(This review is also posted under the "Langham Place Mall" page)…read more One of the major factors that we have been staying at the Cordis Hotel every time we visit Hong Kong in the recent years is its convenient location. The hotel is connected to the Langham Place Mall on Level 4 via a shelter walkway across Shanghai Street. Langham Place is the largest shopping mall in Mong Kok. The 15-floor (+ 2 basement levels) mall with 180,000 sq ft of shopping space has over 200 shops and eateries, and direct access to the Mong Kok MTR in the basement level, making it very convenient to stay at the Cordis Hotel. I can't believe that the mall is already 21 years old. It still looks modern and funky. It has a 9-storey glass atrium that makes it look very airy with natural light during the day. There are many eateries and a food court on Level 4, plus many more restaurants and eateries dispersing throughout different levels of the mall. There is a long escalator going up from L4 to L8, and then another one from L8 to L12. There are also shorter escalators going up the floors after the long ones. The best strategy to browse the mall is to take either the escalators or elevators to the highest floor of the mall (supposed to be L15), and then work your way down by walking. It took me about 1 1/2 to 2 hours to do so. But it depends on whether you have something to shop for, or just browsing. I like to look at the cute things in the gift shops or toy stores. In my trip back in March, 2025, I purchased a Lulu the Pig disguised as Ne Zha. It was so cute and a great buy, it was on sale for HK$100 (US$13), down from HK$700 (US$90). However, the rest of the merchandises were at full price. We like the restaurants at the hotel, but have also tried different eateries in the mall. There are so many different cuisines to try. In our most recent trip in October, I noticed a big sign announcing that "Din Tai Fung is coming soon"! For a DTF fan like me, this is really great news. It is going to be close by Orchid Padaria Café (one of our favorite Cha Chaan Teng) on Level B2. I really look forward to dining in there when it opens! The Langham Place mall is an air-conditioned oasis in Mong Kok. It provides free WiFi, free parking, and long opening hours. It constantly attracts a lot of people. If you are not used to places with dense population, I suggest that you don't venture out there on Fridays, weekends, or any holidays, so that it would not be too overwhelming. Give it a try on a "slow" day first. Have fun!

This shopping mall is uniquely designed. The bottom section looks like a normal mall. Then it has…read moresuper long escalators to take you to the top section which has a LEGO store and a bunch of other neat shops. The top section is also pretty unique. From the top of the top section, you can walk down in a spiral and make your way down to the bottom of the top section.

"Excuse me. Do you know where the Sincerity Travel is in Mong Kok?"…read more"It is right next to Argyle Centre." As I was trying to get my student card ready, I was in Mong Kok trying to find that place but I ended up getting lost somewhere and had to resort to ask for help. The way he told me where that was made it sound like everyone knew where Argyle Centre was. Well, not for me. I seriously had no idea where that was. I just kept asking everyone along the way. Thankfully I made it. Turns out Argyle Centre is one of those malls for teens. I realized that teenage girls love coming here and I can tell by the number of people in this tiny little small here. You can see all kind of shops and I seriously do not think that any guys would come here as most shops here sell heels, accessories, dresses and basically women's stuff. So to be honest, I was literally the odd man out surrounded by all those girls. Anyway, the stuff here is extremely cheap. Well normally for guys, my shirt alone would cost me a few hundreds, but here a dress only costs around HKD$50. Wow! Are you serious? Well, design and taste aside... you can still buy lots of cheap stuff here. However, I believe everyone knows this place better than I do. I am so ashamed to call myself a local at this point. So if you are looking for decent clothes at a cheaper price, come here then.

Argyle Center is teenage shopping heaven. It's shop after shop and floor after floor of trendy…read moreclothes and accessories, all at EXTREMELY affordable prices. And I can't stress this enough - we're talking earrings for $10, shorts for $30 kind of cheap! Argyle Center is about a five minutes' walk from the MTR station. It's pretty easy to find your way - or you could just follow that group of teenagers in front of you because that's probably the way they're heading. The variety of things at Argyle is endless. You can find anything from backpacks with huge dolls attached to them to bags appropriate for you to bring for work - that's how much choice you'll have there. The mall is obviously catered to teenagers, but I don't think anybody could possibly leave here empty handed! Don't worry, it's not just all clothes and accessories - you can also find really fun novelty items and gifts there, like drinking games sets, offensive but funny cards and prank toys. If you're a fan of Korean pop music, you'll be able to find some shops that sell Korean celebrities merchandise like badges and posters. A word of caution though: some of the things here can be pretty tacky and cheap-looking - you'll see a lot of bright t-shirts with badly spelled words that make no sense and bags with so many studs nobody should be let within a metre-radius of them. But once in a while, you'll see a decent looking sweater or a necklace that doesn't look half bad. Most shopkeepers are willing to bargain, so you can get things cheaper than they already are! If there's a defect in something you want and it's the last remaining piece, don't be afraid to ask for a discount - you'll almost definitely get one! At all costs, do NOT come on a weekend because this place will be super crowded! You won't be able to browse much because you'll be knocking elbows with others who are trying to get a close look too, and it really just isn't worth coming on a weekday. Come on a weekday because there will be significantly less people! The key to shopping at Argyle is to be patient - you'll see some seriously tacky clothes, and you'll be bumping into other people because the mall isn't huge - but persistence is key! Poke around long enough and I'm sure you'll leave with a couple of good buys!

