Fluffy pancakes
Pancakes are repeatedly described as soft and well cooked, especially with butter and maple syrup.
Pancake House Burjuman
Al Mankhool
Pancake House Burjuman is a pancake restaurant in Al Mankhool serving all-day breakfast alongside Filipino comfort food. Reviews point to fluffy pancakes with maple syrup, as well as standout dishes such as palabok and chicken.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,010 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Filipino favourites
Palabok is a strong choice, with one diner saying it ranked among their top two palabok options.
Large portions
Several reviews describe the portions as generous, including a sharable waffle serving and large fast-casual meals.
Breakfast value
A pancakes-and-eggs Benedict breakfast with coffee was reported at AED 19.
Quiet ambience
The branch can feel relaxed and quiet, with no loud music during one brunch visit.
Family friendly
Families mention returning for approachable favourites including classic pancakes, waffles, fried chicken and Filipino dishes.
Mall access
It is on Burjuman Mall’s ground floor, a few metres from the Burjuman Metro exit.
Fresh eggs
One regular says the eggs have been consistently cooked well across repeated visits.
What to Eat at Pancake House Burjuman How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Pancake House Burjuman, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Pancake House Burjuman, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Palabok Net +4
“I especially loved the palabok and the chicken. Definitely worth it!”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I especially loved the palabok and the chicken. Definitely worth it!”April 2026
“The palabok was tasty and reminded me of my home in the Philippines. So far, the pancake house burjuman branch is in my top two palabok choices!”July 2025
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Fried chicken Net +2
“They offer a wide variety of options, but the fried chicken and tacos are definitely my favorites—so flavorful and crispy.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They offer a wide variety of options, but the fried chicken and tacos are definitely my favorites—so flavorful and crispy.”February 2025
“my daughter loves their choco marble waffle and corndog for starters, my son loves the classic pancake, almondigas and off course the fried chicken!”March 2024
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Pancake blueberry Net +2
“Today me and my husband had lunch ordered our favorite dish the pancake blueberry with hash browns and eggs.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Today me and my husband had lunch ordered our favorite dish the pancake blueberry with hash browns and eggs.”April 2026
“We tried beef roast waffles sandwich, Set meal with drink , also the blueberry pancakes Everything tasted so good It’s a must try place for all the pancake lovers”October 2021
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Puto bungbong pancakes Net +2
“Perfect breakfast spot for Filipino! The puto bungbong pancake brings you back home to the philippines!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Perfect breakfast spot for Filipino! The puto bungbong pancake brings you back home to the philippines!”December 2025
“Visited Pancake House, BurJuman and tried the Puto Bungbong Pancakes and Tapsilog—absolutely delicious. Loved the fusion of pancakes and puto bungbong; it was unique and very well done.”December 2025
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Salmon sinigang Net +2
“I loved the salmon sinigang, it was delicious and very affordable.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I loved the salmon sinigang, it was delicious and very affordable.”April 2026
“Craving satisfied wd taco and sinigang salmon. Monica service crew was good too. Planning to drop by on tues for unli foods specially taco😃”July 2026
Honorable mentions (27)
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Almondigas Net +1
“my daughter loves their choco marble waffle and corndog for starters, my son loves the classic pancake, almondigas and off course the fried chicken!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“my daughter loves their choco marble waffle and corndog for starters, my son loves the classic pancake, almondigas and off course the fried chicken!”March 2024
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Bacon Net +1
“The sausages and bacon are juicy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The sausages and bacon are juicy.”August 2021
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Bacon add on Net +1
“More importantly they allow you to have bacon as an add on. Need I say more!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“More importantly they allow you to have bacon as an add on. Need I say more!”October 2017
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Banana waffle with walnut Net +1
“Banana Waffle with Walnut is may fave!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Banana Waffle with Walnut is may fave!”April 2026
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Beef roast waffles sandwich Net +1
“We tried beef roast waffles sandwich, Set meal with drink , also the blueberry pancakes Everything tasted so good It’s a must try place for all the pancake lovers”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried beef roast waffles sandwich, Set meal with drink , also the blueberry pancakes Everything tasted so good It’s a must try place for all the pancake lovers”October 2021
