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They open at 7:30 AM on the dot. The staff was already hard at work baking and prepping drinks. I like stopping by when they open to grab something before work (plus the meter parking outside doesn't start until 8:30 AM, though there is no parking between 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM). Be aware that they only have the croissant products this early. The full pastry menu is available after 9 AM. They have signature pastries and drinks, and then seasonal pastries and drinks. This time around, I opted for a Spam and Cheese Pan Suisse, and their seasonal (Spring) Lychee Matcha Americano. For non seasonal drinks, I enjoy their Pandan Matcha. Their croissants are airy and crisp. The toppings/fillings are evenly spaced and flavorful. The Spam & Cheese Pan Suisse had a nice bit of kick. The Lychee Matcha Americano (no actual espresso, just the style with matcha instead of espresso) was lychee forward. The lychee jelly is cute, though not as much lychee flavor as the drink. They are a little pricey, but worth it as a treat here and there. They are all baked daily and in house (you can see them working in the back through the glass windows).
I cannot begin to explain how much I've been wanting to try this place. The first time I went, the selection was very minimal so I didn't want to make a judgement on whether or not I liked it. Then the second and third time I tried to go, it was unfortunately closed. But this time, not only was it open but the still had a huge selection of pastries to choose from. I was in love with these pastries but just to point out a couple of favorites. My absolute favorite was the ube donut. It was perfectly lightly sweet and the bread was nice and fluffy. My second favorite was the leche flan donut. I have been seeing this donut everywhere and it is definitely worth the hype (it only took second place because it was a little sweeter than I would've liked). The for the cookies, my absolute favorite was The Goddess. It had such a nice chewy texture and also was not too sweet. There was only one pastry I did not like but it might just be a personal thing. There was a rhubarb donut which was weirdly savory and bitter. It was very pretty and the idea was super interesting and on top of this, the donut itself was extremely soft but I couldn't get over the flavor. The service was really nice. I couldn't make it to the shop myself but the counter staff helped my fiancé with choosing a couple of pastries that they thought I might like.
The inside is very pretty. It is very clean and modern. There is nice lighting and plenty of seating. It does look a bit out of place from Sunnyside honestly. We got two desserts. The flan and ube donut. The flan was very good and sweet. The ube looked good and filling too. We would love to come back to try more sweets with more friends. The workers were helpful in providing recommendations. This is a great place to stop by with friends to catch up. There is also a bathroom.
I'm kinda super late to the game and to be fair this review is from donuts on their winter menu. If I have to summarize how I feel about Kora-- they're delicious but in my opinions while they are VERY creative with new items each season, the classics really do reign best. The flan donut and ube were amazing (especially the flan but I'm biased). The honorable mention was the pomegranate cheesecake danish which was a crowd favorite. The Manila cream was as it might look a sort of elegant Boston cream.. which I don't like so I want particularly favorable of that one but if you like cream donuts you find yourself right at home. I would recommend Kora to anyone who loves to try new flavors and wants to explore Filipino flavors in a classic dessert we love so much, donuts. Unfortunately I wasn't able to try more flavors like their crullers and savory pastries which I'll be back for for sure! It's not the cheapest bite but standard for this economy today. Aside from the donuts, I didn't really find the pandan matcha all that exciting. Not strong matcha flavor, could sense the pandan but overall it didn't add much to my experience. The aesthetic is cute and inviting inside though I didn't stay in but took the donuts to go. If you have some time and find yourself in sunnyside definitely stop by as the staff and workers are so sweet and kind and truly are bringing quality unique flavors to the dessert world nyc!
Such an amazing spot! Have been dying to come here as I love Asian food and donuts- so this is the perfect spot. Tried 2 donuts and no line which was nice. Space is overall large and was no seating at first but slowly opened up. For donuts- went with ube and flan.. both amazing. Have not tried anything like it and you can taste the quality- really a must try and recommend strongly
On my NYC bakery crawl, this was my 6th and final stop! My second visit to the lovely Kora. I was so excited to grab some pastries and share with friends this time as we flew up for some shows (but mainly to eat, lets be serious here). Kora is just an absolute delight. A bright space with large windows in the front as well as windows to their kitchen, it feels warm and welcoming. They have perfected blending art with flavor and we all get to be the recipients of that. Filipino-inspired, I love these flavors. Being in Nashville, we unfortunately don't have a bakery like this so Kora is a must when I'm in NYC and can make it to Sunnyside. The staff is kind and patient and let's you take your time to choose your pastries. And they are all so beautiful and delicious looking, you will probably need a few moments! It never hurts to look at their instagram to do a little pre-investigation. On this trip, I chose 6 pastries as well as some of their ube and coconut cookies (which are delicious). For pastries I got: cranberry, guava & white chocolate brioche; manila cream fried brioche; ube babka swirl; ube brioche; ensaymada croissant; and salted egg brioche. My recommendation to you? Try everything. You won't be sorry.
