XTC Gelato

Stopped by this cute little cake shop with a friend who wouldn't stop raving about it--totally…read moreworth it! The cakes? Oh my, perfection! Soft, moist, and just the right amount of sweetness. You can tell they put real love into baking here. Definitely coming back for more. :)

What beats a Fro-yo on a hot/cold/foggy/happy/sad day? (You get my point). The froyo is good…read more(slightly sour, firm and velvety) and the toppings are fresh and plenty. It's a perfect ending to any meal!

0.2 km•Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

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llaollao

4.0(3 reviews)

They opened a few shops now in Hk. Really liked this for the frozen yogurt compared to another good…read moreone, "smile". Smile is comparatively sweeter and more filling. Yet this one is lighter and a bit sour. Yet this few more like yogurt and it tasted good. The yogurt is smooth and refreshing.

This frozen yogurt is comparatively lighter and sour, feeling like having real yogurt and less fat…read more I chose strawberry , some crunches and chocolate sauce. The yogurt costed $19-45. It's worth to stop by and have one!

0.1 km•Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

Granillao (lemon)

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Milk Top

4.7(7 reviews)

If I'm not in the area, I make a special point to stop by the counter. Their ice cream is perfect…read moreon a hot or cold day and I love their coconut flavor. It has shreds of real coconut inside. I also recommend trying their milk flavored ice cream. It taste like frozen milk. Very unique. The counter is located under the escalator towards the check out.

First off, I'd just have to say: Only in Asia, would you be able to find such, what I would…read moreconsider, delicious "Asian" flavors! Their products are imported from Japan as they use Japanese milk to produce their ice cream. Anything with Japanese milk always tastes amazing. I've walked pass this ice cream shop a handful of times but never stopped since I was never in the mood for ice cream. This time, I wanted to try what this shop has to offer, so I decided to just go for it. And..., I am so glad I did! I absolutely love all the different flavors they have to offer. Like I said, they have tons of "Asian" flavors which I have never seen, nor could I ever get, at ice cream stores in the states, etc. Some of their flavors include: black sesame, red bean, milk tea, green tea, and the list goes on. I was only going to get two scoops, so I debated hard between milk tea, black sesame, and red bean. Ultimately, I chose milk tea and black sesame since I've had red bean quite a bit recently and felt that the milk tea and black sesame flavors were more unique. Both scoops tasted really good and left my tummy extremely satisfied. The dinner I had earlier that night was not good, so I was happy to end the night with some yummy ice cream dessert.

0.1 km•Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

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Honey Creme

3.4(5 reviews)

I had wanted to try honey comb ice cream ever since I saw pictures of it all over Instagram…read more Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon Honey Creme during my trip to Hong Kong. There were no customers at the time, so my order came out incredibly fast. I ordered the Comb Honey flavor. They cover the sides of your cup with honey and then they pour in their incredible soft-serve. Then they top it with a piece of real honey comb. The soft serve was exceptional creamy and velvety. Coupled with the lightly sweet honey, it was a match made in heaven. I finished the entire cup in a matter of minutes and then I ate the honey comb. It was incredibly delicious. I definitely recommend stopping by if you want a delicious way to top off a meal.

Average ice cream. Over hyped…read more Came here after seeing all the reviews from magazines and online sources. Have to say it is over rated and a little disappointing. They have quite a few choices but we ordered their recommended flavour which was honey comb. I don't know why but I was expecting honey comb flavoured ice cream instead it was just vanilla soft serve with a few pieces of honey comb around the edges. The ice cream was good but you could definitely taste that they made it with mix. It has that artificial milky vanilla taste to it. For this price, I don't think I will return for such average ice cream.

0.3 km•Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

Rock salt dark chocolate

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Via Tokyo

4.3(61 reviews)

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.

0.4 km•Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

Matcha roll and matcha ice cream cone

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Shari Shari Kakigori House氷屋

4.2(31 reviews)

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.

