Keep both your camera and your sweet tooth happy
Hong Kong is a city full of fab photo ops, from Instagrammable locations to photogenic cocktails and delightful looking desserts. Plus, with new sweet treats popping up left, right and centre, you needn’t venture too far to score a drool-inducing shot. Whether you’re into doughnuts, waffles, ice cream or cakes, here are Hong Kong’s best-looking desserts.
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Located on Tang Lung Street in Causeway Bay, After You serves up an array of icy treats, including their signature kakigori (Japanese shaved ice), honey toasts, and other sought-after sweet treats. And yes, they taste just as awesome as they look.
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These chunky, soft-baked, and oh-so-buttery treats are one of the more popular cookies in town. There are currently 12 regular flavours to choose from on their online shop, along with a 'Special Flavour' that changes every Sunday, but they also regularly whip up limited edition treats as well as seasonal specials that your camera and your sweet tooth will love.
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Dessert lovers in Hong Kong should be no stranger to Dang Wen Li by Dominique Ansel. Boasting a collection of sweet treats that pay homage to the city, the bakery-slash-cafe has some of the most adorable and delicious cakes on the menu. From a coconut mousse creation disguised as a pineapple bun to a delightful Earl Grey mascarpone mousse dressed up as a classic lemon tea juice box, these desserts look so good that you'll have a hard time sticking your fork in. Don't forget to watch out for seasonal cakes and other savoury bites too!
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Just as the fairytale siblings did, we too are following the sugar. Hans & Gretel is a land of magical sweetness with gram-worthy desserts that are guaranteed to wow your followers. The house’s signature chimney cake is a must-try, while the Hong Kong bubble waffle gets a makeover too with gelato and choice of your favourite childhood toppings including chocolate shavings, gummies, and rainbow sprinkles, just to name a few.
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Junijib is known for its mega-sized macarons (4 inches thick that is), or as they call it, the Tung-Caron. The Korean dessert bar sandwiches a creamy butter filling in a myriad of flavours which are rich but not overly sweet, making it very popular for the Hong Kong palate. Take your pick from earl grey milk tea to honey butter sweet potato, which are sure to make a big impact on your feed.
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Owl Choux owes its cult status to its ever-changing flavour combos and of course, the influx of snap-happy diners. The eatery features choux pastry buns filled with every ice cream flavour under the sun. So basically, a neat and tasty treat in an impeccable golden-brown ball.
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If you have any inkling of a sweet tooth and an eye for good looking desserts, Shall Make Bake has got you sorted. From mini versions to normal and larger sized six or ten-inch tarts, the desserts here are dressed beautifully in fruits, sweets and different flavours ranging from purple sweet potato and cheese, mango, chestnut, strawberry, and more.
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Twist & Buckle's freshly made churros come in a range of drool-worthy flavours. From classic cinnamon-dusted to marshmallow and crunchy matcha, these sugary treats are equally delectable on their own or within their build-your-own churro sundae with customisable sauces and toppings. Head here if you want to fill your IG feed with funky textures, vibrant colours, and all round #foodporn.
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