The two brightest donut stars in Japan are Mister Donut and Krispy Kreme, and it’s been that way for quite some time. Soon, though, another big name in donuts, which you could also call a big name in big donuts, is going to be throwing its ring-shaped sweets in the ring, as Randy’s Donuts is coming to Japan.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1952, Randy’s is still primarily a local chain, with with majority of its locations in Southern California and a limited presence in other southwestern American states. The chain’s fame, though, extends far beyond its current donut distribution area thanks to the iconic architecture of its shops that feature colossal donuts on their roof or exterior walls, which have made Randy’s branches landmarks for decades and even earned it some screen time in "Iron Man 2."
When it sets up shop in Japan, Randy’s plans to offer four different classes of donuts: Classic (basic sugar or glazed donuts), Deluxe (with toppings such as chocolate or nuts), Fancy (with extra icing, whipped cream, or cream fillings), and Premium (unique creations featuring ingredients like chocolate chips, marshmallows, caramel, or ganache).


Also making the trip to Japan will be the chain’s brand of specialty coffee, Randy’s Roast.

So when and where will the first Randy’s Donuts Japan open? According to the press release, the first branch is slated to start serving donuts somewhere in Tokyo this spring, but there aren’t any more specific details yet. With most Japanese companies’ business years beginning in late March/early April, though, odds are we’ll have to wait until we’re a few weeks into the season before we can make our first snack run. And for everyone not in the Tokyo area? The plan is to have 50 branches open in Japan by the end of 2028.
Source, images: PR Times
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Mr Kipling
As a man who knows a thing or two about confectionery, those donuts look exceedingly sickly sweet.
No thanks.
tora
Rates of diabetes are going through the roof here and they have no idea why.
factchecker
Could we have just one Tim Hortons please? They know how to make a good donut.
Negative Nancy
I really dislike the donuts here, they're far too sweet for me. I'd much prefer freshly-deep fried hot donuts like the ones sold in England. No filling, no topping- just fresh and delicious!
Desert Tortoise
Randys are so much better than Raspy Kreme or Mister Dognut. They have a darn good burrito too.
And, it is right off that stretch of the I-405 depicted in the article about vehicle emissions.
Norm
Yes, it’s the donuts. Not the gyudon, not the karaage, not the large amounts of simple-carb polished rice eaten two or three times every day.
Nope.
It’s the donuts.
Cosell
Nobody is stuffing doughnuts down anyone's pie-hole.
jib
There is so much sugar in everything in this country. It doesn't matter, egg salad, dashi, any condiment, potato chips.........fried chicken, everything. Donuts just cannot disguise the sweetness. Maybe that's a good thing.
Mr Kipling
Absolutely no competition to a Country slice, French Fancy or Bramley Apple pie.
All exceedingly good!
Aubrey Strawberry
Tim Horton's doughnuts are dreadful. Mister Donuts' doughnuts are dreadful. Krispy Kreme doughnuts are dreadful. Randy's do fantastic doughnuts. Not as good as in the UK but still fantastic.
bass4funk
Randy’s a classic, it’s been there for ages, since before I was born, it’s near where I was born, used to see it every day, great donuts.
Japanese really can’t make good donuts, just the worst.
kohakuebisu
Hope its better than Krispy Kreme and you don't have to be some silly big box of them.
Only one in ten branches have a milkshake machine, but if you can find one, the choco fudge shake at Mr Donuts is really good.
Cynical_Skeptic
Been to Randy’s a few times and the doughnuts were fine. Only complaint I had was the location in Inglewood was packed to the rafters with cars everywhere, and I had to have someone drop me off while they killed some time at the Home Depot about three blocks south just to get some doughnuts and take a photo.
jib
Yes, the Japanese make dough-nuts not donuts.........
Chico3
Born and raised in LA, and I'm looking forward to that. I hope that doesn't deviate much in flavor and texture from the LA version. Welcome!
Chico3
My same complaint, too.
Eat the left
Wish we could buy raspberry jam doughnuts here.
tora
So you are led to believe. There is something called psychology.