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Localized Nama Donuts

Japanese-style nama donuts are becoming a localization canvas across Asian markets, pairing cloud-soft kabocha brioche with Milo, cham, pandan, kaya, banana fritter and savory fillings. Regional launches turn the format into a flexible sweet-savory…

Regional rank #17 · WBC score 30 · No recorded movement · Added Sep 18, 2026

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Current leaders

Ranked by the current WBC trend score.

1Food TrendOat Health+7432Dining TrendSelf-Serve Fresh-Fruit Smoothie Stations+3403Consumer TrendKorean Gim Factory Clips-2374Food TrendViral Egg Coffee-1375Food TrendRice Paper Mochi+236
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What changed

Fastest riserUbe Latte Purple Wave+8 pts Fastest fallerBeauty Foods for Skin Health-14 pts New signalLocalized Nama DonutsWBC 30
By Lens

Where the movement is happening

Food, dining and consumer behaviour separated cleanly.

Food

WBC score
Food TrendDubai Chocolate36
02Korean-Japanese Salt Bread Rolls (Shio Pan)3303Korean-Style Cream-Top Einspänner3204Kunafa Mooncake31

Dining

WBC score
Dining TrendJapan Regional QSR Menu Maps32
02Traditional Korean Liquor Pairings3103Course-Matched Zero-Proof Pairings3004Mochurin Donut Reservation Rush30

Consumer

WBC score
Consumer TrendShin-Okubo Korean Sweets Crawls29
02Tourist-Ready K-Delivery Checkout2903Punk Health Add-In Drinks2504Odia Cuisine Rediscovery25
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