Kora, Spring Offering At the Fil-Am owned and Philippine -inspired pastry shop in Sunnyside, Queens --- the flower arrangement's color scheme is reminiscent of ube, pandan, langka and Pinoy kakanin. We came in at 10ish am and by the time we were done tasting five different new donut flavors, around 45 mins later, the line stretched outside. I absolutely loved the new salted egg babka-donut and the calamansi-basil one. While eating our donuts, I watched a visiting Pinoy-Chicago native ravish the new offering at Kora's, a 2-inch thick stack of cheese, meat and thick-cut bacon on brioche, a limited supply breakfast sandwich. He ate with such gusto that I couldn't help asking how it tasted like . He said, "You know the ONE Star Michelin Filipino restaurant in Chicago ... (referring to Kasama, offers ultra-popular breakfast sandwiches, too), this is waaaaay better." I continued watching him and his friend say wow in between mouthfuls of the Kora breakfast sandwich. I definitely, definitely will be back again for this @fromkora . #curious_eater #fromkora
Kora in Sunnyside is an absolute gem! This is hands down one of the best bakeries I've ever been to! This Filipino-inspired spot has elevated pastries to an art form, blending rich, vibrant flavors with incredible technique. I went a little overboard this weekend and ordered a massive haul, but every single item was phenomenal. 5 stars aren't enough! Started with the Manila Cream. It was creamy, dreamy, and perfectly balanced. The Cranberry Guava Chocolate was a tart-sweet explosion that I couldn't stop eating. Both the Chocolate Rival and Sans Chocolate Fried Brioche were next-level: fluffy, fried-to-perfection brioche with that addictive crisp exterior. The Ube items stole the show for me! The Ube Babka Swirl had this gorgeous laminated swirl of rich ube butter, flaky and indulgent. We doubled up on Ube Fried Brioche and Leche Flan Fried Brioche. The ube version was silky and purple perfection, while the leche flan brought that caramelized, custardy magic inside the brioche. Unreal! The Salted Egg Babka delivered savory-sweet umami heaven, and the Blood Orange & Milk Chocolate Danish was bright, citrusy, and chocolatey in the best way. My kids loved the cream filling! Pomegranate Cheesecake Danish offered a fruity, tangy cheesecake filling that was so smooth and tasty on every bite. Don't skip the cookies. They are hefty and packed with flavor. The Caramelized White Chocolate & Banana Cookie was gooey caramel bliss with banana notes. The Ube Coconut Cookie had that classic ube-coconut combo done perfectly. And the FFG (Food for the Goddesses) I'm still thinking about that one; mysterious name, but divine taste! And to wash it all down, I got a hot chocolate called The Kora Chocolate Silk. It was velvety and decadent, like a chocolate lover's dream. They melted dark chocolate and caramelized some marshmallows in it. Very good! Everything was fresh, creative, and executed with so much care. The staff was friendly, the vibe welcoming, and the value is there despite the indulgence. Kora has quickly become a must-visit in Queens whether you're craving ube everything or just want mind-blowing pastries, this place delivers. Highly recommend grabbing a box (or two. or three) and treating yourself. You won't regret it!
We waited for the lines to hype down at this place. About five months later and it was worth it. First time coming here there was a selection of colorful donuts. Starting from the lychee raspberry, Matcha strawberry green tea, Ube loaded (same concept as a Boston crème doughnut), and mango sugar glazed. When experimenting with many donut flavors, we tested which were the popular ones. Traditionally the Ube flavor doughnut flavor won. My next favorite was the lychee raspberry. Seasonally it seems the flavors do change and rotate. But let's not forget the beverages too. The Ube iced coffee and the pandan iced latte, which is one the few places that serves this here. Even on a cold day, the Ube iced coffee is so rich and decadent with a chockful of ube flavoring over the coffee. The line does move fast and the workers do an amazing job. Longest line I've experienced is waiting 10 minutes. The key is getting here early so you can get a chance to grab as many flavors as you can. The donuts are huge, but be warned are expensive. Worth the treat as these donuts are unique.
It's incredible to watch the evolution of Kora, whose reputation as the Filipino donut pop up whose founders trained at Eleven Madison Park made them the most coveted donut to get during the pandemic. I remember making it off their waitlist because of a chef friend who had the plug, and eating these donuts on a frigid day in a car, because Kora had no storefront yet. Years later, I found myself waiting in a long line during the holiday break, with a slew of many others wanting to get our hands on these amazing pastries. Just as I was about to get to the front of the line, someone came out to announce they had sold out of all donuts, but had cookies, crullers, and drinks left. I was disappointed but determined to leave with something, as I don't find myself in Sunnyside often. I think they really undersold their offerings because the crullers and cookies and croissants were still available aplenty, and not only that, they were absolutely phenomenal at that. I left with a coffee cruller and caramelized white chocolate banana cookie. Maybe there's something about the quality of the butter or the way they brown their butter but the fragrance coming out of the pastries lit up every taste bud I possessed. The coco jam latte, made with brown sugar coconut jam and espresso, was also strong and delicious. No misses here! This spot is worth going out of your way for, and even waiting in a short line for. Every single thing Kim touches is delicious!
I specifically drove from Philly to NYC to try their pastries! The staff seemed so kind and friendly, and their drinks and sweet goods were phenomenal and totally worth the hype! Plus, they have a clean and huge bathroom which is unheard of at most NYC bakeries. I had the following: Ube Fried Brioche: The most amazing brioche I have had. The Ube filling was plentiful Leche Flan Ni Lola: So luscious and silky Ube Latte: So pretty and the Purple yam was a delightful combination with Espresso Pandan & Matcha Latte: I could taste the Pandan and Matcha flavors distinctly which usually is not the case. Coco Jam Latte: Thankful that I got this as a last minute decision, there was a sweetness and saltiness to it that made the drink so balanced.
