I have never needed much convincing when a dessert promises an unusually chewy texture. Add cute packaging and three Japanese-inspired flavours, and I am already planning which one to try first.
Mister Donut has brought its viral Mocchurin Mochi Donuts from Japan to Singapore, following the attention they received overseas. The limited-time collection is available from 1 July to 31 August 2026 at Mister Donut outlets across the island, with only a limited quantity prepared each day.
The Mocchurin is made using rice flour and is meant to be even softer and chewier than a typical mochi-style donut. That texture is really the main reason to try it. Instead of the airy bite you get from a regular yeast donut, this one has more pull and bounce. It feels heavier in the hand, but the actual bite is soft and slightly stretchy.
I started with the Mocchurin Kinako because roasted soybean flour is one of those flavours I immediately associate with Japanese sweets. The coating is nutty and lightly fragrant without making the donut overly sweet. Since there is no heavy filling competing with it, the chewy dough gets most of the attention. This was probably the easiest one for me to keep eating.
The Mocchurin Red Bean feels more familiar. It is filled with smooth Hokkaido sweet red bean paste and finished with icing sugar. The sweetness is gentle, while the red bean gives the donut a denser and more comforting centre. It reminded me of the Japanese bakery treats I tend to pick whenever I cannot decide what I want.
The most savoury of the three is the Mocchurin Double Sesame. It comes with a rich black sesame filling and toasted white sesame seeds on top. I liked the slight bitterness and roasted flavour because it stopped the donut from becoming too sugary. The sesame topping also adds a little crunch, which works nicely against the soft dough.
Each flavour costs $3. You can also get the Mocchurin Mochi Bundle for $8, which includes one of each flavour in a special box. Since buying all three separately would cost $9, the bundle is the better option if you are sharing or, like me, simply do not want to choose.
One thing to note is that these donuts are not included in Mister Donut’s usual six-piece or ten-piece bundle promotions because they require a different preparation process. They are also available only while daily stocks last, so going earlier may save you from reaching the counter and finding an empty tray.
I would pair them with something simple, such as unsweetened tea or coffee, especially if you are getting the full bundle. The flavours are not aggressively sweet, but the dense and chewy texture can become filling after more than one. A clean drink makes it easier to move between kinako, red bean, and sesame without the flavours blending together.
What I like about the Mocchurin range is that it does not rely on wild toppings or overloaded fillings to get attention. The whole idea comes down to texture, familiar Japanese flavours, and the small satisfaction of pulling apart a donut that is much stretchier than expected.
Would I queue a long time for one? Probably not. Would I pick up the bundle if I passed a Mister Donut and saw it available? Absolutely. It is limited, affordable, and different enough from the regular lineup to make a casual donut stop feel more fun.
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