Previously:
Finally, we got to try the well-known malasadas from Leonard's Bakery. Malasadas is a Portuguese originated fried doughnut coated with sugar and cinnamon. Somehow this doughnut is very popular in Hawaii. One late afternoon on the way back to hotel, it was maybe nearly 6pm, we stopped to buy this malasadas. At first, I was doubting how good could that possibly be! There were a few people on the line but the display looks empty. I thought they were all sold out because it was nearly closing time. They server said malasadas are all still available. Oh!! I didn't know that. They actually make them fresh inside, that is why nothing on the display shelf, they were only a few cakes and other sweets. So, we gave it a go and ordered only half dozen of them. We got 3 plain sugar and sugar cinnamon then another 3 with custard filling and chocolate filling.
We could not wait and tasted straight away at the carpark and OMG!!!!! Yes, that was exactly what I felt. Jaw dropped... No kidding!!! That was the best doughnut I had ever eaten in my life. The dough was so light and airy, not oily at all. You get a bit of crispy outer layer too. Not so sweet, even the one with the filling, just perfect as what I like. We're a little disappointed to order only 6 pieces. But too lazy to queue again. (Hint: the day after we bought another 2 dozens of these delicious goodies, keep scrolling down for more details)
The original shop is located on the main road heading to the highway. So, if you are going to travel around the island like visiting Pearl Harbor or North Shore, you will definitely pass this shop. However, they only do takeaway. After you order through the register inside the shop, then when your doughnuts are ready, they will call up your number and you need to pick up your hot doughnuts from the window outside.
There are carparks outside the shop but when the peak hours, it could be hard sometimes to get a spot. But they normally come and go fairly fast.
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| Original USD2 (excl GST) |
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| Custard filling USD 2.45 (excl. GST) |
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| Second round here |
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| The day after we bought another two dozens, yet we still crave for more |
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| Clockwise from the top left: Li hing, cinnamon, and original |
Anyone wondering what is li hing flavour, li hing is the dried salted plum powder that Hawaiian like to use on their fresh fruits, candies and sometimes on drinks too. It has a distinctive taste of sweet, salty and sour. However, to be on a doughnut, tasted a bit weird for me. It wasn't my cup of tea.
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| Clockwise from the left: chocolate, ube, guava, and haupia |
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| Haupia filling |
This one comes with haupia filling or kinda like coconut custard filling. It reminds me of eating a Southeast Asian dessert. Smells good and tastes great. According to our verdict, this is the best one out of all. The flavour is still lingering in my mouth while I'm writing this. Oh, how I miss this so much!!
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| Flavour of the month: Ube/sweet purple potato |
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| Guava |
My favourite is for sure that haupia and second best is the original. I wish they open a shop here in Sydney, so I can have them every week. If Leonard's owner is reading this, I urge you to consider opening a shop here - you can count on me as a dedicated customer from day one and I'm confident many others will follow.
933 Kapahulu Ave, Kalanianaole
Open: 05:30am - 7pm
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