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!

看TVB电视剧总是听 但从来没试过。吃起来应该是煲了很久，味道不错, 不会过甜。真材实料，价钱有点偏贵。挺多客的，好久都没有搭过台了。应该是老店。…read more Saw shops like these on a lot of the TVB series I watch but haven't tried some of these traditional Chinese desserts before. We got the one that's termed "everything", flavor was strong but not too sweet (best compliment on any chinese sweets) but it is slightly pricey at 27 HKD. Quite a crowd inside too.

Delicious breakfast spot at the JW Marriott--this place is set up as a buffet but a la carte…read moreordering is also available. During my stay I did both and really enjoyed the various options that were available--everything from Western to Eastern breakfast fare. The coffee is excellent. Service is also top notch--really appreciated the friendliness, attentiveness and efficiency of all the staff members. Ambiance is also really nice and a relaxing place to spend the morning meal. Overall highly recommend!

- Hong Kong - for the price and the quality, I'd say this was a pretty decent mid-tier lunch…read morebuffet! I enjoyed the food mostly, except for the dessert. So if you really like dessert you might end up being disappointed. I came here for the fish maw and other stuff, so I was happy! Besides fish maw, I highly recommend trying their shrimp. It's so plump, succulent and crunchy! I believe they said it's from Vietnam. Their sashimi selection was very decent too. Most of the time I'd skip the sashimi, but they've got clams and amaebi, yum yum! Also, service was excellent. Attentive even though they're slammed. The waitress never stopped clearing out empty plates throughout our meal.

Came here after dinner after seeing mind blowing photos of radioactively big waffle cones. I was…read morenot disappointed. It is exactly what it looks like in photos. The line extended outside the building and took about 10 minutes, basically just enough time for a regular person to pick a cone! I had the chocolate peanut butter ice cream and that tasted absolutely amazing- Nutella and Reese's peanut butter cup heaven! The cone however, shall be and only be the awesome looking vessel for the ice cream. Chewy and a tiny bit difficult to tackle and it's exactly a rice crispy treat molded around a cone.

Emack & Bolio's is a popular ice cream place…read more We visited their Central location. And the hubster chose to get simple ones, instead of their fancy, with all the jazz ones. More photos and details on my blogs. Links also in profile. thevegetarianvoyager[dot]wordpress[dot]com nycbonviveur[dot]wordpress[dot]com

Japanese green tea ice cream originally from Tokyo. Get teh parfait - which is a combo of soft…read moreserve green tea ice cream, mochis, red bean, roll cake, etc. The text ture of the softserve is excellent - creamy and fresh. I do wish it has a stronger taste/smell of the green tea though. If you don't want the whole parfait, can also opt for the ice cream only - Hojicha and Matcha are both great choices.

Rejoice! I don't have to go all the way to Causeway Bay or TST to enjoy some matcha soft serve!…read moreHowever, this is more of a takeaway spot with a limited menu and standing room only, so it's not ideal if you need time to take that perfect photo for your blog or Instagram. So far I've tried the matcha soft cream and matcha+Hokkaido milk mixed cones. The portion is not too big, and the quality of the soft serve is up to par (though the matcha seems to have a more mild taste than what I've tried at Kyo Hayashiya or Via Tokyo.) It's possible to ask for the soft cream to be served in a cup if you don't like cones. If you're not craving the soft serve, they have a few cakes and drinks you can partake in. Hooray for being able to satisfy matcha cravings in Central!

I was not expecting much when I came by to buy a gift for a friend who loves these cookies, but…read moreonce I tried it myself, I totally understood. These cookies are so buttery and light. They are high quality and highly addictive! I also appreciate the nice staff here, they were very helpful in giving me advice on what cookie box selection I should buy. They were patient and not pushy. And best of all, the store is really calm, quiet and transaction is quick. I am really not a fan of long lines and aggressive crowds, so I was truly pleased with my experience at Yoku Moku. They're also packaged really nicely so they make a great gift or for when you just want to treat yourself. Admittedly, a bit pricey so it really is a treat. I will definitely come back!

multiple shops in various malls, easy for gifting, light elegant cookies, buy some and get more to…read moresample

Stumbled across this gem while exploring the city!!! The hojicha latte was delicious and the…read moreshakshuka was soooo flavorful. I left with a full belly and a warm feeling. Staff was friendly, and atmosphere was very chill cafe vibes. Great to hangout with a laptop and work, or meet with friends.

We had afternoon coffee there, but the place also serves lunch. The place is really set up for…read moremeals and not coffee, but the coffee was good.

Really nice restaurant/bar located on the top of the Upper House hotel in Pacific Place. The hotel…read moreentrance can be difficult to find since it doesn't have clear signage. It's located next to the JW Marriott and across from the mall. Drinks: 4 stars Environment: 5 stars Overall: 4.25 stars I came here for drinks and didn't try any of the food. The view and environment here is top notch and is a great place to go to see the view of the city. Cocktails are pricey but also were good. I also had the chocolate soufflé, which I didn't like that much. Otherwise I probably would have rated five stars.

