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Randy’s Donuts is coming to Japan

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By Casey Baseel, SoraNews24

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).

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

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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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As a man who knows a thing or two about confectionery, those donuts look exceedingly sickly sweet.

No thanks.

-3 ( +4 / -7 )

Rates of diabetes are going through the roof here and they have no idea why.

-2 ( +3 / -5 )

Could we have just one Tim Hortons please? They know how to make a good donut.

-5 ( +3 / -8 )

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!

-2 ( +2 / -4 )

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.

4 ( +4 / -0 )

Rates of diabetes are going through the roof here and they have no idea why.

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.

4 ( +7 / -3 )

Rates of diabetes are going through the roof here and they have no idea why.

Nobody is stuffing doughnuts down anyone's pie-hole.

4 ( +4 / -0 )

As a man who knows a thing or two about confectionery, those donuts look exceedingly sickly sweet.

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.

-2 ( +0 / -2 )

Absolutely no competition to a Country slice, French Fancy or Bramley Apple pie.

All exceedingly good!

-3 ( +1 / -4 )

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.

3 ( +3 / -0 )

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.

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!

Japanese really can’t make good donuts, just the worst.

-2 ( +2 / -4 )

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.

2 ( +2 / -0 )

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.

3 ( +3 / -0 )

Japanese really can’t make good donuts, just the worst.

Yes, the Japanese make dough-nuts not donuts.........

-3 ( +0 / -3 )

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!

2 ( +2 / -0 )

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.

My same complaint, too.

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Wish we could buy raspberry jam doughnuts here.

0 ( +2 / -2 )

Nobody is stuffing doughnuts down anyone's pie-hole.

So you are led to believe. There is something called psychology.

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