The sizzling of a hot pan. The skillful flipping and folding of dough. And that warm, buttery aroma that fills the air once cooking begins. A typical Western-style breakfast might involve a stack of fluffy pancakes, but here in Asia, our idea of pancakes is the crispy variety with flaky layers and a side of spicy curry to chase it down.
A plain roti prata with crispy edges is often the test of a good prata stall. Some also like their prata wrapped around a cheesy center, while some like theirs with eggs and onions. Recently, new-fangled creations such as eggs benedict prata — a poached egg and hollandaise sauce on a crispy pancake — have also popped up.
It’s an indulgent supper fix for hungry party-goers, but also a delicious morning treat for most. We round up six roti prata stalls worth waking up early for.
A plain roti prata with crispy edges is often the test of a good prata stall. Some also like their prata wrapped around a cheesy center, while some like theirs with eggs and onions. Recently, new-fangled creations such as eggs benedict prata — a poached egg and hollandaise sauce on a crispy pancake — have also popped up.
It’s an indulgent supper fix for hungry party-goers, but also a delicious morning treat for most. We round up six roti prata stalls worth waking up early for.
Sin Ming Roti Prata
Jin Fa Kopitiam, 24 Sin Ming Road
Opening Hours: Daily, 7am to 6.30pm.
At this unassuming prata stall tucked away in a corner of the coffee shop, the prata dough is made fresh by hand every evening, in preparation for the next day. Run by two brothers who flip dough under the watchful eyes of their father, the standards at this third-generation stall are sky-high. Here, it’s not about the speed of making prata; it’s about the rotation of the hands and how the dough is folded multiple times. Order the signature coin prata (comes as a plate of six), crispy rounds with a soft, chewy centre. The spicy squid and fish curries are also made fresh daily.
Jin Fa Kopitiam, 24 Sin Ming Road
Opening Hours: Daily, 7am to 6.30pm.
At this unassuming prata stall tucked away in a corner of the coffee shop, the prata dough is made fresh by hand every evening, in preparation for the next day. Run by two brothers who flip dough under the watchful eyes of their father, the standards at this third-generation stall are sky-high. Here, it’s not about the speed of making prata; it’s about the rotation of the hands and how the dough is folded multiple times. Order the signature coin prata (comes as a plate of six), crispy rounds with a soft, chewy centre. The spicy squid and fish curries are also made fresh daily.
The coin prata is a must-order at Sin Ming Roti Prata
Mr & Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata
7 Crane Road
Opening Hours: Daily, 6am to 1pm.
This roti prata stall is a popular East-side breakfast spot, run by a husband-and-wife duo who cook up arguably some of the best prata in town. Mr Mohgan (of the eponymous stall) has been flipping prate for over 30 years, and is known to make his own dough as well as the fresh curries to go with it. Get the plain prata with either the spicy fish curry or the dhal, the latter being a less common sight in most prata stalls.
Spring Leaf Prata Place
Multiple branches
Opening Hours: 7am to 12am.
Not sure if you’re ready to give up eggs benedict for brunch? Spring Leaf Prata Place is one of the few trendy spots in Singapore that lets you have your eggs ben and your prata, too. Named the Plaster Blaster ($5), this new-fangled creation sees crispy plain prata topped with slices of turkey ham and a wobbly poached egg, drizzled with hollandaise sauce. Tip: Add some curry to spice up that rich creamy sauce.
7 Crane Road
Opening Hours: Daily, 6am to 1pm.
This roti prata stall is a popular East-side breakfast spot, run by a husband-and-wife duo who cook up arguably some of the best prata in town. Mr Mohgan (of the eponymous stall) has been flipping prate for over 30 years, and is known to make his own dough as well as the fresh curries to go with it. Get the plain prata with either the spicy fish curry or the dhal, the latter being a less common sight in most prata stalls.
Spring Leaf Prata Place
Multiple branches
Opening Hours: 7am to 12am.
Not sure if you’re ready to give up eggs benedict for brunch? Spring Leaf Prata Place is one of the few trendy spots in Singapore that lets you have your eggs ben and your prata, too. Named the Plaster Blaster ($5), this new-fangled creation sees crispy plain prata topped with slices of turkey ham and a wobbly poached egg, drizzled with hollandaise sauce. Tip: Add some curry to spice up that rich creamy sauce.
Y.R Ahmad
Block 6, Jalan Bukit Merah
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 7pm.
Morning breakfasts are an indulgent treat at this Michelin-recommended stall with over 18 kinds of cooked-to-order crispy roti prata. Besides the Asian-style pancakes, the stall also serves Indian rojak and murtabak. The naans here are made fresh daily, and they serve incredibly fragrant biryani rice.
Al-Azhar Eating Restaurant
1 Cheong Chin Nam Road, (Opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centre)
Opens 24 hours
This is the place to go to for those who really love their prata wrapped around cheese. Here, the restaurant offers both the standard type (that’s processed cheese slices) and a more premium Mozza Cheese Egg. The crispy pancake shows off a gooey centre made from Italian mozzarella cheese. Have it with just cheese, or with an egg for a more indulgent treat.
Rahmath Cheese Prata
74 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6am to 4pm. Closed on Mondays.
A lesser-known hidden gem in the north (Toa Payoh), the signature here is the cheese or egg prata, the latter a pillow-y crisp pancake with a warm buttery aroma and laced with a subtle egg flavour. Head here before 1pm (for those who consider brunch breakfast) as the stall starts selling fried noodles in the afternoon.
Block 6, Jalan Bukit Merah
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 7pm.
Morning breakfasts are an indulgent treat at this Michelin-recommended stall with over 18 kinds of cooked-to-order crispy roti prata. Besides the Asian-style pancakes, the stall also serves Indian rojak and murtabak. The naans here are made fresh daily, and they serve incredibly fragrant biryani rice.
Al-Azhar Eating Restaurant
1 Cheong Chin Nam Road, (Opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centre)
Opens 24 hours
This is the place to go to for those who really love their prata wrapped around cheese. Here, the restaurant offers both the standard type (that’s processed cheese slices) and a more premium Mozza Cheese Egg. The crispy pancake shows off a gooey centre made from Italian mozzarella cheese. Have it with just cheese, or with an egg for a more indulgent treat.
Rahmath Cheese Prata
74 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6am to 4pm. Closed on Mondays.
A lesser-known hidden gem in the north (Toa Payoh), the signature here is the cheese or egg prata, the latter a pillow-y crisp pancake with a warm buttery aroma and laced with a subtle egg flavour. Head here before 1pm (for those who consider brunch breakfast) as the stall starts selling fried noodles in the afternoon.
