In Wan Chai’s Sun Tung Street, there is a brand new café called t.w.i.g. This small shop, with its all-white decor, is run by a chef who used to work at a famous dessert shop. The skill in making desserts and cakes is of a high restaurant standard!
The store does not offer overly fancy desserts, but instead chooses common dessert styles found in cafes, with simplicity that shows thoughtfulness. Like the Basque cheesecake (starting at $58), the cheesecake is made with different intensities of cream cheese, using a secret recipe, resulting in a smooth and creamy texture with a prominent cheese flavor.
In addition to the original flavor, there are also special Irish Coffee and brown rice tea flavors. The former is made with whiskey, while the latter is a blend of two types of tea, making it more fragrant with a rich rice aroma.
In addition to cheesecake, there are three layers of “cream sponge cake” ($68 and up). The matcha flavor is made with small mountain garden matcha, and the cream layer is filled with black sugar jelly, which provides a rich texture and flavor. Other styles like pudding and Lotus waffle are also enticing.
In addition to desserts, there are waffle sandwiches available. The “Beef Burger Waffle” ($158) consists of a soft waffle filled with beef burger, bacon, sunny-side-up egg, topped with onions and cheese, and served with crispy fries. It is a satisfying lunch option. The waffle sandwich also offers choices such as pulled pork and salmon.
The recommended colorful and vibrant drink to try is the Passion Fruit Butterfly Pea. For hot drinks, you can choose the Sea Salt Lotus Fresh Milk. Although this shop is small, they offer a wide variety of food and drinks!
Address: Shop A2, Ground Floor, 4 Shantou Street, Wan Chai
