Kora

New York’s 2025 Eater Award Winners | Eater NY

"Born from a 2020 home doughnut operation by Kimberly Camara and Kevin Borja that amassed a waitlist of over 10,000 for flan‑topped and halo‑halo‑inspired treats, this Sunnyside bakery now has a larger, personalized space and a broadened repertoire. Savory croissants, babka, cookies, and a coffee and matcha program reimagine Philippine flavors through French pastry precision: a stellar pain Suisse filled with Spam, pimento cheese, hot honey, and chile crisp; ensaymada re‑envisioned as a lacy, cheese‑topped croissant; and tamarind adding a tropical touch to crisp apple fritters. The expansion proves this team is best‑in‑class for modern Filipino American baking and part of the city’s new pastry guard." - Melissa McCart