Doughnuts are popular as a three o'clock snack or after-dinner dessert. These sweets come in a variety of flavors, from plain doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar to chocolate-coated ones. Even in Kyoto, which is often associated with Japanese sweets, there are many doughnut specialty stores here and there.
In this issue, we will introduce some of these stores that are close to Kyoto Gosho (Kyoto Imperial Palace), Sanjo Street, and other spots that are often visited by tourists! These spots sell flavors that are unique to Kyoto and are sure to make you feel like you are on a trip.
Table of Contents
■Nicot & Mam
■sheep doughnut
■summary
■Nicot & Mam
Nicotto & Mamu is a doughnut shop located near the Kyoto International Manga Museum. The machiya-style exterior of the shop, tucked away in a residential area off Karasuma-dori into Oshikoji-dori, is a landmark. When open, there is a standing sign, and the log house-style interior makes for a relaxing atmosphere.
The showcase just inside the store is filled with colorful doughnuts. The standard "plain" donuts covered with powdered sugar and the "chocolate" donuts coated with chocolate and topped with nuts are must-try items.
The matcha green tea doughnuts, typical of Kyoto, change daily, and include the orthodox "matcha" doughnut with a moderate sweetness and the "thick matcha" doughnut with plenty of Uji green tea kneaded into the doughnut. About five types of seasonal menu items are available each season, so be sure to check back for the latest information!
Name of store:Nicot & Mam
HP:https://doughnut.jp/
Address: Oshikoji-agaru, Kurumaya-cho dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0842
Phone number: 075-223-3630
■sheep doughnut
Hitsuji Donuts is located on the south side of the Kyoto Imperial Palace at the intersection of Isigawa-dori and Tominokoji-dori. The store is open only three days a week on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, so timing is crucial for purchasing. The Western-style exterior, covered with bricks and large windowpanes, is a landmark, and while waiting to enter the store, visitors can watch donuts being made.
The doughnut lineup includes fluffy ones made with natural yeast and ones with sprouted brown rice that have an addictive, chewy texture. Many of the flavors are simple, such as millet sugar and soybean flour, and the appeal of these donuts is the gentle taste that gives you a sense of relief.
The restaurant serves both eat-in and take-out. For eat-in, you can choose to have a set with a drink. When taking out, the trick is to shake the bag before eating, so that the entire doughnut is covered with powder such as kinako (soybean flour). This donut shop is definitely worth a visit when traveling to Kyoto on the weekend.
Name of store:sheep doughnut
Official social networking site:https://www.instagram.com/hituji_926/
Address: 1F, 335-1 Otaki-cho, Tominokoji Isigawa-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0972
Phone number: 075-221-6534
■ Summary
Small and cozy, with time passing slowly, Kyoto's donut shops are perfect for a short break during your trip. You can find a variety of Japanese flavors unique to Kyoto, such as matcha green tea and kinako (soybean flour), which will make your trip memorable. When you are sightseeing near the Kyoto Imperial Palace or Sanjo area, be sure to visit.
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