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九記食糖水
Exit 2 · about 6 min walk
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九記食糖水

Kau Kee Sik Tong Shui
Desserts, Hong Kong Cuisine, Local Eats, Late-Night Eats · 苓雅區
★ 4.3・1,944 reviews 129 views Closed now
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Keep it on your list

“Two- and three-color pastes layer nut aromas, while random drawings add surprise. A worthy short stop for rich Hong Kong desserts.”

Hand-drawn sweet paste Three-nut aroma Nostalgic apothecary setting
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★☆☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Go if convenient

If you are already at 文化中心站 · Cultural Center, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Sweet paste becomes table art

Dark and pale pastes become edible drawings, while sesame and almond add layered aroma.

02
Figurines hide in an apothecary-like room

An old apothecary mood contrasts playfully with figurines in this Hong Kong owner's compact shop.

03
Recognition built from over 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.3 from 1,944 reviews, a direct popularity reference for first visits.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
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Walnut, Sesame and Almond Paste MetroBites visit photo

Walnut, Sesame and Almond Paste

Deep walnut leads into toasted sesame and gentle almond in a silky paste with a lightly sweet finish.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

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Leave the drawing to chance

Dine-in nut pastes may have a random hand-drawn design; ask about the day's arrangement before choosing a flavor.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

Kau Kee Sik Tong Shui near Cultural Center serves silky Hong Kong desserts in a tiny apothecary-style room with figurines. Dine-in pastes may arrive with a random drawing.

Setting and atmosphere:The compact, warm room combines nostalgic pharmacy styling, figurines, and bamboo slips for a theatrical Hong Kong mood.
Location and dining notes:Near Cultural Center in Lingya District, Kaohsiung. Desserts are available dine-in or takeaway; paste drawings are random and cannot be requested.
● Walnut, Sesame and Almond Paste

Deep walnut comes first, followed by toasted sesame and light almond. The three aromas overlap without competing; the texture is silky and gently sweet.

九記食糖水 (Kau Kee Sik Tong Shui) visit photo
● Sesame and Almond Paste

Dark sesame and pale almond intertwine. Fine sesame grain meets smooth almond fragrance for richness, layers, and satisfying weight.

💡 Ordering note

Start with sesame-almond for the signature two-color taste; choose walnut-sesame-almond for more nuts, or purple sweet potato, taro, coconut and sago for milky texture.

  • Location:Near Cultural Center in Lingya District, Kaohsiung.
  • Type:Hong Kong sweet soups and desserts.
  • Highlights:Rich silky pastes and possible random dine-in drawings.
  • Good for:Fans of Hong Kong sweets, nut pastes, and distinctive interiors.

📌 Editor's wrap-up

Kau Kee Sik Tong Shui combines rich Hong Kong desserts with visual play. Sesame-almond is layered, the three-nut paste is fuller, and purple sweet potato, taro, coconut and sago offers another creamy option.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.3
★ 4.3 · 1,944 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
802台灣高雄市苓雅區中正里林南街4號
Opening hours
Monday: 14:00 – 22:00
Tuesday: 14:00 – 22:00
Wednesday: 14:00 – 22:00
Thursday: 14:00 – 22:00
Friday: 14:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 14:00 – 22:00
Sunday: 14:00 – 22:00
Phone
07 223 2889
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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文化中心站 · Cultural Center
Exit 2 · about 6 min walk · about 479 m
Also convenient
Exit 3 Another exit at the same station
about 7 min walk · about 489 m
O Orange Line
信義國小站 · Sinyi Elementary School · Exit 4 Another nearby station
about 9 min walk · about 656 m
Walking About 6 min from Exit 2 · about 479 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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