As the Lunar New Year approaches, two esteemed, Michelin-recommended Cantonese restaurants in Hong Kong—Cuisine Cuisine (國金軒) and Tsui Hang Village (翠亨邨)—have unveiled their highly anticipated 2026 festive cake collections. These locally produced, artisanal New Year pudding (nìan gāo) offerings blend time-honored techniques with intriguing modern flavors, including pistachio, white peach and osmanthus, and black truffle taro. Available now via physical and electronic gift vouchers, these luxurious treats are positioned as premium gifts, with substantial bulk purchase discounts of up to 42 percent providing an attractive incentive for early holiday shoppers.
Culinary Innovation Meets Tradition for the Festivities
The launch by Cuisine Cuisine and Tsui Hang Village emphasizes both exceptional ingredients and striking presentation, ensuring the gifts are sophisticated options for both personal enjoyment and corporate gifting. While retaining classic festive staples, both establishments have ambitiously introduced novelty flavors that reflect contemporary culinary trends.
Cuisine Cuisine, renowned for its elegance, is offering four premium varieties packaged in boxes adorned with motifs symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, such as “Abundance Every Year” and “Kylin Congratulates the New Year.” Among its standout offerings is the original Swallow’s Nest and Floral Coconut Pudding with Gold Flakes (HK$508), which combines tart roselle and rose jam with edible gold and bird’s nest for a lavish, fragrant taste. For savory enthusiasts, the Parma Ham and Turnip Cake (HK$468) pairs crisp turnip with rich Parma and Jinhua hams, providing a complex blend of textures and deeply savory notes.
The restaurant also curates limited-edition gift boxes, such as the Golden Lion Auspicious Hamper (HK$998), which incorporates a new pistachio-flavored pudding alongside red date and custard-flavored rice cakes, designed to usher in prosperity.
Tsui Hang Village Explores Refined New Flavors
Tsui Hang Village, known for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship, has concurrently released a collection that focuses on refined flavors and new interpretations of Cantonese classics. Key additions include the White Peach and Osmanthus Pudding (HK$278), a refreshing dessert that fuses the sweetness of peach gelée with the subtle aroma of osmanthus, offering a lighter alternative to heavier holiday treats.
Another inventive offering is the Black Truffle Taro Cake (HK$338), which elevates the humble taro cake by infusing it with aromatic black truffle, shiitake mushrooms, and chicken drumstick mushrooms, appealing to health-conscious gourmands seeking rich, savory depth. The restaurant has also refreshed classic flavors, including a robust Dried Tangerine Peel and Red Bean Pudding (HK$278), featuring premium 20-year aged tangerine peel and Japanese red beans.
Securing Early Bird Benefits and Distribution Details
Both establishments are offering significant early bird discounts, with prices reduced across the board for purchases made before February 9, 2026. For example, the Cuisine Cuisine premium gift boxes are available at HK$788 during the promotional period, a substantial saving from the original price of HK$998. Tsui Hang Village classics, such as the Coconut Milk Pudding, see a reduction from HK$258 to HK$208. Additionally, members of the Tsui Hang VIP Card and Mira Plus schemes are entitled to an additional 5 percent discount.
Key Sales and Redemption Information:
- Early Bird Offer Period: January 2, 2026, until February 9, 2026.
- Voucher Sales & Redemption: Available at respective restaurant locations (IFC, The Mira for Cuisine Cuisine; Tsim Sha Tsui, Central for Tsui Hang Village) and various retail partners, including APITA, UNY, and Citistore branches across Hong Kong.
- Online Ordering: Customers can purchase electronic and physical gift vouchers via the Mira eShop (www.Mira-eShop.com).
These high-end New Year puddings are more than just seasonal delights; they serve as edible symbols of reunion and aspiration. By pushing the boundaries of traditional recipes while maintaining quality, Cuisine Cuisine and Tsui Hang Village are helping to reshape the gastronomic landscape of Hong Kong’s crucial festive season, ensuring that the act of gift-giving remains steeped in both luxury and culinary adventure. Customers are advised to secure their orders early due to limited stock of many specialty items.