I've been wanting to try Ocean Malasada for a while, but they were always closed or sold-out when I went to the Ferry Building. Finally, one day, the timing was right! They were almost-but-not-soldout! They're sweet and melt-in-your-mouth. Buy multiple to get a better deal! They taste like Hawaii. I loved the more island-centric flavors like haupia and guava, as well as lilikoi, and also tried the mochi-sada (more of a mochi-texture). They're made with love--the owner makes them each day and he's from Hawaii! Will be back to try more flavors like ube! read more

Ocean Malasada - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We were late to get goodies from a nearby bakery, but still wanted something in the doughy/sweet realm. As we were about to exit the Ferry Building onto the Embarcadero, we walked past Ocean Malasada's stand. Thanks to my boyfriend's familiarity with malasadas, I didn't need convincing to give them a try. We got one nutella and one guava malasada, and while the fillings were delicious, they were 90% dough, and the dough was a bit dry, or at least not the texture/moisture level I was expecting/desiring. I limit the gluten I intake and after having less than 2 small bites of each, I let my boyfriend finish the rest. I really wish: - there was more filling - they were served warm - I consumed with a creamy cup of coffee If presented with another opportunity to consume again, I'll try the lilikoi, warm before eating, AND consume with coffee. read more

Ocean Malasada - Inside the furthest North entrance from the Embarcadero - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Placing an online order for pick up was easy, it was a mix of their current flavors; traditional, guava, lilikoi and mango. Easy to cut in half and share. Flavors were good, not too sweet. Malasadas was semi hard but it could be because I ate it hours later. read more

Ocean Malasada - Box of 4 mixed Malasadas - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here on a weekend mid morning and most of their items were sold out already. I got their mochi malasada and a mango malasada. The mochi malasada was my favorite, nice chewiness and not too sweet. The mango malasada had a cream filling in it but I didn't really taste the mango flavor. Definitely would come back for the mochi malasada though, and would try the other malasada flavors they have. read more

Such a cute Hawaiian-owned donut shop in the Ferry Building Marketplace! The staff was super sweet and helped with our flavors: coconut, lilikoi, and ube. Coconut was my favorite. Each donut is about $4.50 and a great light snack. read more

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I love malasadas. What a pleasure to find a California spot for this tasty treat. They offer a variety of sweet fillings in the soft, fluffy fried bread. Get a four pack for a discount. OK. It's not as good as my home state Hawaii favorite location because I'm totally biased. But I totally recommend it. Get some coffee or some ice cream nearby and I guarantee your day gets better. read more

Ocean Malasada - Finding treasures at the bay. - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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OCEAN MALASADA (OM) located at the Ferry Building Plaza Marketplace. MALASADAS are a Hawaiian staple of Portuguese origins, essentially a fried rounds of pastry dough, dusted with sugar & cinnamon. Modern day malasadas are filled with delicious custard or a variety of fruit jellies. When you can't go to Hawaii to pick malasadas up, try Ocean Malasada. Ocean Malasada's are a bit smaller than what you'd find in Hawaii but maybe that's a positive point. You can find OM stationed inside the Ferry Building Marketplace, snug in a corner by one of the entrances, near Humphrey Slocombe ice cream. Counterperson was very nice and helpful with questions. I'll start by saying It's very difficult to buy ONE malasada. Don't try this. You're there, buy 'em up! You won't regret it. Maybe just don't get on a scale right away after enjoying them. Lol. Being good, and with every bit of restraint I could muster, I got the 3-combo box! One LIKIKOI (Passionfruit). One GUAVA. And one HAUPIA (Coconut). It's all good. Like asking which child is your favorite - cannot be done! They also have NUTELLA. Enjoy your favorite flavor or try one you've never had before. read more

Ocean Malasada - Ocean Malasada combo pack - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Used Ocean Malasada on EZCater for our office and it was a huge hit. Ordered about 72 in total with a variety of flavors, including Nutella, Hopia, Guava, Traditional and Mango. The office did quite enjoy the variety of options and the donuts were light and fluffy. Overall a solid choice for dessert for a big group of people. Delivery arrived a little late, but wasn't too bad as they were coming from Downton SF to SSF, so we let the time slide. Will probably order again for the office at some point, but I would love to stop by the Ferry Building and check them out. read more

