Kpop Donuts Hawaii

Kpop Donuts Hawaii

Reviews Summary

Kpop Donuts receives mostly positive reviews for its unique, fresh, and flavorful donuts, with favorites including French cream, red bean, and twisted varieties. Many praise the friendly, welcoming staff and fun atmosphere, including wall signatures. Vegan and gluten-free options are highlighted as excellent. However, some criticize the high prices and small portion sizes, noting greasiness or lack of flavor in certain items. While most recommend it as a must-visit, a few find it overpriced and prefer alternatives like Leonard's. The experience varies, but loyal customers rave about returning multiple times during their trips.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

1831 Ala Moana Blvd

Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Hours

Monday 6AM-12PM
Tuesday 6AM-12PM
Wednesday 6AM-12PM
Thursday 6AM-12PM
Friday 6AM-12PM
Saturday 6AM-12PM
Sunday 6AM-12PM

Customer Reviews

Good tasting donuts that are a nice fusion of east and west. They also serve Korean food, though I did not try. The shop itself is a work of art that deserves to be checked out. Stop on by and hop on a carpet that fly... oops wrong line. ??????. Check them out! ??

Came out first night for just a quick dessert, but ended up coming back every night of our vacation because of the great food and service!! This place made our trip more special due to the kind and helpful couple running the evening shift! Yes the donuts are amazing, but don?t forget about the amazingly refreshing smoothies!

I am here now and thre couple working the front are sooooo sweet. Pop Donuts were extremely tasty. Service was fast and they were friendly. Love it here and I will be back during my trip here on Oahu.

Good, but not amazing. The donuts had a slightly chewy texture and a crumble-like exterior. Only two options: filled with jelly or plain. Decent flavor, but nothing that stood out. Glad I tried it, but not something I?d go out of my way to revisit.

Delicious filled and rolled donuts, all the donuts are vegan. Can fill with strawberry jam or Bavarian cream, roll in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. Crispy and delicious.

Was walking by and noticed this donut bakery. Upon entering, I was amazed by the tagging and drawings on the wall. I ordered two donut holes filled with strawberry and one with cream. Best part of the experience was I was able to add to the collage on the walls.

Donuts were extremely chewy and stale at 8:30am. We got the 2-2-2 combo to try every donut but somehow got 3 donuts holes and 1 volcano instead. Not worth the price for such low quality donuts. The total I signed for was $28.20 and I chose no tip, since I don't tip owners at point of sale transactions, but my statement shows they charged $29.11 so he must have added his own tip after we left. Find another donut shop, I would not ever recommend this place.

Food somewhat pricy for just okay donuts. The red bean one and hot dog was good.

Freshly made donuts. Can easily mix and match layers and fillings so that you get anyone can get gluten-free or vegan donuts. We appreciated that even the chocolate sauce was vegan! The space is also a lot cooler than we expected and the couple running the shop provided exceptional service. These are going to be different than most donuts, especially ones made in a factory. Worth trying! Due to all the labor, they are somewhat pricy, so this would not be a regular treat for us. We very much appreciate a so

The gentleman behind the counter was helpful and made a fresh batch for us. Twist powdered sugar crunch! Delicious!

Best doughnuts on/near the strip. When we visit we always come back to them, we?ve tried several shops around. And this one knocks the other shops out of the water. The dough is so fresh and fluffy.

February 2022: Was excited to try these Donuts! Ordered a red bean and a cream filled donut ??. The lady and the man who worked there were really nice. Overall, they were both good. Slightly on the greasy side as the brown bag got a little grease stain while walking to get coffee. Would I get them again? Maybe.

The doughnuts were super good! I got the red bean paste which wasn?t too sweet but rich with flavor. The chocolate was also great dark chocolate so wasn?t too sweet. The twisted remind me of a churro so it was great. Quick efficient service, would definitely come back

Tried a few of their donuts and loved all of them. Everything you want in a fonut: crunchy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. The fillings were flavorful. The coffees may need to be a bit stronger but that might just be me. Definitely would return if and when I get a chance to go back to Honolulu.

Freshly baked donuts on the pricier side ($5 each). Vegan dough and gluten-free offerings. The chocolate volcano and powdered sugar twister donuts were good.

