While Hong Fa Liang Tea may be best known for its soothing, healthy herbal teas, what really keeps locals coming back are its Hong Kong-style desserts. This unassuming shop has built a reputation for making some of the most delectable sweet treats in the neighbourhood. You’ll find a tempting selection, from traditional sesame cakes to sweet soups and springy put chai ko made with either brown sugar or coconut milk and red beans. Each dessert offers a range of mouthfeel textures, from chewy and glutinous to delightfully bouncy and firm.

Since Hong Fa Liang Tea is primarily a takeaway food stall, most customers end up enjoying their sweet indulgences on the kerb outside – there’s something special about savouring local delicacies in the vibrant Sham Shui Po neighbourhood.