I like the concept, but it leaves me a little bit unsatisfied (story of my life..?)…read more 852 - the country code for international calls to Hong Kong (not zip code though, we don't have one), and also the way the younger generation like to refer themselves as, sells gifts depict in old, local, "hongkie" feel that's in the collective memory of Hong Kong people. Oh and they make the gift practically usable too. For the old school letterboxes, they changed them to a bag; for dim sum, they changed them to sponge; for the traditional bamboo theatres, they changed them to photo frames... so on. Some of the design may carry more meanings than others. The pet bags are designed as public transportation (taxicab, bus, train), as pets are often unwelcome guests on board. Or the deck of Cantonese words playing cards, where you can actually learn some useful phrases you cannot otherwise learn from a "formal" Canto lesson. I still have some mixed feelings about the shop. It brings you good laugh, but never able to actually buy something that's suitable as gift. Once I asked if they had something as simple as postcards (as in, the old, local, "hongkie" moments instead of the overused harbor view), and I got a very plain no for answer. Some of the designs are really good, but only for a certain age group. More like inside jokes for the '70s and '80s, but they lose the value once you HAVE to explain the reference. That's another reason I have been hesitate to buy anything just yet. Nevertheless, it has one of the best locations in PMQ and no doubt people will find it very interesting and do a lot of window shopping. One day I'll find some new products that I may actually like and buy.

Shopping experience…read more.. Retail therapy is my best relief and here in Hong Kong's Fa Yuen Street Market it definitely was something that I'm so glad to have visited. Nadine and so proudly figured out to navigate our way to this huge area that seem to have the dedicated space for this market which took the whole street. Walking through as I browsed each vendor there seem to be the same of many items which made me confused if it was the same seller or different though some of the prices and various other items differ I wasn't the greatest at bargaining though it was easier if it was just out of curiosity versus a want it was really fun looking through the various items with everything from household to electronics, towels and plushies. Taking the train was definitely fun and easy just find your way to Log Kok Station and there are signs to guide you the way...happy shopping! Thank you!

Fa Yuen Street is another "Night Market" shopping experience…read more The street is blocked off from vehicular traffic and both sides of the street are lined with vendors that block the regular brick and mortar shops along the way. That means there's four rows of shopping! The outdoor ambiance was fine for an October day. The sky was a bit overcast, so we were not burning in the heat. Some stalls weren't set up by noon, but most were open. Vendors didn't bargain much since prices were quite reasonable. Example: I got a pair of socks for 10 HK$ while I got another pair for 12 HK$ at a different place yesterday. Yeah, it's only a few cents difference, but hey... it's the principle. Fa Yuen Street had more fruits, towels, and household goods as compared with the Ladies Market. I saw pillows, curtains, chair covers, blankets, and scissors here. Other merchandise included luggage, purses, tote bags, reusable bags, Thai-style clothing, umbrellas, sunglasses, socks, underwear, and more! For us, it was worth the trek over. We got off at the Mong Kok Station... same one we used for the Ladies Market!

BEST. GIFT STORE. EVER. Located inside the HK Convention Centre in Wan chai, this is a place for…read moretourist AND locals alike. It is a really big stores filled with really interesting design goods. I know there are quite a few design shops around town but what I really like about this is that a lot of the goods they sell here, aside from the fact that they are brilliantly designed, they are mainly local designers.. actually I think all of the designers are local. The shop has a good variety of products, from kitchen to stationary to jewellery and more. I personally really like the jewellery selection. They are all locally made, not exuberently over priced but good quality and a few of the brands they sell, i believe make one-of-a-kind pieces. Another section I like is where they have all the cute useful electronic goods, like the really cute usb sticks, embellished headphones, and other electronic accessories. I have bought gifts here for people who were visiting or when I went back home. This is THE place to look for good souvenirs. I even brought my tourist friends here and they went insane shopping for things to bring home. The store is really big, not all of the products are relevant and not every single piece is a gem but in general, I think the quality of products they sell here is above average in terms of gifts and souvenirs.

REVIEWER # 1 Are you…read moreon vacation and looking for a good souvenir to bring back to your colleagues? Voila! Get these and they will love you! This bakery is an old bakery in China and has tons of history! They are famous for their egg roll and pork. Very close to Times Square and the MTR station! Koi Kei Bakery is well known in Hong Kong and Macau! This bakery is good and offers a large variety of different pastries and snacks ranging from: Almond cookies, Chinese pastry with pork, peanut candy and many more options. The Portuguese tarts and the cashew nut cookies were my favorite! You can get individual or box pastries. The staffs here are very nice and speak English so I had no problems asking questions. Please note, that this is not a bakery where you can sit down and enjoy your pastries. It's more of a quick pick me up. If you are unsure on how something taste, no worries because more of the Koi Kei Bakeries have samples of different items. Koi Kei Bakery is all over Hong Kong so you will not miss it! The open at 9AM and open as late as 9PM. Make sure if you go, get the egg tart! They seem to be really good! REVIEW 219/196