Had the privilege to try their DELISHH seasonal pastries when my Queens friends brought them over! They're filling and quite hefty, in the best way! The uniqueness of flavors and size of the pastries make them worth the price. Everything was honestly good! Special shoutout to the Leche Flan, which was texturally nice with the Brioche dough. The Ube was also pretty good! Don't be overwhelmed by the outlook lol Great to pair these pastries with a bev to balance out all the sweets. I love that Kora rotates their menu with seasonal offerings. Expect about a ~20 min wait due to its popularity. This spot is worth a try!
Definitely a spot to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings with a Filipino twist. The lines can get long, but they move quickly. The place itself is nice, a bit trendy appeal. But not overbearing. Unfortunately, all the seats were taken. So, we had to take our food on the go. The pastries were very good. We got the ensaymada, ube latte, the coco jam latte (a must have) and a whole bunch of stuff I forgot (my wife went to town on the stuff we bought ). Since we don't really go to Sunnyside that often, it was worth the trip.
Kora has been a solid go-to spot for my boyfriend and I for some time. We were introduced to Kora during the pandemic and loved their story as much as their donuts donuts. This location in Sunnyside is very popular! There is a line outside before opening on weekends (possibly weekdays too). My favorites are Leche Flan Ni Lola donut and the Spam and Cheese Pan Suisse Croissant (it's freaking DELICIOUS!). Every time I make it to Sunnyside, I'm always hitting up Kora! Great pastries, great people :) read more
Been craving this place for a min now. It's been a yr. This is still the best donut shop I've been to, since I haven't been to any others that have such unique fillings & toppings. 4/5 "Lychee Matcha Americano $7.50: Kettl Hinata matcha, lychee syrup, lychee jelly" - good, strong matcha, slightly bitter, wish it was a bit sweeter, lychee layer on bottom & lychee jelly on top was nice 3/5 "Orange Blossom Latte $7.50: Cara Cara orange bay leaf cheong, espresso, orange blossom cold foam, Regular Milk" - couldn't taste or smell the orange blossom, too sweet, decent, strong latte otherwise 4/5 "Garlic Chive & Cheese $7.50: garlic chive pesto, Edam cheese" - really good, love anything pesto, with chive & garlicky, got a bit too salty at 1 point 5/5 "Asparagus & Spring Herb Focaccia $11: asparagus, spring herb mix, crème fraiche" - wish they provided metal utensils cuz I couldn't cut through the tough exterior with plastic utensils, thick & so filling, flavor wise- fantastic, sour 3/5 "Sweet Pea & Almond Twist $7.00: sweet pea filling, toasted almond" - too sweet, too crumbly 3/5 "Mango Macadamia Sable $6.25: sable, toasted macadamia, mango"- tastes so much like thumbprint cookies, except this is harder/firmer, has more of a snap to it, more like a biscuit, too sweet even tho I tried the half w/o white chocolate on top 4/5 "Pistachio & Cherry Cruller $7: pistachio butter glaze, tart cherry filling" - love the tart cherry filling, balances out the pistachio butter glaze 4/5 "Pain Auro Chocolate $6.25 Auro 55% dark chocolate pain au chocolat. Contains gluten, dairy, eggs, soy." - wish it was 65% but pretty good anyway, standard for an Asian bakery 4/5 "Leche Flan Fried Brioche $7: Fried brioche, flan cream, Lola Corazon's beloved flan. Contains gluten, dairy, eggs, soy." So sweet, but so good, such creamy flan Till next yr, or perhaps the next season. read more
7 days ago
They open at 7:30 AM on the dot. The staff was already hard at work baking and prepping drinks. I like stopping by when they open to grab something before work (plus the meter parking outside doesn't start until 8:30 AM, though there is no parking between 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM). Be aware that they only have the croissant products this early. The full pastry menu is available after 9 AM. They have signature pastries and drinks, and then seasonal pastries and drinks. This time around, I opted for a Spam and Cheese Pan Suisse, and their seasonal (Spring) Lychee Matcha Americano. For non seasonal drinks, I enjoy their Pandan Matcha. Their croissants are airy and crisp. The toppings/fillings are evenly spaced and flavorful. The Spam & Cheese Pan Suisse had a nice bit of kick. The Lychee Matcha Americano (no actual espresso, just the style with matcha instead of espresso) was lychee forward. The lychee jelly is cute, though not as much lychee flavor as the drink. They are a little pricey, but worth it as a treat here and there. They are all baked daily and in house (you can see them working in the back through the glass windows). read more
I cannot begin to explain how much I've been wanting to try this place. The first time I went, the selection was very minimal so I didn't want to make a judgement on whether or not I liked it. Then the second and third time I tried to go, it was unfortunately closed. But this time, not only was it open but the still had a huge selection of pastries to choose from. I was in love with these pastries but just to point out a couple of favorites. My absolute favorite was the ube donut. It was perfectly lightly sweet and the bread was nice and fluffy. My second favorite was the leche flan donut. I have been seeing this donut everywhere and it is definitely worth the hype (it only took second place because it was a little sweeter than I would've liked). The for the cookies, my absolute favorite was The Goddess. It had such a nice chewy texture and also was not too sweet. There was only one pastry I did not like but it might just be a personal thing. There was a rhubarb donut which was weirdly savory and bitter. It was very pretty and the idea was super interesting and on top of this, the donut itself was extremely soft but I couldn't get over the flavor. The service was really nice. I couldn't make it to the shop myself but the counter staff helped my fiancé with choosing a couple of pastries that they thought I might like. read more
