When in Hong Kong, eat Taiwanese food..? Wanting a break from the heat, my family and I stepped in…read moreiSquare mall and decided to get something to eat. Our decision was made solely by which restaurant had the most people dining...like there HAS to be something good here right? We came when the combos were available (2:30-6:00 pm except on holidays). So you can choose 1 item from A, B, C, or D and get a free drink. You can get drinks listed outside the set menu too, but you'll have to pay a little extra. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=QgrzJOqbhO_9lLEK3QTUhg Maybe it was because we were ravenous, but literally everything we ordered was delicious. The Beef Noodle Stew is a must get. The soup has a hint of sweetness which came from the huge chunks of vegetables (or sugar..who knows lol), the noodles with the perfect chew to it, and the beef super tender. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=kM04594EhWhCPSJw3NCsmw Dragon Fruit Fish: Pretty much sweet and sour fried fish...the fish had a light batter coating, fried to crispy perfection and glazed with a more sour than sweet sauce...but it works! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=Urtk3VpHW7xTMCIsnCxjvQ Milk Tea w/ boba: Even though i'm not the biggest fan of milk tea, I really enjoyed the way they made it! Maybe it was because I was practically dying from the humidity...but it was pretty good, wasn't too sweet! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=779_m49e-w93Um7bCYFg0w Matcha Green tea with Red Beans: So good, and honestly you could get full from this alone. So don't do what I did and get this drink AND 2 other entrees..... https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=LowwZq3gcavURsFVm0ENSg Brown Sugar Taro Balls With Grass Jelly: so good! I was expecting bingsoo type shaved ice for this dessert so i was slightly disappointed that the ice came more in small chunks than blended. But regardless, they were small enough to easily chew! I really like herbally tasting desserts and this one hits the spot! the Shovel spoon was very efficient in shoveling the grass jelly in my tummy https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=7180SRnCcyZANHdyoi-kfQ Dumplings: If you come with a party of 8, order 2 of these bad boys. Five seconds after the waiter placed these down, it was gone...My family ended up ordering another one...so just do yourself a favor and order two to save wait time https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=ulMYXn6-nab3Z1chokeaZg some of you might be wondering..."Tanya, you were only in HK for a limited amount of time..how did you get two check ins at this place? Was there a mistake?" Nope...no mistake...just ate here two days in a row. nbd.

I don't generally think much of restaurants connected to malls; chains chains chains and nothing…read morespecial is what comes to mind. But when a person of Chinese/Taiwanese descent who loves to eat is roaming around HK? Everything looks amazing. My travel partner and I decided to try this place because... well? it was busy. SUPER BUSY. At least 15-20 people waiting outside while other restaurants sat mostly empty. Plus, I couldn't really go by my usual rating system for an Asian restaurant (e.g., the ratio of Asian to non-Asian folks eating inside) since pretty much EVERYONE was Asian. I ordered the beef noodle soup because it's a familiar staple. The noodles were clearly not from a box and tasted pretty fresh, with a bit of a bite/chew to them. The beef was tender, and the broth was flavorful. I wish it had more veggies though! I also ordered a royal milk boba tea because I wanted one, ok? It was fresh, delicately flavored, and the boba had great consistency. I also loved that I didn't have to order it half sweet like I prefer in the USA. I wish the system to ask for a table was a bit more user friendly for folks who do not speak/read Chinese. There is a computer/touch screen outside where you are supposed to enter in the number of people in your party. I had to ask for help and the waitress pushed some buttons and handed me a slip of paper. From the little I do read, I was able to deduce that you are assigned to a letter (A, B, C, D) which indicates the table top size you requested (1-2 ppl, 3-4 ppl, etc) and you have to watch the screen for your letter number combo on your slip of paper to be called. If I were in HK again, and shopping in Langham, I would not hesitate to eat here again!!

A fusion Japanese desserts and light lunch house located at Causeway Bay in HOng Kong Island. I've…read morethose rice cakes, coffee jelly, sweet red beans and coffee cheese ice cream with ice tea and my had a peach hot tea pot!! They have been using QR code to be self ordering, quick n efficient but you need to have a mobile phone for sure... Services was good n quickly delivery... ambiance of decor in Japanese classic style!!!

I love Matcha. Kyo…read moreHayashiya is a nice Japanese Tea House located inside Hysan Place. Franchise from Kyoto with their first tea business opened since 1753. The menu has selection of different Japanese tea, matcha desserts and some light meals. I do like that they have sets you can order that includes a drink and a sweet. We shared Hayashiya Assorted Sweets ($98) and Mini Maccha Parfait Set ($98) both comes with a choice of hot/cold tea. Both tasty and with good matcha flavor. Service was nice and prompt. Might not be identical to a real Japanese Tea House experience but it is A-OK. There was no line at all around 3 pm on a Sunday. I doubt I would have waited for a table.

Came yesterday and picked up the chicken pot pie and pandan egg tart. Crust on both was super…read moreflakey and fall apart. Chicken was crazy flavorful but still good. Pandan egg tart was chewy not an overwhelming pandan taste. Popped in for breakfast today because I saw a photo of a pineapple bun egg sandwich and they said it's only at lunch time...so I ordered it all separately and it was SO good. The eggs were runny and so seasoned, the bun was soft and crispy but not like crumbs everywhere. Also got the sumiyaki coffee which was recommended and it's super bitter. Overall a very nice start to the day. Service is friendly and quick.

