Food Updates: Min jiang kueh showdown: Munchi Pancakes vs Ottie Pancakes

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https://sethlui.com/min-jiang-kueh-showdown-singapore/

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This article compares two popular min jiang kueh brands in Singapore—Munchi Pancakes and the newer Ottie Pancakes—in a head-to-head taste test. The author begins with a nostalgic reflection on traditional min jiang kueh before tracing the rise of Munchi Pancakes, which started as a small Yishun coffee shop stall selling classic flavours. Over the years, it expanded its offerings to include charcoal and green tea skins, premium fillings, and now operates over 35 outlets islandwide. Munchi is also Halal-certified.

Ottie Pancakes, launched in late 2024, has rapidly grown to 16 outlets and bears a striking resemblance to Munchi Pancakes in branding and packaging, though the two are not related. A key difference is that Ottie is not Halal-certified. Both brands offer similar pricing, identical skin options, and comparable product ranges, though Munchi has more flavour varieties while Ottie currently runs a Buy-5-Get-1-Free promotion.

In taste tests across several flavours—black sesame, peanut, coconut, strawberry cheese, and red bean—the results were mixed but leaned in Munchi’s favour. Munchi’s black sesame filling stood out for being thicker, moister, and more flavourful, while Ottie’s pancake texture was marginally fluffier. Peanut versions were evenly matched, though Ottie’s green tea skin was slightly dry. Coconut and red bean fillings from both brands were nearly identical in taste and texture. For strawberry cheese, Munchi delivered a stronger cheese flavour, while Ottie’s leaned more towards strawberry notes.

Overall, the verdict favoured Munchi Pancakes as the stronger contender, with more consistent results across flavours. Ottie Pancakes showed promise but lost points due to a few underwhelming items. The showdown ultimately highlights how close the competition is, with personal taste playing a major role in preference.

Comments:

I do buy Munchi Pancakes occasionally for family. Ain't too bad.

Never see any Ottie Pancakes near my area.