17 days ago
The inside is very pretty. It is very clean and modern. There is nice lighting and plenty of seating. It does look a bit out of place from Sunnyside honestly. We got two desserts. The flan and ube donut. The flan was very good and sweet. The ube looked good and filling too. We would love to come back to try more sweets with more friends. The workers were helpful in providing recommendations. This is a great place to stop by with friends to catch up. There is also a bathroom. read more
I'm kinda super late to the game and to be fair this review is from donuts on their winter menu. If I have to summarize how I feel about Kora-- they're delicious but in my opinions while they are VERY creative with new items each season, the classics really do reign best. The flan donut and ube were amazing (especially the flan but I'm biased). The honorable mention was the pomegranate cheesecake danish which was a crowd favorite. The Manila cream was as it might look a sort of elegant Boston cream.. which I don't like so I want particularly favorable of that one but if you like cream donuts you find yourself right at home. I would recommend Kora to anyone who loves to try new flavors and wants to explore Filipino flavors in a classic dessert we love so much, donuts. Unfortunately I wasn't able to try more flavors like their crullers and savory pastries which I'll be back for for sure! It's not the cheapest bite but standard for this economy today. Aside from the donuts, I didn't really find the pandan matcha all that exciting. Not strong matcha flavor, could sense the pandan but overall it didn't add much to my experience. The aesthetic is cute and inviting inside though I didn't stay in but took the donuts to go. If you have some time and find yourself in sunnyside definitely stop by as the staff and workers are so sweet and kind and truly are bringing quality unique flavors to the dessert world nyc! read more
7 days ago
Such an amazing spot! Have been dying to come here as I love Asian food and donuts- so this is the perfect spot. Tried 2 donuts and no line which was nice. Space is overall large and was no seating at first but slowly opened up. For donuts- went with ube and flan.. both amazing. Have not tried anything like it and you can taste the quality- really a must try and recommend strongly read more
On my NYC bakery crawl, this was my 6th and final stop! My second visit to the lovely Kora. I was so excited to grab some pastries and share with friends this time as we flew up for some shows (but mainly to eat, lets be serious here). Kora is just an absolute delight. A bright space with large windows in the front as well as windows to their kitchen, it feels warm and welcoming. They have perfected blending art with flavor and we all get to be the recipients of that. Filipino-inspired, I love these flavors. Being in Nashville, we unfortunately don't have a bakery like this so Kora is a must when I'm in NYC and can make it to Sunnyside. The staff is kind and patient and let's you take your time to choose your pastries. And they are all so beautiful and delicious looking, you will probably need a few moments! It never hurts to look at their instagram to do a little pre-investigation. On this trip, I chose 6 pastries as well as some of their ube and coconut cookies (which are delicious). For pastries I got: cranberry, guava & white chocolate brioche; manila cream fried brioche; ube babka swirl; ube brioche; ensaymada croissant; and salted egg brioche. My recommendation to you? Try everything. You won't be sorry. read more
2 months ago
Kora, Spring Offering At the Fil-Am owned and Philippine -inspired pastry shop in Sunnyside, Queens --- the flower arrangement's color scheme is reminiscent of ube, pandan, langka and Pinoy kakanin. We came in at 10ish am and by the time we were done tasting five different new donut flavors, around 45 mins later, the line stretched outside. I absolutely loved the new salted egg babka-donut and the calamansi-basil one. While eating our donuts, I watched a visiting Pinoy-Chicago native ravish the new offering at Kora's, a 2-inch thick stack of cheese, meat and thick-cut bacon on brioche, a limited supply breakfast sandwich. He ate with such gusto that I couldn't help asking how it tasted like . He said, "You know the ONE Star Michelin Filipino restaurant in Chicago ... (referring to Kasama, offers ultra-popular breakfast sandwiches, too), this is waaaaay better." I continued watching him and his friend say wow in between mouthfuls of the Kora breakfast sandwich. I definitely, definitely will be back again for this @fromkora . #curious_eater #fromkora read more
3 months ago
Kora in Sunnyside is an absolute gem! This is hands down one of the best bakeries I've ever been to! This Filipino-inspired spot has elevated pastries to an art form, blending rich, vibrant flavors with incredible technique. I went a little overboard this weekend and ordered a massive haul, but every single item was phenomenal. 5 stars aren't enough! Started with the Manila Cream. It was creamy, dreamy, and perfectly balanced. The Cranberry Guava Chocolate was a tart-sweet explosion that I couldn't stop eating. Both the Chocolate Rival and Sans Chocolate Fried Brioche were next-level: fluffy, fried-to-perfection brioche with that addictive crisp exterior. The Ube items stole the show for me! The Ube Babka Swirl had this gorgeous laminated swirl of rich ube butter, flaky and indulgent. We doubled up on Ube Fried Brioche and Leche Flan Fried Brioche. The ube version was silky and purple perfection, while the leche flan brought that caramelized, custardy magic inside the brioche. Unreal! The Salted Egg Babka delivered savory-sweet umami heaven, and the Blood Orange & Milk Chocolate Danish was bright, citrusy, and chocolatey in the best way. My kids loved the cream filling! Pomegranate Cheesecake Danish offered a fruity, tangy cheesecake filling that was so smooth