Fun, fluffy and a little bit quirky
Momo is a Japanese dessert cafe in Glenelg, Adelaide, specialising in soufflé pancakes and Japanese drinks, built by a local who fell in love with fluffy Japanese pancakes in Japan.
From a trip to Japan to Moseley Square
A few years ago, on a trip to Japan, our founder Eli tried soufflé pancakes for the first time. They were tall, wobbly and impossibly light, and they stood out as something both fun and delicious. Adelaide needed them.
Eli has lived in Glenelg nearly his whole life. A former engineer, he built Momo's space almost entirely by hand, with the goal of making Glenelg the place to be for dessert.
Momo opened in 2026 on Holdfast Walk, just off Moseley Square, a few steps from the Glenelg beach and tram.
Our ingredients, no shortcuts
Every Momo soufflé is whisked to order with local free-range eggs, then cooked low and slow to protect its structure and keep that signature jiggle. Our menu is small on purpose, and every dish is carefully tested.
- Ceremonial-grade matcha and hojicha from Japan
- Pistachios imported from Sicily, Belgian chocolate and real Japanese yuzu
- No seed oils, no artificial colours or flavours, no bottled syrups or store-bought sauces
- All toppings and silken tofu gelato made in-house
- Dairy-free soufflé batter made with rice flour
- Gluten-free and dairy-free options
A Japanese-inspired space
Step inside and you'll find soft lanterns, cherry blossoms, bamboo, paper cranes, Tokyo-style neon and a koi kite mural across the main wall, painted by a local artist. We wanted a space with a fun Japanese twist that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Like the soufflé shops of Tokyo, our kitchen is open, so you can watch your pancakes cook and see the craft that goes into making them perfectly fluffy and jiggly. It's a great spot for date nights, after-beach desserts and catch-ups with friends.
Plan your visit“The viral fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes… just landed in Glenelg”