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Beef tapa Net +1
“So we ordered salmon and beef tapa instead. Food as usual is palatable, we enjoyed it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“So we ordered salmon and beef tapa instead. Food as usual is palatable, we enjoyed it.”January 2025
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Chicken and rice Net +1
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”March 2020
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Chicken fingers spicy Net +1
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”March 2020
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Chicken sisig Net +1
“The chicken sisig was really amazing taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken sisig was really amazing taste.”October 2023
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Chicken sulipan Net +1
“Their palabok and chicken sulipan are recommended.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their palabok and chicken sulipan are recommended.”May 2025
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Choco marble waffle Net +1
“my daughter loves their choco marble waffle and corndog for starters, my son loves the classic pancake, almondigas and off course the fried chicken!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“my daughter loves their choco marble waffle and corndog for starters, my son loves the classic pancake, almondigas and off course the fried chicken!”March 2024
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Chocolate pancakes Net +1
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”March 2020
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Classic pancake Net +1
“my daughter loves their choco marble waffle and corndog for starters, my son loves the classic pancake, almondigas and off course the fried chicken!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“my daughter loves their choco marble waffle and corndog for starters, my son loves the classic pancake, almondigas and off course the fried chicken!”March 2024
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Corndog Net +1
“my daughter loves their choco marble waffle and corndog for starters, my son loves the classic pancake, almondigas and off course the fried chicken!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“my daughter loves their choco marble waffle and corndog for starters, my son loves the classic pancake, almondigas and off course the fried chicken!”March 2024
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Crunchy corn beef flakes Net +1
“I love the crunchy corn beef flakes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I love the crunchy corn beef flakes.”August 2025
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Daing na bangus Net +1
“We love Daing na bangus”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We love Daing na bangus”May 2026
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Express platter Net +1
“The Express Platter was good as well, but I personally feel it could be improved with the addition of some greens or mushrooms to make it a bit more vibrant and balanced.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Express Platter was good as well, but I personally feel it could be improved with the addition of some greens or mushrooms to make it a bit more vibrant and balanced.”June 2025
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Fiesta taco salad Net +1
“The fiesta taco salad was also delicious. It took me back to my university days at HAU.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The fiesta taco salad was also delicious. It took me back to my university days at HAU.”July 2025
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“I ordered Grilled Salmon. Food was served around 10 mins. Taste not bad. Mashed potato smooth and buttery.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered Grilled Salmon. Food was served around 10 mins. Taste not bad. Mashed potato smooth and buttery.”February 2023
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House special set Net +1
“We love the tinapa (all time fav!), House special set, and last but not the least the PALABOK! so yum!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We love the tinapa (all time fav!), House special set, and last but not the least the PALABOK! so yum!”March 2024
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Pancake waffle breakfast Net +1
“Great stop for a pancake waffle breakfast when you are at Burjuman area.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great stop for a pancake waffle breakfast when you are at Burjuman area.”February 2023
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Pilaf Net +1
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”March 2020
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Sausages Net +1
“The sausages and bacon are juicy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The sausages and bacon are juicy.”August 2021
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Spanish omelet Net +1
“The Spanish omelet was nicely done.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Spanish omelet was nicely done.”February 2023
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Tapsilog Net +1
“Visited Pancake House, BurJuman and tried the Puto Bungbong Pancakes and Tapsilog—absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Visited Pancake House, BurJuman and tried the Puto Bungbong Pancakes and Tapsilog—absolutely delicious.”December 2025