and tasty on every bite. Don't skip the cookies. They are hefty and packed with flavor. The Caramelized White Chocolate & Banana Cookie was gooey caramel bliss with banana notes. The Ube Coconut Cookie had that classic ube-coconut combo done perfectly. And the FFG (Food for the Goddesses) I'm still thinking about that one; mysterious name, but divine taste! And to wash it all down, I got a hot chocolate called The Kora Chocolate Silk. It was velvety and decadent, like a chocolate lover's dream. They melted dark chocolate and caramelized some marshmallows in it. Very good! Everything was fresh, creative, and executed with so much care. The staff was friendly, the vibe welcoming, and the value is there despite the indulgence. Kora has quickly become a must-visit in Queens whether you're craving ube everything or just want mind-blowing pastries, this place delivers. Highly recommend grabbing a box (or two. or three) and treating yourself. You won't regret it! read more
2 months ago
We waited for the lines to hype down at this place. About five months later and it was worth it. First time coming here there was a selection of colorful donuts. Starting from the lychee raspberry, Matcha strawberry green tea, Ube loaded (same concept as a Boston crème doughnut), and mango sugar glazed. When experimenting with many donut flavors, we tested which were the popular ones. Traditionally the Ube flavor doughnut flavor won. My next favorite was the lychee raspberry. Seasonally it seems the flavors do change and rotate. But let's not forget the beverages too. The Ube iced coffee and the pandan iced latte, which is one the few places that serves this here. Even on a cold day, the Ube iced coffee is so rich and decadent with a chockful of ube flavoring over the coffee. The line does move fast and the workers do an amazing job. Longest line I've experienced is waiting 10 minutes. The key is getting here early so you can get a chance to grab as many flavors as you can. The donuts are huge, but be warned are expensive. Worth the treat as these donuts are unique. read more
3 months ago
It's incredible to watch the evolution of Kora, whose reputation as the Filipino donut pop up whose founders trained at Eleven Madison Park made them the most coveted donut to get during the pandemic. I remember making it off their waitlist because of a chef friend who had the plug, and eating these donuts on a frigid day in a car, because Kora had no storefront yet. Years later, I found myself waiting in a long line during the holiday break, with a slew of many others wanting to get our hands on these amazing pastries. Just as I was about to get to the front of the line, someone came out to announce they had sold out of all donuts, but had cookies, crullers, and drinks left. I was disappointed but determined to leave with something, as I don't find myself in Sunnyside often. I think they really undersold their offerings because the crullers and cookies and croissants were still available aplenty, and not only that, they were absolutely phenomenal at that. I left with a coffee cruller and caramelized white chocolate banana cookie. Maybe there's something about the quality of the butter or the way they brown their butter but the fragrance coming out of the pastries lit up every taste bud I possessed. The coco jam latte, made with brown sugar coconut jam and espresso, was also strong and delicious. No misses here! This spot is worth going out of your way for, and even waiting in a short line for. Every single thing Kim touches is delicious! read more
I specifically drove from Philly to NYC to try their pastries! The staff seemed so kind and friendly, and their drinks and sweet goods were phenomenal and totally worth the hype! Plus, they have a clean and huge bathroom which is unheard of at most NYC bakeries. I had the following: Ube Fried Brioche: The most amazing brioche I have had. The Ube filling was plentiful Leche Flan Ni Lola: So luscious and silky Ube Latte: So pretty and the Purple yam was a delightful combination with Espresso Pandan & Matcha Latte: I could taste the Pandan and Matcha flavors distinctly which usually is not the case. Coco Jam Latte: Thankful that I got this as a last minute decision, there was a sweetness and saltiness to it that made the drink so balanced. read more
4 months ago
Had the privilege to try their DELISHH seasonal pastries when my Queens friends brought them over! They're filling and quite hefty, in the best way! The uniqueness of flavors and size of the pastries make them worth the price. Everything was honestly good! Special shoutout to the Leche Flan, which was texturally nice with the Brioche dough. The Ube was also pretty good! Don't be overwhelmed by the outlook lol Great to pair these pastries with a bev to balance out all the sweets. I love that Kora rotates their menu with seasonal offerings. Expect about a ~20 min wait due to its popularity. This spot is worth a try! read more
Definitely a spot to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings with a Filipino twist. The lines can get long, but they move quickly. The place itself is nice, a bit trendy appeal. But not overbearing. Unfortunately, all the seats were taken. So, we had to take our food on the go. The pastries were very good. We got the ensaymada, ube latte, the coco jam latte (a must have) and a whole bunch of stuff I forgot (my wife went to town on the stuff we bought ). Since we don't really go to Sunnyside that often, it was worth the trip. read more
3 months ago
After having had Kora for several years I'm so glad they finally transitioned from popup to brick and mortar. Their now bigger menu includes cookies, coffee drinks in addition to their brioche donuts. I'm not the biggest fan of bread/brioche donuts so I opted for their food for goddess cookie, cashew rum twice baked croissant and coffee cruller and wowwwwwwww guys The croissant had a nice crunch and had a subtle rum flavor with a nuttiness than ran throughout, well balanced and really well executed. Makes me wonder what their plain croissant tastes like and how it would rank in the competitive croissant scene ! Coffee cruller was a nice fluffy but externally crisp also not too sweet delicious bite. Excellent. The food for goddess cookie was my absolute FAVE! The dates, the brown sugar, the nuts omg the variety and compmentary flavors were just delicious and newly discovered fave flavor combo. Run don't walk! read more
