Hitsuji Doughnuts

At Hitsuji Doughnuts, one option worth keeping in mind is to enjoy your doughnut freshly fried in the shop. Some visitors have described the dough as so soft it seemed liable to lose its shape in their hands, with a light, airy texture from the first bite. Others have praised its satisfyingly chewy quality when taken away. Following the reheating instructions provided, they warmed their doughnuts in a toaster and found the outside crisp and the middle soft and chewy.

For a taste of the dough itself, start with a plain-style option such as wasanbon or millet sugar. One visitor particularly enjoyed the wasanbon doughnut; it’s a good choice when you want to savour the simple combination of the coating and the dough. Cinnamon, kinako, hojicha and brown sugar are also among the menu options, offering a choice of toasty or distinctly Japanese flavours. Chocolate has also earned praise from someone who took a doughnut home, and is an option when you’re after something sweeter than plain.

For a cream-filled option, there are doughnuts with cream cheese or custard. One visitor enjoyed a black tea cream doughnut with a cup of tea, a pairing to consider when you’d like to sit down for a break. Doughnuts are available to take away, so you can choose between eating one freshly fried in the shop and taking it home to reheat.