Birdie M.
Yelp
There aren't many donuts I've met that I didn't like. But lately, I'm not quite as fond of the overly sweet, greasy, & heavy versions of the treats. Sooo.....what's a life-long donut-loving girl to do? Just keep searching for that perfect donut (strictly for research-purposes, of course)!
When I first heard the name, "Flour Fresh Cream Donut," I thought, "with a name like that, these donuts have GOT to be good!" "Flour Fresh Cream Donut," here I come!!!
Located in the "Korea Town" area of Los Angeles, "Flour Fresh Cream Donut" is tucked away from plain sight in busy "Western Shopping Plaza." You'll need to park in the (free) parking lot, & (unlike many of the other businesses in the plaza), you enter into the large building marked "Rodeo Galleria." Once inside, you'll find the bright & cheerful pink & gold shop, with employees who are just as cheerful & kind. Trust me: When you find this hidden gem, you're in for a treat!
If you're expecting the typical fried, greasy, heavy, overly-sweet donuts, think again! "Flour Fresh Cream Donuts" are what's known as "Korean-Style Donuts," & are light, fresh, fluffy, & not overly-sweet or greasy. Unfortunately, I can't say which was my favourite, because ALL of them were delicious! Curious? Here's what I've tried so far:
* Creme Brulee - Burnt glazed topping generously filled with light cream.
* Sweet Potato - Limited-Time Only Flavour-of-the-Month. Filled & topped with actual sweet potato. Good, but wasn't my favourite.
* Blueberry Milk Cream & Strawberry Milk Cream - Both topped & filled with fresh fruit & generously filled with light whipped-type cream.
* Fluffy Twist - Similar to a typical twist donut, but smaller, less greasy, less heavy, & more spongy. No filling, but topped with a delicate cake-like castella crumbs instead of sugar.
* S'mores - Surprisingly balanced, not overly-sweet chocolate frosting, generous cream filling, & topped with Teddy Graham cookies & a toasted marshmallow.
* Misugaru (multi-grain) - I had no idea what to expect with this one, but it was soft & spongy, with a unique powdery topping, & filled with a light multi-grain cream, red beans, & mochi. Probably the least sweet & most unique. An unexpected pleasant surprise...so good, I actually went back a second time just for this donut!
I hate to admit it, but I actually stopped by twice in two (2) weeks! Yes....these donuts were THAT good. Lucky for me, they're not anywhere near OC!
If you'd like to try a different donut experience, definitely check out "Flour Fresh Cream Donut!"