Pretty small space and therefore seating is limited, especially if you're in a bigger group. Clean…read moreand well lit though. Washroom also clean, albeit tiny. Pretty good selection from the menu: various ice cream configurations and shaved ice. Service is kind of slow and food items can come out at different times, which makes it difficult when you're there with a bunch of other people. I enjoyed my shaved ice, it was well flavored throughout. Portion size pretty generous. My husband had the strawberry shaved ice. I thought the strawberry tasted like a fresh strawberry puree, he said it tasted more like a jam/sundae syrup. The other 2 had an ice cream bowl with 3 flavors: matcha, hojicha and Hokkaido milk. One said she preferred the matcha ice cream at a different establishment, the other said it wasn't bad although she wished the ice cream was creamier.

Despite the popularity of the Causeway Bay location, the TST version of Via Tokyo is worth a visit…read morefor anyone who is a fan of Japanese ice cream. They do a stand up job with their version fo soft serve and it has slowly gained the popularity of Kowloon locals who line up here night and out. The evenings bring in the (young) crowds, but the daytime is usually an easy time to pop in here without having to wait. Their green tea matcha is right up there with some of the tastiest in Hong Kong. It is the kind of ice cream that is suitable for any time of the year; though summer has been a particularly popular time, naturally. While I like to rock a cone for my green tea matcha, going with a sundae version in a larger cup with mochi and tapioca balls is not a bad way to go either. When ice cream gets too fancy with the toppings, it is prime instagram material. Via Tokyo certainly has a lot of love in that department. Though their claim to fame is the green tea flavor, I really enjoy their Hokkaido milk on its own. It is simple, yet super creamy in texture and strangely addicting. I would also recommend dabbling in their seasonal / monthly flavor, which was most recently black sesame. The black sesame tasted like peanut butter, which is a flavor that will always resonate well with me. Can't make up your mind? Get a waffle bowl / cup that showcases all three. Your group (or just you) will be extremely happy you did. A reminder that it is cash only and prices will range from 35-55 for cones and combinations. A pro tip for people not willing to wait in the line: To go / takeaway orders are the way to go.

Came here on recommendation of my cousin. We ordered the hot and cold matcha soba noodles. I was…read moreexpecting to taste the matcha flavor, but alas, it didn't happen. The broth for the hot noodles tasted great though : light, not overly seasoned, tasted like the kind of broth you'd make at home. My husband said the cold soba was nothing special. We then finished our meal off with the matcha jelly (flown in daily from Kyoto!), which was really good, definitely full of matcha flavor and went well with the ice cream and red bean paste. My husband gave the matcha ice cream two thumbs up. 90 min dining limit and everyone must order one item. No free wifi. HSBC credit card holders get a discount.

One of the great foodie trends in Hong Kong is the matcha craze. Already slowly making its presence…read moreknown in the US, matcha and matcha flavored desserts are gaining popularity. It's already a huge thing in Hong Kong, with at least one matcha dessert store at every mall. When I found out that a well known matcha chain, Nakamura Tokichi, was opening up its first branch in HK, I made it a point to plan to visit and give it a try. Unsurprisingly, as with all well known restaurants in Hong Kong, there was a fairly long wait even on a Wednesday. I had to wait almost two hours to get a table for six people. When we were finally seated, we were presented with complimentary green tea and a menu filled with delicious goodies. I tried the green tea almost immediately, and already I was floored. Most green tea tastes fairly bland and generic, but this green tea was incredibly rich and flavorful. As to be expected from a matcha restaurant with as prestigious a reputation as Nakamura Tokichi. We shared several matcha and hojicha parfaits, a hojicha ice cream, and I got the kyo no fukiyose, which contained several different things including chiffon cake, matcha ice cream, red bean, whipped cream, and mochi. The parfaits were incredibly rich and elegant. Cereal was added to the red bean and ice cream, and the flavors all blended together perfectly. The chiffon cake was sweet yet light. The red bean was a real delight, not too sweet, and balanced out the sweetness of the hojicha and matcha ice cream incredibly well. In just one experience, I can see why Nakamura Tokichi is one of the most well known matcha restaurants in Hong Kong. It lives up to its own hype in many ways.

Hands down the best mango sago! Tried Kai Kai Dessert and it doesn't compare. They give a lot of…read moremangos but it's definitely more expensive! There's multiple locations and always come here when I'm in HK. Service was ok but you might have to share a table.

Durian desserts! Came here during my trip to Hong Kong for some durian desserts. There were a mix…read moreof durian, honeydew and mango items and only a couple of durian items. We got the durian ice cream, honeydew shaved ice and durian pancakes! They were all good! My favorite was the durian ice cream! There are several Cong Sao dessert places in HK! This one is a bit larger than the others!

I think this is a pretty hit-or-miss dessert shop. When my family came here previously, they said…read morethe desserts were thick, creamy, rich, and tasty. When I went with them, the mango pomelo dessert was quite watery, the black sesame soup was also watery and almost tasteless. It definitely depends on who is working the kitchen that day. The star of the show was the molten matcha lava cake. It takes a bit longer to prepare (~20 min), but it was worth the wait! Still, I don't think that I'd go back to Lucky Desserts when there's so many other consistent and delicious places to eat in HK.

