8 Of the best pancakes from around the world

Thin, crispy, and versatile enough to accompany almost any dish, dosas are a protein-packed pancake enjoyed throughout South India. The base ingredients are fermented black lentils and rice, and once combined into a batter, it’s cooked on a hotplate. Dosas are then typically served with a vegetable masala, chutney, or daal. You’ll enjoy these especially on a Kerala Cycling trip, where you’ll often find dosa stations at breakfast time - exactly what you'll need to fuel a day's cycling.

Light and spongy with a unique honeycomb-like appearance, beghrir are covered in hundreds of broken air bubbles, caused by the yeast. The bright yellow colour is brought by the semolina flour, making them easily recognisable during a Highlights of Morocco tour! Particularly popular for breakfast, beghrir are topped with syrup made from butter and honey.

Small and crispy, bulviniai blynai are a traditional Lithuanian pancake made from grated potatoes, flour and egg, then seasoned with salt and pepper. While the base flavour is savoury, they’re often served with a generous spoonful of sour cream or applesauce for a little contrast. These mouth-watering and filling pancakes are guaranteed to keep you going as you explore the Historic Baltic Republics.

Using wheat flour batter as the base ingredient, Japanese okonomiyaki are typically combined with shredded cabbage, tempura pieces, pork and seafood, and are then topped with okonomiyaki sauce, bonito flakes (dried and smoked fish), Japanese mayonnaise, and dried seaweed. This pancake dish is a popular street food throughout Japan, but is especially enjoyed in Osaka - you can find it on an all-encompassing Simply Japan adventure.

Bánh xèo, or 'sizzling pancakes', is a popular Vietnamese dish. These crispy pancakes are made using turmeric powder, which gives it a distinctive yellow colour, and are filled with shrimp, pork, beansprouts and spring onion, before being folded in two. Bánh xèo is typically served with fresh herbs, lettuce and a tangy dipping sauce. Make them for yourself during a cookery class on our Family Discover Vietnam tour.