Lucky Star Coffee Shop is your classic HK-style cafe (cha chaan teng) located in the Causeway Bay…read morearea. They are known for their pineapple buns which are baked fresh daily. Food wise, they serve your favourite HK cafe classics for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. The restaurant also has a take out area where you can purchase their baked items as well. The place is popular and can get busy at times where you do need to share tables with other strangers (which is a super normal thing in HK). My party of 3 and I stopped by Lucky Star on a Sunday morning around 8am. The place was surprisingly busy but we were able to grab a table right away. You order via QR code and pay at the cashier afterwards once you are finished. The walls had really nice photographs of HK (from IGers I actually follow on Instagram!). All of us opted to get breakfast sets which include a noodle dish, pastry, and drink (as well as scrambled eggs and toast). Food came quickly and I enjoyed my pickled veggie and pork instant noodles as well as the pineapple bun which was hot and fresh. The milk tea tasted great and had a strong tea flavour. Overall, great place for HK style breakfast in the Causeway Bay area! I can see why this place is popular!

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.

A Japanese-style cafe in Sai Kung, a bit hidden out of the main areas. Great place for coffee / tea…read moreand food and to relax. But came here especially to try their Dutch baby pancakes! We tried the Fig Honey Walnut and Matcha with Adzuki Beans. The flavor profiles and combinations were surprisingly delicious. If you are a matcha fan, you will enjoy it very much! I also tried the matcha Latte and it wasn't too sweet at all.

Cool little tea shop that serves tea drinks with steamed milk or brewed specialty tea. If you come…read morehere don't pass up the pastries. I found the baked goods to be really good. The tea drinks were good also but are on the expensive side where a beverage is around 60 hkd. Definitely a good place for an afternoon tea. Baked goods: 4.5 stars Tea: 3.75 stars Value: 3 stars Environment: 4 stars Overall: 4 stars Recommendations: fog scone, chiffon cake

Great brunch!! Totally vibed with the area, and a change of scene from the normal cha chan tangs i…read morehad be frequenting on my hk trip. Was served three ricotta pancakes ($118 hkd) with blueberries, syrup and bananas. Although the portion was small, the fluffiness of the pancake and light sweetness of the syrup made the dish de-lish! If you go before 11am on mon-fri you get a choice of one of four drinks- i opted for the lemon tea with charred lemons (makes a big difference!!). They also had mint infused water near the bar area, and a separate two floor area for seating, accessible by walking out and around the left corner into a separate below space. Mason jar lights dangle from the ceiling and a light teal wall and yellow flowers brightens the room. My friend and I sat here for a little over an hour sketching the space. They give you a buzzer that beeps when ur food is ready for pick up- my pancakes took around 20 min, as there was a group of 5 in front of me. The bathrooms clean, the service is good, and their playlist is indie coffeehouse! Not crowded on a Monday around 10. A great place!

Chung Kee is a Tong Sui/Cantonese dessert store in the Wan Chai area. The place was clean and…read morewelcoming, a perfect setting for their variety of classic Cantonese desserts, which I would highly recommend. Unfortunately I had to limit my carbs and ended up ordering a fruit bowl with Taiwan grass jelly. It was delicious dessert.

My favourite dessert spot in all Hong Kong. There's a location at Po Lam too, and ive always gotten…read morethe same dish (picture attached). The cream is delicious, the mango is sweet, the sauce is perfect in amount and flavour, everything about this dessert comes together and creates truly the best dessert I've had in HK. The price is alright I think about 30-60HKD per dish. I felt quite rushed and the service wasn't excellent but this may have to do with how busy it was. I personally prefer the Po Lam location, consistently great dessert, service, and calmness!

After eating at a Michelin Star restaurant in Ocean Terminal mall, had a sweet tooth. So stopped…read moreinto I Cremeria. What a great decision! Tried a vanilla and green tea ice cream cone. It was SO good! Never thought about green tea ice cream, but when in China... The parlor was really upscale and nice. But there were a lot of people coming and going, so knew it must be good ice cream! Decent size place to get people in and out as well. The staff was really helpful, let you try different flavors and were very friendly. Easy check out as well. No seating inside the parlor, so you would need to find a bench if you didn't want to walk and eat the ice cream....if it lasts that long. Ha! Great choice...definitely try it out if in the area!

The sparknotes version of I Cremeria:…read more - You (and I) came here for the gold leaf! - The Harbour City location is a PAIN IN THE BUTT to find. You're better off just asking an employee/service representation standing by the maps because you will go crazy attempting to navigate this mall on your own! - The cremadoro (hokkaido milk) cone was a bit too milky for my liking; skip. - The matcha cone was a bit better and the flavor was a bit more prominent, but then again...I've had better matcha ones elsewhere. - It's pricey!... but I'm sure you wouldn't mind because #1, you came here for the gold leaf and they give you a whole piece per order! - Space is limited to sit-down so you're better off grabbing to go.