Nico Donuts

A half hour ago foolish pride would have left me loathe to admit I had donuts for lunch today. Stuck home, however, with swollen and teary eyes from an unexpected case of hay fever, the idea of situating myself at a restaurant and sneezing upon everyone wasn’t an attractive option
Generally speaking, an old Dionne Warwick hit from the early 60s, «Walk On By», springs to mind as I approach donut shops, and even with my landing gear down, manage to escape before the impulse overtakes me
Not today, however. I kinda got sucked in by the aroma, just like dirt up a vacuum cleaner
I ordered an espresso donut, a Belgian chocolate donut and a berry berry (or was it a very berry?). Three donuts. All branded with the little black «Nico» logo — just like a side of beef. And I cursed myself after each selection. Upon payment i sheepishly held the little bag of donuts close by and hurried home, hoping dearly I wouldn’t see anyone I knew.
Once home, however, I tore open the bag and ate everyone of those delicious three donuts. And when down to the last bite of the berry berry, or berry very, whatchamacallit, regretted I had no donuts left.
So you know what I did?
That’s right… I hopped the elevator down to the street level, hummed the Dionne Warwick tune from the 60s in my head, but this time with the words «Walk On Back», however, and ordered three more of the very same donuts.
Today’s lessons:
1. Nico Donuts are very good
2. They don’t cure hay fever
3. Chances are, you’ll Walk On Back.

A popular donut shop in AzubuJuban.
What makes Nico donuts unique is that they use soybean paste. They claim that soybean paste minimizes absorption of oil, therefore making the donuts healthy.
But, if you care to maintain a healthy diet, why are you eating donuts? Well, I must admit that although I try to eat healthy, I do eat my share of donuts.
Nico doughnut is the combination of the fluffy donuts and the old-​fashioned doughnut. The texture has some elasticity.
Taste? Pretty good. Not Jumping Jacks great, but good. With that said, I have to admit that I prefer Mister Donut more. That’s right, it’s the chain donut store similar to Dunkin’ Donuts in the US. I know, I know, it’s really bad for me. But I love it! My favorite is the Belgium chocolate donut.
Is Nico Donut the best donut shop in Azabujuban?
Perhaps. With lack of Mr. Donut in this area, Nico is probably the best. Close second is donuts sold at a bakery Mont-​Thabor. Although it is not a donut shop, it is pretty good.
Smoothie: I cannot comment on their smoothie because it is too new and I have not had a chance to try.
Cost:
Plain 170 Yen
Chocolate 210 Yen
Berry smoothie 550 Yen
Line:
Almost none. When the shop first opened, there was a line out the door, but I never see a line anymore. They do close once they run out of their donuts, so please be aware.
EATING AREA: None. This is a takout only shop. No seats in the store. I recommend buying a bag full of donuts, but a cup of coffee at Honolulu Coffee, and enjoy them at Juban Patio (
).