Gone are the days where Hong Kongers are limited to their traditional desserts of egg waffles and glutinous rice balls. It is fair to say that the multifaceted global city has progressively embraced the influences of the West and its other Asian neighbours over the past decades. Today, modern civilians of Hong Kong are spoilt for choice when it comes to desserts.
From Little Bao’s ice cream burgers to Oddies Foodie’s Egg Waffle Soft Serve, we are excited to share with you 6 Most Delicious and Instagram-Worthy Ice Creams In Hong Kong. These head-turner lovely ice creams will thrill all enthusiastic foodies and instagram addicts alike.
#1 ATUM DESSERANT – IMPROVISATION (HK$328+)
Get ready to be blown away by Atum Desserant’s Improvisation. The massive edible sweet masterpiece is a far cry from the traditional gelato – and that is what makes it even all the more exciting!
While ice cream is not the sole ingredient in Atum Desserant’s Improvisation (HK $328+ / S$60.25+), liquid nitrogen ice cream is still included in this jaw-dropping dessert. Do bear in mind that the price is meant for two diners and includes juices and coffee/tea.
16/F, The L. Square,
No. 459-461 Lockhart Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2956 1411
Tue to Thu: 2.45pm – 12am
Fri to Sun: 1pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Causeway Bay
#2 LITTLE BAO – ICE CREAM BURGER (HK$48)
Available in either green tea or salted caramel flavours, the ice cream is sandwiched between two deep fried buns and drizzled with sweet condensed milk.
Each of these palm-size ice cream burgers are sold at HK$48 / S$7.90 each and are available for dine-in and takeouts. Don’t say we didn’t warn you – the ice cream melts rapidly so do snap your shot quickly!
G/F 66 Staunton Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2194 0202
Mon to Fri: 6pm – 11pm
Sat: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Central / Sheung Wan
#3 ELEPHANT GROUNDS – ICE CREAM SANDWICH (HK$68)
Tucked away at the back of a retail store called WOAW! is Elephant Grounds, a tiny hipster cafe renowned for their excellent coffees and ice cream sandwiches (the tasty dessert is only served on Fridays to Sundays).
We had the Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies Sandwich (HK$68 / S$12.50) but note that flavours change on a weekly basis. Their new outlet offers ice cream sandwiches during weekdays, so drop by The Factory instead to fix those Monday blues.
11 Gough Street
Tel: +852 2253 1313
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan
1/F The Factory
1 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang
Tel: +852 2562 9000
Mon to Fri: 9am-6pm
#4 MUNCHIES – ICE CREAM DOUGHNUT (HK$70)
Munchies might be a new kid on the block of hipster district Sheung Wan, but is already a hot favourite amongst the local and expatriate community for its insanely delicious organic sammies (HK$70 / S$12.86).
The sammies comprises a combination of handcrafted ice cream sandwiched between two cookies or donut halves. A myriad of ice cream flavours are available and you can choose from dark chocolate, earl grey, espresso, matcha and salted caramel.
4 Shin Hing Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Sun: 12pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan
#5 ODDIES FOODIES – THE NIGHT WOLF (HK$50)
Oddies Foodies has successfully combined Hong Kong’s popular street snack gai daan jai with Western desserts. The owner graduated from reputable Le Cordon Bleu in France and proceeded to create an eclectic variation of East-meets-West ice cream desserts.
The Night Wolf (HK$50 / S$9.18) is a delightful cup of low-fat gelato served with brownie and chocolate chip gai daan jai, buttery crumble, caramelised banana ice cream and passionfruit panna cotta.
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Shop 1F, G/F, 149 Wan Chai Road
Nearest Station: Wan Chai
#6 SMALL POTATO ICE CREAMERY – PURPLE YAM ICE CREAM WITH YAM PASTE DORAYAKI (HK$48)
Yam fans rejoice! Haven Street has a cutesy little store specialising in purple potato ice cream. The Japanese Purple Yam Ice Cream With Purple Yam Paste Dorayaki (HK $48 / S$8.82) is subtly sweet and perfect for those who have a preference for lighter desserts. You can choose to add toppings (from HK $4 / $0.73) such as popcorn and mochi to your prefixed ice cream.
G/F, 28-30 Haven Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2618 9032
Sun to Thu: 2pm – 11pm
Fri to Sat: 2pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Causeway Bay
About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.