Looking for the ultimate sugar rush? These 9 Bangkok doughnut joints aren’t here to play by the rules.

Bangkok’s sweet tooths have been officially obsessed ever since Bread Ahead landed in Siam Paragon, sparking a major doughnut renaissance. There’s just something unmatched about a portable, ring-shaped bite of bliss that hits the spot every single time.

Think doughnuts are just basic, fried dough with a hole in the middle? Think again. Koktail has scouted nine of the absolute best doughnut spots in town, proving that with the right gimmicks, dedication to craft and unique techniques, this simple ring can be transformed into something extraordinary.

Brassica Doughnuts

A Singaporean savoury-sweet playbook proving “all doughnuts are not created equal” – from torched kaya butter to viral, pistachio-loaded goodness

“All doughnuts are not created equal,” states Brassica’s official Instagram page, and it’s true – some are simply more delicious than others. Singaporean chef Cong Wen brings his native palate to the kitchen, slapping his hometown’s signature savoury-sweet profile onto every doughy masterpiece.

Take the kaya butter brûlée, packed with an aromatic coconut custard, though their real claim to fame is the signature crème brûlée, which uses premium Nielsen-Massey Madagascar vanilla for a rich punch. Brassica doesn’t skip out on viral food trends either; their Dubai mochi doughnut tackles the chocolate-pistachio wave by locking crispy pistachio kataifi and a chewy chocolate mochi right inside the dough.

Ekkamai Soi 12, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok. Tel: +66 93 596 2465. Open daily from 9am-6pm (Closed Mondays).

Bread Ahead

A Bangkok offshoot of Matthew Jones’s legendary London bakery, drawing massive Siam Paragon lines for its three-day slow-rising brioche doughnuts fried in custom British-imported fryers

If you saw the massive Siam Paragon queue and wondered what the hype is about, blame London’s cult-favorite Bread Ahead. Master baker Matthew Jones also runs an acclaimed bakery school in London, and his signature methods prove it. If you’re about to brave that massive line, just go straight for the heavy hitters.

The process starts with a three-day slow-rising dough fried in custom British-imported fryers using canola oil to stay totally light and grease-free, but the best part is watching them hand-torch their superstar crème brûlée on the spot, creating a shatter-crisp sugar crust that completely justifies the wait. Another undisputed beauty is the honeycomb, which piles crispy, golden shards of house-made toffee over a cream filling.

Gourmet Eats, G Floor, Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. Tel: N/A. Open daily from 10am-10pm.

Chubby Dough

Bangkok’s favourite pink-boxed sugar rush, serving fun seasonal drops and American-style doughnuts worthy of a Homer Simpson drool  

Bangkok’s favourite pink-box obsession, Chubby Dough, has scattered locations all over the city, serving classic American-style doughnuts with a side of Gen Z humour. They keep fans hooked with themed drops that move faster than the trends, from festive Chinese New Year treats and a soaking-wet “Summer Splash” Songkran collection to a colourful limited edition for Pride Month.

Among the crowd-pleasers are the chubby shake – a premium milkshake or iced tea with a frosted doughnut doing a balancing act on the straw – alongside the chubby crack, a thick, chewy doughnut glazed like caramel candy and the wild berry, which features a punchy, tart fruit icing visually pinker than Homer Simpson’s cartoon favourite. Watch out for their seasonal drops, though. Their doughnuts are just as creative as they are addictive.

7th Floor, Central World, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. Tel: +66 83 696 2241. Open daily from 10am-10pm.

Donut Disturb

A cosy GUMP’s Ari staple where the Drop by Dough crew plugs every filling hole with its own adorable matching garnish atop their bomboloni 

Anyone who’s been kicking it in Ari for quite some time knows Donut Disturb’s iconic orange storefront on sight. It screams Instagram bait, but the second you step inside, it switches up into a super cosy doughnut haven. Backed by the geniuses behind Drop by Dough, this sister shop skips the usual variety show to focus on what really matters: serving up hard-hitting, sugar-dusted bomboloni.

Their signature move is topping the filling hole with a matching garnish. The legendary sweet corn features velvety cream topped with a charred corn kernel, while the strawberry offers pure bliss with a fresh berry slice over bright, fruity cream. For a sweet-and-salty vibe, the caramel oozes rich cream and comes finished with a cute little pretzel perched right on top. They are so adorable you almost don’t want to eat them.

GUMP’s Ari Community Space, 25 Ari 4 Fang Nua Alley, Phaya Thai, Bangkok. Tel: +66 95 991 0077. Open daily from 10am-6pm.

