Drop by Dough

Drop by Dough turns the doughnut into an experience—a lifestyle, if you will. The Bangkok-based brand has settled into its first overseas home in Hong Kong, crafting a space intended for relaxation, creative cultivation, and of course, doughnut indulgence. The signature menu is vibrant and exciting, brimming with a heavenly medley of flavours like ‘Lemon Meringue’, ‘Raspberry Rose’, ‘Classic Vanilla’, ‘Bacon & Cheddar Cheese’, ‘Salted Egg Custard’, and the Hong Kong exclusive ‘Pistachioooooo’. But that doesn’t stop them from experimenting. Drop by Dough is constantly introducing new flavours: their seasonal standout is ‘Banana & Caramel’ topped with burnt caramel, Biscoff cookie crumbs, Maldon sea salt and a caramelised slice of banana, whilst November’s MVP is the ‘Sweet Corn’ boasting corn custard, roasted cream cheese, and a lightly torched sweet corn slice.

G/F, The Bauhinia Serviced Apartments, 239 Des Veoux Road Central, Sheung Wan; @dropbydough.hk

Dough Beings 

The founders of Dough Beings launched the business in 2019, motivated by a mission to master the art of dough starting with the bombolini. And master it they did. One bite of their Italian donuts verify the 10,000 hours put into achieving an unmatched cloud-like dough texture. This feat is one that many Hong Kongers seem to have recognised, as Dough Beings has fast become one of the most successful “Instagram bakeries” in the city, with pre-orders selling out in mere minutes. They also boast an incredible lineup of unique flavour combinations that change on a monthly basis. In celebration of their 6th anniversary, the November menu includes six unique flavours made in collaboration with longtime Dough Beings fans: Octopus Takoyaki, Minestrone, Smoky Chocolate Crumb, Coconut Pandan Mochi Gula Melaka Caramel, Genmaicha Brûlée Rice Pud, and Banana Red Bean Meringue. Securing a box of Dough Beings requires fast fingers, so follow their Instagram page to stay ahead of the game.

Available for preorder at doughbeings.com

Hole Foods

Founded by two doughnut lovers frustrated by the lack of options in Hong Kong, Hole Foods offers pillowy handmade donuts in a vast array of flavours. They’re always experimenting with fun combinations but have a divine selection of classics too. The regulars include an original glaze ring doughnut, doughnut holes, and filled doughnut varieties of raspberry jam, condensed milk cream, Nutella and more. While Hole Foods shut down its physical space in Central earlier this year, the bakery has landed a 3-month long pop-up residency at BaseHall01. There you’ll find their latest festive creations: Chocolate Rudolph and Gingerbread Man.

Lower Ground Floor, Basehall01, Jardine House, Central; holefoodshongkong.com