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Mister Donut is an international chain of doughnut stores, operating mostly in Asia. It was founded in the United States in 1956 by Harry Winokur. Primary offerings include doughnuts, coffee, muffins and pastries. After being acquired by Allied Domecq in 1990, most of the North American stores became Dunkin' Donuts.
Apr 14, 2024 · The first Mister Donut JP store opened in 1971 in Minoh and rapid expansion ensued with the 200th store in Japan opening just 7 years later in Akabane. Fast forward to the 2020s and now queues line out of the door as hungry Mister Donut devotees wait patiently to try new limited edition donuts like the patisserie donuts inspired by Pierre Herme.
Jul 9, 2023 · Matcha Donut: Embracing Japan’s love for matcha, Mister Donut offers a delightful donut infused with the earthy flavors of green tea. This unique creation has become a favorite among locals and tourists seeking a taste of Japan. French Cruller: With its light and airy texture, the French Cruller stands out as a delicate option.
- Half Century of Doughnuts
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- Connecting People
The Minoo store’s orange and white interior oozes an atmosphere that makes me think of 1970s United States. Located near Hankyu Minoo Station, the round sign outside displays the number 0001, which means it is the first shop in Japan. The shop is usually crowded. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mister Donut in Japan, the shop was retro-renovat...
The Minoo shop opened in April 1971. Since Japanese people were familiar with doughnuts that were like deep-fried bread, they were shocked by the soft, melt-in-the-mouth feeling and crispy texture. Customers flocked to the shop from across the entire Kansai region and doughnuts sold out as soon as they hit the display case. Although the shop was lo...
Besides the first Mister Donut shop, Minoo has another beloved local doughnut shop called Donuts Dept. It is run by Kentaro Nakao and his wife, Noriko. About 10 years ago, Kentaro, who at the time was involved in the production of radio programs in Osaka, decided to open a doughnut shop. He believed that people tended not to fight with each other w...
Apr 27, 2023 · Mister Donut, founded in 1956 in the United States, gained immense popularity in Japan after its introduction in 1971. Today, it stands as a beloved donut chain, with over 1,300 outlets across the country. The secret to Mister Donut's success lies in its commitment to quality and innovative flavors. Using high-quality ingredients and unique ...
Jan 13, 2021 · Founded in 1956, it had hundreds of locations throughout the US at one time before the company was eventually sold and all locations converted into Dunkin’ Donuts. However, Mister Donut is still alive and kicking overseas, and is the largest donut chain in Japan. We braved the cold and took a trip to our local shop this past weekend.
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Jan 31, 2023 · Mister Donut, the iconic Japanese doughnut chain, has served up sweet and indulgent treats to locals and tourists for over 40 years. With just 1,000 stores nationwide and a wide range of flavors, from classic favorites to seasonal exclusives. Mister Donut has become a staple in the Japanese food scene!
