My favorite place for Hong Kong dessert! I come here probably a little too much, and any time…read morefriends and family visit Hong Kong, I always make an excuse to bring them here! Don't let the giant queue scare you, and yes there is almost always a queue. Despite that, it moves fairly fast. Its definitely not a place where you sit and chat with your friends. They expect you to sit down, order right away, eat it, and leave right away. But I guess many popular places are like that around Hong Kong.. Seating-wise its very cramp here. You'll be sitting basically elbow to elbow with strangers next and behind you. But that doesn't matter because their desserts are so wonderful! Some of my favorites are the tong yuen (glutinous rice balls) that come come with peanut sauce. The one that comes in the ginger soup is good too (for this dish, the balls have fillings inside, such as sesame or peanut sauce). Another good one is their sorbets, which are perfect for a hot day.

Heyyyy, do you like durian? Or even want to give it a shot despite the crazy smell it may emit or…read morethe odd taste it might exude? I believe one of the ways to try durian without having to be afraid of it is by tasting it through the various dessert dishes here at this cute little place. Having no idea that this place existed, I was pretty thankful to my new local friend who suggested this place. It's located in a small little street, similar to an alley way, and by the time you get near it, you'll definitely see a long line of people waiting to get in. The wait itself isn't that bad. Most people just come here to eat dessert and leave right after. Once seated, my friends and I spent some time browsing through the extensive dessert menu and settled on trying the durian with crystal seeds (one of the many popular dishes) and watermelon and lychee with crystal seeds. In summary, the watermelon and lychee were ok. The watermelon ended up being too watery for my taste and the lychee wasn't too memorable. Both tasted decent but definitely not a must try. For the durian, this was surprisingly good! I am normally not a durian fan (the stench gets to me sometime) but here, you couldn't really smell too much of the durian in the dish. The taste of durian was also soften quite a bit, making this dish a bit more doable for those who do not like durian. I found this dish to be pretty tasty and not too sweet and it was unique to eat it with the crystal seeds. Overall, this is a great spot to stop by for desserts. If you're not a fan of durian but can tolerate the smell of it wafting through the restaurant, this place is great to try other HK desserts at an affordable price.

A dream come true indeed. So many varieties of tofu pudding. I am a traditionist when it comes to…read moretofu pudding, so even though I am an adventurous person, I ended up just ordering some boring regular tofu fa with red bean. The tofu pudding is very soft and silky smooth, and the syrup has a good ginger flavor. They have trays of yellow sugar for you to sprinkle on. The place is very small, so good if you are solo and need a quick fix for your sugar craving, but don't bring a group!!

Hmmm... tofu for dessert? It turns out the answer is a resounding yes! Silky, custardly, heavenly…read moregoodness. The caramel soya bean custard was an ethereal perfection of sweetness and texture, while the custard with sesame rice ball and ginger was a nuanced balance of an unexpected combination of flavors that yielded something far greater than the sum. Truly a dream - well, except perhaps the owner, whose stoic personality is most certainly not suited for customer service. But, that shouldn't distract you from enjoying his outstanding products.

This is a great spot to stop by for some fuel, yes food for fuel! The mango mochi was the only item…read moreI picked up on my way back to the pier so I could hop onto the ferry to Central. This is very close to the pier in case you want to grab something to go or make a quick trip for some local food without having to worry about making it back to the pier on time. The mango mochi was large and delicious. The mochi skin was smooth and stretchy. The mango inside was juicy and sweet. It was easy to devour in a few bites without overly messy eating. I'd go back for seconds and even try their other flavors. Icy treats like frozen watermelon on a stick is also a popular item here whenever the weather is hot and humid. Service was fast and the lady working will get you on your way asap.

This is a must go if you're in Cheung Chau for the day. The pin is slightly off I think. It's…read morealmost at a corner, not on the beach street closest to the seafood restaurants and boats, but one more block in, running parallel. The mango mochi is super delicious. Mango is super sweet and juicy. The mochi is very fresh and has a great texture. I also had a durian one and that was also excellent!

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.

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 :)

A small dessert place in the middle HongKong Central heart…read more Atmosphere : clean and airy Service: very good Language : Chinese only Price: Moderate Payment : Cash only Sweet soups: Delicious, light sweetened soup, traditional homemade soups.

