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4 Best Ice Cream Shops in Hong Kong (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 6 min read

The best ice cream shops in Hong Kong range from Italian gelato counters in Central to Korean bingsoo cafes in Mong Kok, and the shops on this page have racked up close to 2,750 Google reviews between them. Ratings run from 4.0 to 4.5, a wider spread than you'd expect at this review volume, which means the flavor and format matter here more than the star count alone.

Short answer: Messina in Central rates highest at 4.5 stars across 747 reviews, known for Hong Kong-exclusive gelato flavors like milk tea and egg tart. HeSheEat in Mong Kok has the most reviews at 1,003, though it's built around its souffle pancake as much as ice cream. A two-scoop cup typically runs HKD 50 to 130 based on prices customers mention in their own reviews.
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How Hong Kong's ice cream and gelato spots compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Messina 4.5 ★ 747 Gelato and local flavors View ›
2 HeSheEat 4.0 ★ 1,003 Dessert cafe with ice cream on the side View ›
3 Nun Desserts Cafe 4.2 ★ 529 Korean bingsoo and shaved ice View ›
4 Mamma Mia Gelato 4.2 ★ 468 Sugar-free and low-sugar gelato View ›
4 Best Ice Cream Shops in Hong Kong (2026)

Our picks, scoop by scoop

Messina logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Messina

4.5747 Google reviews

Messina is an Australian gelato brand with a Central location on Pottinger Street, offering a rotating cabinet of roughly 40 flavors that mixes classics with Hong Kong exclusives like milk tea, egg tart, and tofu fa. Special seasonal flavors and made-to-order gelato cakes round out the menu, and the brand also has a second Hong Kong location at The Peak.

What people praise

  • Hong Kong-exclusive flavors like milk tea and French toast get named repeatedly
  • Generous scoop sizes come up more than once
  • Texture described as silky and dense, not icy
  • Staff, including manager Lisa, respond personally to reviews

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt the hype slightly outpaced the actual taste
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume747 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown69% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page and the clearest gelato specialist. The local flavor twists are a genuine differentiator, not just a gimmick.

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37 Pottinger St, Central

HeSheEat logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

HeSheEat

4.01,003 Google reviews

HeSheEat in Mong Kok is a cafe and dessert restaurant best known for its souffle pancake, though its menu also includes a croissant served with soft-serve ice cream as a more casual takeaway option. It's more of a full dessert and light-meal destination than a dedicated ice cream shop, with savory dishes like mentaiko pasta alongside the sweets.

What people praise

  • Souffle pancake described as light, well-balanced, and worth the wait
  • Croissant with soft-serve ice cream works well as a grab-and-go option
  • Staff, including Calvin, praised for attentive service
  • Presentation consistently called photogenic without sacrificing taste

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers found the croissant-and-ice-cream combo unremarkable on its own
  • Wait times of around 30 minutes for the souffle pancake are common
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4 / 5
Review volume1,003 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown43% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth knowing upfront: this is primarily a dessert cafe, and ice cream is one item on a broader menu rather than the main draw. Go for the souffle pancake and treat the ice cream as a bonus, not the reason to visit.

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G/F, 98 Fa Yuen St, Mong Kok

Nun Desserts Cafe logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Nun Desserts Cafe

4.2529 Google reviews

Nun Desserts Cafe in Mong Kok is a Korean-themed dessert spot serving bingsoo, soft serve, waffles, and Korean fried chicken, decorated with K-pop branding including TXT. Ordering runs through a QR code at the table, and the shop leans into a fun, youth-oriented atmosphere with a photo booth and claw machines on site.

What people praise

  • Bingsoo and shaved ice desserts get consistent praise for value
  • Oreo shaved ice and injeolmi mochi shaved ice named specifically
  • Fun, K-pop themed atmosphere called out by multiple reviewers
  • Reasonable pricing for portion size noted repeatedly

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review found the mango shaved ice texture grainy and the flavor artificial
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume529 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown61% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if bingsoo and shaved ice specifically are what you're after, rather than scooped gelato. The rating trails Messina, and quality seems to vary more by dish than the other shops on this page.

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119 Tung Choi St, Mong Kok

Mamma Mia Gelato logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Mamma Mia Gelato

4.2468 Google reviews

Mamma Mia Gelato in Tsim Sha Tsui is an Italian gelato shop that specifically highlights its Double Zero line, gelato made with no added fat or sugar, alongside a standard flavor cabinet and desserts like tiramisu and cakes. The shop describes itself as the only one in Asia offering the Double Zero line.

What people praise

  • Wide range of no-sugar and low-sugar flavors specifically praised
  • Tiramisu dessert called out as very good and well flavored
  • Large portion sizes noted by more than one reviewer
  • Cafe-style seating along a glass wall makes it a comfortable stop

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers found pricing on the high side
  • One reviewer noted a service mix-up with an order
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume468 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown51% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear choice if sugar content matters to you, and the tiramisu gets independent praise beyond the gelato itself. Ratings trail the top pick, largely on service consistency.

Website+85296987668 Directions

Shop 1 G/F, The Nate, 176 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui

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How we rank these shops

Rating is each shop’s live Google average. Volume measures how many customers actually left a review, weighed against the others on this page. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a higher score from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than the same score from a handful. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No shop can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does ice cream cost in Hong Kong? (2026)

Prices vary by shop and format, but customer reviews on this page give a rough sense of what to expect per order.

JobTypical price
Two-scoop gelato cupHKD 50 - 130
Shaved ice / bingsoo dessertHKD 82 - 160
Gelato cake (serves 12-16)HKD 800

Ranges compiled July 2026 from prices customers cited in their own Google reviews and from Messina’s published gelato cake pricing.

Ice cream and dessert spots across Hong Kong

They are split between Central and Mong Kok, with a fifth option in Tsim Sha Tsui, covering both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. If you’re searching for ice cream near me on either side of the harbor, one of them is a reasonable walk or short MTR ride away.

What to ask before you order

  • Is the ice cream made in-house or sourced from a supplier?
  • Do you offer sugar-free, dairy-free, or vegan options?
  • How long is the wait for made-to-order items like souffle pancakes?
  • Are seasonal or local-exclusive flavors available right now?
  • Is seating available, or is it takeaway only?
  • Do prices change between dine-in and takeaway?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these ice cream shops?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for ice cream and gelato shops across Hong Kong, then ranked by a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently customers have been leaving reviews.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026 and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Is HeSheEat mainly an ice cream shop?

Not primarily. It’s a dessert cafe best known for its souffle pancake, and offers a croissant with soft-serve ice cream as one menu item among a broader selection of sweet and savory dishes.

Where can I find sugar-free ice cream in Hong Kong?

Mamma Mia Gelato in Tsim Sha Tsui specializes in a no-added-sugar, no-added-fat gelato line called Double Zero, alongside its standard flavors.

The bottom line

Messina is the safest default for classic gelato with a genuine local twist. If you’re chasing bingsoo or a full dessert-cafe experience instead of a scoop shop, Nun Desserts Cafe or HeSheEat fit better, just know HeSheEat is really a pancake spot first. Either way, weekday afternoons beat weekend evenings if you want to skip the queue.

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