The short rib is to die for . They removed the short rib. So I'm not coming back until it's back read more

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Coffee with coconut jam is delicious. All offerings taste as good as they look. Owner and staff are friendly and welcoming. Influencers swarm the place on wknds. Weekdays are more manageable. Clean aesthetic. read more

Found my new favorite bakery in Queens! Everything looks and tastes amazing! Can't wait to try more from their menu. read more

Kora - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Latte delightful but more matcha than pandan. Ambiance and vibe so amazing and you can see the kitchen. read more

Kora - Pandan matcha - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Innovative desserts blending traditional Filipino desserts with ordinary doughnut. I have tried it first when a friend had a birthday party and it was really good. It is heavy, so, if you plan on eating one, make sure to leave a room for it! read more

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I came here on a Sunday morning with my friend. So let's talk about this first my friend got there early at 8:30 I believe and I got there at 8:45 when she got there; people were already in line waiting when I got there; a lot more people were waiting. So if you want to go get there 30 minutes before they open. So now the food we ordered a lot. I ordered a croissant; ffg cookie; the mango float; ube latte; the dulce de leche, short rib mushroom danish, blueberry fritter, calamansi sable, and coffee cruller. From my selection I would recommend the ffg cookie, the mango float, sable, the short rib mushroom danish, croissant and ube latte. The cruller was too sweet for me and so was the fritter depending on how sweet you like your pastries; I would not recommend these. The service was amazing they were super friendly and the pastries were fresh and they opened on time. I fully recommend this place and you should definitely come with a friend because then you can try more items. I want to come to try other things such as the ensaymada and spam croissant and the chocolate chip cookie and repeat the mango float and the short rib mushroom danish. It is a nice coffee shop with Filipino trinkets which was really nice. The set up is like you are in someone's home. It has a very nice homey familiar atmosphere. I also loved that you can see them preparing the items and it was very clean and open. read more

I'm so happy that I finally got to try Kora. It 100% lives up to its hype! I was going to rank my top choices, but it was honestly too hard because everything was delicious. Just bring a friend and buy one of everything! Also, don't forget to grab a latte. Kora had the best ube latte I've ever had! I would totally come back just for the latte alone. The co-owner Kevin is so kind and very respectful to his neighbors. We had a nice conversation with him while checking out and had a fun little dance session with another staff member before enjoying our delicious meal. read more

Kora - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Kora is a small filipino owned bakery that always has endless lines. The way it works is that you have to do a pre order on Monday at a certain time where you can choose what you want. Once you've purchased that, you go in person later on that week to pick up your order. When go to pick it up, don't be scared by the line. It moves quickly. You can see the menu that shows what they have. These are very creative spin on doughnuts that are Asian inspired. The ube was my favorite and I loved that these doughnuts are not as sweet as your typical desserts. They are the perfect gift for your family or friends for the holidays. I will say these are not cheap. Each box averages around $30 so beware but these doughnuts are big and very filling. Make sure you bring some to share. They will be a hit! read more

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I definitely recommend Kora! The donuts are delicious, unique and so beautiful. I tried five different flavors: Leche Flan Ni Lola, Ube, Abokado, Itlog Na Pula (Salted Egg), and Manila Cream. The Leche Flan Ni Lola was my favorite by far. So so good! Definitely want to have it again. I also really enjoyed the Abokado. Some of the donuts weren't my preference, however, I really enjoyed the experience of getting to try the different flavors. The packaging was also gorgeous. Highly recommend ordering and enjoying with friends. read more

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Can't believe this place is not in the Infatuation list of best croissants in nyc. The chocolate croissants are amazing! But even better are the filled donuts and pastries like the one filled donut-soooo yummy. read more

I was completely impressed by everything during my first visit. The signature offerings showcase their best work. The team showed outstandingly good service. This place delivers a good dinner experience. I enjoyed my visit thoroughly. read more

Kora was one of my must-try's visiting NYC from across the country! After I watched a yt video about how she started her bakery, I literally became obsessed with flying to NY to try them, and they most definitely did not disappoint :') They're SOOOOO GOOD. The flavors are all amazing and outperform any other special donut I've ever had omg. I love the Asian influenced flavors and would easily buy a box every week if I could!! The service picking up the donuts was also great, and I ended up buying a banana cookie too. Equally as delish :) Our standouts were the abocado and flan donut. The abocado is not too sweet which is perfect for asian desserts. The Kalamansi was sooo yummy with the sweet meringue on top that balanced with the sourness. The Halo-Halo was also super tasty with the custardy filling. read more