Ocean Malasada - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

These are the best "donuts" I've had in my life. The filling of these malasadas are fresh, whipped, custard-like, and the fruity ones are the perfect amount of tang. I can't go back to regular donuts after this. The owner/chef makes them fresh in the morning and brings them to the Ferry Building. I came early to grab a few before they sold out and the dough was still soft and a little warm. Later that day, I ate the other 2 I saved and warmed them up in the oven for a few minutes and they tasted even BETTER than when I got them. That's the trick. People complaining about them running out, need to get there earlier. That's how it works with any good bakery, especially one that's separate from their kitchen. Try the oven trick if you're eating them later or getting them after noon. There's my secret. As for the best flavors, I'm gatekeeping that. But to be honest, they are all really good. read more

Bomb dot com. Stopped by after getting Senior Sisig because I wanted something sweet. This place was affordable and the malasadas were melt in your mouth. I got the traditional and sweet cream and they did not disappoint. Goes great with a cup of tea or coffee. Would recommend if you're in the ferry building! read more

Replacing the vegan doughnut stand, they're serving up malasadas with vibrant island flavors. I'm a fan of filled doughnuts, so that's already win in my book. Plus they're not vegan, which makes them taste a little richer and lighter. Lilikoi: Brilliant contrast with tangy fruit cream against the rich and sugary doughnut. Love the fluffy texture and firm chew. Guava: A little more subtle than the lilikoi flavor, but still nice and tropical. Similarly creamy and fruity flavors. Ube: Love the bright colors and creamy filling. Closer to an indulgent custard, so different from the fruitier options. I'm such a fan of ube everything nowadays. Haupia: Filling felt skimpy on this one. Was creamy though, coconut creamy. Probably the most subtle of the flavors tried. read more

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This place is never open or has anyone at their spot everytime i go. What s even the point

Came a little after the lunch rush on a Saturday & they were already out of almost everything except their original & guava. I was really looking forward to their ube & lilikoi. The malasadas were...decent. Wish they were a little more moist? Otherwise not bad & their filling is yummy. I know they're a little shop just inside the Ferry Building, but I hoping in the future they have a bigger stock of everything so they don't run out mid-day, especially on weekends! read more

Ocean Malasada - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice and dense and my guava filled donut was not too sweet... but there's something in the fough and the bite that is lacking. Still glad that they're here!! read more

My wife and I took a ferry from Larkspur for a Budget Yachting day. "Take a ferry cheap $$ for a bay cruise, instead of spending $$$$$$$, for a bay sail boat ride. We powered by Tiburon, Angle Island, Alcatraz, and finally stoped at the SF Ferry Building to disembark. Before our trip, I looked up the Ferry Building to see what was offered. A Farmer Market, Retail, and Food. I saw on my Ocean Malasada. I told me wife, we need to stop there. Both my parents were born in Hawaii. I was raised on Malasadas. Finally a place, here in SF, will rival Leanords in HI. So, after disembarking, I searched out Oceans. Just to find, it's not a bakery, it's a kiosk, and a small one at that. Stuck in the corner of the Ferry Building. The employer was very nice. "Sorry we don't have Mango today". So we picked Haupia, Hawaiian Coconut Pudding. For starters, the Malasada was not fresh, if I'm wrong and they cook them every morning before opening shop. Forgive me. All I know is that they were chewy, greasy, and totally over sugared, and it had a dabble of Haupia custard in the middle. As for other shops, if you order a Custard donut. YOU get custard. Will I return, NO, I've had better Malasada's at BBQ Hawaiian joins who doesn't specialize in the culinary craft that runs circle around Ocean. This is just ones man opinion. read more

As soon as we walked into the Ferry Building, you have to go in with the expectations that you're going to buy something to eat and/or drink. Of course, Ocean Malasada was the first thing we saw. Clean counter, clear menu, friendly staff. Ended up getting the kids a Nutella filled and a Haupia (sweet coconut) filled malasadas, and of course, had a take a bite and try them out. Walked around the Ferry Building checking while snacking on these was perfect. Of course the sugary dusting on the outside ends up all over your face, but thats a good problem. The malasadas were semi warm, fluffy and just dense enough where it felt like you were eating something with some substance. Not quite what you would find in Hawaii, but pretty close. read more