stopped in after running an errand on a super snowy day a few days ago. It's funny because the entire street was dead quiet, empty but the inside of here was lit up and crowded as heck. They have a great line system though; it moves fast plus allows ample time to select what you want out of so many enticing sweet and savory pastries. I got a Chocolate Silk to drink and it was the best thing ever on that particular day. Ordered one of each cookie they had on display: *Jasmine, Ginger, Calamansi Sable *Ube Coconut *Caramelized White Chocolate and Banana *FFG (medjool dates, pecans, toffee, sea salt) *Auro Chocolate Chunk (64% dark, 42% milk) The cookies were a gift so I didn't try any but they looked incredible! I diiiid have one of the cauliflower scallion danishes and thought the cauliflower needed to be more tender/charred but the filling and pastry was flavorful and light. I do wish their packaging matched the high quality pastries they serve as the current box and takeout bag are so boring and say nothing about who Kora is or what they offer. read more
I had long awaited for Kora to re-open in their new location, so it's a wonder that I haven't made the trip to Queens sooner. Well, I finally had the chance to try it (a few months later than I should have), and my oh my, what a great bakery this is. Excited as I was to try their fare, I over-enthusiastically bought more pastries than I could finish in one sitting (don't worry, I took home the leftovers!). I've enjoyed every bite, and although the pastries look decadent, they were flavorful but not too sweet. They were enough to satisfy my craving for a sweet treat without feeling cloyed. You simply cannot visit a Filipino bakery and not order ube, so of course I tried their ube cookie and donut. Both were delicious and generously filled with thick ube halaya (jam) that I could tell was made with the real thing and not with artificial flavoring. The cookie had a nice chew while the donut was wonderfully soft like a pillow. Oh, and the mirror glaze on that donut - perfection! To break up the sweetness, I also ordered the spam croissant, which was so good, I would certainly return for it. The cheddar cheese filling was superbly salty with a hint of pimiento peppers and, I believe, Lao Gan Ma chili crisp. The flan donut was tender, the custard on top rich without feeling like I couldn't take a second bite. The margarine on the ensaymada croissant was silky and sweet from the granulated sugar. The shaved cheese added a nice savory salted egg flavor to it. The croissant pastry itself was flaky, layered, yet tender on the inside - everything a croissant ought to be. Each item I tried at Kora was expertly made, with inventive flavors that beautifully marry traditional Filipino tastes and French pastry technique. I do not doubt that every single item on the menu is delicious. (As someone who nearly bought half of the offerings there, I think I know what I'm talking about.) Please please please, come to Kora. It will quickly become your favorite, as it has quickly become mine. read more
Who knew Queens could serve up a flavor trip from Manila to Quito in one bite? @fromkora in Sunnyside is mixing Filipino + Ecuadorian vibes and it's WILD (in the best way). Think nostalgic flavors reimagined, pastries you've never seen before, and that perfect sweet-meets-savory twist service was amazing! read more
This might be my favorite pastry location in New York. I tried their ube donut along with the spam &cheese croissant and it was so delicious! The ube had a slight crunch on the outside and creamy&chewy on the inside, it almost reminded me of a mochi donut. I usually don't gravitate towards sweet donuts, but this one was a 10/10. The spam & cheese croissant was so good, this was actually my second one. It was savory but had a slight sweetness on the outside glaze. I would definitely come back to try the other donuts. I also had a drip coffee and I also recommend! I'm sure their specialty coffees are delicious based on what I had so far. read more
I can't explain but just GO! Everything is mouthwatering and beautiful. Bring a few people so you can share and try a few different ones. I would say everything for the most part is pretty sweet. They also have specialty drinks: hot and cold. There is a good amount of seating but this place is always busy especially on the weekends. read more
Met up with a friend who lives in Sunnyside and had bought this for our meet up. I was so excited to try it as the last time I was there the line was so long I gave up. My friend got a mixed box of different types of Donuts but my favourite was the Ube one. It was mind blowing! I wish they open a branch in the city. In the interim i will have to rely on my friend. Or consider moving to Sunnyside! read more
2 months ago
I remember seeing this place on IG awhile ago and thinking oh wow, thats a very interesting concept. I happened to be in the neighborhood (first time in sunnyside) and my friend and I dropped in for some drinks and pastries. He got a seasonal drink which was pretty good and I ended up getting the Ube Latte (there was a mix up in my order and they were kind enough to offer to remake my drink but I said it was okay). The ube latte was very good and I love the size of it too. But I think the true spotlight are the pastries omg the salted egg ube babka is so GOOD! And there's a decent amount of seats if you want to cowork here read more
4 months ago
