Comments on: Krispy Kreme in Japan: Believe the Hype! http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/ Photos, Stories and articles on East Asia Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:31:05 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Paulbyl http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-129386 Paulbyl Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:43:19 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-129386 I have been to the Shinjuku Southern Terrace area three times, always in the evening hours, since KK opened there, and the lines have always been more than 200 people long. On two of those occasions, it was pouring rain outside. Most people were walking out out of the store with a box of 8 or 12 donuts. I went to an Italian restaurant next door, and afterwards went back to the KK and noticed its line was widdling down, but only because it closes at 11 or 11:30 pm. I was surprised to see they were still manufacturing donuts inside though - presumably for the next day. Some comments have noted that a KK donut is best eaten fresh from the end of the assembly line. I agree. So, if you want a good KK donut here in Tokyo, best you wait a few months until the fad dies down. Speaking of the fad, I can't imagine this line will be this long for many more months, as the Japanese are not into eating such sweet pastries - and KK donuts are simply laced and adorned with sugar. Then again, Coldstone Creamery, which serves up ice cream with your favorite heavy sweets, and is located in Roppongi Hills of Tokyo, is still drawing lines well of over 100 people on any given weekend evening - and they have been operating for more than a year here. Finally, does anyone know if the second-attempt Burger King, opening in mid-2007, will be serving American beef burgers? (FYI, KK and BK are both being opened in Japan by Lotte). I have been to the Shinjuku Southern Terrace area three times, always in the evening hours, since KK opened there, and the lines have always been more than 200 people long. On two of those occasions, it was pouring rain outside. Most people were walking out out of the store with a box of 8 or 12 donuts. I went to an Italian restaurant next door, and afterwards went back to the KK and noticed its line was widdling down, but only because it closes at 11 or 11:30 pm. I was surprised to see they were still manufacturing donuts inside though – presumably for the next day. Some comments have noted that a KK donut is best eaten fresh from the end of the assembly line. I agree. So, if you want a good KK donut here in Tokyo, best you wait a few months until the fad dies down. Speaking of the fad, I can’t imagine this line will be this long for many more months, as the Japanese are not into eating such sweet pastries – and KK donuts are simply laced and adorned with sugar. Then again, Coldstone Creamery, which serves up ice cream with your favorite heavy sweets, and is located in Roppongi Hills of Tokyo, is still drawing lines well of over 100 people on any given weekend evening – and they have been operating for more than a year here. Finally, does anyone know if the second-attempt Burger King, opening in mid-2007, will be serving American beef burgers? (FYI, KK and BK are both being opened in Japan by Lotte).

]]> By: Aceface http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-93691 Aceface Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:52:51 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-93691 I stood the line in cold for about 45min in Shinjyuku yesterday,only I trusted the word of you guys about KK. The doughnuts were not bad but they were TOO sweet for any J-people.At least Mr.Donuts has the alternative like Curry-pan or sweet potatoes.I don't think Tokyoites would keep the business running without some kind of localization in the menu. I stood the line in cold for about 45min in Shinjyuku yesterday,only I trusted the word of you guys about KK.

The doughnuts were not bad but they were TOO sweet for any J-people.At least Mr.Donuts has the alternative like Curry-pan or sweet potatoes.I don’t think Tokyoites would keep the business running without some kind of localization in the menu.

]]> By: Bryce http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-93537 Bryce Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:56:17 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-93537 Damn straight it sounds like a real burger. And it has the added bonus of not being sold by a shop that sounds like a porn name. I'm back in Kansai as of Christmas day by the way, MF, so I'll likely see you in the next few weeks. Damn straight it sounds like a real burger. And it has the added bonus of not being sold by a shop that sounds like a porn name.
I’m back in Kansai as of Christmas day by the way, MF, so I’ll likely see you in the next few weeks.

