Its been awhile since I had J.CO donuts and I am missing it already. Singapore’s franchise is not open yet. Malaysia has opened both its branches I guess, one at Pavillion Bukit Bintang, and another at Sunway Pyramid 2. Sunway Pyramid 2 J.CO is still under renovation the last time I went there.
Image sources: www.jcodonuts.com, www.donutfactory.com.sg, www.munchydonut.com
I can’t wait for coming 19th December for my J.CO to arrive from Batam. 
I hope I have the chance to have it again soon. Btw, checked out the Donut Factory - “which started up as the famous donut store in Singapore” - yesterday at Suntec City Mall. There wasn’t a long queue at that time compare to other time, almost went to try it out and get a half-dozen for my cravings. Maybe I should give them a try one day. Just checked out their website now, it is saying that an advanced ordering system is being developed. Cool. People might not have to queue long for their donuts now and I believe this will be one of their winning point.
I have tried on Munchy Donuts, they just winning my heart on my first visit. Worst, when you just bought half a dozen, they pack the doughnuts in a plastic box which you will get when you purchase some traditional cakes and pastries from the market. And when asked about it, they just said they ran out of box. What an excuse. There are still plenty of boxes available. And what? one of the cashier is just so impolite to repeat one of my friend’s accent when talking about the donuts selection. Luckily she doesn’t noticed it and I am the only one noticed it. Its the biggest drop off point for the first and one time customer. If I meet the same again, I will not hesitate to do it the Singapore way. You know what I’m saying. 
And to add on, one from Malaysia that caught my attention is the “Big apple Donuts and Coffee”. Similar logo, similar donuts, similar name, similar packaging, even exactly same words and pictures on the storage and microwave instructions on the box. To whom? You know yourself. Have not had the chance to check it out as it was too far @ The Curve Mutiara Damansara. Maybe next time.
Recently due to the donuts crave around Singapore, I can see that most, well actually almost all of the bakeries were selling their own donuts varieties as well. Ranging from mini donuts, fruits toppings and many more. Furthermore, they have challenging pricing too, not much cheaper than the other premium donuts store. And slowly, more and more brands of donuts are coming up. Some even have the same donuts flavor and similar naming as J.CO donuts. What a world without a replica isn’t it? Everywhere you can see the same.
Hm.. what’s with donuts anyway? I have no idea. Maybe because people are following the trend. At times when I saw people queuing for their donuts and some carrying boxes of donuts around, I told them silently inside my heart: Fat fat fat! You are so.. gonna be fat. 
So evil of me.
Just to add up more, if you are wondering where to get J.CO donuts nearest to you (apply to Singapore only), go to Mega Mall Batam Center at Batam Island - Indonesia, and you will get your cravings easily. But be ready to pay the average SGD 40 for the two-way trip. :p Just kidding. I mean you can look for it if you happened to be around. Phone: (0778) 470 507
Happy J.CO-ing.. err… donut-ing?
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