The Best Doughnut in Kyoto

This is simply the tastiest doughnuts I’ve ever tasted in Japan. Japanese people call this 豆乳ドーナツ, or Tonyu Doughnut. Tonyu Doughnut is made of soy milk and therefore has a really chewy and soft texture once you take a bite. You can find this a lot in Nishiki Market, which is the second largest shopping district in Kyoto that offers various of traditional and delicious foods. Originally, Tonyu Doughnut is only served with white cane powdered sugar on top of it. However, you can find a lot of version with fillings or even more toppings like maple syrup or vegetable oil. This is definitely a must try food when you visit Kyoto.

Tantanmen

Tantanmen (担々麺), what a delicious food this is! This good looking food is a Japanese take on what originally comes from China, which is Dandan Noodles. Generally, it contains preserved vegetables, minced pork, chilli oil, Chinese Sichuan spices, scallions, and of course, unique hand-made noodles. The first bite you take will straight up blow your mind as if you are actually in China. The authentic flavour of those spices are just going to make you want some more of it. Most of the times, soy milk is added to elevate the flavour of the warm, exciting broth. If you cannot handle spicy food, sometimes you can ask the seller to discard all of the chillis from the dish. It may contain too much ingredients, but once you mixed them all together, the flavour will make sense. I really hope this tantanmen shop opens nearby where I live, so I can enjoy it anytime I want.