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Tinapa Net +1
“We love the tinapa (all time fav!), House special set, and last but not the least the PALABOK! so yum!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We love the tinapa (all time fav!), House special set, and last but not the least the PALABOK! so yum!”March 2024
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Waffles maple syrup Net +1
“Their waffles are WOW topped with maple syrup.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their waffles are WOW topped with maple syrup.”August 2021
Drinks 2
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Cappuccino Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Cappuccino was okay in taste.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Temple cherry drink Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Beef caldereta Net −1
“We had dinner and tried their rice bowl specials, but the vegetables in the beef caldereta and sweet & sour fish were spoiled. We had to send them back because we couldn’t eat them.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had dinner and tried their rice bowl specials, but the vegetables in the beef caldereta and sweet & sour fish were spoiled. We had to send them back because we couldn’t eat them.”April 2026
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Chicken breast Net −1
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”March 2020
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Chicken tacos Net −1
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Starting with the drinks temple cherry drink , chocolate pancakes , chicken fingers spicy , chicken breast( overcooked) pilaf , chicken and rice and chicken tacos( got soggy) .. Over all good in taste , simplicity and light on flavours..”March 2020
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Sisig Net −1
“• The sisig had an unpleasant taste, which was quite off-putting.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“• The sisig had an unpleasant taste, which was quite off-putting.”February 2025
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Sweet & sour fish Net −1
“We had dinner and tried their rice bowl specials, but the vegetables in the beef caldereta and sweet & sour fish were spoiled. We had to send them back because we couldn’t eat them.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had dinner and tried their rice bowl specials, but the vegetables in the beef caldereta and sweet & sour fish were spoiled. We had to send them back because we couldn’t eat them.”April 2026
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Tapa Net −1
“• The tapa was excessively salty, making it difficult to enjoy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“• The tapa was excessively salty, making it difficult to enjoy.”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rushes. Visit outside busy periods if possible: weekends can be crowded and some diners report waits of 45 minutes or more.
Check promos. Ask about day-specific offers; one early visit found a Wednesday buy-one-get-one deal with coffee included.
Try palabok. If you want a Filipino dish, palabok is one of the clearest repeat recommendations in the reviews.
Expect sweet. If you prefer subtle sweetness, note that one reviewer found the pancakes too sweet.
Takeaway option. The counter can assist with takeaway, and a delivery customer specifically liked the packaging.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Burjuman Mall
Al Mankhool, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Some diners waited 45 minutes to nearly an hour, particularly during the Tuesday all-you-can-eat promotion.
Service gaps
Reviews mention needing to follow up repeatedly and going to the counter for a simple iced-tea refill.
Heat issues
One dinner review found the dining area very hot and said the air conditioning was inadequate.
Food consistency
Individual reviews reported spoiled vegetables, burned food, overly salty tapa and unpleasant-tasting sisig.
Coffee complaints
Coffee opinions are mixed; one reviewer found the Americano expensive, while another said coffee was disappointing.
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The Bottom Line
Pancake House Burjuman is a casual pancake restaurant in Al Mankhool where breakfast and Filipino comfort food share the menu. The obvious starting points are fluffy pancakes with butter and maple syrup, blueberry pancakes, waffles, and all-day breakfast plates. For something savoury, palabok, fried chicken and Filipino rice dishes receive plenty of attention.
Portions are often described as generous, and one review says a caramel banana walnut waffle was large enough to share. Families return for familiar choices such as classic pancakes, choco marble waffle and fried chicken, while the Puto Bungbong Pancakes and Tapsilog give the menu a distinctly Filipino angle. The setting is inside Burjuman Mall, on the ground floor and close to the Burjuman Metro exit.
Service is frequently praised as friendly and attentive, but it is not consistently quick. Some diners waited 45 minutes or nearly an hour, especially during the Tuesday all-you-can-eat promotion, and one review described a hot dining area with inadequate air conditioning. Weekend crowds can add to the delay.
50, while pancakes with eggs Benedict and coffee cost AED 19 in another visit. Ask about weekday promotions before ordering.