Springleaf Prata Place (Jalan Tua Kong)

Ordered the Ultimate Murtabak as well to share on a recent visit and I get why it’s popular. Filled with tandoori chicken, portobello mushrooms, hot and ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, it’s a really tasty package deal. Strictly speaking, the fish curry gravy (which you help yourself to) isn’t even necessary but it does bring another fragrant facet of flavour to the mix and changes what could pass off as a Mexican quesadilla into a local Indian delight instantly. The Mini version ($9.50+) is what we got by the way, and it was big! I can only imagine how many people the Ultimate Murtabak in the original size would be able to feed.

What is it about fried dough and curry that gets most of us so happy? I don’t have an answer but when the urge for a Roti Prata rises, one of the places I head to is @springleafprataplace in Jalan Tua Kong. They are such an innovative company - just look at the fancy Prata creations they have come up with over the years. I have tried a couple of them but truth be told, my heart still yearns for the basic Egg Prata ($2.50+). However, I do like to spike it with sliced green chillies for some fresh heat ($0.70+).

The milk here is condensed milk and it tastes like a lovely dessert prata. I love tissue prata because it’s crispy and it’s not too heavy on the palate as well... and this one is also sweet without being too surfeiting!

It’s not exactly a budget find, but ~$2 for such a big piece of quality prata is still a steal in my opinion. This prata house is not famous without a reason. I love that the dough was slightly chewy at its core and crispy on the outside, with the egg rather evenly spread throughout the prata.

Service and quality has deteriorated after CB. Ordered my standard mozzarella cheese egg prata but it wasn't cooked at all. Egg was all runny - the egg white was transparent and all liquid. Cheese had not melted - could still see all the individual pieces of the mozzarella cheese. Obviously the prata was neither cooked long enough nor at a high enough temperature if the cheese didn't even manage to melt.

Requested the staff to cook the prata more, but was rejected (understandable since it's during the Covid period). However, they did not try to make up for it at all. Simply returned the prata to me. Did not offer to make a new prata as replacement or refund me. Ignored me when I went up to the staff at the counter and gave more feedback.

Really simple but also done really well - crispy yet fluffy prata, washed down with a mug of creamy teh.

Springleaf Prata Place is in my opinion, on another level with their food. Take their Chicken Murtabak for example. Aesthetically a design lover’s dream, it fits perfectly on the silver tray it is served on. Such precision creates a modern graphic look which is an interesting contrast to a very traditional dish.
In terms of taste, I think the Murtabak is good as the dough itself is very thin and fried to a glorious golden-brown crisp. The minced chicken filling though can be a tad dry but once curry is splashed on, it is no longer an issue. Especially since Springleaf Prata Place does a most excellent fish curry that’s aromatic and thick. Another plus point? It is free-flow.
I have long loved fresh green chilli in my Prata and Murtabak, so I pay extra for some to be thrown in. If you are keen to have a fruity brightness and heat cutting through, I recommend giving it a go.

My parents, especially my dad, like red bean desserts, so when my friend Annette told me how much she and her brother enjoy the Red Bean Prata at @springleafprataplace is, I knew I had to order one for them to try.
It was a hit!
Even after about the ten minutes it took me to travel to my parents’ home, the thin dough of the prata was crispy. And it stayed that way after cooling down completely. It was such a lovely combo with the smooth and sweet red bean paste filling. It paired nicely with freshly-made hot coffee.

Great sinful crispy pratas and decent drinks! Just hard to get to...

Ordered a chicken and mutton briyani with sambal egg for both. The whole plate looks appetizing and also it tastes much better than other indian places out there(srisun prata etc). Price point is fine, was $23 with two drinks added.
Will come down again!

Nice and crispy prata place in the east! Air-conditioned to keep u sweat-free too!

Love the combination. The crispy thosai with the earthiness of the mushrooms and the savouriness of the egg. Dough was lacking in sourness though.

Chef’s recommendation - Special Paper Prata (with milk & sugar) for $2.10 per piece.

Don’t be fooled by its simple look. One bite and the flakes all dropped out, it’s so thin crispy and flaky! It’s my first visit and I am definitely coming back for more!

Suitable for sweet tooth lovers as this is drizzled with both condensed milk and sugar! For those who prefer not so sweet, you can choose either just milk or sugar for $1.80 each. If you prefer the original taste without anything, you can order it plain too for $1.50 each.

Torn between getting masala or paper thosai when I realized there was a combination of both?? Excitedly paired the crispy thin thosai with masala :) though the potatoes turned out to be rather disappointing, lacking in flavour; same goes for their chutneys. Go for their free flow fish curry instead!

Sinful breakfast 😋 after morning jog at Springleaf Prata. Plaster Blaster (egg benedict), Ultimate Murtabak, Umami 50, Special Paper (milk), Egg Prata, Iced Milo and Iced Teh Tarik.

For those who love crispy pratas, this is the place for you! Pair them with their signature fish curry and you’re off on a delightful gastronomic adventure! So simple, yet so satisfying!

Plaster Blaster ($5.50) aka Prata Eggs Ben with free flow fish curry is always great for a relaxing Sunday brunch

Reliable prata place in the East if you like your prata with some “crisp”.

Q: What’s better than Masala Thosai?
A: Masala Thosai with Cheeeeeeeesssee!
Freshly made, the huge thosai is crispy on the outside and soft within as it is stuffed with hot, gooey melted cheese and soft, lumpy pieces of potatoes that’ve been cooked in spices. This appetising combo is a real belly-filler too. Totally worth the $4 for sure.

A: Masala Thosai With Cheeeeeeeesssee!
Freshly made, the huge thosai is crispy on the outside and soft within as it is stuffed with hot, gooey melted cheese and soft, lumpy pieces of potatoes that’ve been cooked in spices. This appetising combo is a real belly-filler too. Totally worth the $4 for sure.