There are so many star items and must-eats in Hong Kong. Apart from dim sum and roast goose, Hong Kong is also home to some of the most amazing desserts we’ve tried.

Oddies Foodies has been an internet sensation in the last year, and we are unashamed to say that we are one of those fans who would queue up for a cup of the ridiculously photogenic egg waffle with ice cream.

But of course, we are not the only ones who are obsessed with this Gai Daan Jai Parfait.

This inconspicuous outlet in Wan Chai is easy to miss. Its unassuming shopfront is really just a tiny kiosk that is predominantly white with a small logo.

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 idea here at Oddies Foodies is pretty simple. Primarily made up of egg waffles – or what we all know as gai daan jai – and Italian gelato, every cup is a sight to behold.

It is also somewhat like a deconstructed dessert, where various in-house bakes and are chopped up into bite-sized pieces and layered to create the iconic parfaits.

Our pick is most definitely the Night Wolf (HK$50 / S$9.18) – a delightful cup of low-fat gelato, layered with brownie and chocolate chip gai daan jai that is so sinfully decadent, buttery crumble, caramelised banana ice cream and passionfruit panna cotta.

There are seasonal desserts and flavours from time to time, but if you are gonna have only one cup, Night Wolf it shall be. Some classics stay gold forever.

Oddies Foodies
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Shop 1F, G/F, 149 Wan Chai Road
Nearest Station: Wan Chai

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best ice cream in Hong Kong.

Quite essentially a modern tea house that serves pretty matcha desserts, Sinmei Tea might just be the it place to be now when you need some matcha fix in Hong Kong. It took us a while to locate the place, because it sits on the fifth level, within an unassuming building in Sheung Wan.

What welcomed us was a long queue of matcha lovers, and an atmospheric cafe with an interior that models after a traditional teahouse.

Dining at Sinmei Tea will require a bit of patience, as there is always a queue to get in, and an even longer wait for your desserts to be served. For some unbeknownst reason, we waited twenty minutes for our drink to be served; the cakes came much later.

But if you can look beyond that, the Matcha Cheese Cake (HK$40) and the Sizzling Matcha Brownie (HK$78) make great treats. The former is a slice of simple goodness that is topped with a sweet meringue, while the latter is a decadent treat that can be quite a show to watch as you drizzle the matcha over the brownie on the pan.

What impressed us the most is its Hot Matcha Latte (HK$38). It does not look anywhere near fancy, but what you get is a cup of authentic goodness that is powdery, smooth and leaves a fragrant roasted tea aftertaste. Other desserts include Matcha Angel Cake (HK$40), and Earl Grey Angle Cake (HK$40).

Sinmei Tea is also listed in our guide to the best matcha desserts in Hong Kong.

Sinmei Tea
5/F, CS Tower, 50 Wing Lok Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3690 8238
Daily: 11.30am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan