Some things in life you cannot get away with, well some can but I cannot and during the time I was…read morehere I wanted to buy something for my significant other just cause she was not on the trip, and from my friend in Hong Kong... I was brought into this place. There is chocolate.. and then there is La Maison Du Chocolat... you are practically going into the Louis Vutton, Prada, Hermes store of sweets if you decide to enter here, and expect to have money dropped, for some harder than others if you do not have any self control. This store is honestly a boutique for chocolate from La Maison, bringing their finest foot forward with their glass cases displaying sweets like jewellery at Tiffany's. I did not know what I was walking into, and when my friend brought me here, with her expensive taste I knew this was going to be trouble.. just trouble to my wallet, luckily for me I am on vacation and I have no problem getting stuff like this for someone special. You just have to come in here not questioning the prices and you will be fine (you can say that anywhere really, but you pay for what you get!). From the professionally dressed sales-girl, to the lighting bringing out the store this was going to be a different shopping experience. On the side you have displays of their gift boxes, all wrapped and ready to go, then you come to the glass cases showing their decadent selection of single piece chocolates (ganaches and pralines), fruit pastes in multiple flavours, some larger chunks of chocolates that look like brittles, and their signature selection of macarons. For the chocolate lover in you.. this place doesn't just have you covered... it goes above that, just remember: boutique experience. The sales-girl presented some samples for us to try, kind of like luring the bait.. well it worked, and during this time I was able to pick up something that is usual not in stores year round, a box of glazed chestnuts. I am one to spoil as well.. seeing in my opinion that this was not enough I decided to also pick up a box of fruit pastes, and just to finish it off, one more item: their 100% coro noir, practically pure chocolate. Everything was wrapped like I just bought a purse from Louis Vutton, and for good measure I had a macaron just outside of the store, bagged up... then eaten not to long after. Walking out, carrying my purchase... they definitely know how to market themselves to the high end clientele, the bags used were of the same quality as all the high end boutiques, even their catalogue which they included in the bag was of good weight. I will not say how much I spent.. but if you are comparing chocolate to.... some designer item... well let's just leave this as a mysterious amount. If you are looking for something special, something that will 'wow', something not available in most other cities in the world (I am from Vancouver.. and no... we do not have this brand!) and something that hopefully be remembered, come in here and be prepared to spend for some of the finer things in life. Enjoy, and don't blame me if you are broke!

This lovely chocolate boutique is a little hidden in the third floor in Pacific Place. On top of…read morebeing among fashion stores, it's right by a space being renovated so you wouldn't know it's there until you're just in front of its window. And what a window! You can't stay outside and look at it, you have to check it out inside. It's just too inviting. And you know, from the moment you get in, you'll buy something. I don't like milk chocolate; I think such a sweet treat ruins the whole concept of chocolate. For me, it has to be dark, the darker the better and it's not so easy to find this kind in most places. But they did have a few. Four different dark choc flavors, two mild, two stronger ganaches, which were the ones I bought (at 24HKD each little piece...). I love the fact that you can buy small pieces, that way you get to try different flavors and can also fix a sudden craving with a bit of chocolate, instead of having to buy a bar or a full box. Besides chocolates they also have macarons and some cakes, but to be honest I didn't pay much attention to those. I did look for gift boxes and they have a few on display but the combinations you can order is just awesome as I could see in their catalogue. It's expensive, but it makes for a great present if you are after something special. It's also dangerous that it's so close to my office and between a 85% dark chocolate small bar at 11HKD and a piece of delicious and good quality dark chocolate ganache...I'd still walk up to the third floor in Pacific Place.

Tucked away on the third floor of IFC Mall, the location poorly demarcated on Google Maps, Pierre…read moreHerme's Hong Kong outpost focuses entirely on the legend's iconic Macarons to the tune of roughly $6USD each and a minimum of four in a small tin. Focused on all the classics plus a few seasonal specials suffice it to say the choice of Pierre Herme versus the competition is like choosing Vacheron Constatin over Rolex in that only the truly discerning will care, even though the difference in quality is evident.

As much as I appreciate the tradition and history that Laduree possesses, Pierre Herme is the best…read morein the world for macarons. Bar none. In general, the macarons here display the right amount of sweetness, so when you're eating them, you won't feel them cloying your mouth. The macaron biscuit is fresh and crispy on the outside, while soft on the inside. I've had stale macarons before when I didn't know better and the offerings at Pierre Herme weren't. The flavors of the macarons set themselves apart from all others. They're quite unique and inventive. The creativity, while adventuresome, isn't going to confuse your taste buds to the point of frustration. I can't tell you my favorite flavor but the friend whom I bought macarons for the last time I visited: her favorite was the signature rose. Service is polite and patient. Yeah, it's weird that you have to buy a minimum of 7, but you'd want to buy more anyway, despite being rather pricey. The only drawback shopping here is that sometimes you have to deal with smug people that take up space at the counter and don't give a crap about anyone else. p.s. - why the heck isn't there a Pierre Herme in the States???

