Four Desserts to Cool Down With in This Hot Weather
Messina
Messina is a Sicilian Italian-style gelato shop with a mission: to create the best gelato on the planet. Years of experimentation and the use of organic suppliers have allowed them to truly master the nuances that is aligned with their mottos, “If it’s not made from scratch, it’s not the real deal”. What’s unique about Hong Kong’s outpost here is that there are 40 different flavours to choose from, where 30 are core classics, five are seasonal rotations that ensure there’s always something new to try, and the remaining five are flavours inspired by Hong Kong culture. Popular flavours that intrigue people include the French toast and the black sesame Tong Yuen flavour that are unique and only available in Hong Kong. The gelato itself is incredibly true to its flavour profile, making every spoonful exciting and impressive. The atmosphere is youthful, with modern music playing loudly. It’s super Instagram-worthy and great for a sneaky sweet treat. 37 Pottinger St, Central, and other locations
Tokaichi Milky
Tokaichi Milky, as the name suggests, offers desserts made from Hokkaido’s Tokaichi Farm milk, which is richer and creamier than regular milk. There’s a small but very popular variety of sweet treats to choose from, all made with Hokkaido milk. Some well-known treats include baked puffs in different variants with custard fillings, the classic Tokaichi soft serve with a sprinkle of nuts, and their matcha offerings, which have a rather intense flavour. The baked puffs are crunchy on the outside, freshly baked, and have a soft, cloud-like filling, making them a customer favourite. They also offer limited-time menu that is making its round on social media, with its most recent offering that is a matcha chocolate soft serve dip. G/F, 17 Aberdeen St, Central, and other locations
Law of Yogurt
The Law of Yogurt has an impeccable reputation with people traveling from all around simply to indulge in its fluffy fro-yo. This consistency derive from the secret blend of sugar, Greek yogurt and air during the freezing process, which is developed in-house to achieve the silky light texture. Another thing that makes it so popular is that the yogurt can be customised with various toppings and sauces. The frozen yogurt itself is light, not too sweet, and the toppings decide the direction of its final flavour. Expect a queue, especially on weekends. 1 Second St, Sai Ying Pun, and other locations
Shari Shari
Renowned for its Japanese shaved ice or Kakigori, Shari Shari it is the perfect treat to cool down and catch a breath amidst Hong Kong’s blazing humidity. This dessert shop imports ice directly from Tokyo, approximately 5,000 blocks every month to supply each branch. Current popular options are the Pistachio Chocolate with Chocolate Espuma (inspired by the Dubai chocolate trend), Strawberry special shaved ice with Panna Cotta, the Earl Grey Milk Tea, and Strawberry Yogurt with Cream Cheese. Shari Shari also imports seasonal Japanese fruits for its limited-time menu. 11 Old Bailey St, Central, and other locations.
