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

There is a small, very local mom and pop store on Shelley Street, between Prince's Terrace and…read moreRednaxela Road, off the esco and next to the Chicken on the Run take out, which we only know as the "Oil and Rice" shop. It is basically a small grocery store selling everything from instant noodles and tinned vegetables, through to wine and plastic decorations for various festivals. All of their produce you can get in Wellcome or PnS, but since it is no more expensive in "Oil and Rice", I try and support them as much as possible by shopping here. Of course, unlike the big boys, there is no Octopus, EPS, or credit cards. Cash only! However, what the lovely owners do above and beyond the big boys, is trays of chopped fresh fruit. If you are like me, you may find your self eating less fruit because you just can't be bothered to peel it. Being able to buy trays of fruit ready prepared is a good excuse to eat more! They are either packaged as individual fruits, or a selection of two or three. All the trays cost HKD20, so whilst more expensive that the individual fruit, not a lot to pay for the convenience. This is great during pomegranate season as no one wants to peel those things. Do give them a try, and support a small local business. The owners seem lovely, but then again I have never passed more than two words to them on 2 years, as they are politely shy!

This was my grocery store when I lived in HK for hard to find items. On a recent trip, I was…read morelooking for Maldon Salt and I knew they carried it because I used to purchase it from here. Of course, I found it! This place is equal to cross between Whole Foods and Bristol Farms in CA. You'll be sure to find exclusive items you can't find elsewhere. Of course, it comes with an equally impressive price tag. My Maldon Salt cost the same as it would had I gotten it from a specialty store in SoCal such as The Butchery. I was just super psyched to have found it. Other things I like to get from here include: herbal tea and olive oil.

Has everything you could possibly want. Imported Spanish,…read moreItalian and fine European meat/deli. products, gorgeous fruit from South East Asia and a respectable selection of baked goods. Good dairy products from around the world. Huge store, prices are more up-market here. It's in my favourite shopping area on Nathan Road, right above the within Harbor City/Gateway. You can access the high speed ferry to Macau downstairs (and the Star Ferries between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island).

For four consecutive years since 2016, Kung Wo Beancurd Factory in Sham Shui Po has been on the…read moreMICHELIN Guide list of recommended street food in Hong Kong. If you enjoy tofu in general, you must try this place. You can probably guess based on the name that they make all their tofu products, including soybean milk which is also very popular. Fun fact! I have lived in Sham Shui Po until I was about 10 years old. Kung Wo is about 5 minute walk from our old apartment and I have no recollection of ever having the tofu here. It's my older sister's favorite tofu place so we had to stop by to grab a bowl of good old hot tofu, which is like a dessert. Be aware the dining area is small and cramped. You will likely have to sit next to a stranger in close proximity. It is street food style and casual dining. Folks order, eat and go! The tofu without a doubt was smooth, silky and fresh. I'm not a huge fan but my sister really enjoyed it. I was feeling something savory and got a mix plate of Cheung Fun (rice noodle rolls), fish balls, and fish shui mai. It was alright. Average - nothing mind blowing. Nevertheless, places like this is what makes Hong Kong - Hong Kong! Cash only

Michelin Bib Gourmand tofu! This was our second stop of our mini food tour…read more You can get tofu in all forms, including tofu pudding, various forms of deep fried tofu, and tofu ice cream. They also have soy milk and some other food, but we mostly just came for the tofu since we had a few other stops on our food tour. There's 2 storefronts right next to eat other, although only one has a limited amount of seating. We thought the other one was for takeout, not sure if that was actually the case or not but they still let us order with them and take it over to the other storefront to sit and eat. We ordered a cold tofu pudding, mixed deep fried tofu, and soy milk. The pudding was soft and silky, and there's some sauce/seasoning at the tables for you to add. I don't think it was really my thing but it was interesting to try! I enjoyed the deep fried tofu a lot more since I prefer savory things. I didn't try the tofu ice cream since I didn't notice that was an option, but it sounds unique and I'd probably want to try it if I'm ever back here. Overall it was cool to try and worth a visit if you're a tofu fanatic. I'd probably come back again if I were in the area but wouldn't make a trip out just for this.

