Real Good Doughnuts - Nash Donuts Bakery

Nash Donuts & Bakery - Real Good Doughnuts

You know, people usually say Penang is one of the more 'happening', modern, lifestyle cities in Malaysia. Especially that's what Penangites say. Don't go comparing with KL though. But it has been a weird notion for many, that Penang being Penang, doesn't have an Imax theatre, only Gurney's GSC 3D Cinema. No Dunkin Donuts, no Burger King and the list goes on.

And yes, everytime when we're traveling around Malaysia, and pass by Dunkin Donut, we'd stop and buy them. I remember the last time in Johor, while the taxi driver was re-fuelling, I noticed the Petronas had a Dunkin Donut and we rushed to buy some.

But well, Penangites, don't despair anymore. Seems Nash Donuts & Bakery is here. The branch I went was in Bandar Perda, Sebarang Prai City. My good friend Din recommended the place some time back.

Nash Donuts & Bakery is located in the De'Rendezvous building in Bandar Perda, which is opposite the Bazar Perdana and before Jusco Aeon. Same building as Kapitan Bandar Perda.

Nash Donuts & Bakery Box

Entering the place, the ambiance is really inviting. It seems like one of those bistros where you could hang out, have a nice coffe drink and doughnuts. There is an array of donuts and flavors for your taste buds. The prices decrease by quantity, i.e. the more you buy per box the cheaper. The packing box is pretty nice and tempting. But wait till you see the real pictures. As usual, you can click on the pictures for a larger size.

We 'tapau'ed (bungkus) a number of flavors.

Below is the Tiramisu Donut. Ever since we had the Tiramisu cake at the Fisherman's Place in Gurney, we've longed for more. But Tiramisu Doughnuts? Hmmm. Most of us have heard and had Tiramisu, but I've always wondered what it really meant. From Wikipedia, "Tiramisu (Italian: Tiramisù; Veneto: Tiramesù [tirameˈsu]) is one of the most popular Italian cakes. It is made of savoiardi (otherwise known as lady finger biscuits) dipped in espresso or strong coffee and layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks, mascarpone, and sugar, and topped with cocoa."

Tiramisu Donut

Well the results was, the Tiramisu doughnut was pretty nice. Something really different and unique. There was a creamy fill both on the surface and on the inner fillings. Personally I would have preferred it even more if the inner filling were slightly less. Nevertheless, you get a very rich feel, which was just so nice.

And not to forget the plain donuts. My Golu's favourite. I guess the plain donut could be likened to the Dairy Milk for Chocolates, i.e. in it's purest form!

Plain Donut

The plain donut was nice. No too sweet and not too much sugar. Pretty soft but yet not soggy.

And now my personal favourite. Donut smothered with peanuts. This was really good. When driving home, during traffic lights, I munched on them. By the time I arrived home, there was hardly half of it left for my Golu. Upps, but it was really good.

The Peanut Donut

Since I liked it so much, I even cropped it so you can see a more zoomed-in picture. Tasty.

Peanut Doughnut zommed-in

Here's the Oreo and Chocolate Donut. They were pretty good. Somehow personally I'm not a huge fan of Chocolate Doughnuts. Not sure why. Maybe same reason I prefer Cheese Cakes, Chocolate Brownie Cakes, but not Chocolate Cheese Cakes. I think the Oreo Donut would be real good if the oreo's were not that fine. I prefer them in crunches and not too powdery. Imagine the oreo in Baskin Robbins Oreo and Creme.

Choc & Oreo Donuts

Here's the Mango Donut.

Mango Donut

More Donut flavors. Tempting isn't it.

Donuts - chocolaty...

Almond Donut. One of my favourites. Real good. Adds some crunchiness to donuts, getting the best of both worlds, soft, creamy and crunchy in one bite!

The Almond Donut - GOOD!

Ok, probably I should have started this entry with the below pictue. But just to tease your curiosity, here's a look of the 12-in-a-box I bought. Well you can probably guess which flavours are my favourites now.

Donuts in a box

They have 3 branches I believe. One in Bandar Perda Seberang Prai City, Autocity and Sg Petani. Addresses as in below picture.

Nash Donuts & Bakery Store Locations (snap shot of inside of the box)

Besides the donuts and coffee they also serve and sell other local dishes for a full meal. I haven't tried those, but definitely the donuts will continue to be on my list.

Summary - The motto says it all "Coffee, Friends & Family Place...".