Every so often a Hong Kong opening arrives with one dish everyone wants to talk about. Right now that dish is a caviar egg tart, and the address is tarte by RH — the first permanent flagship of chef Rania Hatoum's luxury patisserie, newly open at THE SOUTHSIDE in Wong Chuk Hang (黃竹坑).
What is tarte by RH?
Tarte by RH is a luxury patisserie and gourmet pantry that has just opened its first permanent home in Wong Chuk Hang. Until now, the RH name lived mostly behind closed doors — a private-dining and catering label serving corporate clients and high-end events. The move into THE SOUTHSIDE mall turns that reputation into a shopfront the rest of us can actually visit.
The concept sits somewhere between a French pâtisserie and a specialist deli. Glass cases hold sweet and savoury tarts, while a retail wall stocks hard-to-find imports. It is a small, considered space designed for a treat or a gift, not a sprawling sit-down restaurant.
What's the deal with the caviar egg tart?
The signature is a Hong Kong-style caviar egg tart, priced at HK$188. It keeps the familiar buttery cookie crust and silky egg custard of a classic Hong Kong egg tart, then crowns it with a generous spoon of Kaviari caviar. It is a cheeky, luxe riff on one of the city's most beloved everyday pastries.
Here's the catch: only around 50 are made each day. If the caviar egg tart is the reason you are trekking to the south side, go early rather than late. Beyond that headline, expect the rounded line-up of sweet and savoury tarts you would want from a patisserie of this ambition.
For more of the city's dessert scene, our guide to the best dessert cafés and bakeries in Hong Kong is a good next stop, and coffee lovers can plan a crawl with our best specialty coffee round-up.
Who is Rania Hatoum?
Rania Hatoum is the chef and founder behind the RH name — and her path here is unusual. She started out as a bridal designer before turning to food, building the private-dining and catering business RH Fine Dining, a members-only kitchen with a serious client list.
That client list is part of the story. Hatoum has created tarts and tables for luxury houses including Dior, Omega and Van Cleef & Arpels, which explains the polish — and the pricing — at her first permanent counter. Tarte by RH is where that behind-the-scenes catering reputation finally opens to the public.
More than just tarts
The retail pantry is worth a browse in its own right. Shelves carry gourmet rarities such as Trikalinos bottarga and Plantin truffle carpaccio — the kind of ingredients that are genuinely hard to track down elsewhere in Hong Kong. It nudges tarte by RH from "dessert stop" towards "destination for good-eating gifts". If you are mapping the city's newest tables, pair it with our running list of new restaurant openings in Hong Kong and the recent Ninetta trattoria opening in Central.
Tarte by RH — at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| What | Luxury patisserie & gourmet pantry (new flagship) |
| Where | Shop 307, THE SOUTHSIDE, 11 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang |
| Order this | Hong Kong-style caviar egg tart (HK$188, ~50 a day) |
| Also for | Sweet & savoury tarts, rare gourmet pantry goods |
| Nearest MTR | Wong Chuk Hang, linked directly into THE SOUTHSIDE |
| Price | $$$ · luxury patisserie |
Opening details per Time Out Hong Kong and THE SOUTHSIDE. As a brand-new counter, hours and stock are still settling — check before a special trip.
How do you get to tarte by RH?
Tarte by RH sits on Level 3 of THE SOUTHSIDE, the Wong Chuk Hang mall on the south side of Hong Kong Island. The easiest route is the MTR: THE SOUTHSIDE is connected directly to Wong Chuk Hang Station on the South Island Line, so it is a short, covered walk from the platform to the shops — follow the in-station signs to the mall, then head up to Level 3.
tarte by RH — Visitor Info
Tarte by RH is a small, newly opened flagship, so hours and daily stock are still finding their rhythm. Check the shop's social channels or THE SOUTHSIDE directory before making a special trip for the caviar egg tart.
Making a day of the south side? THE SOUTHSIDE is minutes from the Wong Chuk Hang gallery district, so you can fold in a coffee, a browse and a bite. For more of the city's latest tables, keep our new openings guide handy, or slow things down with a proper flat white from a spot in our Sai Wan café Ditto write-up.
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