Cover Cool of with a bowl of shaved ice from Shari Shari Kakigori House
Cool of with a bowl of shaved ice from Shari Shari Kakigori House
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From fruit-loaded bingsu to indulgent kakigori combinations: here’s where you can enjoy Hong Kong’s best shaved ice desserts and beat the heat
A sudden heatwave has fast-tracked summer in Hong Kong. The rising temperatures may be oppressive, but they are also a good excuse to indulge in an icy-cold sweet reprieve. The city is particular about its desserts, whether it be a scoop of authentic gelato—the consistency has to be right—or a bowl of thirst-quenching Cantonese dessert soup.
But perhaps the best post-meal cooler is a serving of shaved ice. In Hong Kong, that tends to mean the styles popular in Japan or Korea: kakigori and bingsu respectively. These dishes of delicate shavings of frozen milk or ice are served with a range of toppings. Dessert shops across the city offer a wide selection that keeps each bite fresh. Below are some of the best.
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Shari Shari Kakigori House
Above You can’t go wrong with a bowl of shaved ice from Shari Shari
You can’t go wrong with a bowl of shaved ice from Shari Shari
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Shari Shari is one of the best-known destinations for shaved ice in Hong Kong for a reason. The four branches serve a variety of traditional kakigori iced treats in flavours like matcha, hojicha and strawberry, as well as seasonal specials such as Sakura or muscat grape.
Shari Shari Kakigori House
Locations across Hong Kong
Lab Zero
Above Lab Zero offers a varied selection of shaved ice from its Tsim Sha Tsui café
Lab Zero offers a varied selection of shaved ice from its Tsim Sha Tsui café
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Tucked away on a bustling Tsim Sha Tsui street is Lab Zero, a hip café serving contemporary western-style fare alongside a small but inspired selection of shaved ice. The Instagrammable presentation and refreshing flavours draw a steady crowd whenever the temperature rises.
Lab Zero
Address: Shop B, G/F, 68 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Grindie
Above Don’t pass on Grindie’s shaved ice selection
Don’t pass on Grindie’s shaved ice selection
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While Grindie might be best known for its authentic Cantonese dessert soups, its shaved ice selection deserves some attention, anchored by a regular range of flavours that includes pistachio and mango, while seasonal options are also available.
Grindie
Available at locations across Hong Kong
Gokan
Above Pair your drinks with a cooling shaved ice from Gokan
Pair your drinks with a cooling shaved ice from Gokan
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Come to Tatler Best 20 Bars Hong Kong 2026 honouree Gokan in Central for the drinks; stay for the shaved ice. This subdued Japanese establishment serves three refreshing variations: seasonal fruits, whisky crème brûlée and mango coconut yoghurt.
Gokan
Address: 30 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Iceyaki
Above Drop by this North Point gem for an icy reprieve
Drop by this North Point gem for an icy reprieve
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This North Point neighbourhood gem offers a menu of shaved ice, with flavours that range from refreshing fruits to indulgent chocolate. The venue is also known for its made-to-order taiyaki—a popular stuffed, Japanese fish-shaped cake; we recommend going classic, with the red bean paste filling.
Iceyaki
Address: G/F, 31A Kam Ping Street, North Point, Hong Kong
Pa Shih
Above Enjoy Cantonese-style dessert soups and shaved ice from Pa Shih
Enjoy Cantonese-style dessert soups and shaved ice from Pa Shih
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With branches in some of the city’s busiest neighbourhoods, Pa Shih is the ideal pit-stop for a refreshing bowl of shaved ice. As well as Cantonese-style dessert soups, it serves up a varied selection of the frozen dessert in flavours such as hojicha, matcha and taro.
Pa Shih (Causeway Bay)
Address: G/F, 5 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Pa Shih (Central)
Address: G/F, 19 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong
Pa Shih (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Address: Shop 2, G/F, Dorfu Court, 5-6 Hau Fok Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Nun Dessert Café
Above Nun offers classic shaved ice flavours alongside adventurous options
Nun offers classic shaved ice flavours alongside adventurous options
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Mong Kok’s Nun Dessert Café offers bingsu, a variety of shaved ice from Korea consisting of milk-flavoured ice shards with a variety of toppings. Popular items include fruit-forward bowls such as strawberry and nuttier choices like pistachio, while the bowl inspired by South Korea’s ever-popular Melona ice cream bar keeps us coming back for more.
Nun Dessert Café
Address: 119 Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Icegreen
Above Savour delectable shaved ice from Icegreen
Savour delectable shaved ice from Icegreen
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This Causeway Bay mainstay has expanded across the harbour—Icegreen now also serves the same refreshing bowls of shaved ice in the heart of Mong Kok. Both locations offer a wide variety of options, with mango pomelo and matcha red bean being crowd favourites.
Icegreen (Causeway Bay)
Address: G/F, 520 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Icegreen (Mong Kok)
Address: G/F, 115 Sai Yee Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
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Formerly a lifestyle editor, Celia is now an Associate Dining Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, where she covers local dining stories with a strong sense of narrative and cultural context. She focuses on the people, places and moments shaping the city’s food scene, bringing a storytelling-led approach to restaurant features, chef profiles and on-the-ground coverage.
