A Taste of Taiwanese Shaved Ice

The weather may be cooling down, but our cravings for shaved ice are here to stay. Melody Kong tackles mountains of ice and mounds of colorful toppings to bring you the city’s best Taiwanese shaved ice.

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Published: 4:00pm, 30 Oct 2014Updated: 3:48pm, 19 Oct 2016

Auntie Sweet

Located on a relatively unpopular street in Tin Hau, Auntie Sweet’s main draw is its celebrity following and its unconventional desserts. Try the Super Durian Sorbet: the shaved ice itself comes in a shade of pale yellow. There’s a strong, “meaty” durian smell to the whole thing and the sweetness is just right. There is also a thick layer of fresh durian meat right in the middle that’s as creamy as the ice cream itself.

G/F, 13 Tsing Fung St., Tin Hau, 2508-6962.

Kitchen Aide

A spacious and modern shop with a good-looking menu, The Dessert Kitchen has started to earn a reputation as one of the go-to dessert specialists in Kowloon. The resto serves a wide mix, from Japanese-inspired sundaes to western-style desserts to delicious Taiwanese shaved ice. The shaved ice comes in six flavors: chocolate, mango, strawberry, pineapple, coconut and grape, alongside lots of toppings, like mocha, mango slices, and nata de coco.
Various locations, including 12-12A Hau Fook St., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2732-2722.

Get your fill at the Dessert Kitchen

Tell Your Friends

Founded by five friends who are passionate about Taiwanese puds, Friends Dessert (see what they did there?) aims to serve the highest-quality shaved ice in town. The five-some spent years in Taiwan learning how to perfect their recipes, and they only source the freshest ingredients—so you know you’re in for a quality indulgence.
Various locations, including Shop G11, Elizabeth House, 250-254 Gloucester Rd., Causeway Bay, 3486-8528.

Friends Dessert‘s strawberry shaved ice

Chung Kee Monkey

Known for an extensive dessert menu and cheery interiors, Chung Kee Dessert is a great bet for your frozen fix. The dessert shop first opened back in 1991 in Sham Shui Po and after two decades the operation is still going strong. thanks in parts to its delicious shaved ice, which comes topped with mixed fresh fruits and a splash of syrup. With six locations across Hong Kong, you’re never far from one of these friendly little outfits.
Various locations, including Shop G4 & G5, Wing Tak Mansion, 15 Canal Rd. West, Causeway Bay, 3480-7222.