Ocean Malasada - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Next to one of the entrances of the Ferry Building, this small stand brings some nice Hawaiian feels with their malasadas! It's a fairly minimal stand, it appears the malasadas are prepared somewhere else...but they tasted very fresh on a nice Saturday morning! I got the plain and lilikoi ones, both are good but I really liked the lilikoi. A nice tart flavor added to the sweet pastry. The guy working the counter was helpful answering my Q's, friendly service. Great find in the ferry building, esp on a farmers market day! read more

Ocean Malasada - Lilikoi malasada! - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I still love Donut Farm, even if it's faded in the wind as a temporary pop-up kiosk. This year, I got to see Ocean Malasada, famous for its Hawaiian donuts and ones with cream filling. Four flavors in one box worth $18: traditional, passion fruit, coconut, and guava. The other ones in each pouch have Nutella. Other than the outer sugary glaze, the guava I try is good as tart and sweet. Glad I made it to Ocean Malasada earlier at noon before they're gone like before. Props to a Hawaiian fella! Hope his business doesn't go away quickly before I might have another. read more

Ocean Malasada - Feel free to zoom in! - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The Malasadas were awesome , the Guava and Mango Fillings were amazing. They were soft snd fresh. The service was excellent. The guy was very friendly and engaging. The shop is right by the door of the Ferry Building. I had a fresh snd modern look. read more

Leonard's? Pipeline? Not quite but pretty darn good. After reading somewhere in the past week or so, I knew a visit here was inevitable. The following Saturday, I remembered to come here after finishing my shopping and met Parker. He enthusiastically greeted me and said the only flavor he had left was ube, not particularly my fave. The following Tuesday, I met Kelly who told me all flavors were available. Besides buying a few to try at home , I bought a few for friends who worked the market. Knowing that they wouldn't be the same the next day, I cut the three that I bought in half and had a dessert tasting menu. I started with the original malasada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=wOk-NfRQOJxqp6thQpCaFA), a basic one topped with sugar crystals. The flavors were on point, just as the texture and chew. Unlike other ones on the mainland, I didn't find these dry. Next was the lilikoi malasada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=HegmBpIJHKgCYFQMqX7DpQ); the filling was on the thick side and custard like. It was okay and the passion fruit flavor was subtle. I finished with the guava malasada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=PL2BfilOZJKICSvqCW9JPA); the filling oozed from it after cutting and the guava flavor was more prominent but still on the light side. I actually enjoyed the original one the best. The hours are very customer friendly, daily from 8 am to 3 pm. I will likely try the haupia next time. Both times that I came, there was no line. Look for this stand just inside of the entrance near Gott's. read more

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This was a fun little surprise to find inside of Ferry Building! Unfortunately they aren't served warm, but the Hawaiian flavors were all there. We picked guava to share and I enjoyed the guava filling, but again just wishing it was warm! It was also a bit pricey for just one malasada at $4.75, but at least it's going toward a new small business. read more

Ocean Malasada - Guava Malasada - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love malasadas as they take me back to my Hawaii trips and I was excited to run across this place at the Ferry Building. Note that it is not an actual bakery but a little stall by one of the doors of the Ferry Building. They must bake these elsewhere and bring them in to sell in the morning. It was right around lunchtime on a Saturday so they had already run out of some flavors but I got a lilikoi and a guava. They were decent- one was lukewarm, the other room temp. Nice flavor but seemed a little dry and much better malasadas to be had in Hawaii. However, this place might do if you need your fix, just make sure you get here early in the morning for optimal selection! read more

Friendly service, excellent quality! Super fresh malasadas. Comparable to the best you've ever had in Hawaii. Chill vibe. Randy & crew are the nicest folks, serving up the sugar coated goodness you didn't know you needed in your life. I tried one of everything. Definitely will be back! read more

