Doughnut shop in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Mikiko Mochi Donuts is a
doughnut shop in
Portland, Oregon .
[1] Emily Mikiko Strocher and Alex McGillivray started the business as a
pop-up restaurant in 2020, before launching a residency in
Northwest Portland later in the year, then opening a
brick and mortar shop in the
Northeast Portland part of the
Kerns neighborhood in 2022. Mikiko specializes in
mochi donuts and has garnered a positive reception.
Description
Mikiko Mochi Donuts operates in the
Northeast Portland part of the
Kerns neighborhood, specializing in
dairy - and
gluten-free
mochi donuts .
[2] One variety is
glazed with ube and dusted with
li hing mui .
[3] Other varieties include Black Sesame & J, Horchata Pudding, Kat Dog, Plum Wine, the P.O.G. with guava curd, and Yuzu Funfetti.
[4] Mikiko has also offered doughnuts with
matcha , pandan,
[5] passionfruit curd, and
calamansi lemonade
icing , as well as orange-colored Thai tea pastries.
[2]
History
Emily Mikiko Strocher and Alex McGillivray started Mikiko as a
pop-up restaurant . In February 2020, the couple sold 72 donuts in 30 minutes at a
WeWork space.
[6] In September, Mikiko started a residency at the West space in
Northwest Portland .
[7] In 2021, the couple announced plans to open a
brick and mortar shop in
Northeast Portland .
[8]
[9] The shop opened in 2022.
[10]
[11]
Reception
In 2023, Zoe Baillargeon included Mikiko in
Bon Appétit 's list of Portland's eight best doughnut shops,
[11] and the business was included in
Yelp 's annual guide of the nation's top 100 doughnut shops.
[12]
[13] Rebecca Roland and Nick Townsend included the business in
Eater Portland 's 2024 list of the city's "most delicious" doughnuts.
[2]
See also
References
^ Russell, Michael (2022-03-05).
"Mikiko Mochi Donuts opens first Portland shop" . The Oregonian .
Archived from the original on 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^
a
b
c Roland, Rebecca (2016-02-15).
"Where to Find Portland's Most Delicious Doughnuts" . Eater Portland .
Archived from the original on 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^ Garcia, Krista (2020-10-21).
"Portland's Knockout Ube Treats" . Eater Portland .
Archived from the original on 2023-04-09. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^ Meagher, Sean.
"Mikiko Mochi Donuts - oregonlive.com" . The Oregonian .
Archived from the original on 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^
"What to eat in Portland today: Mikiko Mochi Donuts | Dished" .
Daily Hive . 2020-04-24.
Archived from the original on 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-09-03).
"Why Mochi Doughnuts Are Trending in Portland Right Now" . Eater Portland .
Archived from the original on 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-09-08).
"One of Portland's New Mochi Doughnut Pop-Ups Lands in Northwest" . Eater Portland .
Archived from the original on 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2021-09-20).
"Butter Mochi Doughnuts Are Coming to Northeast Portland" . Eater Portland .
Archived from the original on 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^
"Butter Mochi Donut Shop Is Coming To Northeast Portland" . iHeart .
Archived from the original on 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^ Elise, Ayo (2022-03-28).
"Mikiko Donuts is serving gluten and dairy free donuts in new home" . KPTV .
Archived from the original on 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^
a
b Baillargeon, Zoe (2023-08-31).
"The 8 Best Donut Shops in Portland, OR" . Bon Appétit .
Archived from the original on 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .
^ Pettigrew, Jashayla (May 25, 2023).
"4 Portland-area shops serve some of America's best donuts, Yelp says" . KOIN .
Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ Bartiromo, Michael (May 31, 2023).
"The country's best doughnut shop is in California, according to Yelp's 2023 rankings" . FOX40.com .
Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
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