Hong Kong’s best Chinese New Year puddings

Chef Wong Chi-ki of Above & Beyond has meticulously prepared a series of handcrafted festive puddings including turnip pudding with Yunnan ham and preserved meat; taro pudding with conpoy and preserved meat; and brown sugar New Year pudding in celebration of the annual holiday. Ready to gift, the puddings are packaged with either a bottle of Above & Beyond’s signature homemade X.O sauce or amber walnuts for the final festive flourish.   

Price: Starts from $298. Available for pick up from January 19 to 31 (3-day advanced order required) 
Available: At Above & Beyond and Hotel Icon E-Shop.

Led by chef Jack Chan of Sheraton Hong Kong, Celestial Court has launched a Supreme Chinese New Year pudding collection. The classic sweet pudding uses pure cane sugar, freshly ground coconut cream, and glutinous rice to result in a uniquely fragrant and delicately sweet dish that is both soft and chewy. Chef Jack recommends dipping it into beaten eggs before pan-frying for a golden, caramelised crust. With golden Japanese conpoy and preserved pork sausage, the turnip cake is best enjoyed steamed to retain its moisture and dipped in Celestial Court’s handmade X.O. sauce. 

Price: Chinese Pudding at $288, Turnip Pudding at $318
Available: Sheraton Cake & Wine Shop and Celestial Court from January 25 to 31.

Dim Sum Bar is offering a red date pudding with ginger and gold foil for prosperity, and a turnip pudding with conpoy and preserved meats for luck this CNY. Puddings come individually packed or as a set of two, there are also packs with homemade X.O sauce and cashew cookies in a lite version and a gift box version to wow friends and family. 

Price: Starting from $128. The cakes are available for pickup from now until January 30.
Available: Harbour City, Nina Mall and Cafe Deco Group E-Shop.

Duddell's has a lot going on this Chinese New Year. From puddings, gift sets and hampers, as well as Chinese New Year dim sum specials, set menus and Poon Choi which are all available for takeaway. The puddings, packaged in boxes crafted in collaboration with G.O.D, include a turnip, taro, and sweet New Year pudding. You can also get them in the Magnificent New Year Gift Set (with one of each flavour); Fortune New Year Gift Set (with one turnip pudding and one Duddells’s XO sauce); and a luxe Prosperous New Year Hamper with lots of goodies to enjoy.

Price: Starts from $298. Available to redeem from January 21 to 30
Available: In the restaurant and duddellscny.com 

Symbolising advancement in wealth, health and more, the Chinese New Year puddings at Dynasty are moulded into a circle to represent unity and are marked with the Chinese character for ‘fortune’ to bless the table with good luck and prosperity. For a savoury bite, the turnip cake is packed full of premium Chinese sausage, conpoy and dried shrimp which is also said to bring fortune and good tidings.  

Price: $268 per box (30 percent off orders before January 28). The cakes are available for pick up from January 15 to 28. Two-day advanced order required. 
Available: Order at Renaissance E-Shop 

KiKi Noodle Bar (from the same makers of KiKi Tea) ushers in the Year of the Tiger with the return of its two Taiwanese-style new year pudding recipes. Tweaking the traditional cakes, KiKi uses dried longan and brown sugar for its nutritional benefits, making it a healthier option for the festive treat. On the savoury side, the dried sakura shrimp pudding is crafted from a trio of prized Asian ingredients including sundried sakura shrimp, preserved lean sausage and grated turnip. 

Price: $228
Available: IFC Mall, K11 Musea, Sun’s Bazaar Telford Plaza 

Known for putting a spin on Hong Kong classics, chef May Chow continues to forge her own path in contemporary Cantonese cuisine with Chinese New Year puddings this holiday. Honouring tradition and innovation in her puddings, chef May’s use of local and international flavours also reflect her Canadian-Chinese upbringing. Each creation is not only scrumptious but also has a symbolic meaning behind them. The auspicious beetroot turnip cake in red represents good fortune and joy, while the taro cake made with purple sweet potato suggests prosperity and luck. 

Price: $268 per box 
Available: Order at little-bao.com. The cakes are available for pick up between January 18 and 30, with an option for free delivery available for orders over $2,000.

For the best of both worlds, One Harbour Road has thoughtfully combined its two Chinese New Year puddings in one exquisite set that is ready to gift. The authentic coconut pudding made from refined black sugar cane encompasses the modern healthy diet, while the turnip pudding combines premium dried shrimp with cured meat and Chinese sausage for impactful flavour. To go with the savoury cakes, spice things up with the combo option which includes One Harbour Road’s signature X.O chilli sauce too.  

Price: $508 per set; $268 per individual box
Available: Order at Grand Hyatt E-Shop

Perhaps one of the most decadent Chinese New Year puddings out there, chef Leung has taken the traditional cakes up a notch with his creations this year. The 80-year dried tangerine peel duo gift box infuses two flavours in its recipe – with Tokachi red bean and 15 year Pu’er ripe – the innovative creations are delicate and refined. The turnip cake at Summer Palace is also very premium, with aromatic morels, 88-month Iberico ham and Emmental cheese, the rich ingredients are balanced out and complement each other. Festively and luxuriously packaged, the gift boxes can be reused as candy boxes too. 

Price: Starting at $328
Available: At Summer Palace and Shangri-la E-Shop.

With these exquisite, classic puddings, chef Li Chi-wai of The Legacy House at Rosewood Hong Kong delivers his great Chinese New Year puddings for the Year of the Tiger. Just like its cakes, the packaging also embodies The Legacy House’s blend of tradition and modernity. For this special occasion, Rosewood has commissioned the local award-winning design team at Ruth Chao Studio (RCS) to create gift boxes that encompass these values.

Price: Starting at $298
Available: Order at Rosewood E-shop

Awarded one Michelin Star for yet again another year, Yat Tung Heen has always been consistent with its excellent Cantonese cuisine. Its popular Chinese New Year puddings sell out quickly, so if you're looking for the restaurant’s turnip pudding with dried shrimp, conpoy and sausage, or traditional-style Chinese New Year puddings and flavours, you'll need to place orders early to avoid disappointment. Yat Tung Heen’s Signature Gift Box ($388) also comes with gourmet delights including housemade premium XO sauce, candied walnuts and hand-selected ginseng Oolong tea leaves.

Price: Starting at $218
Available: At Yattungheen.com, available for pick up from January 26 to 31