Cover Da Choco is a chocolate partnership between Eric Räty of Arbor and French confectionery brand Dalloyau
Da Choco is a chocolate partnership between Eric Räty of Arbor and French confectionery brand Dalloyau
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Forget the imported giants—these local artisans are crafting some of the most exciting chocolate in Asia right now
Hong Kong has no shortage of exceptional chocolate. Walk into any premium supermarket or boutique patisserie, and you will find velvety Japanese nama (rich ganache made from a blend of premium melted cacao and fresh cream), meticulously crafted Swiss pralines that balance sweetness and bitterness with surgical precision, and rich Belgian truffles that have set the global standard for decadence.
These imported treasures have long dominated the city’s chocolate scene, and for good reason—they represent centuries of European and Japanese confectionery mastery. But something new is stirring: a rising wave of homegrown chocolatiers is quietly building a movement, one that refuses to simply replicate the old guard. Instead, they are reaching for local ingredients. Think osmanthus, jasmine tea, fermented black beans, and even local honey, and weaving them into chocolate that tastes unmistakably of Hong Kong.
Here, we explore six of these burgeoning establishments that are redefining what chocolate means on this side of the world. Consider this your sign to skip the imports, eat local and indulge in a homegrown treat this World Chocolate Day (Tuesday, July 7, 2026).
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Conspiracy Chocolate
Above Conspiracy is also known for its collaborative series crafted together with notable local brands and venues
Conspiracy is also known for its collaborative series crafted together with notable local brands and venues
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Proving that Hong Kong chocolate can compete on the global stage, Conspiracy Chocolate has been reshaping the local craft industry from its boutique factory in Wong Chuk Hang. Founders Amit Oz and Celine Herren use a kitchen-first approach to chocolate making, roasting cacao beans sourced from Vietnam’s Dak Lak province with zero chemical processing or dairy additives.
This is chocolate for the adventurous eater, where high-percentage dark chocolate serves as a canvas for unexpected flavour combinations. Don’t miss the Sichuan pepper, oolong or genmaicha (Japanese brown rice tea) infused bars, and do check out the rest of the collection that includes liqueurs, hot cocoa, chocolate-covered snacks and Mid-Autumn chocolate mooncakes.
Conspiracy Chocolate
Available at retailers across Hong Kong
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Lucullus
Above Lucullus’ range has expanded to include layered cakes, cookies and more
Lucullus’ range has expanded to include layered cakes, cookies and more
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As one of Hong Kong’s oldest homegrown chocolatiers, Lucullus has grown to become something of a household name. Established in the 1970s as a pastry and confection kitchen inside The Peninsula, Lucullus eventually branched out from its luxury hospitality roots to become an independent confectioner. Despite its sprawling reach across the city today, an artisanal philosophy still guides the operation, with each item meticulously handcrafted.
In recent years, Lucullus has expanded its catalogue of classic chocolates, cakes and pastries to include trendier creations with a distinct sense of place—think moutai liqueur chocolates and a previous cha chaan teng collection.
Lucullus
Locations across Hong Kong
Slok Chocolate
Above This Hong Kong chocolate brand is perfect for adventurous eaters
This Hong Kong chocolate brand is perfect for adventurous eaters
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Slok Chocolate is the passion project of founder Yung Sze-lok, who transformed a childhood love for chocolate into a boutique bean-to-bar business specialising in single-origin bars and drinking chocolates. The homegrown chocolatier is known for its bold flavour combinations that blend local tastes with premium beans sourced from cacao capitals like Ecuador, the Philippines, Brazil, India and Vietnam.
Innovation drives the brand, with new creations regularly debuting after a meticulous process of testing and tasting. For the adventurous eater, standout bars include the 71 per cent Chinese rose wine duck liver sausage dark chocolate and the umami-fermented bean curd strawberry combination.
Slok Chocolate
Available online for pre-orders at Hello Chocolate and at selected retailers across Hong Kong
Da Choco
Above Da Choco reimagines Dubai chocolate with local flavours
Da Choco reimagines Dubai chocolate with local flavours
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A collaboration between Eric Räty of Nordic fine-dining restaurant Arbor and the historic French culinary brand Dalloyau, Da Choco crafts a collection of Dubai chocolate-adjacent creations that blends artisanal craft with local flavours. Beyond the viral pistachio cream and kataifi (shredded phyllo pastry) filling, the brand pushes boundaries with a creative range. Highlights include a spice-forward Sichuan pepper bar, a locally-inspired sesame flavour and a peanut butter creation that nods to Hong Kong’s beloved street-style waffle with condensed milk and peanut butter.
Da Choco
Available at Dalloyau locations across Hong Kong
Dulce Vida
Above Dulce Vida regularly launches trendy flavours
Dulce Vida regularly launches trendy flavours
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Co-founded by Grace Chan and dessert artisan Samantha Chow, Dulce Vida is a love letter to guilt-free pleasure. The chocolate here contains 30 per cent less sugar than the standard but taste just as good if not better. A line of creative bars lead the business, including Japanese pistachio cream, Meiji strawberry with pop rock candy, and salted caramel with pretzel, alongside chocolate bites, beans and crumble.
Dulce Vida
Address: Room 1806, 18/F, Trendy Centre, 682 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong
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Schoggi Meier
Above You can’t go wrong with Schoggi Meier’s classic collection
You can’t go wrong with Schoggi Meier’s classic collection
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Schoggi Meier is a Swiss chocolatier based in Hong Kong. Founded by Jurg Meier in 1994 following a decade-long tenure in Asia’s top hospitality venues, the brand has been quietly serving local chocolate lovers with its hand-crafted treats.
Alongside a classic line-up of truffles, pralines and chocolate bars, Schoggi Meier specialises in customisable moulded chocolates and petit fours. Available across dark, milk and white chocolate varieties, their creations come in packaging options for personal enjoyment or gifting.
Schoggi Meier
Available for online orders
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.
