Forget J.CO! This perfect 5.0 potato donut in Padang, I'd give it 10 stars
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2026-03-06
Forget what you know about donuts! Padang's Nonona is serving up game-changing potato donuts that are earning perfect scores. These treats are incredibly soft and fluffy, loaded with generous, customizable toppings. Beyond their signature donuts, the flaky banana pastry rolls and rich brownies are also a must-try. This cozy spot is hailed as a hidden dessert king in Sumatra, making it an essential stop for any food lover visiting the city for a truly heavenly experience.
To be honest, before coming to Padang, a friend hyped up this donut shop to me, and I was a bit skeptical 🙄. Donuts made from potatoes? How good could they be? The result... Anjay! I totally had to eat my words! This isn't just some small local bakery; it's practically the hidden dessert king of Sumatra!
The joy of a carb bomb, who gets it!
This shop is called Nonona, and their specialty is potato donuts (Donat Kentang)[1]. I have to say, the texture is truly Mantap! When you take a bite, the softness is completely beyond imagination—not that fake, airy feeling, but the dense yet fluffy softness that comes from adding mashed potatoes. They're huge, and they're so generous with the toppings, it's like they're free—chocolate, cheese, almond flakes... The owner is so generous!
And it's not just their donuts that are impressive; the banana pastry roll (Bolen Pisang)[2] was also a pleasant surprise. The outer pastry is baked to be flaky and crispy, and the banana filling inside is soft, sticky, and sweet. They also have brownies (Brownies)[3], which are moist and rich—the quality is totally on par with those big-name chains in Jakarta.
The shop isn't big, but it's quite cozy. There are a few spots for dining in, and the staff are all super friendly[4]. I saw on their Instagram that they said happiness can be as simple as opening a box of donuts[5], and that really resonated with me!
Some real talk
Although the taste is a perfect 10/10, if I had to point out a downside, it's that there aren't many places to sit down and Chill. If it could expand into a café where you could comfortably Nongkrong for an afternoon, that would be perfect[6]. However, for takeout or as a gift for friends, its packaging and quality are definitely presentable.
Tips & Ordering Guide
All in all, next time you're in Padang, don't just focus on eating Nasi Padang. Promise me, you have to save some room for these heavenly donuts! 🍩
- Key point: You can ask to customize your favorite toppings when ordering[7]! If you don't like things too sweet, you can tell the staff—a huge plus!
- For your first visit: Just go for the signature potato donuts; you can't go wrong with any flavor.
- And don't just take my word for it: I'm not just mindlessly hyping this up. It has over 200 reviews on Google, all with a perfect 5.0 score, and one guy even left a comment saying he'd give it 10 stars if he could[8]!
- Potato donuts are Mantap! Dense yet fluffy, with generous toppings [1]—chocolate, cheese, almonds. A blissful carb bomb!
- 200+ perfect 5.0 Google reviews, with one fan wanting to give 10 stars[2]. The hype is real—you have to try it!
- Don't miss the banana pastry rolls! Flaky crust, sweet banana filling [3], and quality that rivals Jakarta's best.
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