The best chocolate shops in Hong Kong

Known for locally-produced artisanal chocolates, Bel-Zims’ range of sweet treats are crafted with premium cocoa butter and natural ingredients imported from Belgium. The brand’s founder, Jacky Vergote, has dedicated more than 40 years to perfecting handcrafted chocolates in his home country. This brand offers a tempting selection of chocolates, mousses, hazelnut-chocolate spreads, as well as chocolate-covered cereal.

Available at bel-zims.com.hk

The Butterfly Patisserie at the Rosewood is well known amongst Hongkongers for its selection of sweet desserts which are all works of art, delicately crafted in bright colours and interesting shapes to make them look as good as they taste. Their chocolate blocks, which come with hammers to smash it all up, as well as truffles and brittles, are all worth trying. 

Available in-store and rosewoodhkshop.com

Causeway Bay is home to Cacaolab, Hong Kong’s first cacao museum. This museum-slash-store is spread across three floors covering a total area of 3,000sq ft. On the ground floor is a bakery where you’ll get to see staff churn out plenty of pastries, baked goods, drinks, and of course, chocolates. Head to Cacaolab’s first floor to enjoy chocolate-infused goods in their cafe space, and be sure to check out the cacao museum on the second floor to learn about the birth about chocolate and its culture. 

Founded in 1875 and holding a Royal Warrant, Britain’s finest chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker is available in Hong Kong and offers luxury boxes of chocs online and at their physical stores in Landmark and K11 Musea. Aside from standard chocolate gift boxes and bars, this chocolatier also whips up whimsical treats,  such as Pink Marc de Champagne chocolate truffles with Champagne-infused milk chocolate dusted with powdered sugar, which will please any sweet tooth.

Available at charbonnel.com.hk

This small-batch bean-to-bar chocolatier based in Hong Kong offers unconventional chocolates for the adventurous. Using beans from a single farm in Vietnam, Conspiracy Chocolate makes their chocs with only two ingredients: cacao and raw organic cane sugar – with no additives – for a 75 percent dark, nutrient-dense vegan bar. Try out some of their inventive flavour combos, like Sichuan pepper, raspberry timut, or yuzu. 

Available at conspiracychocolate.com

Sourcing high-quality cocoa beans from all corners of the world, Dedicated creates handcrafted chocolate bars without adding any cocoa butter, chemicals, or additives. Their Single Origin chocolate bars showcase the flavour nuances of cacao beans from different countries, such as the subtle bitterness from Peruvian Ucayali beans or fruity notes from Tanzanian Kokoa Kamili beans. Purchase your order of chocolate bars, cakes, cocoa powder, and more from their website. 

Available at dedicatedchocolate.com

Dalloyau Paris is a name that's synonymous with luxury – the royal patissier from France with over three centuries of imperial heritage is a brand that had the privilege of serving French royalty since 1682, dating back to the reign of Louis XIV. The Sun King appointed Charles Dalloyau as “Officier de Bouche” for his exceptional pastry creations and now, the patisserie boasts a unique legacy of 30,000 recipes and an extensive outlet network across the globe which includes Harbour City in Hong Kong.

Available at dalloyau.hk

Originating from the global chocolate capital of Belgium, Godiva is the go-to place to satisfy any sweet tooth, thanks to its wide range of chocolates and chocolate-covered snacks. Bestsellers include signature truffles and dark assortment gift boxes. There are many stores in Hong Kong and most also offer freshly made soft serve and a medley of chocolate drinks to satisfy all your chocolate cravings.

Available at godiva.com.hk

The French are known experts on cheese and wine, but they’re also mad geniuses when it comes to chocolates. La Maison du Chocolat, the premier chocolate boutique from Paris, produces collections of luxury artisanal chocolates made with its signature silky smooth ganache and crunchy pralinés. Their experience spreads into the pastry world as well, offering authentic French macarons stuffed with decadent fillings as well as buttery financiers.

Available at lamaisonduchocolat.com

Boasting more than 1,300 stores worldwide, Leonidas is a world-renowned brand that produces fresh chocolates made with 100% pure cocoa butter. Offering a plethora of chocolate selections, Leonidas has everything from lucky bags and gift boxes of every size to chocolate pops sculpted into adorable animals.

Available at leonidas.com.hk

Founded in Hokkaido in 1983, Royce is a renowned Japanese brand that produces a range of chocolates and sweet treats, including chocolate-coated potato chips, wafers, and cookies. One of our favourites is the signature Nama chocolate, made with fresh cream and a hint of liquor (non-alcoholic options are also available), which is incredibly rich and smooth. It melts deliciously in the mouth, comes with a sprinkling of decadent cocoa powder on top, and is available in five flavours: au lait, Champagne Pierre Mignon, bitter, white, and green tea. 

Available at citysuper.com.hk

Using premium coverture chocolate from Switzerland, Schoggi Meier creates chocolates that are authentically Swiss and delectable. Named after its founder Jurg Meier, this local chocolate brand make their sweet treats daily under strict quality control. Their online store stocks a large range of chocolates, such as assorted giftboxes, premium truffles and pralines, as well as diabetic-friendly sweet treats. Aside from their large range of products, Schoggi Meier also has personalised packaging services for any kind of event and occassion, which can be easily arranged upon contacting their staff, and are offering free delivery for the month of February for orders of $600 and above.

Available on schoggimeier.com.hk

Offering chocolates and candies as far as the eye can see, you’re spoilt for choices at See’s. They cater to all kinds of taste buds and preferences, so you’re bound to find something here – whether you like your chocs with soft and gooey centres or dotted with nuts for a satisfying crunch. For gifting options, there are tons of beautiful heart-shaped packaging and assortment boxes to choose from, or you can handpick and curate your own box.

This premium chocolate importer and distributor is here to change how Hongkongers view and taste chocolate. Led by chocolate expert Katie Chan, The Chocolate Club imports high-quality craft chocolate brands from around the world to promote craft chocolate appreciation. Try hand-crafted chocs from countries like Taiwan, Thailand, Lithuania, as well as Hong Kong, and pick them up at supermarkets like City’super, as well as their online store.

Available at thechocolateclubhk.com

The century-old chocolatier is famed for using the finest natural ingredients imported from Italy. While Venchi offers a collection of luxurious gift boxes, a much more popular and fun option is to pick and mix your favourite Piedmont chocolates, which are wrapped individually in colourful foil. If you’re looking for something more decadent, pick up one of their chocolate spreads. With more than forty flavours to salivate over, Venchi is probably the closest we’ll ever get to Willy Wonka’s factory.