Sap Sann – A Japanese Dessert Hideaway in Mong Kok

What began as a small Japanese-style café in Sham Shui Po has now found its new home in the heart of Mong Kok, yet Sap Sann has lost none of its charm. This cozy dessert spot, once an Instagram sensation, continues to attract dessert lovers with its minimalist wooden interiors, tatami seating, and a menu that balances elegance with comfort. The café is tiny—barely 300 square feet, with only a few tables and benches—but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in flavor.

Sap Sann’s menu is concise but thoughtfully curated, offering coffee, soy-based drinks, and a selection of exquisite desserts. Favorites include the silky crème caramel, chestnut mont blanc, canelé, tiramisu, and the ever-popular sponge cake roll—airy, moist, and surprisingly memorable. Drinks such as the genmaicha latte or cucumber-mint soda make for refreshing companions to the sweets. But the true showstopper here is the Sapsan toast: thick slices of bread soaked in egg overnight, pan-fried until golden, and served with seasonal fruits, maple syrup, and whipped cream. Moist, eggy, and delightfully rich, it’s a dish that rivals even Hotel Okura’s famed French toast.

The café operates on a simple system: leave your name in the notebook by the entrance and wait to be called. Queues are common, but regulars will tell you that the wait is well worth it. In a city filled with flashy dessert parlors, Sap Sann stands out for its authenticity, intimacy, and the kind of craftsmanship that makes every bite unforgettable.