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The signboard above the door, with the name “Tartes & Pop” written in a bright orange cartoonish style introduces brand-new eminent French Tartes. The store has a very simple and modern interior. Various autographs of popstars are hanged on the so-called ‘Wall of Fame’ just near the tart display. The lime light never stops flashing in the selfie zone which is settled in the corner of the shop with some props for the pictures. The large display fridge which stands in the middle of the store is p
The signboard above the door, with the name “Tartes & Pop” written in a bright orange cartoonish style introduces brand-new eminent French Tartes.
The store has a very simple and modern interior. Various autographs of popstars are hanged on the so-called ‘Wall of Fame’ just near the tart display. The lime light never stops flashing in the selfie zone which is settled in the corner of the shop with some props for the pictures. The large display fridge which stands in the middle of the store is placed under the bright light, so each highlighted masterpiece would make it so addicate and irresistible to try.
One of the shopkeepers, Luke (a very friendly guy), stands in the counter welcoming with his warm smile. ‘French dessert is one of the must-have of French cuisine’, says Luke while serving the tarte.
Each dessert in the shop is handmade. The most popular desserts among the Hongkongers is the Matcha tarte desserts, their ingredients are directly sent from Japan. After trying it, it is not difficult to understand why all the tartes sell out so quickly.
I was looking to try one of the bestsellers of Tartes & Pop but they were already sold out when I came in, so Luke recommended me other three options:
Raspberry Chocolate Tarte
The tarte tastes rich in raspberry and its crunchy base flavoured with chocolate creates a perfect combination blending sour and sweet. The finishing top is sexy enough that you no longer need to watch porn before bed, while the chocolate mousse adds a caress for your taste buds. All the chocolate lovers surely cannot miss it.
Mojito Mocktail Tarte
The tarte doesn’t only taste like a Mojito but also looks like one, it is beautifully decorated with lemon flavoured jelly and mint leaves. Even the appearance of the would rise your appetite. Well balanced taste between the sourness of lemon, and the refreshment of mint gives an extra hint. Having the challenge to mimic a classic Mojito they managed to completely nail it.
Verbena Pineapple Tarte
‘People who live in Hong Kong might not be familiar with verbena.’ Luke said, ‘Verbena is a common herb in France. Other than adding to soup, it can be added to dessert.’ Putting together with seasonal pineapple, the sourness brings up the unique favour.
The crunchy base seems easily made (combining such ingredients as butter, milk and eggs). But they are different in every tarte store and believe me, if you try desserts in Tartes & Pop, you won’t be able to switch to any other ones, just because of its unique French recipe.
The store also provides delivery service. Gift packs and other package is available to share the joy of French tartes. HKD 40 for a tarte might seem a bit lavish, but for this unique luxury experience, it’s worth paying.
Tartes & Pops
No.2, Morrison Street, Sheung Wan
Tel: 65976667
真正吸引我進來的, 是掛在門口橙色卡通字樣的Open牌。 小弟孤陋寡聞未聽過鼎鼎大名的Tartes&Pop, 慶幸有這個偶遇有機會品嘗。
店內只有一個大冰櫃, 裏面陳列著所有在店內購買的產品。 櫃上是笑面迎人的法國店主之一Luke. 典型外國型男, 櫃內是精心打造的藝術品, 加上店內裝潢清新型格路線, 很難不令人理解,為什麼店內的產品可以火速沽清。
Lukes 說法國甜品是法國的國粹之一, 選址在這裏開業除了是能夠享有比較理想的租金外,區内的氛圍也比較適合這種重質不重量的小店生存。 店內每一份甜品都是由他和合伙人親手製作, 當中最受香港人歡迎的抹茶甜品,材料更是由日本直送。
Bestseller不幸地售罄了。Luke推薦了我另外三款撻。
覆盆子朱古力撻 (Raspberry Chocolate Tarte)
鬆脆餅底額外添加了朱古力, 入口很有梅果的香味, 初入口時稍為比較酸。 但後面朱古力揮發出的時候, 就發現朱古力和紅莓出奇地夾。下面朱古力慕絲打得挺身不膩口。 若果喜歡朱古力的朋友不能錯過。
莫希托撻 (Mojito Mocktail Tarte)
店主聲稱是無酒精版本的Mojito. 經典雞尾酒的組合放在甜品中是一種驚喜,有份子料理般的精緻。 甜品師把檸檬汁分別製成啫喱和方型泡沫, 加上薄荷葉和中間加入薄荷的檸檬慕絲。 除了不得不讚的外貌外, 檸檬的酸度和薄荷的力度亦恰到好處。 下層的餅底依然鬆脆, 並不會因為上層的慕絲而變軟,乃心機之作。
菠蘿馬鞭草撻(Verbena Pineapple Tarte)
香港人也許對馬鞭草比較陌生,Luke 說馬鞭草才是法國當地極為普遍的香料。 除了會加入餐湯中也會製成甜品。 今次刻意用上時令的菠蘿,用酸甜帶出香料獨特的氣味....
不得不提是甜品店的自家製餅底, 每一個吃下去依然香脆濃郁。 店主說也是使用牛油牛奶雞蛋等材料, 但是這種獨特的感覺要你親身食過才會明白。
店內除了有堂食亦有外賣供應,有$400/9個的gift Pack. 更有外賣到會的服務。 除了甜品櫃,店內竟亦有名人堂(Wall of Fame , Luke 說是這些歌手來香港的時候訂購了他們的甜品時簽名。 除此之外角落亦有道具擺設的Selfie Zone, 食得自然當然亦要影得。
有人說四十多元一個Tart很昂貴, 但是外國直送材料,法式甜品地道製作。整個Package, 很值得!
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