Kora - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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I wanted to try this place for so long and was finally able to buy some things from here and I was not too happy about it especially since there's so much hype. Most of the donuts were way too sweet and that may be a personal preference thing. Some of the flavors are lacking. The mango floater donut is a recommended, not too sweet. The mango tartness balances well with the cream on top and the donut if very soft and fluffy. The matcha strawberry cruller was not so good. The icing is so sweet that you can't really taste the matcha. The raspberry lychee danish is also okay. The ube was also very underwhelming. I ordered a matcha pandan latte which turned out to be too sweet as well. Thumbs up for the innovation of these non traditional donut flavors which is worth a try for everyone but I would not go back. All the staffs were very attentive and nice. The line moved fast and the store is very clean. read more

I've waited SO LONG to have Kora. And I 100% do not regret how long I've waited (and yes my friend did all the work to get the pre-order... heh.) but it was SO worth it - me and my friend ate all 5 donuts in one sitting. The donuts were absolutely beautiful. You can tell each were hand crafted with love. I got the october box and my favorite was the avocado and the maja blanca. Best coconut donut I've ever had in my life. All the donuts were light, and airy- a perfect brioche. The avocado reminded me of a Vietnamese avocado smoothie. Im excited to try new flavors by them and im so excited to see how they grow and expand. read more

I was influenced by either YouTube or Instagram but I don't regret it. I was excited to finally get an excuse to try these doughnuts as I was visiting New York for a quick weekend trip to a conference. I ordered these doughnuts in advance, and my friend who I was staying with is not a huge sweets person (a forgivable offense) so more doughnuts for me. I went to go pick up and it's set up in a sort of market area, similar to Grand Central Market in Los Angeles. The vibes were busy and hip, but the person stationed for Kora was the sweetest, super friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the flavors offered this time around, having loved all of them. My friend demanded I rate them, but they all served different purposes. These flavors were unique and delicious, but especially the salted egg yolk one as well as kabocha flan. I would order from them again in a heartbeat if I were in the area. I can't wait for them to scale and be available in more places. read more

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i've heard about Kora for a while now but never really tried ordering until now. It mustve been luck or what coz I was able to snag two boxes on my first try. On the day of pick-up, I decided to try these donuts asap lol not only because they looked enticing but i really wanted to experience them as fresh as possible. Our first victim from the sari-sari (mixed) box was the LECHE FLAN: dough was nice and puffy, leche flan was creamy and just sinfully good. That was easily a favorite. Second was the UBE: the filling was mildy sweet, i dont think i'd mind it to be a tad bit sweeter but it did blend with the donut well. I love the dried sweet purple yams topping. Next was the CHAMPORADO: ooh that chocolate topping was so good! Love the "pinoy" style cocoa taste. That chocolate overshadowed the donut probably lol by itself the donut was ok but with the DIY salted condensed milk drizzle it made the whole thing come together. The fourth flavor was the HALO-HALO: this was delicious! Kora really nailed that halo-halo flavor and that filling was bursting with goodness. Cute toppings there too! This may be on my top 3! Unfortunately I didnt get to taste much of the Kalamansi since the hubster ate 98% of it. I did taste the freshness of the kalamansi curd and that light creaminess of torched meringue only that one bite was not enough. Overall, Kora may be pricey but keep in mind the work and craftsmanship placed on each of these donuts as well as all the love and passion poured into it. If you compare it with music, Kora donuts may not be that loud mind-blowing concert you go to but rather that serene and mellow Orchestra that soothes the soul, the palate, and just takes you back to nothing but good memories, making you love and appreciate filipino flavors and cuisine even more. read more

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My sister heard of Kora through a friend and was told to make reservations a month before our trip to NYC. Luckily she was able to reserve a box of goodies during our stay. Kora takes orders every Monday for (5) flavors of their latest doughnut in their Sari-Sari box. We were able to pick up our assortment box on a Saturday. If you are unavailable to pick it up, I recommend paying for an Uber driver to pick it up or asking a family/friend. We went that route since we were out and about doing touristy things and across the bridge in Manhattan. Their kitchen is in Long Island City, Queens. Our box came with the following: Ube, Leche Flan Kalabasa, Phili & J, Buko Pandan, and Champorado. I felt nostalgic after eating a few of the Asian inspired flavored doughnuts! They were all delicious and innovative flavors that I have not had before in a doughnut form! I wish we had something that came close to this back in Texas. read more

