Beat those winter blues with a cup of hot chocolatey goodness. There’s nothing quite like it when a chill hits the air. We’ve sipped, dipped, and dunked our way around the city for the coziest, best spots to satisfy even the most discerning little sweet tooth. Check out our faves and enjoy!
Cocoa connoisseurs are making a beeline to Vero Lounge in Wanchai this winter for their signature hot chocolate, which is the richest, most decadent drink in town, topped with a disk of dark that melts into the warm, gooey liquid. We like to order one alongside a cappuccino and make our own DIY mocha coffee. Stroller friendly and fab place for meet-ups with the kids.
Vero Lounge, 1/F, Fenwick Pier,1 Lung King Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 2559 5882, www.verochocolates.com
This gorgeous boutique patisserie does divine desserts, and what better accompaniment to the Sift Signature Chocolate cake (consisting of chocolate ganache, jivara, praline crunch and fudge, mmm) than a steaming 72% Valhrona hot choccie topped with a home made marshmallow. If the weather allows it, bundle up and sit outside on the adorable terrace.
Sift Dessert Bar, G/F 46 Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2530 4288, www.siftdesserts.com
Nothing beats The Mandarin Cake Shop, the holy grail of indulgence and Hong Kong institution of sweet treats. It serves up an array of mouthwatering treats (we're partial to the decadent cheesecake) including a divine hot chocolate that comes with its own chocolate spoon. Highchairs are available!
The Mandarin Cake Shop, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Rd, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2522 0111, www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong
Master chocolatier Jean Paul Hévin’s brand new boutique and chocolate bar on Lyndhurst Terrace serves up a different take on the classic drink just in time for Valentine’s Day – Raspberry Hot Chocolate. With a more tart flavor, those who like the mixture of fruit and chocolate will love this. Otherwise there are 7 different options, such as the Parisian classic, ginger and floral flavors.
Jean-Paul Hévin Chocolatier "Boutique et Bar a Chocolat," 13 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2851 0633 www.jphevin.com.hk
Pop into the Princes Building outlet for either a takeaway or eat-in shopping break of liquid ambrosia. Choose between a full bodied 60% chocolat chaud, or the vanilla infused version that is milkier and great for kiddies. You won't be able to resist a little accompaniment to your bevvy, a truffle perhaps? After all, they say dark chocolate is packed full of antioxidants!
La Maison du Chocolat, Prince's Building, Shop 109, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2801 4122, www.lamaisonduchocolat.com
If you fancy a trip over the pond to Kowloon, don't pass GO, just head straight to The Ritz Carlton. Zoom up to the ear popping 103rd floor and into chocolate nirvana. If the birds eye views don't have you enthralled and at a loss for words, the delectable Chocolate Afternoon Tea certainly will. With a plethora of divine pastries and the obligatory hot chocolate, grab the kids and go choco!
The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong +852 2263 2263, Website. Highchairs available.
Main image credited to: MartíApunts.
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