PUBLISHED June 10th, 2021 05:00 am | UPDATED June 16th, 2021 11:17 am
Donuts – or doughnuts, with a Brit accent – seem to roll into the limelight every few years. Eight years ago, it was Krispy Kreme and its krazy long queues; now, Italian-style bomboloni is bursting onto the scene with ever more creative cream stuffings. Forget the rainbow-sprinkled rings of yesteryear – today’s fried dough treats run the gamut from oozy durian pillows to chewy mochi rounds. Here’s where to sink your teeth into the best donuts in Singapore.
The Fat Kid Bakery
Just the sight of The Fat Kid Bakery’s bomboloni is enough to get our inner fat kid squealing. Run by self-taught baker Ariel Tang, her sourdough take on the Italian-style doughnut is slow-fermented for 72 hours. The result? Fat, chewy pillows of joy that ooze fruity cream fillings like Calamansi, Summerberries, and Strawberry Shortcake (from S$14 for a box of four). Tea lovers can dive straight into the Earl Grey and Roasted Oolong – their bitter floral notes balance out all that sugary sweetness nicely.
The Fat Kid Bakery is located at 7 Ang Mo Kio Street 66, Floravista #01-07, Singapore 567708, p.+65 8836 4833. Open Wed-Sun 10am–5pm. Closed Mon & Tues. Delivery is available Wed-Sun 12pm–4pm via their ordering platform.
Haritts Donuts & Coffee
If rich, heavy American donuts aren’t your thing, leave it to the Japanese to whip up a featherlight rendition. An import of the famed Tokyo brand, Haritts’ Japanese-style donuts are airy and noticeably less greasy thanks to flour imported from Japan, special kneading techniques, and shaping entirely by hand. The fluffy Original (S$2.50) needs only a delicate dusting of powdered sugar to have us swooning, while the popular Matcha White Chocolate (S$3.20) packs an astringent hit. We love the roasty sweetness of the Sesame Honey (S$3.20) too.
Haritts Donuts & Coffee is located at 2 Havelock Rd, #01-08, Singapore 059763. Open Wed-Fri & Sun 11.30am–4pm.
**During Singapore’s Phase 2 (Heightened Alert), Haritts is available for delivery Wed-Fri & Sun via their pre-order form.
Delish
Ex-hotel manager-turned-baker Serene Tay dubs her bakes ‘Delish Hotel Pillow Doughnuts’, and the reason is clear – these bomboloni-style doughnuts are so bouncy they might pillow your head nicely. Her bestselling Durian Pengat pillows (S$28 for a box of ten) are a dream come true for durian lovers, silky with D24 durian pulp and coconut milk. Other dense-yet-soft classics include Passionfruit Mango, Matcha, and Nutella – if you prefer something tart, opt for the Lemon Cream Cheese (from S$22 for a box of ten).
Order Delish Hotel Pillow Doughnuts online here. Delivery is available Tues-Sun 9am–3pm.
Doughter Bakery
A home-based outfit helmed by a mother-daughter duo, Doughter Bakery is all about mochi. Their small-batch Mochi Donuts are as soft and gummy as they sound, baked to a crisp on the outside. Each is glazed with rich Belgian chocolate, then topped with crunchy bites like caramel crumble and Ferrero Rocher. While you’re at it, pick up their chewy Mochi Muffins – a set of three muffins and three donuts goes for just S$22.
Order Doughter Bakery online here. Delivery is available Tues-Sat 2pm–7pm.
Burnt Ends Bakery
Burnt Ends’ flame-kissed meats are the stuff of legend, but their bakes are now threatening to steal the spotlight. Besides some very tempting scones and sanger buns, their bakery dishes up brioche doughnuts with downright sinful stuffings. Enjoy your childhood favourite in doughy form with their Milo Dinosaur Doughnuts (S$24 for six) – these pillowy babies burst with Milo cream and Milo biscuit chunks. Another stunner, the Pandan Doughnuts (S$24 for six), evoke kueh with the timeless combo of pandan cream and desiccated coconut.
Burnt Ends Bakery is located at Burnt Ends, 20 Teck Lim Rd, Singapore 088391, p. +65 6224 3933. Open Tues-Sat 12pm–4pm and Sun 12pm–3pm. Delivery is available 11am–3pm via their ordering platform.
Fluff Bakery
While this Halal bakery is best known for their sweet, moist cupcakes, their donuts are by no means to be overlooked. PR manager-turned-baker Nursyazanna Syaira does bomboloni-style balls of goodness in a small range of rotating flavours – her current lineup includes familiar options like Chocolate Banana and Raspberry Ripple topped with milk crumbs (S$4 each). They sell out in a snap, as do her signature cupcakes – fabulously fluffy bites with fun fillings like Teh Tarik (S$4).
Fluff Bakery is located at 4 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199071, p. +65 8251 1353. Open Mon-Sat 12pm–7pm. Closed Sun. Delivery is available Mon-Sat 2.30pm–5.30pm via their ordering platform.
Flake
The flaky lovechild of a croissant and a donut, Flake’s cronuts are inspired by the Dominique Ansel creations that took New York by storm. Think crisp, buttery croissant layers cut in classic donut hole shape, piped with fillings within and on top. Flavours rotate seasonally, and they’ve been known to get funky with options like pineapple custard, eggnog, and even bolognese. Right now, their range leans easy-to-love with Tiramisu, Hojicha, Blueberry Compote, and more.
Order Flake online here. Delivery is available Fri-Sun 10am–6pm.
Korio
Korio’s online pre-orders sell out at light speed, so you’ll really have to work for your dough fix. But it’s all worth it once you get your hands on their Brooklyn-style brioche donut rings – soft, buttery, and slathered with rich glazes. The 70% Dark Chocolate with Chocolate Pearls (S$5) is bittersweet manna for chocolate lovers, as is the milky White Chocolate Coconut (S$5) sprinkled with hazelnuts. For a touch of savoury, opt for the simple yet devastating Honey Smoked Sea Salt (S$5). Filling up on their grilled cheese and well-stuffed sammies is a must too.
Korio is located at 135 Amoy St, #01-03, Singapore 049964, p. +65 9771 6491. Open Tues-Fri 9am–1.30pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Closed Sun & Mon. Delivery is available Tues-Sat 10.30am–1pm via their ordering platform.
Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery
Run by MasterChef Singapore 2018 runner-up Genevieve Lee, Sourbombe was a pioneer in crossing sourdough with bomboloni to make one tasty explosion. Her sourdough is fermented for up to 24 hours, then fried in coconut oil for a light, crisp exterior. Bite into one to set off a blast of molten goodness – the cult-favourite Basque Burnt Cheesecake (S$5.60) packs some funk with cream cheese and blue cheese, while the Thai Tea, Mango (S$4.80) features Thai milk tea blended with mangoes. The online store is currently on hiatus, but a brand-new physical store is slated to open this June.
Shop Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery online here.
Top Image: Delish Hotel Pillow Doughnuts