Kora - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

My sister and I have been trying to get Kora for the past 2-3 years, but somehow we just always had something in our way. We finally got to try it, and the donut selection had the classics, which I was really excited about. The donuts, although quite pricey, were so delicious and had the perfect fluffy texture without being too sweet. They were so beautiful to look at as well and you could tell how much effort was put into creating each donut. Our box contained the leche flan, ube, avocado, kalamansi, and halo halo. Although all the donuts were unique and good in their own way, my favorites had to be the avocado and the ube flavor, but the leche flan was a close third. read more

Kora - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Absolutely delicious and well worth the adventure to LIC too pick up these doughnuts! Preorders go out on Monday for pickup either Friday or Saturday every week. They sellout quick so definitely plan for it and don't hesitate. My boyfriend and I made a day trip out of it and promptly picked up our Sari Sari box around 3p along with some other costumers. It was obvious that these handcrafted doughnuts were made with care - from the small details of how beautiful they look to the unique and bold flavors of how they taste. We finished our box in two days which is what is recommended and kept them in the fridge for storage. My favorite of our pack was the ube but honestly, they were all fantastic in their own way with varying textures and flavors. Highly recommend getting your hands on one of these boxes if you're a doughnut connoisseur! read more

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What we ordered | Sari Sari Box includes: leche flan ni lola, churron, keso, castana (chestnut), and ube ($32 for the box - each donut ranges from $5-6) Taste | my favorites were the keso, ube, and the leche flan. these donuts tasted great with lots of flavor and they also weren't super oily. the leche flan had a flan piece in the center. their keso had a nice sweet and salty flavor with the cheese. the presentation of the donuts was also very pretty. Service | worker was super friendly! their IG also asked for feedback on my favorite donuts from the sari sari box! Notes | this is just a pick up spot from 3-6 PM. we ordered online on Monday to make our order and chose a Thursday pickup in Queens. Their sari sari box flavors also change from time to time! Parking | Street read more

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I heard about Kora Bakery from a Food Insider video when they were in a different space. I was easily won over with their leche flan donuts but their additional rotating and creative donut flavors with filipino inspiration made it a must visit on my most recent trip. Much like the video stated I set my alarms in advance to be able to nab a box of their infamous donuts for a weekend time slot. Within 15 minutes all boxes were sold out! Be sure to set reminders in advance to not miss out! Day of pick up was super simple via their window. They even had an extra box available for purchase so you can get luckily to show up near the end of the day to see if anyone didn't come to pick up or cancelled their order. Boxes were heavy and when I opened the box donuts were much larger than I expected! They are more on the dense side as well so you can easily share a box with a couple people. With a group of 5 it was more than enough. For our box, the flavors that were included were the traditional leche flan donuts, ube, abokado, kalamansi amapola, and halo halo. My friend was able to get a box a couple weeks before and 1-2 of the flavors differed. Leche flan was easily my favorite but others in the group enjoyed the kalamansi for more of a tart flavor, ube for depth, abokado for a lighter flavor, and halo halo for those childhood memories. All donuts were fried well and they did not skimp on the toppings either. Do yourself a favor and come check them out! read more

Kora - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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A great addition to Sunnyside! Everyone was friendly and our pastries were delicious. We tried the caramelized sugar croissant, ube doughnut, and chocolate chunk cookie. Can't wait to go back and try some more treats! read more

Kora - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

3.5 stars. These doughnuts are in HIGH demand, and almost impossible to order via the form. Luckily I was on the waitlist, so I was psyched when my turn came to order in advance. The pickup time slot wasn't ideal; LIC from 3-6 on a Thursday or Friday was almost a no-go for this Brooklyn dweller, but luckily my friend in Astoria was able to get it for me. Each doughnut in the Sari-Sari box felt more like a piece of art than a doughnut. Very fancy indeed, and understandably so when each doughnut came to be about $6.50-7 apiece. Keso was my favorite. It tasted like a slightly more savory version of cheesecake, and the queso de bola cream had the texture of rice pudding. The cheese crisp, on the other hand, had a sharp, salty cheese flavor. Ube was, of course, packed to the brim with that really concentrated sweet, starchy flavor (especially in the custard) that you'll either love or find underwhelming, depending on whether or not you're a huge ube fan. The leche flan ni lola was firmer than I expected, but it was tasty enough. The castaña was kinda simple and forgettable to me. I liked the nuttiness from the little globs of smoked chestnut cream, but I wish there'd been more. I wasn't really a fan of the "churron," with a saba banana and jackfruit filling, but I'm admittedly not that crazy about banana chips. The doughnut base itself was a bit flatter and denser than I would've liked. Not bad by any means, though I prefer Dough. However, there's no arguing with the creativity of these flavors, and for that I give big props to Kimberly Camara, Kevin Borja, and the rest of the team. And I do still want to try the calamansi doughnut and salted egg yolk doughnut! Maybe one day... read more

