NDP SPECIAL: MISTER DONUT X YA KUN COLLAB WORTH???
Mister Donut’s Pon de Rings are my absolute favvvv especially the glazed version ITS SO GOOD it’s like a zhng-ed version of Krispy Kreme’s glazed donuts 🤤
so when I first saw this collab, I knew I had to give it a try because it’s a blend of my 2 favs! I’ve just got the kaya bombolini to try but it’s pretty disappointing :(
I could barely taste any kaya, just a very buttery/creamy texture that was too sweet for my liking. They’ve also got the Kopi Pon de Ring for coffee lovers, which I’ve not tried since I’m not a fan of coffee but I sure hope it’s better than this.
Thankfully I also got the original glaze so queuing up for this wasn’t going all down the drain heh
$3 for the kaya bombo, worth a try if you’re in the area and have time to spare I guess.
Rating: 5/10
As a longtime fan of Mister Donut’s iconic Pon de Rings, I was excited when I heard about their collaboration with Ya Kun, famous for their kaya toast. The limited-edition pairing promised an intriguing blend of two beloved flavors, creating high expectations. After trying the kaya bombolini, I found it to be quite different from what I imagined. Instead of a strong kaya taste, it had a creamy, buttery sweetness that was a bit overwhelming and lacked the authentic kaya flavor I hoped for. It felt more like a typical sweet custard rather than the rich, fragrant kaya spread found in traditional kaya toast. Keep in mind taste preferences vary, and some might enjoy this twist. For coffee lovers, Mister Donut also offers the Kopi Pon de Ring, which I haven’t tried myself. Given my lukewarm experience with the kaya bombolini, I’m curious if the coffee-flavored option fares better in balancing flavor and sweetness. Thankfully, the original glazed Pon de Ring remains a reliable favorite—perfectly chewy with just the right amount of sweetness. So even if the specialty kaya donut isn’t for you, the collaboration still offers a reason to queue up. At around $3 per kaya bombolini, I’d say it’s worth giving it a shot if you’re near one of the outlets and feel curious. Just don’t expect it to replicate the classic kaya toast experience fully. It’s a unique take, and the novelty of this limited edition may be more of a draw than the flavor alone. Overall, the collaboration highlights the creative efforts to blend traditional kaya toast flavors with popular doughnuts. If you’re a fan of both Mister Donut and Ya Kun, it’s an interesting menu addition worth exploring, even if it doesn’t become an instant favorite.