The family who works the evening shift was such a delight to talk with and had us coming back every night of our vacation for more food! Especially since it is gluten free dessert! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

A gem in Honolulu! Everything we tried was amazing from the banana donut, the cinnamon twisty, the mochi cr?me filled, and my personal favorite is the red bean paste one. The staff is so friendly and cute and the atmosphere of the store is so fun and welcoming.

K-pop Donuts hit the spot during our trip to Honolulu. The donuts were fresh, and the crunch they put on the twist donuts was awesome. Highly recommend stopping by if you?re in the area. Very convenient to the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

My first time having taro donuts and they were so tasty. The establishment makes these donuts hot and fresh and can fill them with your choice of filling to order. The people working there are so friendly and help with decision making. The inside of the restaurant has signatures and drawings from patrons and I was invited to sign the wall too. The entire atmosphere is so fun and a Honolulu must visit.

I just stopped by this morning and I wish I would have visited sooner during my trip. The staff is so friendly and they do a great job of explaining all of the options. The donuts are amazing and so interesting. I will definitely be coming back during the rest of my trip ?? If you are anywhere near by you should definitely give this a try!

Great mom and pop shop right beside the Hilton Hawaiian village and super convenient for early breakfast. The staff was helpful and friendly and the atmosphere was very welcoming! Delicious donuts too, we really were happy to find vegan donuts in Waikiki.

Title: A Sweet Hit on the K-pop Charts! Stepping into K-pop Donuts in Honolulu is like entering a colorful, sugary version of your favorite K-pop music video! This place is an absolute *bop* for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for all things K-pop. First off, the donuts here are like the perfect K-pop comeback?packed with flavor, visually stunning, and leaving you wanting more. Each donut is a work of art, inspired by different K-pop groups and idols. Whether you're a fan of BTS, BLACKPINK, or Stray

The owners were so nice, as soon as we walked in they greeted us and then proceeded to explain how the donut options worked. You can pick which type of donut you want and whether you want a filling or have it dipped. There are lots of variations and options as well as a hot dog menu. We came in at 9am and there was no line, and these donuts were soo good. I?m honestly a little mad that they weren?t more busy because it?s walking distance from the resort on the street side. We will definitely be coming back

It is good but like you will find in comments section expensive is key word. We spent 50 for dozen mochi donuts with French filled and strawberry. Liked the French a lot more. Good customer service. Just 4 stars bc amount of food for price.

Not kidding when I say These are the best donuts I have ever had! They?re extremely pillowy in texture with a nice crunchy outside, extremely fresh! I got mango filled and red bean paste filled and it was delicious! I highly highly recommend for anyone to go to! I also got the taro frappe which was a sip from heaven. Overall the shop has a really cool atmosphere. 6/5 stars! And did I mention they?re vegan?

We randomly passed by this place during our morning stroll. We already had breakfast, but saw a sign for fried bananas and wanted to give it a try. So glad that we did. Our hotel was across the street, so we came back the next morning for breakfast. We had the fried banana with condensed milk twice. Their taro frappe is excellent and the mochi donut, condense milk donut, and twisted crunch were all delicious.

This is a great local doughnut shop with it's own unique creations such as the banana and the pineapples rebirths. They're so good!! Will definitely go there again when on vacation.

So excited to try these, drove all the way over, arrived at 8am, and there's a closed sign on the door saying "closed, see you tomorrow"!!! Such a shame. Update your times if you change them, do not waste people's time.

the donuts were delicious and fresh. the family run business was so kind and helpful! i highly recommend the mochi donut with red bean!!

Love this place! We came 5 or more times during our trip and will be back if and when we are back in the area. Davie who works the front is the best too! Try this place! The banana rebirth and twister crunch with cinnamon sugar are our favs!

Cute donut place to pick up donuts and head to the beach. We just had the plain glazed and cinnamon sugar. Both good. Interesting inside with writing all over the walls.

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It was out of my comfort zone but I wish I would have tried more. The filled donut balls are just perfect. The staff was super friendly and the shop is adorable. I can?t wait to go again and try more.

The donuts I got were a little basic but they also seemed to have limited options the day I went in. The menu can be a little confusing. Appreciate that their donuts are vegan though.

Had the condensed milk donut.... Amazing. Tried the red bean volcano donut.... Even more amazing! Shaved ice was good. Smoothies were okay, more of a slushy texture.

The donuts are great, but a bit expensive. Would definitly recommend to give them a try. The staff are super friendly, and very helpful!