Kora - Doughnuts clockwise from top left: keso, ube, leche flan ni lola, "churron," and castaña. - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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We were there an hour before it opens. Once it was open the line moves pretty fast. Very organized and efficient. The Pilipino inspired donuts are very good and tasty. Everything we got were delicious but my favorites are the Ensymada, Spam cheese Pain Suisse and the Leche Flan. Will definitely come back when I come to NYC read more

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Supporting the local Fliipinos One of the besties mentioned let's order some baked goods. Heard we had a certain amount of time to order in advance or else it will get sold out. And we got em! Faves: ube and flan donut. Not your typical flavors and totally disconstructed presentation were beautiful. read more

Kora - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

I've been eyeing Kora's donuts for months! And when we learned we would be leaving NY, my husband made sure I'd get a box and he succeeded! And I was overjoyed!! Kora's creations are so unique, beyond beautiful, and each flavor are such perfect recreations of nostalgic Filipino flavors! My favorite of the box was the avocado donut coz one bite in and I was immediately transported to my childhood afternoons when we'd come home from school and there would be a bowl of avocados in milk and condensed milk for a snack. They managed to recreate this in the form of a donut and it is so damn good! I hope the next time I come back to NY they would have a full store front instead of just a pop up donut drop! read more

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These doughnuts are SO good! I ordered my first box in Jan 2024 and this is the best dough I've ever tasted. It's light, fluffy, and savory. Koras flavors are very creative. The most interesting flavor was the flan doughnut - there was literal flan in the center of the doughnut! My favorite was the sans rival. The roasted cashew texture and flavor was superb. Be careful! Most of the doughnuts are not too sweet, which is dangerous because I couldn't stop eating them. I'd highly recommend ordering Kora doughnuts! read more

Kora - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

I have never been a donut person, but these donuts are seriously one of the best desserts I have ever had! My favorite by far is the leche flan donut, but the ube is a close second, as well as the cashew flavored donut (I can't remember the name) I am so happy I got a chance to try these (they sell out SUPER fast!), and I am excited to order again in the very near future! From the unique flavors to the beautiful presentation/ boxing, I am truly sold! read more

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Great and clean atmosphere. The owner well gentleman and all employees happy. Food is delicious

My favorite ube donut! The store also offers classy and healthy drinks. Friendly staff and service, would consider revisiting in the near future! read more

Kora's donuts will transport you to a place that may or may not be familiar to you. Enjoying these donuts was an experience that I very much enjoyed. Many of the flavors were new to me and yet all were enjoyable. These donuts are crafted with an abundance of care and attention to detail. You can taste the difference compared to others. Securing a box isn't easy as demand is much higher than the current supply but I urge you to try to get a box. You'll be rewarded. The flan donut was the one I was most looking forward to. It was the most familiar and was certainly delicious. There is a piece of flan in the middle with a flan cream layer underneath. The ube donut was my favorite. I had never had fresh ube before and the flavor and texture of Kora's donut is far superior. The custard has texture which feels authentic and the color is outstanding. The pandan donut was definitely unique. The donut is fragrant and also delicate, making it approachable. The color is a vibrant green and the pandan coconut and sago cream is smooth. The castaña donut has a whipped cream layer in between the donut halves and a smoked chestnut cream topping (the smoked flavor wasn't strong in my opinion). The decorations on this one are very nice too. The keso donut reminded me a little of cheesecake. I love the frisco crisp on top! Crunchy, cheesy and salty, it compliments the sweet brioche donut and queso de bola cream nicely. As stated earlier, savoring Kora's donuts is an experience. After tasting the donuts, I can tell the effort they put into making them special. These aren't simple donuts, they are works of art. Given that, the cost is higher than other donuts you'll find. I'd say it's worth it and see this more as a special occasion treat. I sure looked forward to them all week and they didn't disappoint! read more

