Malasada Donut | Hawaii T-Shirt | Foodie Aloha Tee | Hawaiian Gift

Malasada Donut — Hawaiian T-Shirt

Golden, sugar-dusted, and still warm from the fryer — the malasada is Hawai'i's most irresistible guilty pleasure.

The Story Behind Malasada Donut

The malasada — a pillowy, deep-fried Portuguese doughnut with no hole — arrived in Hawai'i with sugar plantation workers from the Azores in the late 1800s, and the islands never looked back. Unlike standard doughnuts, malasadas are fried to a deep golden brown and rolled in sugar while piping hot, creating a crisp-edged, custard-soft pastry that is absolutely addictive. Leonard's Bakery in Honolulu, which has been serving them since 1952, is practically a pilgrimage site for malasada devotees.

Fat Tuesday — known locally as Malasada Day — sends lines snaking around bakeries across Hawai'i as locals stock up before Lent. But the truth is, any day is the right day for a malasada, especially when they're fresh off the fryer. This shirt is for everyone who has burned their fingers on one and had absolutely zero regrets.

Product Details

• Style: Gildan 5000 Adult Heavy Cotton, unisex fit
• Material: 100% preshrunk cotton (heather colors contain polyester)
• Print: Direct-to-garment, color-fast, soft-hand feel
• Fit: Classic unisex — true to size, room to move
• Made on demand: Printed and shipped from a U.S. fulfillment center

Size Guide

Please check the size chart below before ordering — measurements are in inches and centimeters.

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print. Treat it gently and it will outlast the suntan.

Mahalo

Every order helps keep a small Native Hawaiian-owned business alive in Kailua-Kona. Whether you're bringing home a memory of the islands or wearing your kūpuna's spirit close, mahalo nui loa for your support.