Japanese Pancake Now Comes In A 300 Yen Bun
Anyone who has tried thick and fluffy Japanese pancakes will know how they have the power to propel you into a dreamlike trance of pure joy! ?
As delectable as Japanese pancakes are, they can be quite pricey and you'll have to go to specific sit-down restaurants to indulge in one.
What if you could simply whip out a budget-friendly Japanese pancake from your bag and eat it on-the-go? ?
Keep reading to find out more!
Japanese confectionary maker Imuraya and Morinaga collaborated to release the new Hot Cake Bun! Inspired by Chinese steamed buns and Japanese pancakes, this creation combines the best of two worlds.
Photo from Imuraya
Photo from Imuraya
It is sold nationwide in Japan except for the Hokkaido and Kyushu regions in packs of two for 300 yen (~S$3.71). That's a fraction of the cost of a regular Japanese pancake! ?
Photo from Imuraya
The bun measures a good 2.3 cm thick with a round and fluffy bun made of eggs and milk and a centre filled with Canadian maple syrup and butter. Pop the buns into the microwavable for a few seconds for a steaming treat that tastes like it's a freshly made pancake! ?
Photo from Imuraya
Each bun contains 193 kilocalories and should be kept refrigerated. The bun also has the typical brown top of a pancake imprinted on the top of the bun so it looks just like a traditional pancake! ?
Photo from Imuraya
This treat will be available from 14 January 2020. If you're travelling to Japan during this period or know someone who is, lucky you! ?
If you can't go all the way to Japan to get these pancake buns, we've found the five best pancakes you can find in Singapore!
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Text by: GirlStyle SG