Bread & bistro has great baked goods, but other than that, their lunch menu is so-so…read more If I were to rate bread & bistro solely based on their breakfast spread, I would definitely give them 5 stars. They have a wide selection of pastries, puffs, muffins, and cooked breakfast in the morning. Their blueberry muffin is one of the best I have had in Hong Kong. Sometimes i reserve a cheat breakfast meal just to sneak in a blueberry muffin from here! The reason why bread & bistro gets a 3 star is because of the quality of the food served during lunch. The flavours are off and the options are not enticing. I've had quite a few dishes... Japanese curry - pretty standard and not outstanding. However, the meat in Japanese curry is a minced chicken patty which tasted very processed Taco rice - there is way too much rice, or was off proportionally. There was not enough fish or toppings to mix into the rice, and the mayo (sauce) was not great Ramen - the noodles were bland and the pork slices are so dry... Recommend for baked goods / breakfast. Don't come here for lunch unless you don't have a choice.

I was a bit spooked by the portion size to price ratio but the result was even better than I could…read morehave hoped! My avocado crab salad was delectable and my buddy's rice egg curry thing was great too. Fantastic service by a very friendly waitress and a relief to enjoy air con in a typically sweltering day. Would recommend!

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.

I'm happy to have this small Hong Kong Italian grocer chain in my 'hood. I'm all about that…read moresandwich life, and with the lack of sandwich spots around Soho I'm forced to do it myself.* They are my go-to for cold cuts, as I have a weak spot for meats like mortadella and salami. Unfortunately they don't offer much in terms of bread, but luckily Maison Kayser down the road is a viable option. Go towards the back and you'll find pastas, jarred goods, and some good ol' fashioned liquor and wines. They also have a small dining area if you want to eat some of their prepared foods. Their eggplant parmigiana and their lasagna ain't too bad. -- *My favourite Italian sandwich recipe is Giada de Laurentiis' muffuletta!

I really LOVE this tiny shop. The prices are comparable to Wellcome, depending on what you buy,…read morebut the quality is MUCH better! They have an assortment of italian pastas and sauces. They have loaves of bread which they keep in a small heated container to keep it fresh. It seems that they sell new bread everyday. But I don't know for sure. It just seems like it. They sell this really good Mango Juice! Try it! They also sell cold cuts which I really really miss since I've moved to HK from NYC - A small selection but good quality cuts! They also cater!!!!! I've haven't dined in here before. BUT, I've taken a sandwich to-go (from the location on Queen's road). The sandwich is just "OK". I'd rather buy the cold cuts and make it myself. Credit Cards have a minimum of 50$ HKD purchase!

So happy to find it market only 2 blocks away from Sheraton Hotel. There's Parknshop across the…read morestreet but it's way smaller and crowded. Marketplace's layout is more user friendly. It just looks more clean and neat and products are about the same price as those from Parknshop. I was looking for baby products in particular because I traveled with my child but wanted to pack light at the same time. And they had everything I wanted! I also love that they have lots of cut up fruits to choose from, which is convenient for tourists. The website said they open at 9am but they were already opened when I walked past at 8am. And they have applepay, which is not too common in HK. They are located in the basement level of Isquare and is only 1 level above the mtr station.

Wow this market is a blessing just 1 block fr Sheraton hotel, it is so clean I just love walking up…read moren down the labyrinth all the shelves , fresh fruits fr around the world. It's located in the IMALL ISQUARE BASEMENT. I need all the calcium n probiotics I can get but just don't like American yogurt or worse yet Greek pasty yogurt, I fell in love w coconut yogurt Meiji in Tokyo n was thrilled they had it righthere in this market, happy cows! Lol they also have apple yogurt that Europe no longer made dunno why not it's the best tasting ever. We bought fruits all so fresh, they have VN dragon fruit $3.50 each! I have them bigger so plentiful at home I gave them to neighbors. This amazing market is like an oasis in the big city, I'm a tourist n love to hang out here buying junk food snacks like curry chips fr Indonesia they were very good. Highly recommended 5 stars.