Top floor and great service…read more I think for the price it's totally worth it. This place is slightly more expensive for breakfast that the JW Marriott (and its in the same building but with a separate entrance) but it's got an amazing view and the food is delicious. The place is super chill, good background music and good vibes from the staff. It also has a chill vibe in the way that it's laid out, there's a feeling of openness. Maybe that feeling has to do with the epic view however. A few seats are in window corners where you get a great panorama view. Other seats are internal but still have a good view from a distance. I would go back, if for no other reason just for the fact that I had something I've never had before anyplace and it was really good. They have an eggs Benedict with short ribs in place of the ham. It's a Hong Kong take on the dish. We also had the pastries and muffins to share for the table. All were amazing.

Hong Kong is a francophile city. Everywhere you go you'll see Paris/French branded stores. They're…read moreobsessed with the fashion as well as food and that is evident in any shopping mall you go to. Within Pacific Place Mall right below Cova, there's a little new patisserie or an Eclairie (I coined this word) where you can find one of Paris' most famous tasty treats. Eclairs are not as simple as they appear. Their pastry dough has to be a certain consistency. The cream filling to the pastry dough ratio has to be high. The glaze has to match the cream on the inside. So at the end of the day, few "eclairs" can actually live up to these standards and ultimately fail. They become more like a jelly/cream filled donut. L'eclair De Genie is a French company that has found its way into this port city. Not only are their little pastries works of art, but they fulfill all the criteria that make the eclair and eclair. We had the salted caramel, blueberry chestnut, pistachio chocolate and the noel. All unique in their on respect and a perfect treat for afternoon tea. So if you have a chance to come by this mall, you MUST try L'eclair De Genie!

As I walked by the counter, I looked at the eclairs closer and saw that some of them are sparkling!…read moreReally, they add shimmering touch to their eclairs! And that is calling me. Passion Crispy Framboise: Crème fruits de la passion, crispy de framboises. The eclair has a sparkling glaze on it, topped with shimmering fuchsia pink crispy bits. The filling is a rich and dense cream, a tangy passion fruit flavor. The glaze is shiny and sparkles, the taste is very sweet like a thick marmalade. The eclair biscuit is soft. It's one of the rare moment where I take the time to slow down and enjoy the food. Contemplating how the eclair shines under the lights. They're like a piece of jewelry.

"I always thought of myself as James Bond." - Michelle Yeoh…read more You must think I'm a freak for giving all the egg tart bakeries on Hong Kong Island perfect scores. Well yea, I can be a freak lol, but in this case it's all the bakeries "so far", not all were exceptional, but damn most are! Tai Cheong Bakery is the OG of bakeries on my list. Established in 1954 here on Lyndhurst Terrace, Tai Cheong Bakery is a legendary Hong Kong bakery famed for pioneering cookie-crust egg tarts. Known as a favorite of the last British Governor, Chris Patten, it is considered a must-visit for warm, buttery egg tarts, along with their signature Sha Weng (Chinese donuts). Bakehouse and Hashtag B Bakeries are the innovative ones that turned the "egg tart wars" upside down with modern recipes and Michelin baby followers lol. On the other side you have Tai Cheong Bakery that has been using the same recipe for 72 years. All amazing bakeries yet something in my heart will always favor the originals. On my visit I arrived about 10 minutes before opening and was second in line. For the 10 minutes I chatted with the sweet Korean lady who was there for the same reason as me... original egg tarts! There's a menu sign posted outside - lucky for those waiting in line because it's a photo menu with Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English translation. Once the doors opened I was second in line and the line of about a dozen formed behind me. Auntie greeted me in English and I ordered the following: Egg Tart (Cookie Crust) 12 HK$ x2, Puff Pastry Egg Tart 12 HK$, Milk Protein Egg Tart 15 HK$, BBQ Pork Pastry 7 HK$ x2. I actually wanted the Coconut Egg Tart, but oddly I ended up with eh Milk Protein Egg Tart. Ok, still ate it! Ambiance can be described as a good chi bakery, and apparently this is the original location from 1954, if so it was really clean and inviting. I didn't see a sit-down area tho. Everything I had delicious, yes including the Milk Protein Egg Tart I didn't order lol. The traditional Egg Tart (Cookie Crust) amazing with flaky crust and tasty filling expected from only the best Dan Tat! In the end, Tai Cheong Bakery is a must for egg tart fanatics. In fact, the menu was diverse enough to walk out with no egg tarts and still be happy as a clam. I heard the buns here are delicious. My only regret was not having a second visit, but it's only because it's located in Central and I was staying in Causeway Bay. Next time I'll jump on the Ding Ding for a second visit! Out of all the "traditional" bakeries this was tops! Pls follow my IG travel adventures: @eric_travel_guru

Excellent dan tat (egg custard tarts) here, line moves quick, and they have several kinds -…read moretraditional, puff pastry crust, milk protein (instead of the traditional egg yolk filling), coconut tarts, and more. Service is efficient, they have little boxes that fit up to 8 dan tat each, and the vibe is both cliche and classic. Friends devoured every single one I bought.