As much as I enjoy eating out in restaurants, nothing beats the comforting experience of enjoying homecooked style meals in a casual laidback setting. This is what draws me back time and again to The Missing Pan, an Australian cuisine inspired café that specializes in delicious wholesome brunches and dinners perfect for sharing. Tucked away in a quaint neighborhood, The Missing Pan offers welcoming vibes that make you feel right at home. In this post I share my Sunday Brunch eating experience at the Missing Pan
The Missing Pan is located along the row of shophouses on Jalan Kuras in Bukit Timah, just a 5-minute walk from Sixth Avenue MRT station. As I make my way there on a sunny Sunday morning, the streets are peaceful and the neighborhood feels almost tranquil compared to the usual hustle and bustle of city life. The white and wood shophouse façade of The Missing Pan stands out brightly, beckoning visitors with its charming patio seating lined with plants.
As I walk through the front door, the first thing that strikes me is the homey décor featuring warm wood accents, brick walls and colourful artwork. Natural light streams in from the full-length windows, made even cosier by Edison bulbs hanging from the high ceiling. My friend and I easily find an unreserved table near the entrance to settle in. The 15-seater space fills up quickly though it retains its relaxed casual ambience throughout brunch service.
We begin by ordering The Missing Pan’s refreshing house lemonade, made tangy with fresh lemon juice, honey and mint leaves for a cooling start. Their menu features classic brunch items like avocado toast, eggs benedict, acai bowls and hearty sandwiches. We decide to order a savoury dish and a sweet one to share between us. After much deliberation, we settle on the truffled mushroom toastie and their signature OG pancakes.
It’s not long before our food arrives, plated beautifully. Hearty slices of toasted sourdough encases sautéed mushrooms dripping with stretchy cheese, truffle cream and spinach – utterly mouthwatering. We eagerly cut into the crispy golden sandwich, releasing even more molten cheese oozing out temptingly. The combination of umami mushrooms, savoury cheese and earthy truffle is to-die-for, perfectly balanced by the fresh spinach and toast crunch.
Our sweet second act is stacks of fluffy American diner-style pancakes doused in maple syrup and topped with fresh berries, bananas, honeycomb and granola crumbs. The alternating layers of fruits and pancakes make for a pretty as a picture dessert. Sweet, pillowy soft and perfectly portioned for sharing. It’s an ode to the classic pancakes and maple syrup combination done right. We polish it off quickly between our oohs and aahs over how yummy it tastes.
To wash it all down, I order a refreshing mint mojito lemonade with fresh mint leaves and lime wedges adding vibrant summery notes. My friend tries their creamy cold brew coffee special, served with thick layers of foam crowning the bittersweet iced coffee. Everything about the food and drinks we ordered showcases The Missing Pan’s knack for putting creative twists on familiar brunch favourites without overcomplicating things.
While enjoying our meal, I soak in the convivial ambience around us. Groups of friends catching up over long brunches, couples enjoying their weekend date and young families with kids in tow fill up the space. The laidback music and relaxed chatter around us make it perfect for conversation without feeling rushed. While cosy, the seating layout allows for personal space even when at maximum capacity.
What’s clear is that the team behind The Missing Pan have thoughtfully curated every aspect to promote wholesome, fuss-free dining. Apart from the vibe, this extends to the friendly service, weekly rotating specials menu and ethos supporting ethical produces and local businesses. Everything comes together seamlessly for an extremely enjoyable Sunday brunch affair.
As I finish up my refreshing drink, I’m filled up with delicious comfort food yet still feeling healthy and energized for the day ahead. The Missing Pan delivers exactly what I crave for lazy weekend brunches – the atmosphere of eating homecooked meals amongst good company without having to lift a finger. With sunlight streaming in through the windows as relaxing music plays, this little Aussie-style nook makes me forget I’m dining in the middle of a bustling city. It almost feels like I’m having a long brunch in a friend’s home.
I leave The Missing Pan feeling right as rain, convinced I’ll be back again soon. It embodies the best of casual weekend dining – scrumptious fresh fare, cozy welcoming vibes and brilliant service. For brunch lovers who appreciate laidback quality food with personality, this is a must-try. Sundays are now reserved for returning to The Missing Pan and letting their crew handle the cooking so I can truly relax and unwind. I hope you like reading Eating in Singapore – Sunday Brunch @ The Missing Pan post.