DUNKIN’ DONUTS Chennai @ Phoenix Market City (Opening)

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So today I went to the food-tasting workshop hosted by DUNKIN’ DONUTS at The Phoenix Market City, Velachery. DUNKIN’ DONUTS is officially opening to the public tomorrow (Saturday, May 23, 2015) and the first 500 customers get #365DaysOfDonuts: 365 coupons using which one can claim one free donut every day they eat something at DUNKIN’ DONUTS, over the next 365 days. I made one mistake before going to this workshop: I ate my breakfast!! πŸ˜›

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Here are the officials and the chefs of DUNKIN’ DONUTS. They gave a presentation about their various specialty food items. As they introduced each item, they brought it (either a small piece or in full) and distributed it among all members present so that we can taste it! How I wish I had skipped my breakfast — I could have eaten more πŸ™‚

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Did you know that DUNKIN’ DONUTS offers more than just donuts? In fact, they have burgers, sandwiches, wraps, iced teas, coffees, and of course many varieties of donuts. They say that they are in between QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) and Gourmet Restaurants. Their philosophy is to stay away from plasticity (perfection) and bring in (or admit) flaws, which even reflects in the names of their food items. Have a look at some food items we were served. (The one in the photo above is: Tough Guy Burger.)

Dunkaccino: Cold Coffee (Jamaican Run flavored & Almonds)

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‘Brute’ Burger:

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DUNKIN’ CAPPUCCINO:

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Lemon Iced Tea:

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More Donuts:

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My favorite among the ones I tasted were: Ugly Strawberry & It’s a Mistake (Guava, Chilli flakes) among Donuts; Dunkaccino (Cold Coffee). It seems customers also like chocolate-flavored donuts, but since I don’t prefer chocolate taste I didn’t taste them. The outlet at Phoenix mall is their first outlet in Chennai. If you are going there sometime, you may want to drop in and check it out! πŸ™‚

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32 thoughts on “DUNKIN’ DONUTS Chennai @ Phoenix Market City (Opening)

  1. Arjun

    “It seems customers also like chocolate flavoured ones” – Chocolate is the most popular flavour in the world. Don’t go to a donut shop review if you don’t like chocolate.

    1. Rajesh K

      Ha ha πŸ™‚ But I don’t like the heavy over-sweet taste of chocolate flavor. I used to like it, but not anymore. Even the presenter said he doesn’t prefer chocolate flavor. I guess it’s got to do with the changing preferences with age.

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  2. SG

    Dunkin Donuts is one of the best in the United States. Very popular.

    1. Rajesh K

      Yeah, I guess their HO is in the US too. Good that there is now one DUNKIN DONUTS outlet in Chennai too.

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  3. Jeevan

    I don’t think I will like Donuts if I suppose to taste. But I could settle for their coffee πŸ™‚
    One free donut every day concept sounds funny to me

    1. Rajesh K

      One free donut everyday, if customers buy something else on that day. You should try the cold coffee I mentioned above — It’s very good πŸ™‚

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  4. KP

    Thanks for the useful information.

    1. Rajesh K

      I hope it was useful πŸ™‚

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  5. Rachna Chhabria

    My entire family loves these donuts. When it opened in Bangalore, there was a mad rush, as they announced that the first few hundreds would get a year’s supply of donuts free.

    1. Rajesh K

      Yes, they have announced the same 365 free donuts scheme here in Chennai also!

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  6. sm

    One free sweet daily – Good marketing idea.
    I like the photos, sweet tasty photos πŸ™‚

    1. Rajesh K

      Yes, that marketing idea drew a good crowd to their outlet. I saw the photos on the opening day (in FB) and there were a considerable no. of people there!

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  7. laxman

    waste waste waste

    1. Rajesh K

      Thanks for taking the time to express your opinion. But you could also tell us why you think so πŸ™‚

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  8. Locomente

    Yum!!!
    And an amazing promo idea, I say.
    Thanks for sharing this and making me long for one donut πŸ™

    1. Rajesh K

      Suddenly, I too think I am longing for one more donut πŸ™‚

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  9. CookieCrumbsInc.

    Their food is yummy. But then, the guys behind the counter are so snooty :/ At least in Bangalore.

    1. Rajesh K

      Thanks for your comment and observation πŸ™‚

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  10. Shilpa Garg

    My son loves donuts though I am not a big fan of these savory delights!

    1. Rajesh K

      Children and young adults might like donuts more than adults, I guess.

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  11. Rajlakshmi

    Gosh that looks heavenly … I didn’t know they serve burgers too. That’s one awesome feast πŸ˜€

    1. Rajesh K

      Yes, I was myself surprised that they serve other foods than donuts!

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  12. uma

    Such crisp images of donuts itself makes me wanting to go for a visit. Well written and thanks for letting me know of such a shop πŸ™‚

    1. Rajesh K

      Yeah, maybe I could also visit their shop when I go to Phoenix mall again πŸ™‚

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  13. Rohini

    First of all!!! A ‘food-tasting workshop’ soundssss amazinggg :O Never heard of such a thing before πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚
    And donutssssssssssss…. I am crazy about them… I tried my hand at baking them a few months back and they were ok-ok πŸ™‚
    I sooo wanna visit Chennai and go to Phoenix malll nowwwwwww πŸ™‚
    Lovely pics!!! B-)

    1. Rajesh K

      Yeah, a food tasting workshop seems to be pretty interesting. I only hope I’ll be called to more such workshops in the future πŸ™‚

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  14. Ashwini CN

    Oh very nice πŸ™‚ I did not volunteer coz it was at 12pm. Nice to know you guys tasted all the sweet treats πŸ™‚ Should check it out.

    1. Rajesh K

      Nice to know or Jealous to know? πŸ˜›

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      1. Divya @DiVin Diaries

        Totally worth making other jealous, i guess!! Lol!! The very first pic in your post is gonna haunt my dreams today!! πŸ˜€

  15. Divya @DiVin Diaries

    The donuts look so yummy!!! The pictures you have added are drool worthy.

    Unfortunately right now I am not in Chennai πŸ™ but thanks to your post, Dunkin’ Donuts will be the first place I go to on my return!! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

  16. BhuvanaSuresh
    BhuvanaSuresh says:

    Yummy πŸ™‚ Lovely & simple writting of urs is tempting to visit the place.thanks

    1. Rajesh K

      Do visit when you get the time πŸ™‚

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