Kora - Box of donuts with description - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Me and My friend have tried to order this donuts for 6 month and finally got them! I was interested in Fran on the donuts, that exactly what I was looking for but I like Ube one now that I've never tasted. It's all new discovery anyway. All flavor taste very natural, less sweet but rich, creamy and fluffy that exactly my type of test of donuts! So addictive and I'm gonna try to get them again even if it takes another 6 month. It's worth of wait. Never disappointed ! read more

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Finally was able to try out this bakery by snagging a Thursday pick up spot. They drop every Monday at 3pm EST (check their instagram for weeks that might be on pause!). The pick up location is in LIC. We got the Sari Sari box, which is a selection of 5 donuts. The packaging is stunning and comes with a card describing each flavor. My favorite, which I originally thought was going to my least favorite, was the Keso! I'm usually pretty skeptical about sweet and savory combinations, but the condensed milk glaze wasn't overpowering sweet and let the savory elements (like the edam crico crisp at the top) really shine through! Overall I'd say that these doughnuts are a bit more doughy/bready tasting than the traditional ones you might get. This lends itself well to strong flavors like flan and keso, but was a bit lackluster in the chestnut flavor (the monthly flavor) . They are definitely a little on the expensive side and their pick up is in LIC, but would definitely recommend trying it at least once. read more

Kora - Sari Sari Box - Filipino Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

This place offers exceptional price-quality balance. Kora sits in a place where people naturally go. Staff members handle requests well. Quality dishes served by professional staff. This restaurant is a must-visit. read more

Got here at opening time and waited an hour to get our order in. Got to try so many things here hard to pick our favorite. Flan and ube and passion fruit all strong options. We met one of the owners, Kevin and he mentioned that they are targeting a West Coast location at some point. Looking forward to that. One of the things we greatly appreciate is the fact they limit each person to 5 different items to help keep items from selling out. 5 stars! read more

Brilliantly executed, creative, and worth the wait. Happy to support Kora and other bakeries in Queens, in good company, such as Masa Madre.

Baked goods were fresh and pretty to look at. Standout was the ube filled donut because it's not too sweet.

You wanted to try delicious, innovative, unique, intricate doughnuts that is bursting with a variety of Filipino flavors? Then these doughnuts are for you. This is an on-line order only wherein the business post on Mondays on what flavors are available to be sold. The doughnuts can be purchased in a sari-sari box with 5 different doughnuts in it. After ordering on-line you will be directed to pick it up at their address at a certain day and time. So, that's what me and my wife did, we bought 2 sari-sari boxes. The doughnut packaging was cute and well presented, it is tied with a small banana leaf and a brochure that shows what flavors are included in the box. Our box included leche flan ni lola (grandma's leche flan), ube (purple yam), kalamansi amapola (Philippine lime), sans rival (buttercream/meringue/cashews) and itlog na pula (red salted egg). I was so excited to get home to try each one. And you know what, I was not disappointed. I enjoyed all those doughnuts with fried brioche, pleasantly not too sweet, and each flavor has a unique distinct taste that brings me back memories of my childhood when I was still growing up in the Philippines, the difference is the sweet treats are in doughnut form. My favorite was the leche flan. It is totally worth ordering on-line and picking it up from their place. Highly recommended. read more

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Kora is one of those highly coveted special treats you get yourself to really indulge. I have really become a fan of ordering their pies for thanksgiving, they are always decorated beautifully and taste so freakin good. The ube pie really had me sitting there thinking that ube will be my new obsession. To be clear, the ube from Kora is just top tier compared to the way other places do ube. Their donuts are so perfectly crafted and the packaging also adds to the experience. The service is very efficient, polite, and friendly. I keep up with them on social media and look forward to their special items during food festivals/pop up vendors. I still think about that banana caramel churro. Seriously give them a try, you will be happy you did. read more

Kora is SUCH a blessing to the Sunnyside community. The space is beautiful, and the cookies and pastries are fabulous. My mom said the cookies (one with date, the other with chocolate) were some of the best she's ever had. The pastries sell out QUICK (by 11am, if not earlier), but I can see why. The ube pastries and matcha donuts are exceptional. What a treat for us Sunnysiders. read more