The year is 2016. You just escaped your last lecture of the day, and the heat outside hits you in the face like a burning sense of realisation that you’re free. You wait around in the gang’s usual campus meet-up spot so you can all finally reward yourselves with the one thing you’ve been waiting all day for: a cup of froyo.
Flash forward ten years later, and it’s just as they say—2016, is so back. Except now you’re sitting in a garishly lit office with eyes glued to a screen 8 hours a day (minimum). But no matter, frozen yoghurt is all the rage once more and who can say no to a beloved sweet treat to soothe the workforce malaise? With the recent surge of new frozen yoghurt shops opening up in Hong Kong, the cure is never too far. Here are our favourite spots to get a healthy dose of ice cold, ever-so-slightly-tangy froyo.
Chill Hill
The latest cool kid on the block is Chill Hill. Tucked away inside a self-service coin laundry in Sai Ying Pun, this frozen yoghurt spot gives you something to enjoy while watching your laundry—or someone else’s—spins. But don’t worry, having a basket of dirty clothes isn’t a prerequisite to experiencing the joy of Chill Hill. Each morning, “yoghurt bricks” are made fresh with 100% pure Australian yoghurt and French cream to create a clean, rich base free from the emulsifiers, water and artificial air used to create volume in standard soft serve machines. Instead, a high torque machine produces fresh froyo blends featuring a selection of whole foods like fig and avocado for a truly delicious health-conscious dessert. Guests can build their own cups or choose from Curated Creations, which currently boast a lineup of Medi Delight, Very Berries, Banoffee, Pinky Me and Tropical Wave.
Shop A, 31-37 Hill Road, Sai Ying Pun; @chillhill.hk
MYKA
A snaking queue along Wellington Road is a pretty good hint that MYKA is open. In case you’re not on social media, this is currently Hong Kong’s most viral frozen yoghurt spot. Founded in 2023, MYKA quickly evolved from a quaint artisanal Greek yoghurt shop in Madrid to an international brand with presence in major cities like London and New York. Now they’ve landed in Asia for the first time, bringing their signature authentic Greek yoghurt base to Hong Kong palates. At MYKA, industrial froyo powder mix is nowhere to be found; a base made with goat’s milk kefir is made in-house daily and arrives alongside premium toppings like Sicilian pistachios, bitter orange compote, olive oil and fleur de sel chocolate crumble. Every scoop whisks you away to breezy coastlines and sun-soaked pavilions.
G/F, Shop D, Sun Lee Building, 43 Wellington Street, Central; @myka_greek.hk
Law of Yogurt
Aptly named, Law of Yogurt sets the benchmark for frozen yoghurt in Hong Kong. Serving only frozen Greek yoghurt since they opened doors in Sai Kung in 2021, this spot serves up some of the creamiest, smoothest swirls in Hong Kong. Law of Yogurt offers the option of froyo in a cup or waffle cone—a rarity among its peers—and an extensive list of toppings to take the treat to the next level. Categorised into Fruit, Cookie, Crunchy, Chocolate, Jade Lemon, Others, and sweet or sour Sauces, the toppings are regularly ranked into a popularity list of the top 10, giving indecisive customers a helpful glimpse at the combinations others have been loving. Almost always on that list the addictively crunchy sea salt honeycomb, lychee popping boba, mango, oreo and chocolate mochi.
Multiple locations across Hong Kong; @lawofyogurt
Drool Froyo
To put it simply, this is some drool-worthy frozen yoghurt. Opened in 2023, Drool Froyo is a crowd-favourite among Hong Kong froyo enthusiasts. Every froyo starts with an ultra velvety base of quality MEVGAL Greek yoghurt, whether its one of their signature Drool’s Favourite creations or a custom cup. That being said, while the freedom to build your own is generally one of the most appealing aspects of froyo, Drool serves up adventurous seasonal creations you just have to try. These include recent collaborations with small Hong Kong brands like Filipino-founded Queso for an ube-drenched froyo with fresh mango and snappy coconut slices, as well as A Spark of Madness for a ballsy chili oil and chocolate combination.
Multiple locations across Hong Kong; @drool.froyo_
GULU Greek Yogurt
They say the best cha chaan teng is just whatever’s closest. You could say that applies to froyo shops too. Opened late last year, Gulu Greek Yogurt is an extremely tempting option for being a mere 10-minute walk from the GQ Hong Kong office. But more than that, their menu nails the idea of a delicious, guilt-free dessert. Here, froyo never veers into overly confectionary territory. Rather than piling on sweets for the sake of indulgence, Gulu offers a thoughtful mix of toppings that skew fresh, textured and considered; chopped fruit, cookie crumbles, mochi, coco jelly, a variety of handcrafted “crunchies” (that means palmiers, honeycomb, and caramel walnuts), and sauces ranging from honey and dark chocolate to white truffle oil with salt, ensure each cup feels balanced no matter the combination you choose. A favourite on the Gulu Selection Menu is the Mango Tower with mango sauce, mochi, juicy cubes of mango, and a delightful housemade crumble. Easy, straightforward, delicious.
G/F, On Hing Mansion, 2-4 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai; @gulugreekyogurt
Yo Mama
Ah, who could forget the OG’s? The first to ever bring frozen yoghurt to Hong Kong, Yo Mama opened its first store in Wan Chai in 2008 and never looked back. While various locations have opened and closed over the years, three spots throughout Hong Kong Island are still standing strong. If you’re looking for froyo tinged with nostalgia, this is it. Yo Mama offers the original, highly customisable froyo experience I personally fell in love with in high school. There’s nothing like staring into a glass divider at endless pots of toppings and feeling overwhelmed at the choices in front of you. At Yo Mama, that includes all things playful and fun—sprinkles, M&M’s, a variety of cereals, marshmallows, you name it. They’re also known for having a constantly rotating roster of exciting seasonal flavours, the latest of which is ube.
Various locations across ifc Mall, Windsor House and South Side; @yomamafroyohk
Noon
As someone whose route to Central always involves whizzing through Central Market from Hong Kong station, sometimes it’s good to be reminded to stop and smell the roses—the roses being Noon. One of the many vibrant snack stalls lined up along the second floor of Central Market, Noon is a great spot to grab a quick bite of food, a refreshing drink, and of course, frozen yoghurt. If you’re not looking for a full-on dessert you can opt for a cup of just yoghurt, but if indulgence is what you’re after, their signature froyo arrives with 3 toppings of your choice and free honey! Besides your standard chopped fruit and crumble, Noon boasts a number of enticing options inspired by East Asian snacks such as Chinese deep-fried doughnut, caramel daifuku, slices of a mini chocolate banana swiss roll.
Shop 244, 2/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central; @noon.dfd
Smile Yogurt
At Smile Yogurt, a passion for yogurt and probiotics has informed a selection of cakes, cookies and Greek frozen yoghurt since the homegrown dessert brand launched in 2010. While there’s an option to customise your own cup, Smile Yogurt excels at crafting striking froyo parfaits that are as photo-worthy as they are delicious. Their classic creations include Smile Coffee featuring coffee crumbs, coffee jelly and a chocolate stick; Healthy Mix with layers of granola, fruit salad, and passionfruit jelly; and Jet Black spotlighting all things black sesame.
Multiple locations across Hong Kong; @smileyogurt
