Jesse Warren
YEARS ago, while traveling through Atlanta in the United States, I woke up early> Swimming through pools of oil, riding conveyor belts, and bathing in waterfalls of glaze, the donuts were the focus of rapt attention. The long line of people can be explained quite simply: donuts and coffee are addictive, at least in the US And although Starbucks outlets abound in Shenzhen, the city has been without a dedicated donut source-until now.
Donut Kingdom first came to my attention several months ago as I was walking through the new Poly Cultural Center in Nanshan. It wasn't open yet but the manager gave me a free sample and I promised to return to a proper donut feast. That chance came recently as I found myself dying for food and caffeine after an assignment in Nanshan.
My first impression: what a variety of donuts! With names like rainbow poem, sunflower field, happy almond and mochazooka, I couldn? ˉ t decide where to start. I ended up going with> Usually, biting into a fresh donut is a rapturously satisfying experience. Not this time. To put it simply, the donuts were dry. The sweet, sticky, warm moisture that represents an ideal donut was absent.
To my surprise, a bite into the hidden treasure donut revealed actual peanut butter. Add some jelly to mimic the classic sandwich, and they might have a hit.
Washing all of this down was a cup of Caffe Americano. Brewed> In conclusion, Donut Kingdom can be applauded as the first donut retailer in Shenzhen, but not for providing prize-winning donuts. But if you go for drinks and don? ˉ t expect too much of the donuts, you? ˉ ll be satisfied.