake, The Yoga House, Mumbai
Topped with a fresh salad of orange, micro greens, feta and pine nuts with a balsamic glaze, this dish is one of its kind in Mumbai. The recipe uses no eggs and is something you can even make a lunch out of. It’s designed by their consulting chef Karishma Sakhrani, who was also a MasterChef India Season 4 finalist, so expect gourmet touches.
Nargis Villa, Water Bungalow, Sherly Rajan Road, Bandra W, Mumbai. Tel: 022-65545001
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