Came here on New Year's Eve they were out of most stuff just had three types of cookies left a short bread sandwich cookie with a coco Carmel filling and cookie with date toffee and a chocolate cookie I put them down with my son and family member and they were already being eaten while I was waiting for out ube lates Although place was packed and busy , line moved fast and I was able to get a seat to sit down and enjoy my desserts and late All the cookies were great my favorite being the coco jam shortbread cookie sandwich The lates were so rich and barista put pretty art work for each Can't wait to come back and try the full menu read more
My Philippine girlfriend loves this place. I personally think the donuts are just ok. We grabbed a bunch of random ones. These are not your typical donuts. Most are not sweet. So if you're expecting Krispy Kreme, forget it! Don't remember all the different types but I tried them all and thought they were all only ok. The orange blossom honey was terrible. The donut tasted stale, like it's been sitting out for 5 days. read more
More like a 3.75. This was just okay for me, maybe I had high expectations. Their choices are overwhelmingl! But for a first visit, I went with the Ube donut & Black sesame hojicha creuller (Fall '25). I restrained myself from getting the matcha crueller or Pumpkin leche flan (Fall '25). All are around $7-8. The donuts are on the larger side, well made, and very artisanal with types flavors and decorations. I just didn't find them to have much flavor. Mine were nicely fried donuts and crueller, but the Ube was kind of one note with an extremely sweet frosting on top. The cream inside was generous and fine. The crueller is just a plain donut with also generous amount of very sweet frosting on top. At first there was a nice black sesame flavor, but after a few bites, everything got too sweet. The "hojicha" was in the sesame crisp decoration on top. I didn't taste any hojicha flavor in it. I guess I was expecting black sesame or hojicha in the dough. I realize this when trying to decide on the seasonal Pumpkin leche flan. The "pumpkin" flavor was the garnish on top (can't remember if it was frosting or decoration). No pumpkin flavored dough or pumpkin flavored flan. That would have been amazing. I went before lunchtime on a weekend and must've lucked out because there wasn't a line. A lot of the tables were full and there was a stream of people coming in. The owner seems so nice. And the space is gorgeous! Feathered painted earth tone walls, warm minimal decorations and plants. Objects from both of the couples' cultural backgrounds. The staff uniforms and caps were on point! Food displays were clear & labeled. They thought of everything! The staff is very patient in explaining everything. Unfortunately, for the price point & the pastry, although not too sweet except for the sugar frosting, this is a one-time visit. But very glad for their success! read more
The line wasn't too bad- total wait time was about 20 mins on a busy Saturday. Kora is filled with some Filipino flavors, assortment of delicious and seasonal flavors pastries too. I tried some of their classics and one seasonal item: ube, flan, spam, and pomegranate cheesecake. I also was interested in their smoky mountain seasonal drink because it has hojicha! The pastries were good and not too sweet. The flavors comes through and I love how much filling were inside. The salted coco jam latte was so GOOD!! Tasted like a coconut candy from my childhood. But the smoky mountain was a tad bit too watery for me. I'll prob come back to try other pastries and re order the coco jam latte again. read more
17 days ago
Finally got to visit Kora after about a year of them opening. We got there a quarter to opening time and there was already a line forming. The bakery had a great vibe. It was sooo difficult to choose what to get! The entire lineup looked so delicious. My favorite had to be the ensaymada croissant, my husbands was the ube donut. With how busy the bakery was, the team handled it exceptionally. Kevin really controlled the front end, making sure everything was in good order while Kimberly was cheffing in the back. Love this Filipino owned spot! read more
Wow, this spot was excellent! I'd been hearing about the new incredible pastries and I'm glad I finally got the chance to enjoy them! I arrived on a weekday morning, about 15 minutes before they opened and there was already a short line. The owner greeted everyone and provided a brief explanation for what to expect and thanked the customers for the support of his business - this definitely added a nice personal touch to the experience. I had the following items: -Ensaymada Croissant -Ube Brioche -Caramelized Banana Cookie -Salted Coco Jam Latte The Ensaymada Croissant was the star - a perfect croissant with the addition of also being a perfect ensaymada with the right blend of cheese, sugar and butter. The Ube Brioche was very good - nice, subtle ube flavor. The Banana Cookie was overly sweet and not really for me. The Coco Latte was such a nice surprise - I had it without coffee and it was a perfect blend of sweet, creamy and slightly salty - delicious! This place is super popular so make sure to plan ahead. There is some indoor seating, but not a lot. The space is modern, yet warm. read more
Re-reviewing because the Kamotecue danish (Fall 2025 menu) is incredible - one of the best pastries they've ever made. Banana and caramelized white chocolate cookie also remains flawless. Turon hojicha latte was good, but the banana is a little sweet/concentrated. Will stick to the ube latte. read more
7 months ago
I've been following Kora for awhile, since before they had their physical location, and I've been waiting for the day I can finally try their pastries. I went during an off peak time on a weekday, and damn was I lucky. Everything was in stock, so I got a box of doughnuts and an ube latte. I feel like the photo speaks for itself. The flavors are so unique, the texture was wonderfully pillowy and doughy, and the taste was great! The ube latte wasn't anything special, but the doughnuts are 100% worth the wait for! The store itself is nicely built, and the staff was super friendly. Kudos to Kora for taking care of their staff and putting their employees first! Can't wait to visit again! read more