This boutique location is tucked inside New Town Plaza's lower level near car park, where a lot of…read morethe eateries are situated. With several other desserteries inside the mall, Godiva has been holding up no problem over the years. They have the typical Godiva offerings (truffles, solid chocolates, cookies, biscuits, trufflelatas, soft serve ice cream, chocolate dipped strawberries, etc). What's special about Godiva in Hong Kong though are the limited chocolate moon cakes and the unique tin boxes during Mid Autumn Festival. I've eaten a fair share of their dark chocolate vanilla soft serve in a cone but this location seems to fall behind. The ice cream is more watery and not the creamy consistency it used to be. For more than $45 a cone, I expect it to be great, not good. Not sure if they are keeping the temperature up to standards but what I received was not the norm. The boutique also has a rewards card system and discounts for certain credit card users. Too bad they don't accept the same Godiva Rewards card for USA customers.

I've never even heard of Thomas Haas until I came to HK but I got lured into the store by their…read morebeautiful display of colorful macarons when I was window shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui. I've tried a few flavors and they were quite good, especially vanilla. I'm surprised I've never seen them before, where have you been all this time???

One of the best chocolates and pastries provider you can get in Hong Kong. Packaging is unique and…read morelooks really good. I also tried the logo chocolates they did for airlines, and it looks and tastes really good.

After passing this Old Sweet Shoppe in Hong Kong multiple times, I had to pass them a visit. A VERY…read morebig selection of Chocolates, Bon Bons, Taffy, and novelty candies. Quite expensive per Chocolate Bar or box of chocolates so I just took one of their "Traditional Toffee" Tins and made my way to the Jars of Assorted flavors of candies on the back wall. Word to the wise: Sample any of their candy before buying!! This Candy Shoppe opened in 1891 and every piece of candy taste like it was from this date! Horrible.. I spent HKD400 and they gave me a free bag of Gummy Candies. Great gesture but even these candies were stale and old! Such a great branding on a candy shop that hasn't update their candy in over 120 years...

I didn't realize this was a huge British chain since there's only one store here in HK. They really…read moredid do a good job of making it feel like an "old(e)" sweet shop(pe), with a dark wooden interior, glass jars of colourful confectionaries along the back wall, and having the word "handmade" mentioned on some of the candies so it makes you feel like you're picking something up from the neighbourhood candy man. Still, this is a nice choice if you're looking to treat yourself to something a little more special than the candies at 7-Eleven, but not looking to take out a small bank loan to finance some truffles at a high-end shop in Central (La Maison du Chocolat, anyone?) There's a good range of Mr Simms branded candies, along with other popular brands like Nerds. Overwhelmed? Try focusing on their fudge or chocolate truffle selection. Their caramel fudge is extremely sweet and delicious, and best if taken in small quantities if you want to avoid a sugar overdose. A 150g bag goes for $68. I've also tried a little of their dark chocolate truffle which is also delicious, though heads up- it does have a little bit of rum in it.

These days I try to avoid Harbourcity like a plague: there are simply too many tourists and somehow…read morewith the great expanse of space available people still get in my way all the time. This is especially arduous when you have a small child with you and all they want is to lick everything and everyone they see. Its not somewhere you go for a "quiet stroll". However, when and if I do have to go there for whatever reason, there is a shop that I would go visit which is the Godiva Chocolatier. You won't be able to miss this place- there is always a queue outside and that's what brought me in there the first time round (Hong Kong's herding mentality is truly alive). On getting through the front door you will be left in no doubt about what this place sells: chocolate. The boxes of chocolate line the walls- this is a dream for all those kids who watched/ read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as this place is a mecca for those with a sweet tooth. However, you will note that most people don't actually buy the boxes of chocolate when they get in; they head straight for the ice cream corner. This ice cream could only be described as sublime. I have had a lot of chocolate ice cream in my time and I am happy to say that if they did it on a large scale then Hagen Daz may go out of business. The icy cold ice cream has a thick aroma of chocolate and once you eat it you know how smooth this is. Words cannot describe it. Its not a cheap one but definitely worth it!

Yeah, I get more excited about Marks & Spencer than locals but hey, there aren't any of these in…read morethe States. I would come down here from my hotel to get a quick breakfast like croissants and scones. They're pretty good as the baked goods are generally authentic. The candy/sweets are the real deal from Britain. Decent spot for British foods but just expect import prices.

Nice place to stop for snacks and higher alcohol content cider. Bottled alcoholic drinks are buy 2…read moreget one free. Stores are clean and well organized.