Svitian Chinese Pancake

Jian Bing or Chinese savoury crepe is a popular street side snack, normally consumed as a get up and go breakfast in China. The Jian Bing movement in the past 7 years has gains huge followings in America and was only a matter of time before Australia catches up on this popular street food. Fast-forward to today, we now have over a dozen Jian Bing shops with three located in Brisbane. The latest to open is Svitian in Sunnybank Hills. The clean and simply decorated takeaway shop can be found at the top level of Sunnybank Hills shopping centre. A variety of Jian Bing fillings was on offer with steamed dumplings and limited release meatballs as sidekicks. After a quick view of their menu item, I selected a traditional Jian Bing and a seasonal release “lion’s head” (large meatball in dark broth). Keeping to tradition, the Jian Bing was cook to order with the entire process visible behind the viewing glass. Wheat and mung bean flour dough mix was first skilfully spread on a round hotplate with a freshly cracked egg and finely chopped scallions evenly distributed. The thin crepe was then carefully flipped and brushed with Chinese fermented soy bean paste and chilli sauce. Pre-fried crispy thick wonton skin was added with bonus ham sausage and crispy lettuce complementary from the owner (yeah!). The crepe is then folded up and served in a paper bag. The first thing I noticed was the fragrant doughy scent with hints of spring onion. A bite into the delicate crepe and I was hit with big egg, wheat and hints of soy paste taste. The Jian Bing was soft and chewy on the outside with a crunchy centre thanks to the fried wonton skin. Paired with refreshing lettuce, you have an awesome creation perfect for any time of the day. 3.5/5 Half way through my Jian Bing, the giant pork meatball “Lion’s Head” was ready for consumption. First impression: damn it’s big! A bite into the meatball and my eyes sparkled. The meat was delicate in texture with pork, egg, hints of chicken and scallion flavours. The dark soy and chicken stock soup base was perfectly seasoned and complements the meatball perfectly. The meatball here is the famous Yang Zhou style from south east China. The owner is from Yang Zhou and the recipe is a closely guarded family secret. Last time I had Chinese meatball this good was in a Michelin 1 star restaurant in Shanghai. PERFECT! 5/5 Hint: Their Jian Bing presents great value for the serving size and taste. For $3 extra you get the perfect meatball!

Jian Bing or Chinese savoury crepe is a popular street side snack, normally consumed as a get up and go breakfast in China. The Jian Bing movement in the past 7 years has gains huge followings in America and was only a matter of time before Australia catches up on this popular street food. Fast-forward to today, we now have over a dozen Jian Bing shops with three located in Brisbane. The latest to open is Svitian in Sunnybank Hills. The clean and simply decorated takeaway shop can be found at the top level of Sunnybank Hills shopping centre. A variety of Jian Bing fillings was on offer with steamed dumplings and limited release meatballs as sidekicks. After a quick view of their menu item, I selected a traditional Jian Bing and a seasonal release “lion’s head” (large meatball in dark broth). Keeping to tradition, the Jian Bing was cook to order with the entire process visible behind the viewing glass. Wheat and mung bean flour dough mix was first... read more

Good Chinese pancake，nice tasty. I recommend Chinese meatball soup, really delicious. Next time I want to try smoked salmon pancake. All pancake can be seen on site and that is made of mult-grains, so it is health food.

You know when you go to a chain restaurant and it just feels wrong? You'd rather be in a one of a kind type of place, experiencing something different.

Surprisingly really nice food for a suburban steak place, I drive past this place all the time, I had no idea, it's cool.