Brooklyn · Est. Jiangnan

One Move.
A Thousand Layers.

We stretch, fold, and pan-fry each pancake by hand—no shortcuts, no machines. The result is impossibly flaky on the outside, tender on the inside, and unlike anything you'll find at a chain restaurant.

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Handmade
Fresh Daily
Authentic Recipe
Brooklyn Made
Chef stretching pancake dough by hand
Golden crispy pancakes fresh from the pan

Born from a grandmother's kitchen, now on your block.

The Jiangnan region of China is famous for its delicate dough work—and its pancakes. Our recipes come straight from that tradition: a technique passed down through generations, where the secret isn't in the ingredients but in the patience.

Every morning at our Brooklyn kitchen, our team stretches each pancake by hand, folds it into layers, and pan-fries it until it turns golden and shatters into flakes with every bite. We don't rush. We don't freeze. We make them the way they should be made—because you can taste the difference.

100% Hand-stretched
Fresh Made each morning
Brooklyn Proudly local

Our Specialties

Every pancake is built the same way—layer by layer, fold by fold—then finished with fillings that turn it into a meal.

Classic savory Jiangnan pancake with scallion layers

Classic Scallion Pancake

Our signature. Layers of buttery, flaky dough folded with fresh scallions and pan-fried to a golden crisp. Simple, perfect, and the one that started it all.

Meat-filled pan-fried pancake, flaky and golden

Meat-Filled Pancake

A pocket of seasoned ground meat wrapped in the same hand-stretched, layered dough—seared until the outside crackles and the inside stays juicy.

Sweet red bean pancake with flaky pastry layers

Sweet Red Bean Pancake

A nod to the sweet side of Jiangnan baking. Fine red bean paste enclosed in the same flaky, pan-fried crust—ideal for a lighter bite or a sweet finish.

How We Make Them

There's no machine that can replicate what our hands do. Here's the rhythm behind every pancake.

01
Prepared dough ready for stretching

Stretch

Each ball of dough is gently pulled and stretched by hand until it reaches the perfect thinness—never torn, never rushed.

02
Dough being folded into layers

Fold

Oil and fillings go between each fold, building the layers that will separate into flakes once they hit the pan.

03
Pancakes sizzling in a hot pan

Fry

Buttered and seared in a hot pan until both sides turn deep golden and the layers begin to lift and separate on their own.

04
Freshly fried pancake ready to serve

Serve

Still warm, still flaky. Cut and served immediately—because the best Jiangnan pancakes don't wait.

Visit Jiangnan Pancake

We're located in the heart of Brooklyn, just steps from the subway. Stop by during our hours—fresh pancakes don't last all day.

Address 1818 86th St, Brooklyn 11214
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