Who says you need to travel all the way across the globe to find good versions of the famous Dubai chocolate? If you’re making a trip to Hong Kong soon, save some calories in between the bolo buns and egg tarts for these best bars of Dubai chocolate.
Whether you’re into chocolate or not, chances are you’ve seen the Dubai chocolate craze on social media. The delicious chocolate bars filled with pistachio and crispy knafeh have taken the internet and chocolate lovers by storm. After all, who can say no to its rich taste, creamy texture, and irresistible crunch with every bite?
Dubai chocolate has been around since 2021, created by Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai, creating quite the buzz on social media in 2023. It’s even inspired chocolatiers in Malaysia to create their own version. The chocolate features a rich milk chocolate shell filled with pistachio as well as knafeh, a traditional dessert made with kataifi (thin, shredded string-like strands of phyllo). Since gaining popularity, the viral bar has spun numerous versions, renditions, and combinations. But the real magic remains inside the filling. Craving for this delicious treat? Check out our list of where to get the best versions of this delectable dessert.
Where to find the best Dubai chocolate in Hong Kong
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Chef Eric Räty of two-Michelin-starred Arbor is joining hands with French patisserie DALLOYAU to launch DA CHOCO. The brand blends French artistry and techniques with Hong Kong’s culinary history to create Michelin Star quality desserts to share with loved ones.
Its take on the Dubai chocolate is dubbed the Crispy Chocolate collection, loaded with crispy kadayif. Customers can choose from six varieties of Crispy Chocolate. There’s the classic pistachio flavour in milk chocolate and dark chocolate, as well as a spicy version enhanced with French Espelette pepper and African Piri Piri. The other three varieties take inspiration from classic Hong Kong flavours, featuring black sesame, peanut butter with condensed milk ganache, and Sichuan pepper.
Order online and have it delivered to your doorstep, or pick them up at your nearest DALLOYAU outlet here.
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Get five-star level Dubai chocolate courtesy of Four Seasons Hong Kong. Executive pastry chef Ringo Chan and his culinary team have expertly reproduced the viral chocolate with their own touch. You can choose between dark chocolate, milk chocolate cookies, or Hong Kong Milk Tea flavours. Each bar is filled with pistachio and knafeh. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Milk Tea flavour also has Ceylon black tea powder and almond chocolate sauce, while the lower layer bursts with rich milk tea chocolate ganache.
Limited stocks are available in the eShop only. Stock is refreshed daily at 11 am and pick-up is available at the hotel’s cake shop between 11 am and 8 pm.
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For true fans of Dubai chocolate, look no further than Baking Manic. The purveyor of baked goods has a dedicated Dubai Chocolate Collection which reimagines the classic desserts with a unique and irresistible twist. Each item in the chocolate features Baking Maniac’s signature crispy knafeh pistachio elements.
Choose from six items, including the Dubai Chocolate (HKD 280), complete with velvety smooth chocolate and Dubai Chocolate Cupcakes (HKD 55) with rich chocolate sponge and silky smooth chocolate ganache. The other items are Pistachio Knafeh Cake Pops (HKD 50), Pistachio Knafeh Choco Chip Cookies (HKD 50), Biscoff Pistachio Chocolate Bars (HKD 55), and Dubai Chocolate Naked Cake (HKD 780). Order any of the items at least two days in advance.
The pop-up shop in Taikoo Place also offers the Dubai chocolate series in addition to over 40 cupcake flavours on rotation.
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Schoggi Meier is a chocolatier in Hong Kong named after founder Jurg Meier who is an expert chocolatier from Switzerland. The brand uses premium couverture from Felchilin, Switzerland to craft its delicious delights. Schoggi Meier takes pride in its healthy chocolates, made fresh daily in Hong Kong and available hassle-free through their website. They have three Dubai Chocolate flavours to choose from, the original Dubai Chocolate, Raspberry Dubai Chocolate, or Cappuccino Dubai Chocolate all for HKD 199 (approx. S$34).
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Dubai chocolate is not something that you can get on the shelves of your neighbourhood supermarket, but Citysuper is an exception. Various Citysuper branches already have the delicious Dubai Chocolate courtesy of Chocovia from Turkey. The treat comes with rich, velvety chocolate, crispy kataifi pastry and premium pistachios. Chocovia is not just any regular brand. It has over 90 years of history led by the Korkmazlar family. And their Dubai chocolate is a blend of Middle Eastern delicacy and modern indulgence. Look for the nearest Citysuper here.
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Alia Amer of Arabic cooking class Karam, has her own version of the viral Dubai chocolate. Tapping into Amer’s Jordanian Palestinian roots, she has chocolate bars made with organic pistachio paste, kataifi, and Valrhona chocolate available in milk or dark chocolate flavours. The Dubai chocolates at Karam are available for HKD 290 for 210 grams. Place your order via Instagram at least two days in advance.
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The hybrid The Cakery and MAYA Bakery outlet in K11 Musea has a range of health-conscious baked goods and vegan pastries to delight Hongkongers. But another exciting addition to the lineup is the dairy-free Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cotton Cake. It’s not a chocolate bar but it’s still delicious and worth a purchase. The dark chocolate cotton cake is layered with white chocolate pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi pastry, all enveloped in a rich dark chocolate ganache.
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If the Dubai chocolate bars are too sweet then we recommend getting your fix at Maxim’s Cakes, which has its own spin on the chocolate sensation. The cakes come in two sizes: Pistachio Cake (4.5 inches) and Pistachio Cake Deluxe (six inches). Both come with American pistachio cream, Japanese diced pistachios, sponge cake, soft coca filling, and a layer of crunchy kataifi with pistachio. Those who order the Deluxe can get a free chocolate plaque. Find the closest Maxim’s Cake to you here.
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Atypical Chocolate bills itself as a “bean-to-bar chocolaterie” based in Melbourne, Australia. The brand ships its delicious chocolates to Hong Kong; available at CONFECT at The One in Tsim Sha Tsui. Atypical Chocolate takes pride in farming, harvesting, roasting, and fermenting their own cocoa beans. Their own take on Dubai chocolate boasts a blend of pistachio cream, crispy kataifi, and tahini paste.
