Diwali is around the corner and it means it’s that time of the year when we’ll be able to enjoy all kinds of mouth-watering delicacies and sweets without worrying about putting on a little! So, here’s your guide to some of the best places in Hong Kong where you’ll find the yummiest, most delightful Indian sweets of the festive season. Buy some and give yourself a treat or simply get them gift wrapped and send some love to your dear ones.
1. Gaylord Restaurant and Tamarind Restaurant
Both these restaurants are managed by Rajeev Bhasin’s enterprise, Mayfare Group and are known for their pinnacle quality and impeccable hospitality. Gaylord is one of the finest and definitely the oldest Indian restaurant on the soil of HK. It was established in 1972 and has since delivered excellent customer satisfaction. Both these restaurants are offering a Diwali Special Mithai menu that comprises of delicacies including – kaju barfi, badam barfi, boondi ladoo, coconut barfi and mixed sweets. How to order: a) Call +852 23761001 for Gaylord b) Call +852 28277777 for Tamarind 
2. Jashan Restaurant
One of the best restaurants in Hong Kong, Jashan is the first Indian restaurant in HK to be mentioned in the Michelin Guide 2013 and also is the winner of the GHM Cordons Bleus – Recommendation Restaurant 2016. Their commitment to quality and authenticity makes Jashan a top choice for Indian cuisine in all of HK. On the occasion of Diwali, Jashan is offering 4 special sweet boxes full of Indian flavors and richness. All their sweets are freshly prepared with premium ingredients. These four boxes are: a) Premium Corporate Sweet Box A – Kaju Katli, Anjeer Barfi, Khoya Roll and doda barfi b) Deluxe Sweet Pack A – coconut barfi, anjeer barfi and kaju katli c) Premium Corporate Sweet Pack B – anjeer barfi d) Deluxe Sweet Pack B – motichoor ladoo How to order: a) Call +852 92014775 b) Email your order terry@uhg.hk 
3. Kailash Parbat Restaurant
This incredible chain of restaurants spread across the entire length and breadth of India, has a home in Hong Kong as well, bringing the good old Indian finger-licking goodness to you. To make your Diwali a memorable affair, Kailash Parbat has created a very special dessert menu offering – boondi ladoo, kaju katli, anjeer bites, kesar katli, paan mithai and sugar free bites. All these sweets are available in stunning Diwali Box Packages that make perfect Diwali gifts. How to order: a) Call +852 34285545 b) or email at sales@kailashparbat.com.hk 
4. Khana Khazana
If you are a fan of home-styled North or South Indian food, prepared in the most authentic manner, this is the place you need to check out. Located on two different locations, this restaurant is offering two kinds of Diwali boxes – Small (200 HKD) and Big (290 HKD). The sweets on offer include goodies like – kaju barfi, coconut barfi, gulab jamun and laddoos. How to order: a) Call +852 25205308 for their Wan Chai branch or b) Call +852 23670555 for TST, KLN branch 
5. Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant
Chennai’s prodigy, Sangeetha has more than 45 restaurants currently operational in various parts of the world, 35 of which are located in the city of Chennai itself. This southern genius is offering an amazing Diwali Mithai Menu. You can choose from varieties like – besan ladoo, motichoor ladoo, jangri, kaju katli, dry jamun, kaju mysore pak, kaju pista roll, apple/badam/carrot halwa, kala kanth, dry fruit barfi and dry fruit roll. How to order: a) Call +852 26402123 or +852 26439123 b) Order online at www.sangeetha.com.hk 
6. Artastic Hobbies Centre
One stop shop for everything creative! Established in 2004, Art-Tastic slowly became one of the most trusted names you can count upon for organizing amazing art parties, crafting personalized gifts, catering services, cooking classes, art and craft classes and venue decoration. This Diwali, they are coming up with an enticing ‘Fusion Mithai’ menu that includes tasty offerings like – carrot halwa with chocolate bites, peda chocolate bites, fruity kalakand, paan coconut barfi, rose coconut barfi, mango coconut barfi, fig/dates and nuts bites and fig/dates and quinoa bites. Gluten-free and sugar-free versions of all these mithais are also available. How to order: a) Call +852 27398681 b) View the entire sweet list here 
7. Bite Me – Treats by Sonya Mool
Our favorite go-to designer for trendy invitation cards, personalized stationery items, brochures, catalogues, posters and fliers is also a talented home based chef. Her collection of assorted Indian sweets and chocolate delicacies for Diwali includes – milk pedas, baklava, rose petal nankhatai, oat bars, almond crunch, peanut brittles, chocolate truffles, choco fudge and chocolate caramel crackles. One thing’s for sure – if you choose to buy sweets from Bite Me, you definitely wouldn’t need any wrapping papers to make the packaging look pretty! How to order: a) Call (+852) 98169430 b) Email your order to sonz_@hotmail.com 
8. Choco by Manisha
One single dessert made to such perfection, that whoever tries it, simply falls in love with it! Choco by Manisha is a divine chocolate and coconut treat, topped with almonds and is available in pretty boxes of 4, 8, 12 and above. Perfect for Diwali gifts, do try this sweet if you are a choco-addict. How to order: a) Whatsapp your order (+852) 62772063 
9. Geeta’s Kitchen
Like every year, Geeta Dansinghani is all set to make your Diwali a true celebration! Her Diwali Specials includes some of her favorite mithais – besan ladoos, gulab jamuns, pista/almond nan kathai, coconut ladoos, kaju badam barfi and mohanthaal. This year the monarch of Indian cooking is taking limited orders on a first come first serve basis. So, hurry up! Call and place your orders NOW! How to order: a) Call (+852) 23686997 b) Message on Geeta’s Kitchen Facebook Page 
10. Good Earth Healthy Treats
An initiative by a working mom from the nutritional supplement industry, Good Earth came into existence when Saloni Tejsinghani realised there is a huge gap for nourishing and healthy snacks, which are not stuffed with calories and high amounts of sugar, delivered right at the door step of the busy office goers. And now, the talented wellprenuer has resolved to make our Diwali, a healthy and happy affair. Good Earth is offering 3 types of Diwali boxes – 9 piece, 15 piece and 24 piece. All their products are 100 percent sugar-free, gluten-free and diabetic friendly. How to order: a) Call (+852) 66297138 b) Message on Good Earth Healthy Treats Website 
11. Tanashe
If you are someone who likes the touch of attention and details in your desserts, this is the place you need to contact. Tanashe offers a wide variety of gourmet sweets, cakes, cookies and Indian mithais made from 100 percent vegetarian, premium organic ingredients. Do try their almond cashew barfi, kaju pista roll, mawa mithai, chocolate peda, pista paan cake, American halwa, white chocolate paan tart and kaju katli. How to order: a) Call (+852) 96440527 b) Order online at http://www.tanashe.com/ 
12. Two Halves
This Diwali, if you want to try something completely out of the box (metaphorically and literally!) contact ‘Two Halves’. Their exciting menu offers colorful Indian flavors fused with desserts from across the world. You can try their – rasgulla macaron with pistachio crème, chai cannoli with ParleG biscuits, thandai panna cotta with saffron and rose, nimbu pani cupcake with charcoal frosting, khus pineapple lamington with coconut and paan mochi with rose petal jam. Desserts with a twist, indeed! How to order: a) Call (+852) 98347219 
Make use of this list and enjoy your favorite sweets this Diwali. Share the list with your family and friends and ask them which ones they are planning to buy. May this Diwali bring prosperity, happiness and peace of mind in your life like never before! Happy Diwali!
