I can only guess as to why the store is called Soft and Hard shop, maybe because it sells all…read morethings between hard and soft? Who knows! Anyway, the reason that I even know of this shop's existence is because it is located right beneath the building I live in, in Mui Wo. Since moving in, on that most dreadful day of carrying furniture up 5 flights, I've been to the shop at least twice a week. A more accurate name for the shop is "You want it, we got it!" Because when it comes to household, mundane things, little tools and the such they really do have everything. It proved to be our savior in the first week of living here. Multiple socket adaptors, plastic chairs for the roof, light bulbs, a table, super glue to repair the broken plastic chairs, and much more. If I'm not accompanied by a more responsible adult I'll leave the store buying things I don't even need, they just look cool and who knows, there might be a time we need to mix acidic chemicals in this weird looking funnel. The prices are higher than those that you'd find on Hong Kong island or Kowloon but that's to be expected I suppose, being in a isolated(ish) community. I've recently found out that they also provide printing and photocopying services, which saves me hauling up a printer I'll use once a month up 5 stories! At the moment we're trying to fix our shower holder thingy-ma-bob. It's really difficult to wash one's hair while holding the shower head and not trying to flood the bathroom at the same time! Whenever this something missing in our home, the shower holder thing-ma-bob, the first place we look is Soft and Hard, and it's usually the last place too.

This is a building in Kowloon Jordan area , located on Nathan road . It Ida combination of hotel…read moreand mall . The lower 2 and 3 rd levels are the malls with many interesting shops . It took me one hour to walk through and made some short stops at the stores . There were stores for Korean fashion , handbag store, store of traditional Chinese formal wear for men and woman ( Qipao or Cheongsam 長衫），a few stores that sells collectibles and Sanrio's, some stores with 100 % cotton tops in high quality and nice designs , etc etc The basement is a huge food court and the difference cafes looked delicious with great menu . You can reach this Prudential center ( English name ) via MTR Jordan .It is easy to get to and convenient for shopping.

This is a very lovely multi level shopping centre. It has many shops (Optometrists, Clothing…read moreStores, Tailor, CD/DVD Store, Children's Store, Ice Cream Store, etc.). It also has a couple of restaurants located in the basement level. The best thing about this centre is that it leads to the entrance to the MTR station. Most absolutely wonderful as you can avoid the various weather elements. Also absolutely wonderful as the entrance isn't crowded as you would encounter anywhere else. My dad and I used it a lot, when we stayed at the Prudential Hotel.

As an ABC I really appreciate this store as they modernize and update traditional Chinese style…read more clothes and "hipsterize" traditional Chinese prints/items. For those that are familiar with HK pop culture they generally have some hidden gems. I try to get something from here anytime I'm in HK. They have a store at HKG also for those that are just doing a layover.

My husband read about this place while searching for locally manufactured gifts to bring home after…read moreour trip to Hong Kong. The store is beautiful and offers a wide array of different items, from clothing to arts and crafts and jewelry. Everything is made in Hong Kong and we loved the idea of buying something that is not mass-produced. I got some hair tube wraps, a t-shirt and some jewelry: prices are on the expensive end but I got very quality, unique items that I did not see anywhere else during my stay so all in all, it was a good trade.

天域家居 (Horizon Household Goods?) is less of a "Super Store" as it is a discount store meets…read moreprofessional hoarder. Located on the outskirts of Wanchai, it is a semi-all-in-one household goods store. This is hardly a Bed Bath and Beyond, but more like the "Made In China but looks Japanese" product lineup. It is easily one of the most disheveled, disorganized places I've seen. The electronic cluster stores in Computer City may be claustrophobic, but it's at least better organized than this place. Stuff is on the ground and piles of plastic / metal whatever is either hanging from a rack or is stuffed in a pile somewhere. Most things aren't properly labelled and the aisles are a total crapshoot if you have something specific in mind. Ask the lady behind the faux-register and she'll likely be able to point you in the right direction. The place is cash only, but depending on the item, is not cheap enough to be a true discount store. It is nothing like the MUJI chain, but it is a mom and pop business that is completely no frills. Come in here with minimal expectations and be ready to browse (a lot). You may surprise yourself in what you'll discover.

This place has been around for more than a few decades already that it has become a landmark in…read moreNorth Point. The ever evolving trend in HK means that more and more big Chinese department stores are disappearing from the face of the Earth. It then become an enjoyable experience to walk into these stores and get a feel of how it is like living in Hong Kong 30 years ago (yeah, I do get that kind of feelings when I step in, for they have kept their style for so many years).