Please get out of your hotel food options when in Honolulu and venture over to this unique bakery. Red Bean paste (vegan batter btw) and chocolate volcano donuts were crispy and soft. The cheese dog is must. Panko elephant ear type batter over cheese and meat. Pair it with pineapple shaved ice and thank your parents for putting you on this earth.

This is our fav donut spot in town! Very different from a traditional donut but equally good! Cream filled and rolled in powdered sugar is the best!

When you walk in it is just a cool atmosphere. The workers are soooo nice and helpful. The donuts?. Are delicious! The volcano?s are scrumptious but all of them were really tasty. The crispy Panko outside adds a great crunch to the creamy inside. We were visiting from Minnesota and have not had anything quite like this.

The donuts here are addictingly delicious, and the owners are wonderful and friendly people who are passionate about what they do. I highly recommend visiting Kpop, you cannot miss it!!! ***Tourists please be aware that the negative reviews below about ?raw? / ?undercooked? donuts is completely FALSE. These are Korean donuts made of RICE FLOUR (mochi), which gives the original O donuts a chewy, glutinous texture, which will be completely different than your average wheat flour donut!!! If you have never ha

One of our favorite finds in Hawaii! Greasy, doughy, flavorful, delicious pastries and a fried banana that made me wish we were staying longer so I could have treated myself to these again!

It costs $5 and a few cents for a small twist donut and then you get asked if you want to tip. The donut fits in the palm of a hand, it's a small twist, truthfully it has just a thick consistency vs other donuts and very light on sugar, I am not sure why as it's a desert after all. The Kpop inn the name stood out and attracted me in. There is nothing really Kpop about it. One will feel very full after eating one of these very small donuts and it would be hard to fit a second one. If it wasn't for the K

Some donuts are OK, very chewy, very sweet. But the O-donuts are awful, they're raw inside, it's just raw tasteless dough with added creme, I'm completely ?? I didn't expect it in place with such high rating!

Yummy. Get there early.

Stopped in for doughnuts today (Wed, 11/10/21). Staff were friendly and welcoming. They explained their items since it was our first time experiencing Korean-style doughnut. We ended up buying a half dozen twists. One of the staff compared them to a cross between a churro and a funnel cake. They dip them in cinnamon sugar (or powdered sugar for a small up-charge, if you want). We also got two of the red bean paste doughnuts and a chocolate macadamia nut iced coffee. Everything was delicious! We appreciat

Amazing donuts and best way to start your day. We came here about 2 years ago and had them again today- donuts were even better than we remembered! They are vegan friendly as well! Definitely get the French cream filling and try a twister. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

So awesome best donuts I?ve had!! Had the dark chocolate filled o donut and cinnamon twist!!!! A must when visiting Honolulu!!

Wow. All kind of donuts are so fantastic. If they improve quality of coffee, that is perfect.

Really funky hole in the wall donut shop. I came for the gluten free ones and they were DELICIOUS. Try them all, you won't be disappointed. You can get them filled or coated with sugar/cinnamon. These were such a treat! Sorry, no pictures because I chowed down real quick.

The place smells horrible, the person behind the counter doesn?t know English, the food is unhealthy oily and sweet. My daughter badly wanted poi donuts and I couldn?t drive at that moment. When I check Google this was the place that came up and it seemed to have good reviews. I took her there and she asked for poi donuts but they didn?t have any. Then we just thought of going with any donut they had. They looked small in size so I asked if they are bought by a dozen or half a dozen, the man said generally

Absolutely LOVED! We are visiting from South Alabama and of course us southerner?s love anything deep fried! The cheese sticks, the cheese hot dogs, and the homemade donuts were to die for! 10/10 would recommend! The man at the front counter was super nice as well which made the experience 10x better! Highly recommend:)

The donuts are unique and very tasty, however they are ridiculously expensive. My wife and I got donuts here during our honeymoon and were baffled at the price. We got 5 (rather small) donuts and 2 bottled drinks for $40. There were no prices listed on the website, and we didn?t see any prices clearly listed on the menu in the shop either so we didn?t know what we were getting ourselves into. Again the donuts were good, I just don?t think the way are worth the high price.

We stopped in for a couple donuts - they were so fresh and delicious! On a hot day in Honolulu, I thought the red bean donut might be a little heavy; it was light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced. The team was also really friendly and walked us through all of the menu options. Highly recommend giving this place a try. Don?t skip the cinnamon sugar coating when you order!

