Yanaka Shippoya

These kawaii cat-tail-shaped doughnuts take Yanaka’s cat obsession to a delicious new level. They’re oblong in shape, and decorated with patterns that look like cat fur. Choose from around 13 different flavours, all handmade fresh each morning (¥130-160). The tiger-patterned tail is the best-seller, made with bittersweet cocoa and white chocolate chunks. Other popular flavours are maple, salted caramel, and the cream-filled varieties. Served warm, they’re just the right balance of springy and crisp.