Ocean Malasada - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by here near the Ferry Building! I don't normally like doughnuts with filling but I surprised at how much I enjoyed this one. I got the haupia (coconut pudding) flavor and they were sugar coated and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was a fairly small shop and all the doughnuts are packaged individually in plastic bags, so it's more of a take it to go kind of dessert. There are plenty of other flavors to try so I look forward to coming back again! read more

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i think i remember trying this at the farmers market across town the plain was good, but not the ube which was grainy in texture! its a stand here at the ferry building, and the guy behind the counter was talking to someone he knew! had to apologize to purchase something i guess ambiance was a bussling stand in the ferry building! read more

I was so excited and I needed a mid day treat. Ran over there, found the place near the entrance. Ordered ube and haupia (cononut). They were already packaged in individual bags stapled close. I dont like staples, prefer a tape or a sticker. No cash just credit card. I scarf them down. Ube had more filling and seemed more flavorful. Haupia had very little filling and tasted sour. Not what I was looking for. They were soggy. Quite disappointed since they cost $4.50 each. Fast and furious run. read more

got the lilikoi (passionfruit) donut and the filling was nice but overall it was just okay, kind of small for $4.75 too read more

Ocean Malasada - lilikoi - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love them malasadas, fresh and warm! I've had Ocean Malasada before when they were a pop-up and they always looked and tasted so delicious, so I was excited to grab some now that they opened up at the Ferry Building. To my disappointment, they were below my expectations. You see their gorgeous IG pics of these plump malasadas covered in sugar with cream popping up from the top. Not what you get here. At this location, you get them pre-bagged from an insulated cabinet. When you open it, the malasada is partially squished and there's only a little sugar left on the exterior and it's not warm. There's also no cream filling popping out on top. The cream filling still tastes great though, but wish they could fill the cream to order here. read more

Great malasadas, but location is very easy to miss. I was passing through the ferry building and remembered Ocean had opened here. It took me awhile to find it because I initially walked right past it! If you look at the yelp photos, you can see this large black structure and subdued Ocean signage on the wall. If you weren't already a fan of Ocean, why would anyone stop by? It looks like an office reception desk. There is no display case showing you the malasadas that would tempt newcomers to stop and take a look. The tall structure makes it hard to see that there is even a person behind it. At the very least maybe put some images on the black wall counter. Would also be nice if they had a way to keep them warm somehow. Sorry for that rant, but that's because I want this location to succeed amongst the tough competition at the ferry building. In any case, I got a box of traditional malasadas and they were delightful! I did wait to warm them up at home though. read more

I discovered Ocean Malasada Co at a farmer's market and unfortunately never made it out to their storefront. I was sad to learn they had to close the store, so talk about surprised when out of the corner of my eye while I was waiting in line at Gott's soft serve window that I see a familiar sign next door. My coworkers and I bolted over to ask if they had any left and they had plenty in the industrial insulated cabinet. One of my coworkers never had a malasada before so we explained that it was similar to a filled brioche doughnut. I had to get my haupia and ube. Another favorite of mine is their Nutella but they didn't have it today. So glad to see them nearby! read more

Ocean Malasada - Menu 7/10/24 - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow. Such a disappointing experience. The ube was extraordinarily sour. The required four pack of 3 flavored malasadas plus one regular... not good!!! Ube malasada was so sour that we threw it away. The plain malasada had no filling. Truly don't understand the hype. read more

Just spent $18 for a pack of four malasadas at the ferry building. Incredibly disappointing went to the trash. This place is not a bakery, it's a stand that sells day old stuff, fried the day before for convenience. Nothing is fresh, these specialty expensive donuts barely out of cold storage. They taste a little rancid, the oil and sugar bonded in an unpleasant greasy flavor. The filling cold and clumpy. You cant sell good vibes with rancid donuts! Terrible. Insulting. Go away! read more

Great service, talking to da local owner. I like da haupia, but da kine no stay hot! Wat? Cannot eat one maladada li' dat! Maybe try come bumbai... read more

We missed Ocean Malasada since they moved out of Balboa Park, glad to rediscover them here at the Ferry Building! All are great but the guava flavor especially is 10/10, tangy and delicious. read more