I never mince admitting that I am a bakery fanatic. I…read morebasically fall in love with every single shop that sell baked goods and will love almost every single items it sells (except for puff pastry and croissants...I have trained myself into not liking it and their butteriness); the liking will be even stronger if it is a small scale bakery. Domie Cake Shop fits perfectly into this description and is one of my all time favorites. Interestingly, it is not the bread and buns in the cake shop that interests me; rather it is the mini meringues that keep me visiting this joint time after time. Meringues are not common in Hong Kong; you could only find them in expensive supermarkets and they often cost quite a bit. In Domies, the mini meringues come in boxes that cost about $35 but there are so many of them that it is impossible to finish them in one go. The only type they sell are the ones studded with bits of almonds and you can tell after one bite whether the meringues are freshly baked. New meringues tend to have a marshmallowy chewy center, whereas when they stand overnight, the chewy center will become crumbly and breaks apart when you bite into it. Pretty good as it is for a teatime snack, you can add a little twist and make it into another dessert item -- eaton mess. Whip up some cream, dice up any soft fruit you like, strawberries and mangoes are rather good, crumble in several of those meringues into the mixture then mix. Who says there is only one way in eating cookies?

Sift makes what I think are the best cupcakes in Hong Kong. I've never been a fan of cupcakes…read morepreviously because I found them way too dry and 'cakey', like a badly baked cake from a generic box of cake mix - but Sift changed that. At $28 a cupcake (used to be $25 a few months back), Sift's prices are comparable to other cupcake stores. For example, Kisses Cupcakes sells 'standard' flavors at $25 and 'signature' flavors at $30. I've tried quite a few flavors at Sift, like their famed Red Velvet, Smores and Oreo. I love that their cupcakes are filled inside, so the cupcake is actually moist and not dry at all. The flavors aren't too sweet either, and the extremely smooth and creamy frosting on top complements the cake perfectly. It's hard to decide, but I would say my favorite flavor is the Red Velvet. My first time trying their Red Velvet cupcake was my first time trying anything that's Red Velvet flavor, so I wasn't sure what to expect. My friends told me that Red Velvet is basically chocolate, and it is - but so much better. I was skeptical of how cream cheese would taste good with chocolate, but the cream cheese frosting actually adds a really nice touch to the cupcake and kind of brings out its flavor. Even though Sift is known for its cupcakes, you shouldn't ignore their pastries! I've tried their lemon tart, and it's a perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors. The lemon has a slight menthol taste to it, making it very refreshing. If you're a fan of cupcakes, Sift is a must-try - and if you're not a fan of cupcakes, doesn't matter because you will be after trying Sift!

I love cake. It is probably the third best thing in the world after hugs and gin. I love Sift. They…read morehave made it cool for adults to eat cupcakes, which is good as I can now stop hanging out at kids parties - kids get all the best cakes. Sift is simple. The biggest sellers (or certainly the only thing I seem to buy from them) are their cupcakes with a variety of yummy icings. They do have other cakes and fancy bits; macaroons, cookies, cheesecakes, and pasties like mille feuilles and tarts, but its really the cupcakes that they excel in. The cupcakes are made with the finest ingredients including valrhona chocolate and french butter, and topped with some very inventive little icing swirls. My current favourites are banana foster, lemon meringue, toffee apple, and coconut. To be fair, they are not the cheapest things in the world at HKD28 each, but well worth every single lovely bite! I find them particularly useful for office birthdays, as you can get a bunch of different flavours. Just incase your boss hates chocolate (yep, bosses are mental). They also do a gluten free option. And as an added bonus, if you are far from home, they will provide ice packs to keep your cakes cool from the HK heat. However, I never find they last long enough for me to get them home!

Very convenient cake shop and bakery in Central. I like how you can order personalized cakes 24…read morehours in advance. I wanted to order online but unfortunately their website didn't work and failed to complete my order. I ended up physically going to the shop; fortunately the folks who take the cake orders are nice, competent, and speak English. The Belgian chocolate cake that I chose turned out wonderfully, and the personalized plate I got made it look like I spent a lot of money. For about $30USD, it's a pretty good deal! Totally recommend this spot as it's perfect for office-types who need cakes for various occasions.

My friends got me TWO birthday cakes from here. They were absolutely gorgeous so I was a tad…read moreworried that they wouldn't taste as good as they looked, but I was dead wrong. I had the coffee crumble cheesecake which was delicious and creamy smooth. You sprinkle the crunchy coffee crumble on top just before serving. The textural contrast is insanely good. The second cake is an ube cake with a filling that was dotted with fresh coconut strands. This was everyone's favorite! The cakes are pricey, but so worth it. They are insanely beautiful but most importantly, taste incredible!