0.0 km•Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

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Smile Yogurt & Dessert Bar

4.2(11 reviews)

This place sells the cutest froyo ever! I got the 2015 Special Edition froyo and it had mangoes,…read morecheesecake, chocolate bits, etc. If you don't fancy any of the pre-set flavors on the menu you have the option to customize your own. The froyo is very creamy and rich, tastes more like soft serve ice cream than yogurt. This place also sells other dessert items such as cakes, tiramisu, jellies, etc. A couple tables are available on the balcony area to the right of the store.

This place was one of the highlights of my trip to Hong Kong. Yes, it was that good. Why can't we…read morehave delicious froyo like this in the U.S. ?! It was so good that I insisted on coming here again before heading to the airport. I literally had to run to Hysan Place and then run to my bus stop, but it was soooo worth it! The yogurt here is the perfect amount of sweetness and they give you lots of delicious choices for toppings. The first time I had one with fresh mango and strawberry jelly, and the second time I had chocolate and banana toppings. They were both amazing!!! The cakes here also look delicious! I'll definitely be coming back on my next trip to Hong Kong!

1.0 km•Tin Hau, Hong Kong Island

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Ice Puff

5.0(1 review)

I love this extremely friendly family run place. The thick waffles here are an absolute delight. My…read morefavorite is the "original" which comes with peanut butter and condensed milk. It's also supposed to be with margarine, but since I'm not a fan of that, I leave it out, something the lovely owners always remember. Their other varieties must also be very good judging by the long lines I see there most days, but I'm so in love with the original that I can't bring myself to move away. They have thick and thin waffles with a variety of toppings including various ice creams. Next time you're eating out, ditch the dessert and get a waffle at Ice Puff instead. But leave enough room, as they are huge! A side note for non Cantonese speakers, they also speak perfect English. I can't recommend this place enough!

0.3 km•Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

Truffle puff

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Primo Artisan Gelato

4.0(2 reviews)

"Would you like to try the Pistachio flavor?" "How about the…read moreHazelnut? It is not as sweet and yet very rich in flavor." "Or are you a fan of Tiramisu instead?" As I was on my way to the Central MTR station, I heard a voice saying this repeatedly. Her enthusiasm definitely caught my attention and so, I decided to have a look at this and give it a try. Between the Lyndhurst Terrace and Gage Street, PRIMO Artisan Gelato is a rather tiny gelato place that you could have easily missed it unless you are looking for it. The girl that seems rather knowledgeable and told me that it serves gelato that is directly imported from Germany every morning. With secret recipes passed down several generations, it has already captivated so many Europeans' hearts. How can you not give it a try after hearing all that? There aren't that many choices to choose from and most flavours are quite predictable - hazelnut, chocolate mint, green apple, etc. But quality definitely triumphs quantity so I ordered a scoop of hazelnut to see how it tastes like. It is much smoother than traditional ice cream; however, other than that it seems quite similar. Maybe I am not a really good gelato expert but a scoop only cost me $30 dollars, which is quite pricey in my opinion. Two scoops for HKD$54 and I could have spent that on a proper meal already... Anyways, the staff is nice enough for me to see past it.

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喜．乳酪

5.0(1 review)

4.5 km•Mong Kok, Kowloon

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Dissenting darling (read hubster) + child with wheat, dairy, egg intolerances = sneaking out at…read morenights for desserts. And such a relief that the nice lady at XTC Gelato was so sweet and friendly unlike that one young lady at Emack & Bolio's Central who rolled her eyes when I requested to taste multiple icecreams before buying. The whole nine yards with a pause, eye roll, shrugged shoulders, and a sigh. I understand that not all their staff might be like that, but I'll think twice before visiting Emack & Bolio's Central again. Coming to XTC Gelato, I tried their seasonal rose & lychee + chocolate. It wasn't the best of combinations to go with, but the chocolate gelato was rich, dark and intense. And just like when you can tell how it's different from an ice-cream. The rose lychee flavour was good, but icier, and not creamy enough, quite unlike gelato. But that chocolate was bomb. But, at least the sweet lady on the counter was nice and friendly. How I've become such a stickler for politeness! Much to ask in the hospitality industry? Don't whinge and whine like me but enjoy your gelato and life before it melts. More photos and details on the blog - thevegetarianvoyager[dot]com

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