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For this year’s International Waffle Day, we explore the holiday’s Swedish origins and look for the best places in Hong Kong to indulge in the fluffy treats
Waffle Day came about by accident. The holiday originated in Sweden where, on March 25, people would celebrate Feast of the Annunciation, also known as Our Lady Day, or Vårfrudagen in Swedish. Because of a simple mispronunciation, however, the holiday soon became Våffeldagen, or Waffle Day.
Now, Swedes gather with friends and family every year to make waffles to celebrate the arrival of spring, serving them with whipped cream and jam. But the Swedes are far from the only culture to enjoy this sweet treat. There’s Hong Kong’s beloved egg waffles, a popular street food, Belgian waffles, that are often dusted with icing sugar, American waffles, eaten soaked in maple syrup … The list goes on and on.
This International Waffle Day, enjoy this globally appreciated treat at one of the best places for waffles in Hong Kong.
Shake It
Above Shake It’s waffle sandwiches are irresistibly delicious
Shake It’s waffle sandwiches are irresistibly delicious
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Hong Kong has two types of traditional waffles: the popular bubble-wrap-shaped variant and a sandwich of quarter-circle waffle known as gaak zai beng (“small square cake”) or gaap beng (“cake sandwich”), usually served hot off the press with a filling of condensed milk and peanut butter.
Shake It in Mong Kok pays homage to this beloved staple with a menu of waffle sandwiches with three categories of generous fillings: fresh fruits, classics like chocolate and hazelnut and pastoral—think indulgent fillings wrapped in a sweet potato waffle. The red dragon fruit mint waffle is an unexpectedly refreshing choice, while the pistachio waffle satisfies with nutty flavours.
Beyond loaded waffle sandwiches, Shake It also serves American-style milkshakes and yoghurt parfaits.
Shake It
Address: 21-31 Soy Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Chicken Egg Boy
Since opening in April 2025, Chicken Egg Boy has gone viral with its hyper-local creation: the pineapple egg bubble waffle. This irresistible treat combines two of the city’s most popular traditional treats into one snack, where each bubble on the egg waffle is topped with the sugary crust of pineapple buns.
Chicken Egg Boy
Address: Shop 2, G/F, Nam Wo Hong Building, 148 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Waffling Beans
Above Celebrate International Waffle Day with Belgian waffles from Waffling Beans
Celebrate International Waffle Day with Belgian waffles from Waffling Beans
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Waffling Beans prides itself on serving authentic Belgian waffles from Liège, made with a thicker dough than its Brussels variant, which gives the treat a slightly caramelised crust and fluffier middle. Waffles feature as part of almost every item at this Kennedy Town café, replacing sesame buns in burgers and as substitutes for toast triangles in Full Englishes, but also just paired with a variety of sweet toppings for a familiar, comforting treat. Plus, this Kennedy Town café is pet-friendly, so bring your pups along on Waffle Day.
Waffling Beans
Address: Shop 9C, G/F, New Fortune House, 4-8 North Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
OOOO Waffle
Above Get a taste of Hong Kong street food with the Night Market Fried Chicken Basil
Above The Privateer’s Bounty is a delicious combination of soft waffle and rum-flavoured cream
Get a taste of Hong Kong street food with the Night Market Fried Chicken Basil
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You can’t go wrong with any order from Taipei’s cult favourite waffle specialist, OOOO. Since its recent Hong Kong debut, the viral dessert shop has collected a loyal local following with bite-sized treats, waffles on a stick and innovative creations that bring to mind Hong Kong’s gaak zai beng. Beyond classic flavours of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, there are Hong Kong exclusive flavours you definitely shouldn’t miss.
OOOO Waffle
Address: G/F, 45 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong
See also: Taipei’s viral Korean-style waffle brand OOOO Waffle to make Hong Kong debut
Blue Supreme
Above Blue Supreme’s waffles are indulgent yet delicate
Blue Supreme’s waffles are indulgent yet delicate
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Nestled between two quiet Sheung Wan intersections, Blue Supreme is a welcome haven in the midst of the hectic city. While primarily a gastropub focusing on craft beer and natural wines, it also serves an eclectic weekend brunch. On the menu is a buttermilk chicken waffle with bacon, served with a refreshing side of watermelon and maple barbecue sauce, a delicious, decadent combo. For something sweeter and waffle-adjacent, try the Elvis Presley French toast with banana, bacon and peanut butter.
Blue Supreme
Address: 21 Tung Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Nook
Above Nook transforms the humble egg waffle with premium gelato
Nook transforms the humble egg waffle with premium gelato
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This cosy café in Kennedy Town marries Hong Kong’s very own egg waffle with scoops of authentic Italian gelato. The concept is simple: plain egg waffles made-to-order, topped with a gelato flavour of choice from Nook’s made-fresh-daily selection. The result is a sweet treat that satisfies with contrasting temperatures and complementing flavours. After securing your waffles, venture a few minutes north and enjoy them at the Belcher Bay Promenade, where sweeping harbour views await.
Nook
Address: 99 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Ukiyo
Above Each bite of Ukiyo’s waffle burger bursts with umami
Each bite of Ukiyo’s waffle burger bursts with umami
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Savoury waffles are a rare sight among Hong Kong’s abundant selection, a scarcity that makes Ukiyo’s signature waffle chicken burger even more enticing. A sous-vide chicken breast is sandwiched between two perfectly pressed waffles and paired with umami nori and spicy mentaiko mayonnaise. Complete your waffle fix with one of Ukiyo’s loaded mochi waffles—this season’s creation infuses the humble waffle with Hong Kong-style milk tea.
Ukiyo
Address: Shop 610, 6/F, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
See also: Where to find the best hojicha drinks and treats in Hong Kong
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.