Once again... My sweet tooth loves Mrs. B's cakes! Coffee…read moreCheesecake?! Yes please. Might sound strange but it is really good. At this location, they only sell the cakes. They have the tasting cakes which I personally love because it's just enough. But they also carry the bigger cakes, i.e. 10 inch, etc. The cakes are beautifully decorated so they don't only appeal to taste but also to the eye. Such a perfect cake for bridal showers, baby showers, and other events. They do have the other Location of Ms. B's in Admiralty which has a cafe. This location just has the cakes to sell and no seating.

We were walking through the mall when we saw this Cheesecake Factory. Having been to several in…read morethe USA, we had not realized there was one in HK. Having immersed ourselves in local cuisine for over a week, we thought it would be nice to have a change and testing the consistency of their food overseas. First thing we noticed - no line ups. The locations we been to in the USA often have long waits, but not here. The interior follows the same decor and style as you would see in the USA, so no differences there. The menu is similarly expansive, with a lot of the same familiar menu items we're familiar. Small difference - entrees come with a "free" soup here, like going to a cha chaan teng. We ended up getting two things: - Mandarin Chicken Salad: Good. In the USA, it's referred to as a Chinese Chicken Salad, but it's the same thing. Maybe a bit smaller portion size in HK. - Crusted Chicken Romano: Good. Just as I would imagine it to taste in the USA. - Soup: OK. I don't quite remember what the accompanying soup was, but it was fine. Not memorable. - Complimentary Bread: Good. They use the same recipes so the bread, especially the brown loaf are always a treat to eat. Service was good. Overall, it was a good meal. Although not identical, it's very close to the original in terms of look, service and food quality, although relatively more expensive.

Been to Cheesecake factory for over 30yrs (from the US)... It's been a blast until recent visit to…read morethis location @Harbor City / Tsim Sha Tsui in HONG KONG! Absolutely terrible as I was being LIED to by a manager at the 'take out' / 'cake counter' section when it was the cheesecake Monday Delight for the month of JUNE. I went there tried to order a slice of cheesecake (they had 5 choices on promotion, 3 were sold out, and I picked the coconut cheesecake or something like that). The Manager (a male with glasses in his late 30s-mid 40s) told me that the promotion (half off) would require a purchase of 2 slices! but I only wanted one slice, and so I said 'thank you'. But later I found out from other customers (and those on Instagram posts) that it's really just 1 slice 50% off...any customer can purchase up to 2 slices. I've been to Pie day at CAKE (their stock symbol) in the US many times and NEVER EVER I required to buy 2 slices to get this 1/2 off promotion! (sometimes PIE day was 'free slice' if I ordered a meal). So this cheesecake location in HK is the worst EVER w/ a manager who LIES!

I know others have said passable but it seems awesome for ordering and picking up great pastries on…read moreway home. We like the green tea roll cake w red beans. But get a load of all the different types of cakes - great variety of individual cakes and cakes for family - or just when you're depressed and need to eat a whole cake :) See photos for variety. I would love to see this in a subway in Canada. In addition, traditional buns also sold for cheap, carb laden meal.

Known for their mile crepe cakes, I think they're good but definitely not worth the constant line…read moreup at all of their locations. Thankfully the hype has died down a bit since.

I'd give Lady M a solid 4.5. Apparently, Lady M is from New York and it's been a popular trend for…read morethe local Hong Kong people - so much so, there ships have opened in different cities. I'm a local Bay Area native from San Jose, so suffice to say, I was really curious about Lady M when my HK cousin was raving all about it. Taste wise? The first half of the cake slice was very satisfying. However, it is a bit too rich for my taste and I find myself getting a little overwhelmed by the time I get to other half of the slice. This is the first time I've ever tried a crepe Mille cake, and I'm very interested in the concept. Lady M is definitely upper scale at about 9-10 USD per slice. My cousin and I ordered the earl gray while my mom ordered the original. I did love the ambiance and the simple, classy decor of the place as well as the bags/boxes. Hopefully, they'll bring a Lady M to the Bay Area!

I kinda forgot some of the items I ordered, but the soufflé and matcha lava cake were good.read more

On the Michelin guide for many consecutive years and the dessert did not disappoint. I really…read moreenjoyed the green tea lava cake it was creamy and had a nice bitter/sweet taste. The chocolate banana waffle was good but you can't really go wrong with chocolate and waffle. Mango Napoleon was nice and flaky and the fruits paired with the pastry was nice. The Vanilla Soufflé was also very fluffy and not too sweet.