Dozenut

A neighbourhood gem handcrafting a 36-hour pumpkin dough into soft, pillowy-squish doughnuts shaped like cute, bubbly mochi rounds

If you take your carbs seriously, Ekkamai’s Dozenut needs to be on your radar for their take on artisanal, Japanese-style doughnuts. By perfecting a 36-hour fermented pumpkin dough recipe, they’ve unlocked a pillowy texture and a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth squish that leaves standard pastries in the dust – all shaped into cute, bubbly rounds that look like mochi.

If a trip to Japan isn’t on the cards just yet, this is probably the next best thing. The milky Hokkaido remains the crowd favourite, and one bite explains why: a fresh cream filling wrapped in impossibly soft dough. The midori matcha keeps the matcha faithful happy. But don’t overlook the vanilla glaze: a delicate sugar crust and chewy dough prove that sometimes the simplest doughnut is the best one. 

Parklane Ekkamai, 18 Sukhumvit 61 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok. Tel: +66 83 891 5446. Open daily from 10am-6pm.

Pralet

This Singaporean sensation proves it’s officially hip to be square, ditching the traditional ring for 72-hour sourdough blocks

As Huey Lewis once declared, “It’s hip to be square.” Pralet, the Singapore-born favourite now making waves in Bangkok, has clearly taken the message to heart. Its square-shaped doughnuts aren’t simply designed to stand out on social media. Shape, it turns out, does influence taste – or at least how we perceive it. And in Pralet’s hands, that geometry opens up intriguing new doughy possibilities. 

Pralet’s menu comes with a healthy dose of Gen Z humour, with names that range from cheeky to downright absurd. The pistachio raspberry crunch balances rich nuttiness with a tart berry kick, while hot girl’s matcha delivers an earthy note. Then there’s the OG catfish nam prik that sounds like a joke but turns out to be one of the menu’s most memorable creations

M Floor, Ekkamai Corner, 1329 Sukhumvit Road, Watthana, Bangkok. Tel: +66 65 987 6856. Open daily from 10am-8pm.

Sodo Donut

A newly opened gem frying up Thai rice flour rings topped with everything from spicy manao prik kluea to salted-cured egg inside a century-old wooden house

Sodo Donut isn’t interested in playing by the usual doughnut rules. Sitting unassumingly near Si Phraya, the shop leans into its Thai roots, using flour made from Thai rice and drawing inspiration from local savoury flavours that have no business working in a doughnut – yet somehow do.

Consider salt-cured egg yolk, espresso and other combinations that sound questionable on paper but prove irresistible in practice. Set inside a century-old wooden house brimming with character, Sodo is the kind of place that makes ordinary doughnuts look a little unimaginative. Skip it if you’re afraid, but don’t be surprised when the FOMO hits.

Naret Road, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok. Tel: +66 96 616 8949. Open daily from 8am-6pm.

UFO Doughnuts

A quirky close encounter of the delicious kind, serving out-of-this-world, artisanal doughnuts and expertly crafted iced coffee 

UFO Doughnuts has built its identity around all things cosmic, but the real star attraction is still their doughnuts (with a side of sharp, delicious coffee, of course). The dough is rich and airy, delivering the kind of texture that makes even the simplest glazed doughnut feel special.

What keeps things interesting is the rotating lineup of themed releases: Halloween specials, seasonal drops and flavours that lean into fun, pop-culture energy. Baked fresh each day and served in a retro-futuristic setting, these doughnuts feel almost out of this world. These are the doughnuts even aliens would probably wish they’d discovered first.

99 Sathon Soi 12 Alley, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok. Tel: +66 88 059 1956. Open daily from 8am-6:30pm (Closed Tuesdays).

Uni Donuts

Opening a brand-new Thonglor branch on 26 June, adding to its existing locations with those signature, ultra-soft nama doughnuts

Uni Donuts is all about that soft nama texture – pillowy, almost custard-like dough that gives way with barely any resistance. It’s the kind of bite that feels less like a traditional fried doughnut and more like a delicate cream bun in disguise, with a softness that is almost impossible to put into words.

Each flavour is built to complement rather than compete with the dough, whether it’s a light glaze, a smooth filling or a simple dusting of sugar. There’s a distinctly Japanese sense of craftsmanship in the restraint. Nothing feels overworked. It’s dangerously easy to keep reaching for another. A new opening in Thonglor on 26 June is set to bring that same nama softness to an even wider crowd, making it even harder to resist a second (or third) box.

Ratchada Night Market, Din Daeng, Bangkok. Tel: +66 92 381 0252. Open daily from 5pm-11pm.