Mooncake season comes along every September, but that's not enough for die-hard mooncake lovers. The good news is that Kwai Yue Zai, a speciality cake shop in Kowloon City, makes mooncakes of the flaky Chiu Chow kind all year round, as well as other cakes, sweets, pastries, and buns. While these mooncakes contain fillings similar to those in Cantonese ones, such as lotus seed and red bean paste, they don’t look or taste like conventional mooncakes. Taro is the most traditional flavour for these mooncakes, which are wrapped in layer upon layer of thin, crispy, and buttery pastry. So, for something a little less predictable to share with the family this year, consider grabbing a box of four assorted Chiu Chow mooncakes for about $300.
Tired of staying home and can’t wait to travel again? We know, us too! Thankfully, travel restrictions can't stop us from exploring our very own food paradise in Hong Kong. In fact, there are some desserts from around the world that you may not have even heard of, yet here they are, right on our doorsteps. So, whether you’re reminiscing your last trip to the other side of the globe, or just looking to challenge your taste buds, forget about your instant noodles for a second and transport yourself beyond the city with this flight of unusual desserts. By Elaine Wong
RECOMMENDED: Travelling to another culinary destination is easier than you think in Hong Kong. We’ve got ‘tickets’ to take you to India, Indonesia and even a guide to travel back in time for traditional Chinese dishes.