I was thirsty and remember the other 7 11 had a sale on Vita drinks two bottles for $17.50 HKD. So…read morecame to this one and realize that the sale are not the same. Instead, I looked for other drinks. nothing really interested me. This 7 11 and like any other 7 11 in HK, its small. Not much variety. This one sells mostly snacks and drinks. Instead I didn't get anything and just walked out.

If you're one of the thousands of idiots who have stood in line for Jenny Bakery, you'd know which…read more7-Eleven I'm writing about. It's the one right across from the N5 MTR exit and next to Japan Home. Small store but with enough of a variety of drinks and snacks that it qualifies as a convenience store. I usually get a Vitasoy, Kowloon Dairy, Yakult, Schweppes, etc. Besides the Jenny idiots trying to kill time or get fuel while standing in line, the regular customers can be dodgy though - I'm guessing there must be cheap motels/hotels nearby. One of the two times that I visited this store on the way to the MTR was around 7:30am and there was a drunk prostitute in a red cocktail dress with no shoes bumbling about. I was able to avoid physical contact her and get in and out in one piece. The other time there were a couple of non-Asian thugs - I wasn't terrified but I didn't linger around to find out if I needed to be. The staff was OK - typical emotionless minimum wage face. I don't expect any better though. It's a 7-Eleven, not the Ritz.

my first experience with Don Don Donki was this very location! i also remember when it had just…read moreopened and it felt like a whole new world as a kid. i was so happy to hear they opened a second location in HK but this is the only one that is open 24/7. i will say that coming back to HK, the location isn't as big as the ones in Japan. there are a lot of foreigners as well and so there's often times crowds of people in aisles. i do like that there is self checkout and that you can use your octopus card or credit card. the prices are relatively reasonable and you can find practically anything that you need here.

This is the mecca of all things Japanese including snacks, beauty supplies, household items, toys,…read moreand more. Think of it as a marketplace that's packed with great items. They even have ready to eat hot and cold foods. Having only been to the Hawaiian locations in thr US, this was the first Donki I have visited in Asia. While the items inside are aplenty, the space absolutely not. This location is kind of hidden and there are stairs to go down into the store or else you'll need do wait for an elevator that only reaches a hotel lobby (a bit odd). The snacks are my favorite items to grab here and I definitely like that the goods are extreme expensive. It is hard to explore the store because of the huge variety but think of it as an adventure when you go. Also, be prepared to brave the line because it is always crowded. Get ready to squeeze in and out of almost every aisle when it's thr evening or weekend.

One cannot go on vacation to the beautiful country of Hong Kong without dropping into a 7-Eleven…read morelocation. Don't think of the North American version of this chain. It's a totally different experience and one you can't easily forgot. Yes, besides regular convenience store items like drinks and ready to eat foods, you can also do money transfers, load your Octopus Card (for store purchases, transit pass, etc.), buy alcohol, or even build your own instant noodles meal by adding optional toppings. Well, I found a new hangout just around the corner from my hotel!

Ok so everyone should know what a 7-11 is at this point. I don't need to spend a lot of time…read moreexplaining the importance of having one of these nearby. Interestingly, in the US, these stores tend to be thought of as sleezy and dirty places that you only go to for slurpees. I think it's a little different here in Hong Kong as you will see the area is much nicer and tidier giving you a sense of ... mmm, well, order. They have everything you need from soda drinks, juices, and candies to magazines and toiletries. If you're at the Peak Galleria, they are on the bottom floor. You really can't miss them as the store greets you as you walk in. Why was I here you might ask, well 7-11 happens to be a distributer of SIM cards so for our international unlocked phones we were able to purchase a prepaid SIM card here for a nominal price and continue to refill it as needed. Quick and easy with instructions in both Chinese and English. It's not just here at this 7-11 but you can pick these up anywhere! Convenient location, clean and ordered. Could improve on customer service, but she got the job done. 3 stars!

