I popped into Fuwa Fuwa Café on Dean Street in Soho, W1, to try their much-hyped Japanese soufflé pancakes. This casual dessert café is known for its light, jiggly, seriously fluffy pancakes, made to order and served warm. If you’re searching for Japanese soufflé pancakes in Soho, dessert cafés near Chinatown, or sweet treats in London W1, Fuwa Fuwa Café is a fun little place to know about.
“Fuwa Fuwa Café is all about Japanese souffle pancakes, soft, fluffy, wobbly and made for anyone with a sweet tooth,” Homegirl London.
The Fuwa Fuwa Café Soho Pancake Menu
‘FuwaFuwa’ means fluffy in Japanese, which gives you a pretty good idea of what to expect. The pancakes are taller, softer and lighter than ordinary pancakes, with that signature wobble you’ve probably seen on social media. They’re made to order using the café’s own recipe, so they arrive fresh and warm.
The Premium Original is the classic choice, served with honeycomb butter, whipped cream and maple syrup, which I ate. One note: mine was served in a takeaway bowl, so they weren’t as impeccably presented as the images on the website, but I did enjoy them. Other options include Blueberry and Yuzu Cheesecake, which combines blueberry compote, citrusy yuzu cream cheese, and biscuit crumb, while Lotus Biscoff showcases caramelised biscuit flavour with Biscoff sauce, crumb, and whipped cream. Fruitier options include Banana or Strawberry with Nutella, or Summer Fruits. They also serve Japanese sandwiches called sandos made with soft, fluffy bread.
Pair your wobbly pancake with a bubble tea from a selection of milk teas, fruit teas, refreshers and matcha-based drinks, including brown sugar milk tea, oolong milk tea, taro milk tea, peach green tea, mango black tea, strawberry matcha and red bean matcha.
Helpful Information About Fuwa Fuwa Café Soho
Fuwa Fuwa Café Soho is minimal inside, with a mostly white interior, counter service, menu boards and a clean, casual feel. It’s more of a quick dessert stop than somewhere to linger. There’s also a bench outside, which is handy if you want to sit for a moment with your pancakes and watch Soho life go by.
You’ll find Fuwa Fuwa Café Soho at 57A Dean Street, London W1D 6AJ, close to Chinatown and well-placed for Soho, Leicester Square, and the West End. The nearest stations are Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday from 11 am to 10.30 pm, with last orders 30 minutes before closing. Check the Fuwa Fuwa Café website for more info. They also have other locations, and selected items are available on Deliveroo.
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Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. I only write about coffee shops or eateries where I had a good experience. I recommend you do further research, as standards fluctuate, as do opinions. Please verify that the establishment is still in business and check its opening times before visiting.