KAYA Desserts | Adelaide | Review
KAYA Desserts, Hutt Street – a must-visit dessert destination in Adelaide.
If you love discovering unique, beautifully crafted sweets, KAYA Desserts on Hutt Street should be at the top of your list. They opened in June 2024 and have quickly become one of Adelaide’s most popular dessert spots – and for good reason. Their creations don’t just look incredible; they taste every bit as amazing.
From innovative Asian-inspired treats to indulgent share-style desserts, there’s something here for all ages… and yes, everything is very Instagram-worthy.
KAYA specialises in reimagined Asian desserts, with a menu that’s both playful and seriously impressive. Even if you’re not familiar with Korean or Malaysian-inspired sweets, you’re in for a delicious surprise.
One of their most popular offerings is Bingsu – a Korean shaved-ice dessert made from ultra-fine, fluffy ice piled high with toppings like condensed milk, coconut, Bandung, popping pearls, gelato, pandan snowflakes and crumble. Flavours like mango and matcha are refreshing, light and perfect for sharing. They also serve adorable “wobbly puddings” that look even cuter when they jiggle!
We tried the incredible Matcha Snowy Soufflé, Mango Candy Crush Soufflé Pancakes, and the stunning Pink Strawberry Bingsu. The flavours and textures were amazing, and each dish came with its own side bowl of extra gelato and sauce for an added hit of sweetness.
Inside, KAYA is modern, bright and comfortable, with generously cushioned seats (big win!) and fun touches that make the visit memorable – including their LEGO tissue boxes.
KAYA is very popular. There are no bookings – it’s walk-ins only, so you’ll need to pop your name on the board outside and wait to be called in. Just remember to be patient and polite to staff and everyone around you, and you’ll have a fantastic experience.
Why We Love It
- Inventive desserts that taste as good as they look
- Suitable for all ages
- Designed for sharing
- Cosy space with thoughtful touches
- Friendly atmosphere
- Vegan, gluten-free and halal-friendly options
- Monthly specials keep things interesting
Details
- KAYA Desserts
- Opening hours (as of Dec 2025) Wednesday to Sunday, 6pm–late. Double-check their Instagram page for updates to opening hours.
- Parking on Hutt Street is usually good, especially in the evenings.
- Walk-ins only
- Vegan / GF / Halal-friendly options available
- New specials released monthly
Kaya is more than just dessert – it’s an experience. Whether you’re taking the kids, going on a date, or catching up with friends, this is one of Adelaide’s sweetest spots to explore.
Location
180 Hutt St, Adelaide
For more information and all enquiries please visit KAYA on Instagram and Facebook
All photos by Mel for Play & Go Adelaide
Play & Go were kindly invited to experience this venue, but as always, our review reflects our honest and independent opinions.
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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