This is a chic bakery with Filipino flavors and the line wasn't too bad on an early Sunday afternoon. We definitely went overboard when we saw the beautiful pastries, and it was a little pricey, but we aren't in NY very often. Everything we tried was delicious. The spam and cheese croissant was tasty even without warming it up. The ube donut was beautifully glazed and creamy, the thing with the whole flan in it was somehow not soggy nor too sweet even though it had a whole flan in it, and both crullers (coffee and cookie butter) were perfect. We also got an ube and sesame (I think) cookie that was thin and satisfyingly chewy. I had some kind of pandan latte that didn't miss either, but I'd focus on the baked goods next time. read more
Just so people are aware most if not ALL donuts have PORK GELATIN! I'm so disheartened and disappointed that I won't be able to ever enjoy a kora donut again after having been a day one fan. Pleaseeeeeee consider getting vegetarian or fish gelatin! I'm gonna miss the ube and Leche flan donut! Knocking off a star just for that but otherwise I love seeing kora fully exercising their creativity and bringing on unique seasonal menus ranging from savory to sweet and including beverages!!! I tried their hot chocolate which had a super super metallic earthy taste to it (which I'll confess I did not like) but I loved that they used a super dark chocolate. My friend had the matcha pandan latte but said the pandan flavor was overpowered by the matcha. read more
3 months ago
What a great neighborhood find - some of the best pastries I've ever had! The staff were super friendly and welcoming - and they had great recommendations. Everything we had was so delicious and the fritter was a particular standout! We were also lucky to grab a table and the space is beautiful - warm and well lit, and lots of seating. It's no surprise it's so busy! Pro tip - go before 10 am before the crowds read more
6 months ago
Visited Kora on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm with my brother and his family. I already knew this place was pretty hyped and tends to sell out, so I tagged along. Even at that hour, there was a line out the door and the place was completely packed. We originally planned to dine in, but there were no seats available. Luckily, the line moved fairly quickly. Kora is known for their Filipino-inspired pastries--think kalabasa, turon, kamote, leche flan danishes, etc.--plus cookies. The danishes honestly felt like a bit much for me, so I skipped those and ordered a mix of their cookies instead: -Auro Chocolate Chunk -Caramelized White Chocolate & Banana -Food for the Goddesses -Jasmine, Calamansi & Ginger Sablé -Ube Coconut The standout was definitely the Ube Coconut cookie--soft, chewy, with a slight crunch on the outside and really great flavor. Runner-up was the Jasmine, Calamansi & Ginger sablé, which surprised me. It's super crumbly and not the most visually exciting, but the combo of citrus and ginger really worked. I wouldn't have thought to order it based on looks alone, but it ended up being one of the more unique bites. The rest of the cookies tasted pretty similar to each other--kind of a blind-test situation where you wouldn't really know which was which. I also got the matcha pandan latte with oat milk. The pandan was barely there--mostly tasted like oat milk taking over. Maybe regular milk would balance it better next time. Overall, an okay experience. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, and I definitely wouldn't come here specifically for dessert or drinks. If someone else wanted to go or treat me, I'd happily grab another ube cookie--but that's about it. I love sweets, but Kora's style leans a little too toward "diabetes-inducing" for me. read more
6 months ago
i bought from kora multiple times when they were just doing their weekend drops in LIC, so I'm so happy they were able to open their own place in sunnyside :) I've gone twice since they've opened. In the summer, we had their short rib & mushroom danish, blueberry calamansi fritter, and maja blanca (corn coconut donut). We also got the MSG (matcha strawberry guava) and calamansi matcha spritz for drinks. This fall, I tried the tres leches danish and the apple tamarind sidra. Their donuts and pastries have great flavors and i appreciate that they switch out seasonally! A lot of the core flavors are similar to what they used to offer at their old weekend drops, but they also have a lot of new flavors. I love their drinks, and it's a great new add that they didn't have with their old business model. The apple tamarind sidra has a brown butter foam on top which is delicious!! I recommend going there earlier because they do sell out of certain items and the line can get pretty long. read more
6 months ago
This one we've seen all over social media but we weren't going anywhere near it so we had our friend get us some to-go and we're so glad we did! This is some of the most decadent donuts you will ever eat! It has Filipino flavors which I love and it tastes (and looks!) like they were made with love. I'll be sure to get them fresh and visit the bakery next time! read more
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45-12 Greenpoint Ave
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Did the location change?
Not sure of any other locations but the one I visited was located on Greenpoint Ave in Sunnyside Queens.
How often do they rotate flavors?
They do some seasonal flavors so I assume every 2-3 months .
Hi, How can we order online if you don't have telephone number written in your website?
You need to approach the owner .
How are Koras cookies? The doughnuts don't ship to California:(
I would recommend them. They are good and unique
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