Where to buy macarons in Hong Kong

The delicate French confections that have become an international favourite for their unique flavours and stylish appearance. We’ve rounded up with most beautifully packaged macarons in town to gift to your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

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Paul Lafayet

After his two sons, Merwann and Christophe Lafayet, gifted him a tower of 200 handmade macarons, Paul Lafayet decided to bring the taste of his home in France to Hong Kong. He has since gone on to open six boutiques across the city and has become one of the leading macaron brands. Its range of macarons showcase delicate flavours from rose, lychee, earl grey to liquorice and come wrapped in its iconic tiffany blue gift boxes.

Paul Lafayet, multiple locations across Hong Kong

Pierre Hermé

Pierre Hermé first learnt how to make macarons in 1976 and has since revolutionised the luxury patisserie. Throughout his years of experience, Hermé has developed a range of unique flavour combinations including milk chocolate and passion fruit and rose, litchi and raspberry, to showcase his creative exploration.

Pierre Hermé, Shop 2029, ifc mall, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, 2833 5700

Le Salon De Thé de Joël Robuchon

Part of the Joël Robuchon restaurant group in Hong Kong, the French boutique bakes classic desserts with the finest ingredients. It is well-known for its fruity macarons such as pineapple, strawberry and lemon. More indulgent and sweeter flavours include a caramel, vanilla and chocolate.

Le Salon De Thé de Joël Robuchon, Shop 315, 3/F, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road, Central, 2166 9000

Dalloyau

With over 300 years of experience crafting the delicate confections, the Dalloyau family developed its macaroons for the world to enjoy. Luxury gift boxes of 9 or 16 pieces are available, where you can choose your own assortment or the Dalloyau signatures including caramel popcorn, red bean and the berriolette, which combines mixed berries with a violet aroma.

Dalloyau, multiple locations across Hong Kong

Tea WG

Putting a spin on the classic almond patisserie, Tea WG infuses its macrons with signature teas and decadent ganache filling. Fruit inspired flavours include the 1837 black tea and blackcurrant, lemon bush tea or pink garden tea and lychee. Others showcase ingredients like matcha, earl grey and chocolate.

Tea WG, multiple locations across Hong Kong

Jouer

Anne Cheung founded Jouer to create a treasure chest of culinary excellence that blends art and food. The luxury patisserie house creates indulgent and bespoke creations that delight the senses. Seasonal Chinese New Year flavours showcase its creativity with a coconut candy, taro cake, mandarin and Osmanthus water chestnut macaron.

Jouer, G/F, 1 Sau Wah Fong, Wan Chai, 2528 6577

Little Miss Macarons

After being gifted a KitchenAid by her husband, Anita has been baking macarons since 2009. She now runs local boutique bakery, Little Miss Macaron and hosts frequent baking classes. Its macaron towers are the perfect centrepiece for your next gathering or party.

Little Miss Macarons, Unit 819, Hoi Luen Industrial Centre, 55 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, 9087 8812

Another story by another baker

Another local Hong Kong baker is taking to Instagram to showcase its creative macarons. Known for seasonal flavours that step out of the box, Another Story By Another Baker offers sweet and salty flavour combinations including caramelised bacon with maple syrup and an Italian ham with strawberry jam.

Another story by another baker, available online

Ohiyo Bake

Founded by four Hong Kong girls, this Instagram bakery puts a modern spin on the classic macarons. Decorated as cartoon faces, animals, flowers and more, these adorable confections are a fresh take on the traditional. The creative spin is furthered with its range of flavours including peanut butter toast with condensed milk, crunchy mint chocolate and a blueberry cheesecake.

Ohiyo Bake, available online