]]> By: Mutantfrog http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-93522 Mutantfrog Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:02:09 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-93522 That does sound like a good burger. Too bad real Western style food (aside from fast food chains) barely exists anywhere in Kyoto. That does sound like a good burger. Too bad real Western style food (aside from fast food chains) barely exists anywhere in Kyoto.

]]> By: Bryce http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-93272 Bryce Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:23:22 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-93272 'What on earth is a ‘real New Zealand’ hamburger?' The bun is slightly greasier, there MUST be a slice of beetroot and an egg - and, it goes without saying, other ingredients native to a green salad - somewhere in the mix, and the cows that generously sacrificed their lives will have been fed on grass not corn or grain. Beef from grass fed cows retains moisture, which makes the whole thing juicier. If you are in Tokyo, you can taste one for yourself. The restaurant is on the little road in Roppongi between Almond Cafe and the Tsujiki sushi shop. A steal at only 900 yen. Oh, and no pickle. ‘What on earth is a ‘real New Zealand’ hamburger?’

The bun is slightly greasier, there MUST be a slice of beetroot and an egg – and, it goes without saying, other ingredients native to a green salad – somewhere in the mix, and the cows that generously sacrificed their lives will have been fed on grass not corn or grain. Beef from grass fed cows retains moisture, which makes the whole thing juicier. If you are in Tokyo, you can taste one for yourself. The restaurant is on the little road in Roppongi between Almond Cafe and the Tsujiki sushi shop. A steal at only 900 yen.

Oh, and no pickle.

]]> By: Jade Oc http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-93107 Jade Oc Wed, 20 Dec 2006 02:20:48 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-93107 What on earth is a 'real New Zealand' hamburger? One made with kiwi patties? Don't knock doughnuts for breakfast though. Nothing like a huge blood-sugar spike to put you right back to sleep again.... What on earth is a ‘real New Zealand’ hamburger? One made with kiwi patties?

Don’t knock doughnuts for breakfast though. Nothing like a huge blood-sugar spike to put you right back to sleep again….

]]> By: Bryce http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-92725 Bryce Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:58:37 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-92725 Doughnuts for breakfast?! Yuck. What do you wash it down with? Mountain Dew? I'm not sure I see what all the fuss is about, but then I went nuts when I discovered there was a place in Roppongi that sold real New Zealand hamburgers (and I'm only here for two months and therefore should be eating nothing but in-country tempura, yakitori and sushi while I can), so I guess it is to each his own nostalgia junk food trip. Doughnuts for breakfast?! Yuck. What do you wash it down with? Mountain Dew?

I’m not sure I see what all the fuss is about, but then I went nuts when I discovered there was a place in Roppongi that sold real New Zealand hamburgers (and I’m only here for two months and therefore should be eating nothing but in-country tempura, yakitori and sushi while I can), so I guess it is to each his own nostalgia junk food trip.

]]> By: SIXZCLAEW http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-91798 SIXZCLAEW Sat, 16 Dec 2006 07:21:11 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-91798 DOUGHNUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE DOUGHNUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DOUGHNUTS! I LOVE DOUGHNUTS

]]> By: SIXZCLAEW http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-91797 SIXZCLAEW Sat, 16 Dec 2006 07:20:54 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-91797 DOUGHNUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DOUGHNUTS!

]]> By: Joe http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/comment-page-1/#comment-91743 Joe Sat, 16 Dec 2006 02:23:11 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/12/13/krispy-kreme-in-japan-believe-the-hype/#comment-91743 Bastards didn't open until 10 on Friday. How are us working folk supposed to get a hot donut for breakfast?! KK is located on the Southern Terrace, next to the JR East building (i.e. just across the tracks from Takashimaya). Not a bad spot, if you ask me, but a little out of the way... Bastards didn’t open until 10 on Friday. How are us working folk supposed to get a hot donut for breakfast?!

KK is located on the Southern Terrace, next to the JR East building (i.e. just across the tracks from Takashimaya). Not a bad spot, if you ask me, but a little out of the way…

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