Where to Find the Best CNY Puddings in Hong Kong for the Year of the Horse 2026
Lunar New Year in Hong Kong isn’t complete without one essential indulgence: festive puddings. Symbolising prosperity, growth and sweet beginnings, these sticky delights are more than dessert they’re edible blessings.
As we gallop into the Year of the Horse 2026, three of Hong Kong’s most prestigious culinary names are redefining tradition with premium ingredients, refined techniques and luxurious packaging worthy of gifting.
Here’s where to find the most coveted CNY puddings this season.
🥢 Yat Tung Heen, Eaton HK
Michelin-starred refinement meets nostalgic Cantonese flavours at Yat Tung Heen. Known for its masterful dim sum and heritage recipes, the restaurant elevates classic New Year puddings with premium dried seafood, fragrant Chinese sausage and perfectly balanced sweetness.
Expect:
- Traditional turnip cake with generous XO sauce notes
- Rich brown sugar nian gao with deep caramel tones
- Elegant gift boxes designed for modern tastemakers
It’s the perfect choice for families who honour tradition but appreciate finesse.
🏮 The Peninsula Boutique
When it comes to prestige gifting, few names rival The Peninsula. Their boutique puddings combine time-honoured Cantonese recipes with unmistakable luxury.
Expect velvety nian gao infused with premium ingredients and impeccably crafted turnip cakes presented in signature crimson and gold packaging.
These are puddings made not just for the table but for impression-making deliveries to business partners, elders and VIP clients.
✨ Cuisine Cuisine, The Mira Hong Kong
For those who love contemporary Cantonese elegance, Cuisine Cuisine offers a refined yet creative take on Lunar New Year staples.
Expect premium radish cakes layered with dried scallops, delicately sweet rice cakes and beautifully designed festive hampers that blend modern aesthetics with symbolic meaning.
It’s tradition reimagined for Hong Kong’s new generation of celebrators.
The Final Bite
Whether you prefer heritage authenticity, ultra-luxe gifting or modern reinterpretation, Hong Kong’s finest culinary houses are ensuring your Year of the Horse begins on the sweetest note.
Because in this city, success isn’t just wished for it’s steamed, sliced and savoured.
