Sift Patisserie

I’m a California girl, so I have very high expectations for cupcakes. Very, very high.
Sift offers the best cupcakes in Hong Kong.
Their cupcakes are moist and their frosting perfectly compliments the yummy cakes. Both parts can be eaten separately and still taste delicious, but even better together. This is the true test of a great cupcake.
They offer all of the classic flavors (chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, lemon, carrot, banana etc) plus some specialty flavors that are derived from the classics so they aren’t too crazy which I appreciate.
I only wish they offered the minis regularly and not by special order only. Oh, and wish they stayed open later on week nights, but that could be trouble for me!

Sift makes what I think are the best cupcakes in Hong Kong. I’ve never been a fan of cupcakes previously because I found them way too dry and ‘cakey’, like a badly baked cake from a generic box of cake mix — but Sift changed that. At $ 28 a cupcake (used to be $ 25 a few months back), Sift’s prices are comparable to other cupcake stores. For example, Kisses Cupcakes sells ‘standard’ flavors at $ 25 and ‘signature’ flavors at $ 30. I’ve tried quite a few flavors at Sift, like their famed Red Velvet, Smores and Oreo. I love that their cupcakes are filled inside, so the cupcake is actually moist and not dry at all. The flavors aren’t too sweet either, and the extremely smooth and creamy frosting on top complements the cake perfectly.
It’s hard to decide, but I would say my favorite flavor is the Red Velvet. My first time trying their Red Velvet cupcake was my first time trying anything that’s Red Velvet flavor, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. My friends told me that Red Velvet is basically chocolate, and it is — but so much better. I was skeptical of how cream cheese would taste good with chocolate, but the cream cheese frosting actually adds a really nice touch to the cupcake and kind of brings out its flavor. Even though Sift is known for its cupcakes, you shouldn’t ignore their pastries! I’ve tried their lemon tart, and it’s a perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors. The lemon has a slight menthol taste to it, making it very refreshing.
If you’re a fan of cupcakes, Sift is a must-​try — and if you’re not a fan of cupcakes, doesn’t matter because you will be after trying Sift!

I love cake. It is probably the third best thing in the world after hugs and gin. I love Sift. They have made it cool for adults to eat cupcakes, which is good as I can now stop hanging out at kids parties — kids get all the best cakes.
Sift is simple. The biggest sellers (or certainly the only thing I seem to buy from them) are their cupcakes with a variety of yummy icings. They do have other cakes and fancy bits; macaroons, cookies, cheesecakes, and pasties like mille feuilles and tarts, but its really the cupcakes that they excel in.
The cupcakes are made with the finest ingredients including valrhona chocolate and french butter, and topped with some very inventive little icing swirls. My current favourites are banana foster, lemon meringue, toffee apple, and coconut.
To be fair, they are not the cheapest things in the world at HKD28 each, but well worth every single lovely bite! I find them particularly useful for office birthdays, as you can get a bunch of different flavours. Just incase your boss hates chocolate (yep, bosses are mental). They also do a gluten free option. And as an added bonus, if you are far from home, they will provide ice packs to keep your cakes cool from the HK heat. However, I never find they last long enough for me to get them home!