Yuen Kee 源記 serves Chinese desserts and Chinese desserts ONLY, with the exception of their fluffy…read morecake (HK$8 per slice) at the store front window. There is a reason why this place is so popular: it feels very home-y with the booths along the sides of the shop and round family-style tables. We arrived around 9:20pm on a Monday night, with little to no line. Just a short 5 minute wait for tables to clear up. In that time, we noticed dessert bowls served in pretty yellow Chinese-style porcelain bowls. Once seated, a Chinese menu peered up at us from under a glass-topped table. I quickly asked for an English menu and a lady kindly brought it to us. I was originally eyeing the walnut cream 合桃露 or the almond cream 杏仁露, but considering my slight cough, decided against anything nutty and heavy, and went for the red bean sweet soup with tangerine peel 陳皮紅豆沙, and boy am I GLAD that I did. It wasn't too dense or too watery. The red bean was blended quite smoothly into the soup with small chunks here and there. There were no visibly large red beans as you would see in other places. While I previously preferred the large chunky "hong dao sa", I think my tastes buds have changed, and have found my go-to place at Yuen Kee. In addition, what I liked best was the use of the tangerine peel - which gave the red bean soup a new uplifting citrus-y smell and taste, and provided a pleasant and natural sweetness to the soup (compared with overly and unnaturally sweet ones elsewhere). My friend's sesame soup 芝麻湖 was just as delicious! Like my red bean soup, it was perfectly blended, and not too grainy, nor too thick or goopy of a sesame mixture. I only wish ALL the desserts came in the yellow bowls - ours came in plain white bowls. You can be sure I'll be back once my health is fully restored.

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 was today-years-old when I learned there are multiple Matsuyas in Hong Kong. While the dessert…read morebusiness is known for their Japanese sweets, they also serve western-style desserts like tiramisu, brownie sundae, and panna cotta. I decided to have the best of both worlds and ordered both a tiramisu and green tea warabimimochi. The tiramisu looked so fluffy and beautiful. The warabimimochi, on the other hand, wasn't as aesthetically pleasing, and I didn't like how bitter the matcha tasted. My friend got the souffle, but it was undercooked, so they made another one for her. Aside from desserts, the cozy shop also sells Japanese tea and other cold drinks. The menus are in both Chinese and English. The items are appropriately priced. I'd suggest calling in advance to see if they have availability since the restaurant can only hold approximately 16 patrons at once.

delicious japanese matcha with top dessert matcha lava cake and ice cream with mochi. also…read moreimpressive soufflé

It only makes sense that Hong Kong's first and most popular location of Via Tokyo, also happens to…read morebe it's last remaining one. There was a time when soft serve became all the rage, and Via Tokyo was there through it all. While I miss the TST location (#1), this Causeway Bay version has a bit of seating and all the Japanese-inspired vibes one can ask for. Like most HK shops, the seating is tight and limited. There are wall-facing counter spots, along with a handful of tables for small groups. The wait is likely during the hot weather days (#2), but the turnover is quick since ice cream is consumed and melts quickly. The staff is young and friendly, doing their best to keep the ice cream coming while helping folks navigate the seating. Cones and cups range for roughly $40-45. The Hokkaido milk is my absolute favorite, smooth and creamy, and reminiscent of some of the ones I've had from Japan. Houjicha and matcha are the more popular items here, which take up a majority of the orders and is especially pretty when made into a bowl with fruits and other sweets. The moment of food photography won't last long, as the ice cream will begin to melt in less than a minute. HK dessert options are always revered. Thus, so is Via Tokyo and I hope they manage to stick around as long as possible. They take Alipay, Octopus, and of course, cash. ____________ (#1) Forever immortalized: https://www.yelp.com/biz/via-tokyo-香港-2?hrid=jtpxWsnvwDSZgQu9s6kF5g (#2) Which is often.

Via Tokyo has great matcha! They don't have much seating inside so expect to wait for a bit…read moreoutside. Don't think takeout is an option. Small interior. Matcha ice cream is rich and creamy! Would highly recommend. Matcha roll didn't have as much flavor as ice cream but still decent. Very efficiently run and quick to receive ice cream after you order. Note that you do need to go up to the counter and order, they won't come to you to take your order but will bring your food out.