We tried the banana wrapped in a puff pastry and the mango sago pomelo sweet soup. Both were…read moreamazing and delicious. The is small so you might have to wait. They were a bit expensive compared to other dessert places. The staff was rude and unfriendly which makes me remove one star. Overall, It's worth a try if you don't mind getting served by someone with a poker face :)

TL;DR: Very mid kakigori. I do not recommend going here, and instead you should prioritize other…read moredessert shops in the area. 1/FOOD. The rotating kakigori flavor of the month was black sesame. It was loaded with thick black sesame cream atop and inside the mound of shaved ice. But the cream was very sweet (especially in Hong Kong where desserts tend to be not sweet enough). They also had shaved nuts on top the ice, but it wasn't made apparent in the menu listing. Very dangerous for those with allergies. 2/VALUE. So they did give a lot! However, they did charge a lot too... 150 HKD or $18 USD. 3/SERVICE + AMBIANCE. You'd think with high prices that the service would be good. It's not. The staff is rude. You have to order the item via your phone after scanning a QR code. You have to get your own water and napkin. Also, make sure you don't take a picture of their kitchen area. They don't allow that.

I'd been looking forward to coming back after two years and even brought my sister since I'd been…read moreraving about it. We ordered the strawberry yogurt, which my family loved last time. When it arrived, it looked off. It's more like cheap shaved ice with red syrup. I was busy catching up with my sister, so I didn't say anything, but I knew something wasn't right. Later, I checked my old posted pics and confirmed it wasn't the same dessert even though I ordered the same thing.This one tasted like ice with red dye syrup. Definitely not worth $130. I wouldn't even pay $40 for it. Really disappointed and won't be coming back.

Came here on vacation and ordered the almond, sesame and walnut soup. The food came out fast after…read moreordering through an app and our entire group took turns sharing the three bowls. Would definitely come back as it was so smooth and warm and delicious.

This was one of the top dessert spots I wanted to make sure I visited on my recent trip to Hong…read moreKong. It is known for having awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand which piqued my interest as I seek quality tongsui aka sweet dessert soups that remind me of my childhood days. The shop is small and crowded with all others who enjoy tongsui and the line moves fast despite the wait. You can order via a QR code at the table or with staff. The menu is simple and they've got most of the must-haves at dessert shops. They have a minimum spend per person if you are dining in, so beware if your group has a person who doesn't do sweet soups. The worst thing (or best thing) that could happen is you eat one for them. The tongsui we ordered were all very basic and while they were delicious, I couldn't tell if they were better or higher quality ingredients compared to other shops across Hong Kong. If I were to be in the area and wanting tongsui, then sure why not. But I am unsure if I would purposely take the train and walk here.

This is located in a pretty convenient place if you visit the Lamgham Place. The place is pretty…read moresmall so it was full and we snatched the last table on Sunday afternoon. We ordered the mango sago with mango and almond tea with peach gum, snow fungus and taro balls. The mango is pretty good with sweet mangoes and a great dessert for any mango lover. The almond tea one on the other hand is not too sweet and great for anyone who doesn't like sweet desserts. Both are perfect and refreshing for a summer day.

Wanted to try out this dessert place while visiting the Big Buddha but there was an event going on…read moreand they blocked off the entrance to the store. Luckily there's this location conveniently located in Langham Place. We got the Mango sago with glutinous rice balls and the Taro balls and grass jelly in vanilla sauce and they were both absolutely delicious and not too sweet. Portions are pretty big and everything is reasonably priced. Very nice service as well!

A trendy spot for Japanese style shaved ice cream! Some perks of this spot is that they have free…read morewater and a clean bathroom. We tried the strawberry parfait shaved ice and enjoyed how they layered the syrup, panna cotta, and ice so that every bite was flavorful. While it looks huge in the photos, we were able to finish it off with two people fairly easily.

If you tried kakigori in Japan, do not expect the ones in HK to be the same. Shari Shari was on the…read moretop recommended for kakigori in HK. They have a couple of locations and I went to the one located in Central HK that was near my hotel. The shop was pretty small and was on the middle of an incline hill. The shop is pretty small and tight. There is only one person working in the front. The table we sat in was not clean. It was sticky and the employee did not bother to wipe it even when we were seated. We have to order through a QR code. There was a seasonal flavor which was strawberry sake at the time. I got the strawberry panna cotta kakigori. Strawberry panna cotta: The strawberry flavor was artificial. The inside of the kakigori was artificial strawberry cream and whipped cream. The shaved ice was icy and crunchy. It was not soft. It was made by regular tap water ice instead of the milk/cream ice that Japan would use. There was no panna cotta on the bottom. It was just more whipped cream that I think they were fooling us thinking we wouldn't notice. Overall, the kakigori was not cheap. It was about $20 USD. It was huge, the same size as you would get in Japan. I think the size is enough for 2 people to share. Another thing is that they include 10% service charge on the receipt. Barely any service but whatever, most restaurant in HK automatically include a 10% service charge. I recommend to try traditional HK dessert dishes instead of this fail imitation of kakigori.