Truffle Donut has arrived in Vancouver, bringing Japanese-style donuts to the city with a focus on fluffy texture, slow-fermented dough, and a signature truffle aroma.
The brand first opened in Tottori Prefecture in 2022 and has since expanded to more than 25 locations across Japan. Their philosophy is centred on the idea that donuts can create a “chain of smiles” in the community, from young children to grandparents.
What Makes Truffle Donuts Different
Truffle Donuts are known for their fluffy, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The dough is kneaded with pumpkin and slowly fermented over a long period, creating a softer style of donut with a texture that feels different from a classic cake or yeast donut.
The cream is also carefully balanced with the dough, keeping the sweetness gentle while allowing the texture and flavour of the donut to come through.
Menu
The Truffle Donut menu features Japanese-style donuts with a soft, round shape and a mix of classic and flavoured cream fillings.
The featured items are:
Best Seller: Truffle, $4.95. A savoury-sweet donut with truffle flavour, highlighted as the signature item.
Japan’s Favourite: Whipped Cream, $4.95. A simple cream-filled donut with a light whipped cream filling.
Staff Pick: Matcha, $4.95. A matcha-flavoured donut with green tea notes.
Other flavours include:
- Custard, $4.95
- Chocolate, $4.95
- Strawberry, $5.50
- Tiramisu, $5.50
- Cookie & Cream, $5.50
- Pistachio, $5.95
- Cinnamon Sugar, $4.50
Overall, the menu focuses on filled donuts with creamy centres, with prices ranging from $4.50 to $5.95.
The Signature Truffle Plain Donut
The flagship item is the Truffle Plain Donut, which is also the inspiration behind the brand name. Served freshly made, it features a rich truffle aroma with a balance of sweetness and saltiness.
It is a simple donut, but the truffle gives it a more luxurious profile. The flavour leans savoury-sweet, with the fragrance of truffle adding something unexpected without overwhelming the soft dough.
The Truffle Donut was my favourite and it is made-to-order so you need to wait a few minutes for it. I love the aromatics and the cloud-like texture!
A New Donut Spot In Vancouver
Vancouver already has a varied donut scene, from brioche-style donuts to mochi donuts and classic bakery-style options. Truffle Donut brings in something different with their Japanese donut style, where the focus is on softness, chewiness, and subtle flavour.
With their pumpkin-kneaded dough, slow fermentation, cream-filled options, and signature truffle donut, Truffle Donut adds a new, unique Japanese dessert stop to Vancouver.
Truffle Donut Vancouver is located at 5712 Tyne St, Vancouver.
