Not long ago, videos of the viral Korean 10 won cheese coin pancake and Japanese 10 yen pancake were everywhere on social media. These popular coin-shaped snacks are sold as street food overseas, usually stuffed with stretchy mozzarella cheese. Now, Singapore has its very own version, in the shape of our 10-cent coin. The only downside? This edible coin will cost you $5 apiece.

The localised coin pancakes can be found at the rather ironically named 10 Cent Pancake, a cute takeaway kiosk at Tanjong Pagar Plaza. It appears to be Singapore's first standalone shop specialising exclusively in this treat. 

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Would you pay $5 for this? 

Compared to the OGs sold in Korea and Japan, 10 Cent Pancake’s version appears nearly identical in size. Each pancake is slightly bigger than the average guy’s palm, and contains a block of mozzarella cheese filling for a satisfying cheese pull. 

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But at $5 each, it’s more expensive than its overseas counterparts – the average coin pancake costs 3,000 won (around S$2.80) in Korea, and 500 yen (around S$4.30) in Japan. 

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8 Days colleagues who’ve tried it tell us if it’s worth the $5

So, is it worth the moolah? Our 8days.sg colleagues who’ve either eaten them or seen them while walking past the shop have mixed feedback. Our video producer shares: “It’s very cute! But the cheese is too mild-tasting even though there’s a lot of it”. She adds that she thinks $3 is a more reasonable price for the pancake: “I probably won’t buy it again, mainly because I prefer other snacks”. 

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“That amount can purchase a meal already”

Conversely, our 8days.sg senior entertainment editor has gone back to the shop for thirds. He says: “Not only did I buy the pancake [after first coming across it], I’ve bought it twice more since. I like how the pancake itself tastes and it’s not cloyingly sweet, so I don’t think $5 is too steep. Also, it’s not like I’m having it every day”. 

On the other extreme end, another 8days.sg editor says she wouldn’t even try it because of the price alone. “I was curious to try it, but would never pay $5 for a snack. That amount can purchase a meal already,” she explains. 

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Biscoff filling available too

Besides cheese, 10 Cent Pancake also offers Biscoff filling, which is not typical of coin pancakes sold in Japan and Korea (they offer other options like custard and red bean instead). 

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The Biscoff stuffing here is mixed with mozzarella for $6.50, but you can opt for pure Biscoff filling for $5. 

Wash your snack down with drinks like Black Coffee and Iced House Tea for $5, or White Coffee and Oat White Coffee for $6. 

10 Cent Pancake is at #01-20 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, 1 Tanjong Pagar, S082001. Open Mon, Wed - Fri 10am - 7pm; Sat - Sun 11am - 6pm. Closed on Tue. More info via Instagram. 

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