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Cheesecakes in the City
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Creamy, sweet, and oozing with serious melt-in-the-mouth goodness, a solid cheesecake that is worth coming back for is hard to find. Embark on the quest to discover the best in Hong Kong to satisfy your sweet cravings for this dessert! Make a stop in these spots for some of the city’s best.
Updated 2 years ago
Carbone is an Italian-American restaurant that originated from the Big Apple, serving must-try dishes on its menu from cured meats to pasta. If you’re up for a perfectly executed version of the classic New York cheesecake, the Carbone’s Lemon Cheesecake is a must-try!
- +852 2593 2593
Ninth Floor Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong
中環蘭桂坊雲咸街33號LKF Tower 9樓- https://www.carbone.com.hk/
VEDA’s district chef Alfonso Portillo takes pride in the three distinctly flavored cheesecakes his restaurant serves to its vegetarian diners. Their bestseller is the Fig Cheesecake, made up of cashews, figs, and flowers drizzled in homemade caramel sauce but the Negroni White Chocolate and Rhubarb Ricotta Cheesecakes will delight your taste buds as well.
- +852 3755 3067
2 Arbuthnot Rd, Central, Hong Kong
- http://www.veeda.com.hk/
The hype is real for the Mandarin Cake Shop’s classic 1963 Cheesecake. The store boasts one of the oldest signature treats of the city, delighting the whole of Hong Kong since opening its doors in the 1970s. Its wide menu selection also extends to homemade truffles, iconic rose petal jam, and other succulent delicacies.
- +852 2825 4008
M/F, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong
You might have already seen the Basque Burnt Cheesecake, the latest quarantine food hit on social media. Artista Perfetto, one of the most popular coffee shops in town recently teamed up with a local cakery called Hemma to offer one of the most coveted Basque cheesecakes made only with high-quality Japanese eggs and vanilla.
3a Sharp Street West, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Recognized as one of the first authentic New-York style delis in town, Main St. Deli is primarily known for its mega-sized servings of burgers and sandwiches. Once you get your fill, your sweet tooth will love their massive cheesecakes as well. Try their topnotch flavors: New York and Red Velvet!
- +852 2132 7898
Lower Lobby Level, The Langham, Hong Kong, 8 Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
The Japanese brand is home to the world-famous milk cheesecake, which features the natural goodness of cream cheese from France and silky milk from Hokkaido. Their cheesecake just melts in the mouth, making it a strong contender in many people’s Best Cheesecake lists. Other bestsellers that are equally worth splurging on are their salt and camembert cookies, milk pie, and soft cream.
- +852 3580 1701
14 Kai Chiu Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Maison Libanaise has long been a go-to place for experiencing the cultural renaissance of Beirut, the “Paris of the Middle East.” Although they are mainly known for their exquisite menu of hot and cold mezze and iconic wines, another showstopper is their labneh cheesecake. The decadent dessert is made of an impressive fusion of pillowy rich labneh, butter sugar biscuit base, and zesty pops of pomegranate seeds—guaranteed to make you hear the angels sing with every bite.
- +852 2111 2284
Ground Floor to Second Floor, 10 Shelley Street, SoHo, Central, Hong Kong
中環蘇豪些利街10號地下至2樓- https://www.maisonlibanaise.com.hk/
It’s hard to talk about cheesecakes and skip crowd favorite Cheesecake Factory. The brand offers over 30 flavors of generously portioned cheesecakes and other specialty desserts. The standout favorites from the menu are the Lemon Raspberry Cream and Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecakes.
- +852 2791 6628
Shop G102, G/F, Harbour City, Gateway Arcade, 25 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Who can resist a goat cheesecake with puffed quinoa, raspberry coulis, and sorbet? The Queso De Carbra might be a lesser-known contender on this list, but this underrated dessert is worth trying out once you step inside one of the finest Peruvian-themed restaurants in the city.
- +852 2477 7717
80 Queen's Road Central, Central H Queens Building, ICHU PERU, 3/F, Central, Hong Kong
This cutesy cafe located in Yau Ma Tei is filled with quirky paintings, fancy plants, and kitschy pieces. If you’re an avid guest, though, you’ll know the real star of Mum’s Not Home are their colorful cheesecakes and refreshing drinks! The shop boasts a variety of flavors for cheesecake lovers to indulge on, including masala, sweet potato, and a whole lot more!
- +852 9770 5760
First Floor, 302 Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
油麻地上海街302號1樓- https://www.facebook.com/mumsnothome
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