It was our young daughters' first international trip and I had to solo parent for two days. For one…read moreof those days, I brought the girls to this mall because they have an 18,000 square foot MOKO Park! The design seems to play off of the Bird Street and Flower Market in Mongkok. My girls had a lot of fun with the climbing wall, swing set, slides, and trampoline. We spent at least an hour there before heading off to the food court for lunch.

Can't believe this high mall is next to our hotel has over 170 shops including everything…read morerestaurants and shopping. Is like packing everything in one place. They are connected to MTR station and c they close at 9:30pm. Service is great, has a lot of selections including hair salon, Japanese influence supermarket and eye glasses, restaurant, outdoor playground.

You'll find several floors of toys, video games, collectibles, and even a little kpop stuff here…read more There's a floor in the basement and several floors above that you can reach by escalator. It's a mall but it's pretty cramped. The walk ways are narrow and the stores are modestly sized. I like to visit every now and then just to check out the displays and see what's for sale. This is definitely a fun visit for collectors but those who don't like crowds won't feel comfortable here. One positive is the location. It is conveniently located near the MTR. I can't comment on the prices here though.

Fun experience, 3 or 4 floors of toys / figurines / pokemon / cards / teen idols / anime / action…read morefigures / video games / magazines & comics. It gets extremely crowded in the building , be mindful of the stores. And don't knock anything down. So much to see you can spend hours looking for pass childhood memories . Make way for people. Don't just stand in the middle of the aisles

If you are looking to buy Fujifilm Instax instant film, don't go to MK Pro Shop (store 133), they…read morewill charge you more if you don't do the calculation carefully yourself. They charge 2% for electronic transit (credit card, wechat, alipay, etc.), but they do the calculation based on each item's price, for example, the 20PCS listed as 137HKD, with 2% fee, they charge 142 instead of 139.74 (137*1.02). So basically, you will pay 2~3 hkd more per item, then it's almost the same or even more comparing to others, whose listed price is the real price.

A photographers paradise. There are three levels of many different camera shops selling either new…read moreor used cameras. I can spend half a day here browsing through all the stores

Worth a visit for collectors who happen to be in the area!…read more The ground floor has at least half a dozen dealers in coins, banknotes, stamps, and other collectibles. Only two were open on one recent Monday late morning. This uncommon shopping area can be reached via exit E1 of the Mongkok MTR, and sits at 163-173 Portland Street, at the intersection with Soy Street.

Gorgeously designed, high-end shopping mall conveniently located as it is attached to the Ritz…read moreCarlton hotel and the MTR station (Kowloon Station). From Zara to Chanel, this mall has a great selection of stores. If you're looking for luxury shopping, this is the place to be!

Elements is a large shopping mall located at Union Square West Kowloon. It is developed and managed…read moreby MTR Corporation through its subsidiary. It's quiet and convenient, friendly staff working here, overall great experience.

If you're looking for Vera Wang, you probably won't find it here. You can however, settle for her…read moremuch cheaper sister, Fera Wong (just kidding, not a real thing). Chinese knock-offs get a bad rap, but why the hell should you spend CAD $200 on your bridesmaid's dress when she'll only wear it once and it's probably ugly anyway?? Golden Plaza is the place to suppress those wedding budget anxieties with a little strategic spending. Going in for a walk is an experience in itself. Your eyes will get assaulted with all types of colours and sparkles that span 4 floors...and it's overwhelmingly glorious. I've been here on multiple shopping/pick up trips and I will always love coming back. I won't lie, some of the styles are less couture and more your Chinese auntie's version of couture. But look hard and you will find some really exciting stuff at unbelievable prices. Custom ballgown dresses seem to hover around the CAD $500-$1000+ range depending on what you want. You can get simple chiffon/tulle dresses for your wedding party at $60-$100 easily. If you're an online shopper, you might get lucky on Taobao, but I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for and the prices ended up being similar anyway. Talking face to face with the shop owner and being able to pick out colour, style, and material was the way to go. Other than dresses for every occasion at every price point, they've got a million varieties of shoes (customizable), real and fake jewelry, decorations, suits, photo studios, print shops...anything wedding related, they got it. You can't take photos of anything though, so bring a friend for consultation. Customized dresses take a few weeks to complete. We all know anything wedding related is suddenly inflated beyond belief, so places like Golden Plaza are a godsend. You might not want to get a wedding dress here, but what about 5 bridesmaid dresses? Bring in a picture of a $600 Jimmy Choo shoe, lower your quality expectations, and get it done for 1/10 the price. Remember, the essence of Chinese knock-offs is that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". And, of course, arguing your way to a bargain! My recommended stores: Lung Fung Night Dressing Co. (龍鳳店晚裝公司), Tel: 2390 7650 Pure Love Wedding, Tel: 2696 9833, facebook.com/purelovewedding (70/100) - 2017