Chiu Chow Hop Shing Dessert 潮州合成甜品

Continuing on my Chiu Chow theme and going into one of the Chiu Chow enclaves in Kowloon City, Chiu Chow Hop Shing Dessert is a renowned old hand.  Also known as the King of Lotus Seeds, and I don't particularly like lotus seeds, this is where they get it right.  They are steamed soft and break down in the mouth without any chewing.  


On this occasion, I ordered the split green beans with lotus seeds and a nicely chewy jelly, slightly more so than Konnyaku (綠豆邊蓮子清心丸).  The broth was light and not too sweet, with the green beans providing most of the texture.  The lotus seeds added another dimension of fragrance and sweetness and the jelly (清心丸) breaking up the monotony every now and then.  


For Singaporeans who are used to having their split green beans with cut up dough fritters, don't fret.  This is the real McCoy and there are no distractions.  So, stick to the Chiu Chow staples here and you'll be guaranteed a uniquely sweet experience.  


9 Lung Kong Road
Kowloon City
Tel: +852-2383 3026

Hong Kong - Wasakuraya 和櫻屋

Happiness is discovering new things, especially when they are food-related and worth sharing! Operating for about 3 months now, Wasakuraya specialises in Japanese desserts. Their packaging, in Japanese-styled English, sums it up. It is pretty darn excellent quality - especially the custard pudding.

I asked what the peoples' choice was and it was the custard pudding in original flavour, with Kuromitsu (black sugar) sauce. The smooth and creamy texture of the custard, given a layer of complexity with the black sugar, sat very well on the tongue, especially when served adequately chilled, in this summer heat.

The mochi balls with Azuki red beans and steamed chestnut bits were also good, even if not as spectacular as the custard pudding. The use of quality beans and chestnuts was what made the dessert. You could just eat those alone and still say dessert was wonderful.

The service was also Japanese grade - they add a little bag of ice in the box if you're going to be on the street for more than half hour to keep it freshly chilled all the way home.

With this sort of quality, I hope they stay in business a long time and still manage to keep it all up! I'm going to contribute by taking another walk there tomorrow, and try to exhaust all their flavours before the next weekend?

Shop A

1 Fung Fai Terrace

Happy Valley

Hong Kong

Tel: +852-2575 3328