Why are we going through this creepy alleyway?

It’s fine, it only goes to the next street where all the cool people are.

In Hong Kong there’s a slew of dessert shops that are adding fruits to desserts to add a new dimension to more traditional preparations.

Where Is It

In Causeway Bay, there’s a small dessert shop tucked in a narrow street on an adjacent street behind the hotel. Down this street of other food and desserts you’ll find a simple, dare I call it spartan shop called Cong Sao Star Dessert. I want to say that there’s less distractions, making room for all the big flavors that are being served.

What to Eat

Seriously, this is one of those places where I think you’ll have a hard time of finding a dessert that you won’t like. Sure, there are some listings that sound like I wouldn’t like, but after tasting have grown quite infatuated with them. Just goes to show that tastes develop overtime.

Heck, while growing up I didn’t like lobster. LOOK AT ME NOW!

What’s not to like? From the ripe, sweet fruit blending with the cooling ice creams or bursting rice balls complimented by their ginger broth; there’s something for everyone. You’d literally would have to be that one guy who doesn’t like tasty. I’m sure I’ll a find a place for you to enjoy one day.

Otherwise, there will be some things that sound sweet and amazing to you on the list. Start with those. I did, and this is what it got me:

• Black Sesame Glutinous Rice Balls with Ginger Soup
• Durian Sorbet with Crystal Seeds
• Mango in Sorbet
• Mango in Coconut Milk

The play on sweetness levels, textures and contrasts has my mouth salivating right now just thinking about it.

What’s your favorite Chinese dessert?