Suffice it to say, that Hong Kong has upped the ante on the regular shopping experience with Kai Tak Mall. With a 40-lane bowling alley, over 200 stores screaming high fashion, the city’s tallest rock climbing wall at 17.5 metres, and 20,000 sq feet worth of epicurean innovation, this day-to-night sportainment hub ought to be on every Hong Konger’s radar. The mall is a part of the Kai Tak Sports Complex, all set to open in the first half of 2025. But for now, all eyes are on this mint-new retail haven.
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Shop till you drop
Operated by the K11 Group, Kai Tak shopping mall brags an array of stores, such as New Balance UCC with special edition apparel, Oofos Recovery Footwear, Li Ning, FanTown, Salomon, Adidas, Decathlon, Nike, Fila, Asics, Puma, and Skechers, among others. The mall is also home to National Geographic — a concept store that unites cool grey tones with signature outdoor accents. Other stand-out shopping sites include AEON Style — a Japanese departmental store, crowd-favourites like Uniqlo and GU, and In-Mart — Indonesia’s premium speciality store, which has debuted in Hong Kong. The city’s famous tech-accessory brand Stay Dreaming has also opened its first flagship store; this time around, you can purchase customised phone covers using the shop’s instant print feature.
Where to eat at Kai Tak shopping mall
No matter what your palate craves, there’s no dearth of culinary options at this Kai Tak mall. With handpicked restaurants from Japan, China, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe, and 10 promising outlets that are debuting in Hong Kong, there’s plenty to explore. While the 20,000 sq feet food court ‘Food Gala’ is now open, the mall’s second gourmet zone called ‘Dining Cove’ is slated to open in March 2025.
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Some of the must-try restaurants at the Kai Tak shopping mall include:
- Gyu-kaku
- Shabu Days
- Apollo
- Otters in a Pot
- Chaology
- Twins Liangpi
- Fresh and Fresh
Other attractions at Kai Tak shopping mall
Beyond retail therapy, Kai Tak shopping mall offers the Epicland Playground, Hong Kong’s largest outlet of the amusement brand. This game zone features four themed play areas, including massive rope nets and inflatable airplanes, ensuring kids have as much fun as you do while shopping.
Don’t miss the Namco Entertainment Area, a unique blend of sports and entertainment, and one of the city’s largest Nintendo outlets.
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An exciting addition to Kai Tak shopping mall is Japan’s largest indoor amusement park, TOKYO JOYPOLIS, making its first flagship debut outside Japan. Spanning five storeys and 30,000 sq ft, it features a NINJA DOJO Zone, a Sonic The Hedgehog-themed interactive playground, a Future Arena zone, and a top-floor fusion bar and restaurant, ‘Hungry Tiger Hidden Dragon’.
The mall also features a 24-hour fitness centre, perfect for squeezing in a quick cardio session before diving into your shopping marathon!
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Best things to do near the mall
Looking for cool ways to spend your time near Kai Tak shopping mall? Our top recommendations include:
- Kai Tak Sky Garden (2.8 km away): This 1.4 km sky garden is divided into four season-wise zones, a Garden Plaza, a Fountain Plaza, and a Lawn Plaza. This lush walkway connects the area’s landmarks like Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and Kai Tak Runway Park.
- Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (3.7 km away): This world-class terminal welcomes luxury cruise liners from the globe over, and offers panoramic views of the Victoria Harbour, chic restaurants, and retail zones. Kai Tak Cruise Terminal also features a rooftop park with a water garden and burgeoning lawns.
- Victoria Peak (15.5 km away): At 1,811 ft above sea level, Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak is among the city’s best viewpoints for surreal views of the twinkling skyline. It is especially famous for the peak tram, a cable car that takes people to the top.
- Airside (2.6 km away): The OG mall of Kai Tak, Airside honours the old Kai Tak Airport with installations and decor elements that celebrate the region’s aviation history.
- Kai Tak Stadium (500 m away): This is among Hong Kong’s most happening destinations for concerts, sports events, and large-scale festivals.
How to reach
By train: The nearest train station is Kai Tak MTR Station, just 350 metres from Kai Tak shopping mall.
By road: Take Citybus 78X or 78C to Queen’s Hill, Fanling, or Cityflyer Bus A25 via Tsim Sha Tsui to Kai Tak. Alternatively, Green Minibus 82 goes to Choi Hing Court, Kwun Tong.
Address: Shing Kai Rd, Kai Tak, Hong Kong
(Feature image credit: Kai Tak Mall)
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Yashita Vashishth
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