Is Korio closed?
Yes. Unfortunately, one of the best doughnut and breakfast sandwich shops in Singapore was permanently closed in December 2023. However, Korio will be reopening at IOI Central Boulevard Towers at Downtown from 11 December 2024 onwards.
Here’s what to expect at Korio’s new outlet at Downtown.
Our honest review of Korio
You really can’t go wrong with any orders here. The sandwiches are crusty and loaded with ingredients, while the doughnuts were huge and fluffy, using a sinfully rich brioche dough as the base. From the bottom of my heart, I’ve truly never had sandwiches as good as Korio’s.
Back in Telok Ayer, they only served five sandwiches and five doughnut flavours daily, with their stock running out almost as soon as they open shop. However, their revamped line up at IOI Central Boulevard Towers now includes ten sandwiches and more than ten doughnut flavours daily.
If it’s your first time at Korio, here’s what we recommend ordering.
The heartiest sandwiches
The Breakfast Sammy ($14), one of their best-sellers, were brought over to the Downtown outlet. This was a classic, but a classic that was executed perfectly.
Eggy, fluffy brioche slices, with a creamy egg mayo slathered on, and a slice of savoury luncheon meat snuggled between. I loved how the creaminess of the egg mayo balanced off some of the saltiness of the luncheon meat here.
Similarly, the Mortadella & Pickles ($15.5) also featured similar contrasts. Tart pickles were sandwiched between folds of mortadella, undercutting its rich fatty flavours.
The Lox ($18.5), albeit featuring standard ingredients like smoked salmon, capers, onions and tomatoes, was stacked generously. There was just as much salmon as bread, resulting in a satisfying savoury bite. In addition to the hearty size, I appreciated how light this was. The amount of capers, onions, and tomatoes were accurately portioned to undercut all the saltiness of the salmon.
Brooklyn-inspired doughnuts at Korio
By far the fluffiest donuts we’ve tried, Korio’s doughnuts are the kinds of rings I’d use to propose in the future. The choice of brioche results a fuller flavour, as well as a softer texture.
Their Original Glazed ($5) was slightly less sweet compared to Krispy Kreme’s. But its incorporation of nutmeg in the dough elevated the overall flavour.
But, the star of their doughnut line-up had to be the Honey Sea Salt ($5), featuring a playful tiff of sweet and salty, though it got a little too cloying at my last bite.
Meanwhile, for something nutty, we recommend the Cinnamon Apple Jam with Earl Grey Almond Butter ($5.5). The sugar doughnut was drizzled with an earthy tea-infused nut butter. Surprisingly, the flavours were a lot lighter than I’d expect, giving room for the warm cosy notes of the cinnamon apple jam to shine.
Sides at Korio
In addition to new sandwiches and doughnuts at Korio, their new outlet at Downtown also offers three sides and sharing plates.
Tossed in a tangy dressing, the Caesar Salad ($14) acts as a palate cleanser, while the Tater Tots ($9) is a no-frills sharing dish if you’re here with a crowd.
Location: #01-11 in IOI Central Boulevard Towers, 2 Central Blvd, Singapore 018916
Opening hours: 8am-4pm
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