Finesse Patisserie (Hong Kong, CHINA) ★★★★☆

Finesse Patisserie is a highly regarded local dessert shop known for its elegant, handcrafted French pastries with a touch of local flair. It blends high-end techniques from Michelin-starred kitchens (like L’Envol) with innovative flavors. First launched in 2022, the brand has evolved from an online concept to a physical boutique on hilly St. Francis Street in May 2025.

While I fully expected to see some of the usual suspects such as Mont Blanc and mille-feuille here, I was pleasantly surprised to find desserts driven by seasonal ingredients like fig and pink pomelo this afternoon.

Finesse Patisserie doesn’t offer a wide variety of items, but what it lacks in range, it more than makes up for in its focus on high-quality ingredients, meticulous craftsmanship, and the balance between classic French tradition and modern innovation.

Pecan Speculoos ($78) – I was looking for something different, perhaps more towards the nutty variety than the usual fruity options, and this creation, with pecan praline, speculoos crémeux, and vanilla, fit the bill perfectly.

French desserts made with pecans don’t exactly grow on trees, so I decided to jump all over this one.

It was truly a nut lover’s dream. A crisp speculoos sablé base topped with layers of pecan nut cream and velvety speculoos crémeux. But what really tied everything together was the sea salt pecan praline with a surprisingly savory-sweet twist that cut through the richness of the dessert seamlessly.

Judging by the design and execution of this small dessert, you can really see the masterful craftsmanship behind the team. This one is definitely worth a return trip.

Food Rating: 7.2/10

Price: $$$$

Address: Shop B2, G/F, 9-11, St Francis Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Closest Metro Station: Wanchai

Website: https://finesse-patisserie.com/

Opening Hours: 12:00pm - 7:00pm (Wed - Sat), 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Sun)