At a glance

  • Kai Kai is a good choice for traditional Chinese sweet soups such as black sesame sweet soup or sweet soup with tofu skin and ginkgo nuts. The Hong Kong Tourism Board’s individual listing has menu and location details.
  • Warm sweet soups and cakes or shaved ice differ in temperature and texture. If you’ve already had dinner, decide how much to order together. If anyone has allergies to nuts, dairy, or other ingredients, ask staff what’s in the dish before ordering.
  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board lists the Jordan branch at 113–115 Parkes Street. If you have the old Ning Po Street address saved, update the map pin and make sure you distinguish this branch from the Causeway Bay branch.
  • Choose black sesame tangshui if you want a warm, nutty sweetness; choose tofu skin and ginkgo tangshui for a soft texture and lighter flavor. Both are Chinese sweet soups, different from cake or shaved ice. You could also share a bowl after dinner.
  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board lists the Jordan branch at 113–115 Parkes Street. If you saved the old Ning Po Street address, check the current shop listing to see whether the location has changed. If the queue is long, visit Temple Street first; if it is close to closing time, choose another Jordan dessert shop.

Day by day

Suggested itinerary

See each day's route, highlights, background and stay together in one place.

Evening

Dinner in Jordan → Kai Kai Dessert → Temple Street

How to fit it in

Make this a dessert stop after dinner at Mak Man Kee or on Temple Street.

Reality check

Transport

Add it to your evening route between Jordan Station and Temple Street.

Time

Allow 30–45 minutes for dessert, plus 20 minutes for a nighttime wait.

Cost

Share a warm and a cold dessert to try different kinds instead of ordering one bowl per person.

Safety

Check for nut, sesame, and dairy allergies, and keep an eye on your belongings on crowded sidewalks late at night.

If plans change

Kai Kai Dessert: if the line is too long

Walk around the night market first, then decide whether to return before closing.

Kai Kai Dessert: if it’s closed

Switch to another traditional sweet soup shop in Jordan or Yau Ma Tei.

Small tip

If there’s a wait, you can get takeaway or switch to another nearby dessert shop without changing your route. Save the way back to your accommodation from Jordan MTR station first, and check whether reservations are available and confirm menu prices on the day. If the line stretches into the alley late at night, prioritize a safe trip back and choose another sweet soup shop.

Final check before departure

  • Check opening and closing times
  • Choose one warm and one cold dessert to try
  • Save the route back to your accommodation after the night market

Check for closures, waits, sold-out ingredients, and payment methods on the day of your visit.

Information checked: 2026-09-06

Google Maps

Check the location on the map

Use Google Maps to review the location and nearby route. Recheck opening hours and prices with the official source before visiting.

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