Popular Mister Donut is finally opening its first Singapore outlet at Junction 8 on May 21

How long would you queue for donuts? Some people are willing to do so for hours, it seems.

When popular donut chain Mister Donut held a brief stint in Singapore in 2022 as a pop-up store at Jurong Point shopping centre, it was mobbed daily by a ravenous army of sweet-toothed Singaporeans who patiently waited in line — for up to a whopping five hours.

The July pop-up in Singapore was a market test for the donut brand that originated from Boston in the 1950s. 

The brand has since gone viral in Japan, with the headquarters of the Japanese franchise located in Osaka. It boasts 9,557 outlets in various parts of Asia, such as the Philippines and Taiwan.

Given the success of the Singapore month-long pop-up, Mister Donut will be settling down in the country — permanently. It is slated to open on May 21, at Bishan’s Junction 8 shopping centre.

The takeout specialty store’s first local branch will be brought in by F&B company RE&S, which is behind popular casual Japanese options such as Ichiban Boshi and Kuriya Dining.

RE&S will be working closely with the brand’s Japanese operator, Duskin, both by using ingredients from Japan and sending Singapore staff for training at the Mister Donut Academy in Osaka.

The donuts at Mister Donut’s Singapore outlet will be priced between S$2.30 and S$2.50 per piece. They will also be available for purchase in portions of half a dozen for S$14 or 10 pieces for S$23.

Don’t miss Mister Donut’s signatures, including the Pon De Ring, a unique donut comprising eight dough balls linked together to form a ring. It’s made with tapioca flour for a lighter, mochi-like texture.

Besides the classic flavours of original and strawberry, the Pon De Ring will also have a Singapore-exclusive flavour — chocolate!

If you’re looking for more traditional donuts, there will also be yeast donuts available on Mister Donut’s menu. There are a myriad of options to choose from, such as the fluffy cream-filled angel cream, the honey dip, and strawberry ring. 

Other crowd favourites include the unique choux-based French cruller and the chocolate donuts. The latter is coated in rich, silky chocolate and is available in flavours such as golden chocolate, coconut chocolate, and a Singapore-exclusive strawberry chocolate.

Mister Donut will also be giving away limited-edition merchandise with any purchase on May 21, including folders and sticker sheets. 

Do note that there will be a limit of 10 pieces per transaction (the Pon de Ring is capped at four pieces) for each customer. This is because there will be a limited quantity of donuts produced to ensure the best quality.

Given the limited quantity for sale, the outlet will close once its donuts have sold out, so head down early if you don’t want to miss out.

Book a ride to Mister Donut at Junction 8 when it opens.