Just like Italian tiramisu, Hongkongers seem to have a love-and-hate relationship with cheesecake. We love it for the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth textures and unforgettable flavor combinations — yet we hate the calories that pile up after every slice. Different restaurants and cafés in Hong Kong offer their own version of this beloved dessert, and here are the best cheesecakes I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying while living in this wonderful food city.
1) Carbone
Carbone’s famous New York Lemon Cheesecake is a signature Italian-American dessert featuring a creamy, silky-smooth cheesecake base topped with a zesty layer of lemon curd. Due to its huge popularity and loyal fanbase, it has been a permanent fixture on the restaurant’s iconic dessert trolley since the opening in 2014. The cheesecake sits on a thick, firm biscuit base that delivers a satisfying crunch perfect for balancing the smooth layers above.
Carbone’s famous New York Lemon Cheesecake is a signature Italian-American dessert featuring a creamy, silky-smooth cheesecake base topped with a zesty layer of lemon curd. Due to its huge popularity and loyal fanbase, it has been a permanent fixture on the restaurant’s iconic dessert trolley since the opening in 2014. The cheesecake sits on a thick, firm biscuit base that delivers a satisfying crunch perfect for balancing the smooth layers above.
Address: 9/F, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2593-2593
Website: http://www.carbone.com.hk/
2) The Mandarin Cake Shop
The 1963 Mandarin Cheesecake from The Mandarin Cake Shop is arguably one of Hong Kong’s most legendary and iconic desserts in town. Introduced the same year the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong opened, it’s made with the shop’s secret recipe and has remained one of the city’s most beloved cheesecakes for over six decades.
Address: M/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2825-4008
3) The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory’s Oreo® Cookies & Cream Cheesecake is widely considered one of its best around. It nails the art of balancing contrasting textures and rich ingredients: a velvety, dense baked cream cheese filling paired with a light, fluffy whipped Oreo mousse layer on top. The result is indulgent, cookie-studded bliss — creamy depth with airy, sweet momentum in every bite.
Address: Shop G102, G/F, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, 25 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2791-6628
Website: http://www.thecheesecakefactory.hk/
4) Via Tokyo
The Uji Matcha Cheesecake from Via Tokyo is a hugely popular dessert, highly touted by local food critics and dessert enthusiasts as one of the best matcha cheesecakes in Hong Kong. Unlike dense, heavy American-style versions, Via Tokyo creates a distinctly Japanese dessert prioritizing a lighter texture and a refined, sophisticated tea profile.
Address: Shop 1A-1B, G/F, Leishun Court, 106-126 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: Causeway Bay
Tel: +852 2895-1116
5) Lady M
Gâteau Nuage ("cloud cake" in French) from Lady M New York is an award-winning, sophisticated variation of the classic New York cheesecake. It’s made for those who love the familiar flavor of cheesecake but want a noticeably lighter, less heavy texture than traditional dense baked versions.
Its topping is a smooth, glossy layer of sweetened sour cream, creating a silky finish and a gentle, refreshing tang that beautifully balances the airy, cloud-like cream cheese filling.
Address: Shop OT 215K, 2/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 17 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2873-2356
Website: https://www.ladymhk.com/
6) Vission Nine Cakes, Pies & Desserts
The Passionfruit Cheesecake from Vission Nine is a vibrant, multi-layered dessert designed to balance rich American-style baking with bright, summery citrus energy. Topped with a highly tangy passionfruit glaze, it brings sharp tropical acidity that cuts cleanly through the dense, classic baked cheesecake custard set in the middle.
Address: LG/F, Chui Man House, 9 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 5545-6851
Website: https://www.vissionnine.com/
.JPG)
7) Finesse Patisserie
Finesse Patisserie is one of my favorite French pâtisseries in recent memory. Its Fromage Blanc is a signature French-inspired pastry creation by pastry chef Mandy Siu — featuring a light, smooth cream cheese filling paired with airy vanilla chantilly cream, resting on a crisp, golden-brown tart shell. It’s an absolute masterpiece that combines smooth richness and light, airy (French) elegance seamlessly.
Address: Shop B2, G/F, 9-11, St Francis Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 5723-6676
Website: https://finesse-patisserie.com/
8) Butter
Known for being exceptionally rich, dense, and creamy, the New York Cheesecake from Butter Bake Shop is a classic, decadent dessert tailored for those searching for a true American cheesecake experience. The cheesecake features an ultra-rich, dense texture paired with a vanilla cookie crumb base rather than a standard graham cracker crust, creating a distinct sweetness and a satisfying crunch.
Address: G/F, 34B Staunton Street, Soho, Central
Tel: +852 2810-0660
9) Island Gourmet
The Hokkaido Cheesecake from Island Gourmet is a famous, premium signature dessert celebrated for its incredibly smooth texture and balanced, mellow flavor. The cheesecake is built on a crisp, crunchy biscuit base, with cloud-like baked Hokkaido cream cheese and smooth, sumptuous Chantilly cream above it resulting in a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Address: 5/F, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2820-8550
10) Cheesy The Goat
Best known for its signature “Selfish Cakes” (自私蛋糕), Cheesy The Goat is an online cake shop built on one simple promise: delivering serious cheese flavor in a cheesecake that’s lighter than you might expect. Using a secret recipe, it achieves deep, satisfying cheesiness without the heavy thickness of traditional cheesecake and still maintaining an exceptionally soft, silky, light texture, and most importantly, an unforgettable melt-in-your-mouth finish.
Cheesy The Goat’s Oreo cheesecake is an Oreo lover’s dream. It features crushed Oreo cookie crumbs and a creamy Oreo cheesecake filling resting on a baked, crisp Oreo cookie crust. Expect an irresistibly rich, intensely chocolaty that's hard to resist. At the same time, soft, silky, and melt-in-your-mouth with every bite.
Post a Comment
Please tell us what you think