8 BEST BUDGET SHOPPING AREAS IN HONG KONG | Mong Kok Hong Kong Shopping and Street Food | Froi and Geri

Wanna know where to shop in Hong Kong for cheap and affordable sneakers, cameras, cellphones, clothing, and makeup? Then you are at the right place as we share with you eight (8) budget shopping areas plus two (2) must visit places in Mong Kok for street food and entertainment.

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Mong Kok is the one-stop shop for everything you need. It has every retail market, restaurant, entertainment, and shopping centre imaginable. It was described as the busiest district in the world by the Guinness World Records. When you come to Mong Kok, be ready with your haggling skills to enjoy great bargains.

1.    Street Entertainment

Head over to Mong Kok on weekends to experience Hong Kong’s local entertainment in the stretch of Sai Cheong Yung Street of Mong Kok.

 2.    Argyle Centre

It is a three-floor shopping arcade best for getting women’s stuffs if you want variety and options. This is similar to the Divisoria Shopping Mall in Manila or the Platinum Fashion Mall in Bangkok. Our little tip for you is to go directly to the third floor since it is where you will find low-priced items and pre-loved luxury bags. Shops here open after lunch around 1pm and the place gets crowded shortly afterwards.

3.    Ladies Market

Located at Tung Choi Street, this street market is open daily from mid-day until late-night with stalls and shops selling variety of clothing and accessories.

This is where you will find souvenirs like Hong Kong shirts, keychains, and ref magnets. But be sure not to pay the asking price. Haggling is the game here. It will be normal to haggle at least 50% of their selling price. One little tip is to look around first and check the prices of the other stores before making any purchase. The street market vendors only accept cash as payment.

4.    Fa Yuen Market

Additional bargain shopping in Mong Kok can be found in the shops and street stalls of Fa Yuen Street. This one is not as touristy as the Ladies’ Market so it is a little more comfortable to look around if you care for your personal space. They have a wide range of items which are even better than the ones you see in most of the street markets in Hong Kong. Skip Ladies’ Market if you you’re short on time and come here directly to enjoy better bargains and friendlier shopping ambiance.

There are also retail stores like H&M, Forever 21, Giordano, Bossini, and G2000 if you want more clothing options.

 5.    Fa Yuen Sneakers Street

Mong Kok’s Fa Yuen Street is known as the Sneakers Street in Hong Kong. Not to be confused with the Fa Yuen Street Market, the Sneakers Street is the one near the Ladies’ Market in Mong Kok.

It is where Hong Kongers go for a large selection of shoes, sportswear, and streetwear for it has over fifty (50) stores that sell all things sporty.

6.    Sim City

This is a one-stop location for new and used camera gear in Hong Kong. There are also shops here selling camera and cellphone accessories that you will not normally find in the gadgets stores nearby. The other popular gadget stores in Mong Kok are Broadway and Fortress so you can price-compare first before committing to buy anything from Sim City. Paying by cash will always get you the best price.

 7.    Beauty Avenue

If you’re a makeup artist or a makeup enthusiast, then this is the perfect place for you. The Beauty Avenue in Langham Place is a two-floor shopping centre for all things beauty. The other makeup stores that you will find in every corner of Mong Kok are Sasa, Bonjour, and Colourmix. There’s Nyx and Kiko Milano outlets too.

 8.    Trendy

Knowing that HK is a shopping haven for ladies, this hidden gem is a good place for some men shopping. You could find men’s clothings, bags, sneakers and limited edition of men’s stuffs here.

 9.    Langham Place 

It is the second "vertical mall" in Hong Kong. Langham Place has the longest escalator in a shopping mall. It has two (2) Xpresscalators which allow shoppers to travel 76 meters in a convenient and fast way. Stop by the newly opened Lego Store at the highest level where you will see a locally designed Lego display of the major streets in Mong Kok.

 10. Street Food

The Mong Kok area has many food stalls selling traditional snacks such as fish balls, fried beancurd, egg waffles, and various finger food. You will not surely miss Hong Kong’s street food for you will find food booths in every corner of Mong Kok.

One big tip for shopaholics, Mong Kok gets too crowded on weekends. So plan your visit well to enjoy one great shopping experience.