We went there last summer and bought a little eggshell salt and pepper! It's great quality and…read morereally handy. I love this place! It's not too pricey but good quality and modern and also vintage style. I guess that's the hipster style? Lol anyways I like this store and we will probably visit again when we are in Hong Kong! Recommended!

There used to be quite a lot of these shops. The shop owner will rent out a "cubicle" to those who…read morewish to sell their products like handmade craft, watches, jewels, contact lens, you name it. However, over the years, it seems like this hype has faded away because of the online shopping and also the insanely skyrocketing rent everywhere in Hong Kong, Therefore I was rather surprised to see this in a shopping mall in Shatin as one would imagine the rent can take a toll on shops like this. Anyways, I spent some time inside and though the shop itself is fairly small, it does have all kind of stuff. Though I did not find anything I like, I was just pleased this culture got to carry on for a few more years as it gives young entrepreneur such confidence in starting their own business. Yet, when talking to my friends, they told me that so many shops that have the same service tend to "test the water" by renting out the "cubicle", so once they know what the local market likes, they tend to get the product directly from China as it is cheaper and seem to have lost the value to places like this. But at the end of the day, business is business and I do not know if that is true of not but I am just happy to see shops like this survived the tide of being swept away by the high rent.

When it comes to buying antique furniture in HK, most would suggest the wallet busting shops on…read moreHollywood Road, or the handful scattered in Horizon Plaza. Alternatively, you could go to Guangzhou, and risk getting proper shafted. Red Hall is a decent compromise between the sharks on Hollywood Road, and the, errr..., sharks in Guangzhou. Based in Mui Wo, it is slightly incongruous in comparison to it's neighbouring shops, being neither an estate agent or a Park n Shop. It is also slightly inconvenient in terms of shipping to HK "mainland". However, don't worry about that, they will deliver your furniture for a cost. The pieces in there are mainly the big ticket furniture items; wardrobes, cupboards, drawers, day beds. There are a few smaller items like kang tables, which incidentally make excellent coffee tables, and traditional stools, both of which you could lug home yourself on the ferry. There is also a rather odd garden furniture section which sells seemingly contemporary items. It is a little bit like they bought a load by mistake and are trying to shift it. Red Hall isn't as "genuine" as Red Lantern up the road, but they do sell "half" antiques. Where Red Lantern sells the genuine article, warts and all, Red Hall primarily does reconditions or copies. It is critical if you buy here to understand that you may not be buying genuine antique furniture, hence the lower prices compared to Hollywood Road. Let me give you an example; I bought a narrow book cupboard, which was reconditioned from an old larder. The original larder was 8ft across and had 16 decorative panels. Only four panels survived, so they rebuilt them into the book shelf that I bought, which is now only 2ft across. The back and sides of my cupboard are new built, only the panels are antique. Of course I knew this at the time, as the staff told me. One thing they are here (unlike perhaps GZ), is they are honest about the provenance. If it is a recondition, it says so on the sales ticket, and the staff will tell you what parts are old and new. They will also indicate what is replica, i.e. a completely new build of an old design. Surprisingly, a lot of the new builds are more expensive than the antiques, but that's HK for you! Only valuable if it's shiny and new...

When it comes to interior decorating, furniture and that lot I'm not the person to listen to for…read moreadvice. If it was up to mean the living room walls would be filled with medieval weapons, I won't go onto my dream bedroom. That being said I was hugely attracted to the wares offered by Red Hall. It is situated in Mui Wo, strange as it sells things completely different to every other store on the island, in terms of price range and products. Upon walking in I was greeted by a giant cat statue. It looked twice my weight, beautiful, and from what I'm told, hand crafted in China. The same goes for everything else on the first floor of the store. The majority of items on sale are drawers, cabinets and shelves. All of which designed as if they were made in one of the Chinese Dynasties. Gorgeous colors of deep reds, blues and greens with chinese symbols adorn the drawers. Further back are some dining room sets - chairs and tables - and the second floor is entirely dedicated to outdoor furniture - sun beds, coffee tables, and that sort of thing. It's times likes these that I wise I took up a 'normal' job in finance as the price tags of these beauties are pretty heavy. We're talking about $3800 for a small shelve or $12500 for a couple chairs and table. I can see the value in the furniture here, and one day when I'm rich I'll be back and buy half a chair, or something.