Read this first!!! Sorry to write this low review but it needs to be done?. Donuts are chewy not fresh and there?s only 4 types and coffee is Folgers coffee! SMH? total fail bro. You have a millionaire location next to abc, hotels and bus stop. Just sell some local Hawaii Kona and fresh typical donuts! You?ll have a line out the door!!! Get it together bro don?t be so cheap with your business

Food Quality: The donuts were rich in flavor and had a pleasant texture and crunch. They can be tailored to your preferred flavors. The Volcano Donut with French Vanilla was delicious. Every donut had its own character and were cooked with care. Customer Service: The two owners were so kind and welcoming, and they expressed their passion for donuts. They were happy to answer questions and very patient. Decor: The walls were unique and enticed feelings of comfort. There are indoor and outdoor seating optio

?? ?? this place. GLUTEN FREE DONUTS!!! O-Donuts...stuffed with strawberries. On a budget? Perfect place to take the kids for a treat!

Lovely surprise we decided to try based on reviews - and they really delivered! Donuts (volcanos) were delicious and we definitely liked French Cream the most (the others are great, too). The staff was funny and super friendly. Sure it?s greasy, I mean those are fresh donuts - but that?s what you want when you go there :D We came back another time to just have another great donut breakfast at the beach :)

This place is a vegan gem hole in the wall! I wish I didn?t discover it on my last day here. Almost everything they have is vegan including all their dough. The owners were so kind and sweet. Highly recommend the twists. They?re cinnamon sugar and delicious. I will be stopping back by later today! I really hope this donut place gets more attention and popularity as it?s in a great place and love their vegan options. They also have Korean Hot Dogs for those who want a meat option! They even have shaved ice

Really delicious donuts! Perfect for your coffee. I know malasadas are the best but this is something you don?t wanna miss.

The people the place the thing - all exceptional here. Have an experience in Waikiki that feels like non-Waikiki. Great breakfast and wonderful experience.

I paid just shy of 30$ for 6 small gluten free donut holes. I was in complete shock when the guy told me the price! I figured they must be AMAZING, if they were being sold for that much! I get that it is Hawaii, but come on! They were nothing to get excited about. I feel like I was completely ripped off.

One block off the Waikiki beach walk you find this amazing shop. Choose fillings and donut combos. My daughter liked the mochi with fruit filling. Fast friendly service. We went every day of our trip. Thank you!

Loved this place! Conveniently located in Waikiki... food was quick and made fresh! Definitely try the hot dogs! We'll be back to try the rest of their menu soon.

They have the best fried donuts. It was a delight to come every day we were here. They always called our kids by name, and asked for anyone that wasn?t here. They were engaging, and kind, and really added to how special our trip was.

I got the chocolate lava, strawberry, French cream and the twist today. I highly recommend this to everyone and it doesn't taste vegan at all. I will be coming back to try everything on the menu

Bottom line, get the red bean donuts. Trust me, just try it. That's one of their strong suits. The staff were super friendly. Loved them! I also tried the chocolate ring donut but it was pretty average. The atmosphere is unique. I went on a Friday morning so maybe things are different in the afternoon or on the weekend. I wouldn't plan on coming here to relax at a table. It's more of a socializing, standing vibe.

Greasy & extremely expensive. The volcano donut was good, full of filling, but not worth nearly $5 per donut. Cute place - I wanted to like it, but the price & grease left a bad taste in my mouth. I wouldn?t go back - my adult son thought the long, twist type of donut tasted like it was day old. Go to Leonard?s ?? those are delicious!

Gluten free donuts available with cream filling. My wife and I came here while on our honeymoon and we had to walk about 15 minutes from our hotel. We came here because of the gluten free donuts and they were delicious. The employees were very kind and patient while answering our questions. If you are in the area be sure to checkout Kpop donuts. I ordered a powered donut and it was very good as well. I would reccomend coming here for breakfast or a quick snack. There was no outdoor seating but we were able

Very clean inside..staff super friendly. I got the twists and the O donut...both with the cinnamon sugar - So good! The O donut had a denser consistency, the twist were the winner in my book but can't go wrong with either! Will definitely be coming back.

Awesome korean style hotdog! Staffs are friendly as well! ????