SOGO Supermarket is the food hall in the basement of SOGO Department Store. Basement food halls are…read moreubiquitous in Japanese department stores and pretty much the only section of the store that I care about. You can find a variety of Japanese food products here, along with some other imported items as well. The dessert/cake section is quite extensive and there are multiple bakeries/desserteries. They have Japanese brands/companies but also a couple local ones as well. I tried their Japanese cheesecake tart place and it was quite good. The tart was fresh and warm. Their cakes are detail-oriented and glamorous like the ones you'd see at a department store in Tokyo. There's produce and meats sold here, but they're pretty pricey, as you can imagine. That week was their Taiwanese fair, so the market had an assortment of Taiwanese street food to eat. It can be super crowded here, so keep that in mind if you're not into crowds. But then, if you can't handle crowds, why are you in Hong Kong?

It will never stop surprising me how you can enter a building in HK and discover a whole new world…read more The city is practically built by stacking upwards so some of the best things are tucked away on upper and lower floors, hidden away from street level. Case in point, it took me 6 months to discover SOGO's basement even though I lived, quite literally, next door. SOGO is a gigantic department store that attracts hordes of shoppers, many with luggage, every hour of every day. I knew all this, I saw the insane mass of limbs and luggage wheels every time I crossed the street. That's why i was deterred from going in until the last month of my stay. What I didn't know was that there was a food paradise tucked underneath all the people and the floors. The SOGO grocery store is similar to other high end grocery stores, but with a Japanese focus. Very clean, very large, and with many exotic varieties at a premium price point. There is an area in the middle that sells an assortment of Japanese snacks: dango, matcha tea, sun-dried squid, etc. To be honest, I never actually bought anything from the grocery store but I did go for SOGO's assortment of ready-to-eat food kiosks, all imported from Japan, all amazing. There's a quiche place with an array of the most beautiful quiches on display (fake, but still pretty), there's a cheese tart place (BAKE) that puts a dent in my heart and wallet because the tarts are so delicious and overpriced. There are Japanese sweets, Japanese cakes, and foreign snacks that a certain Japanese shop has repackaged for the Asian population. Beard Papa (cream puffs), Juchhheim (German layered cake), iCremeria (ice cream), Kobe Beef Meat Pie, all evil temptations for someone with an empty stomach. My favourite is Croissant Taiyaki (especially with apple filling): crispy, sugary, flaky pouches that marry French croissants and Japanese Taiyaki at HKD $18 a pop. Sinfully delicious. If you've never been here, drop by. If you're from North America, DEFINITELY MAKE A TRIP HERE. It's unlike anything I've ever seen (though I hear supermarkets like this are everywhere in Japan, lucky...) It may have been a blessing that I discovered it late in my time here in HK. I would've definitely gained a lot more weight if I knew about this place earlier. (73/100) - 2017

This is the first See's candy shop I've seen in HK. I'd…read moresay this chocolate is comparable to Ferrero Roche chocolate. Not in texture or taste but in quality. See's makes a sweet gift!

Truly a Convenience store!…read more I think we take 7-Eleven Stores for granted in the USA. In other countries such as Thailand and Hong Kong, they're more than what we think! Even in Hawaii, 7-Eleven serves up musubi - a local favorite. This particular 7-Eleven had a Hello Kitty hand sanitizer. I HAD TO get it because it was the last one on the shelf...sorry, My Melody! I also got a cute Hello Kitty surprise toy! Hee hee! Foodwise, my friend was excited about "cherng funn" which is a Hong Kong comfort food consisting of wide, flat, rolled noodles, topped with sesame and soy sauce. I passed on the hot sauce and agreed to the sesame seeds. We also got Hong Kong milk tea - I had to add 2 packets of sugar because it was potent to me! The strongly brewed tea contains a lot of caffeine! I also appreciate 7-Eleven for being open everytime I pass by. The convenience of loading more money (Hong Kong dollars) onto my Octopus Card (Hong Kong debit card) makes life so much better!