Venchi Chocolate

Venchi is my secret hangout in Central. This cute cosy yet luxurious chocolate café /​small shop looks exactly like one from the movies! Especially with the Christmas trimmings.
Gelato at $ 40 a scoop is expensive but this is the standard price for ice-​cream in Hong Kong so it makes the gelato worth it. The gelato is smooth and melts in your mouth. Flavours change each day. So far I’ve had the sea salt caramel (my favourite), strawberry milk (literally tastes like milk with strawberry bits in the churner) and pistachio (strong taste)!
The pick and mix chocolates go from the floor to the high ceiling and there are chocolate gift goodies and chocolate bars.
My favourite place to go in the Central /​LKF area to give my legs a break from the uphill battle!

This review is just for my favourite chocolate gelato! The first time I had it it was in Europe. I’m so happy it’s in HK.

Very very very great quality chocolate that makes a very very sweet gift for yourself and others. They charge the truffles by pound so you are able to mix and match.
Gelato?! Yes please!
Latte? Yes please!
Cup of chocolate? Yummmmmm!

Having Angelina Paris opened in Lane Crawford, IFC, almost everyone is posting their signature hot chocolate on different social medias every day. What’s the hype about it? Is it because it’s newly opened or do they really have awesome hot chocolate? Well, I have to say Angelina is not the one and only place in Hong Kong that serves great hot chocolate. Venchi from Italy is a great competitor for sure. Watch out, Miss A!
Recently, Venchi opens their third outlet on Stanley Street, Central. Beside having their signature sweet enticements, chocolate and gelato, they also introduce the Italian «stand & drink» experience to customers. Their drinks are all handcrafted using environmental friendly Arabica green coffee beans certified by the Rainforest Alliance, providing customers an authentic Italian sensation. I’m not a coffee person, so I’ll stick with the chocolate beverages. They’ve two chocolate drinks on the menu, the Venchi Cioccolate and hot chocolate. You may wonder what is a Cioccolato. It’s hot chocolate, a 100 times richer and heavier version though. Well, a melted cup of chocolate makes the best description. This small cup of chocolate totally hits the spot, with a decent consistency but not overly dense and sweet. Not to mention, it’s only $ 32. What’s the price at Miss A again? To conclude, Venchi’s version is more pleasing to my palate and a lot more price-​friendly.
Aside from their lovely beverages, they also have the best summer treat, gelato! Their all natural gelato is made with Italian secret recipe and fresh ingredients handpicked in Hong Kong. There are unexpected Asia-​exclusive flavors featured in their Central branch, such as durian, green tea and watermelon. There must be something for every palate.
Whether you are in search for premium chocolates, soothing beverages, creamy gelato or the perfect gift packs, you can easily find everything you need at Venchi.