PORTUGUESE TRADITION

Malasada

Hawaii's beloved Portuguese-style fried dough, fresh and fluffy

Malasada

What is a Malasada?

A malasada is a traditional Portuguese fried dough pastry that became a beloved Hawaiian treat. Brought to the islands by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira and the Azores in the late 19th century, malasadas are now a quintessential part of Hawaiian food culture.

Our malasadas are fried to golden perfection—crispy on the outside, incredibly soft and airy on the inside. Rolled in sugar while still warm, they're best enjoyed fresh!

What Makes Our Malasadas Special

Made Fresh Daily

Fried to order for maximum freshness

Traditional Recipe

Authentic Portuguese technique passed down

Perfect Texture

Crispy outside, fluffy inside

Rolled in Sugar

Generously coated while still warm

Our Flavors

Original

Classic sugar-coated perfection

Cinnamon Sugar

Warm spice with sweet sugar

Haupia (Coconut)

Filled with creamy coconut pudding

Chocolate

Rich chocolate cream filling

Custard

Smooth vanilla custard inside

Li Hing Mui

Sweet and salty plum powder coating

Taste Hawaiian History

Visit us in Waikiki and experience authentic malasadas paired with our famous Kona coffee and mochi donuts.

2142 Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki
Opening February 2026
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