I cannot comment on whether the donuts are truly authenticate Korean-style fare, but I can comment on the fact that they were miserably overpriced (even for Hawaii) and lacking in flavor. We tried the top picks (recommended by the cashier), including chocolate filled, strawberry filled, etc. The actual doughnut layer (crust) was quite lacking in flavor and the fillings basically tasted exactly how they looked: like jelly from a jar. Oh, and you can easily eat a single donut in two bites, which will cost you

Our hotel was nearby and we were walking to McDonalds for breakfast and noticed this donut shop and that they also had corn dogs. My teenage kids wanted to go here instead. I googled them to make sure they were good and saw they make mochi donuts. Then they really wanted to eat here as they love mochi. Upon walking in they offered us a free sample which was really yummy. We ordered 1 corn dog, 1 cheese dog, 1 O donuts and one crunchy twist. I only tasted the twist and the cheese dog. They were both really g

Hot dog is delicious, crunchy batter and soft inside. The red bean donut is awesome as well

The food is incredible! The cheese corn dogs are delicious, with the sausage at the front, cheese in the middle and sausage at the end; perfectly spaced and satisfying. The donuts are amazing, optionally filled with REAL fruit and crispy exterior, it just melts in your mouth. New favorite food from our new favorite place!

Amazing doughnuts! Try the French cream or the pineapple. Very fresh. Pricey at around $5 each

Skip the line at Starbucks and come here instead. It?s so welcoming here and the donuts are amazing! Wish I would have stumbled across this place sooner, but already planning on making a return trip just for the Cinnamon Twister and Chocolate Volcano donuts.

Tried almost all of them and they were so good!

Disappointing experience. We were excited to try Kpop donuts after passing it by several times while out for activities. As we entered we were blasted with static ridden music from a stereo in the front room - ironically not K-Pop... The music was so loud, the staff could not hear each other or the orders they were taking. The store was out of smoothie supplies and multiple flavors of donuts filling at 7 in the morning. The sample cinnamon twist was passable, and we ordered a couple of "O" donuts. We wa

Not a fan of leaving bad reviews but... Ordered a pineapple filled - $5 for one small donut. It was cold, chewy, yet soggy. I must be missing something here because that was one of the worst donuts I've ever had... Two stars cause cashier was friendly. 1 star donut though. I'll stick to malasadas instead...

They had 3 donut choices the day we popped in. They aren't traditional donuts but they are delicious. Would definitely return. Note they are on the street, not inside the Hilton Village.

Very nice people, but the donuts are pretty pricey. The donuts were not fantastic for the price. I would probably not give it another shot.

Really tasty. This place has a cool selection of donuts (including fillings) and other items (like a corn dog, which was awesome). Fantastic staff as well. Some seating indoors and outdoors, in case you want to hang out. First Kpop donuts in Hawaii and they really did it perfectly.

If you are willing to pay $3.50 for a donut the size a bit bigger than a golf ball then this is the place for you. I took maybe 3 bites of the donut and it was gone. I paid $20 for 4 bite size donuts and 2 black coffees. I basically threw my money away here. To top it off, they weren't even good. They tasted like fried Pillsbury biscuit dough.

Awesome service and a fun menu! All of their donuts are delicious! We were even given a free red bean donut as I had never had one before and it was delicious (now it?s my favorite). I will be coming back for my donut fix!

2 small coffees, a stuffed donut hole, and half a stuff donut for $18.00. I had high expectations because of the advertising and the food upstairs at Goofys cafe. The coffee was ok and the donuts were mediocre. They closed early and kicked us out early. I understand that we need to pay a little more due to Waikiki being a tourist trap; I know im from San Diego, CA. However, the quality and price of the food elsewhere in Waikiki is just better. Will not go back and do not recommend.

Stopped in well outside prime donut hours (2pm) to get friendly service and great, fresh donuts. Very unique compared to donuts I've had before but super delicious. Highly recommend, particularly the red bean and white chocolate.

Had a great experience here! Very friendly and welcoming staff who were happy to explain the menu options! Lots of vegan options. We tried 2 of thr filled mochi donuts, the twister, the red bean panko crsuted donut and the taro frap - they were all amazing!

Came here on vacation and saw it was close to our hotel. Saw the great reviews and they did not disappoint. Free samples to try the donuts, which are simple but so well done. Donuts are super fresh, fast and, delicious. Definitely coming back before we leave!

Delicious donuts and great service. Somebody even brought my kid a donut while we were waiting (like 2 minutes). I tried the red bean paste and it was so good! Hot dogs and and cinnamon sugar donuts were also great!

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