{"id":182936,"date":"2024-11-19T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T01:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=182936"},"modified":"2024-11-19T11:14:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T03:14:26","slug":"central-market-opening-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/central-market-opening-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Playground for all: Here\u2019s what to look out for in the revitalised Central Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markets<\/a> are a big part of Hong Kong culture. From wet markets and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-supermarkets-grocery-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supermarkets<\/a>, to even <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/photogenic-street-markets-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photogenic markets<\/a>, we\u2019re blessed with an astounding amount of choice in the 852. But how about a building with elements of all the three markets above \u2013 and more? Built in 1939, Central Market is now greeting visitors with new and improved interiors, facilities, plus shopping and dining offers. Wondering what all the hype is about? Let us tell you more about this wonderful historical site and how it\u2019s been reimagined.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_guide_to_Hong_Kongs_revitalised_Central_Market\"><\/span>Our guide to Hong Kong\u2019s revitalised Central Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/central-market-opening-hong-kong\/#Our_guide_to_Hong_Kongs_revitalised_Central_Market\" title=\"Our guide to Hong Kong\u2019s revitalised Central Market\">Our guide to Hong Kong\u2019s revitalised Central Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/central-market-opening-hong-kong\/#Storytime_A_brief_history_of_the_Central_Market\" title=\"Storytime: A brief history of the Central Market\">Storytime: A brief history of the Central Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/central-market-opening-hong-kong\/#Best_restaurants_and_cafes_in_Central_Market\" title=\"Best restaurants and cafes in Central Market\">Best restaurants and cafes in Central Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/central-market-opening-hong-kong\/#Where_to_shop_in_Central_Market\" title=\"Where to shop in Central Market\">Where to shop in Central Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storytime_A_brief_history_of_the_Central_Market\"><\/span>Storytime: A brief history of the Central Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211671\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211671 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-history.jpg\" alt=\"central market hong kong history\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-history.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-history-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-history-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Central Market in the 1930s (Photography: Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located at the intersection of Queen Victoria Street and Jubilee Street, the Central Market building has been a place of collective memory for many Hongkongers across generations. The earliest prototype of the Central Market was Canton Bazaar, which was established in 1842 just south from the Market\u2019s present location. After several rounds of renaming, remodelling, and relocating, the Central Market became what it is today \u2013 a four-storey building in the Bauhaus style, completed in 1938.<\/p>\n<p>Home to 255 stalls in the 1940s, the Central Market had all sorts of fresh food on sale: common poultry, seafood, pork, beef\u2026 There was even horse meat, a relatively affordable source of protein back in wartime Hong Kong. As the Central Market was the only meat market on Hong Kong Island, it was always filled with people; Hong Kong\u2019s then-Governor David Trench even recognised it to be the largest meat market in the whole of Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_restaurants_and_cafes_in_Central_Market\"><\/span>Best restaurants and cafes in Central Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spanning across three floors in the revitalised Central Market are a diverse range of restaurants, cafes, and food kiosks. You\u2019ll find individual establishments and a food court on the ground and first floors, while stalls offering street food are on the second floor.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Blooms Coffee<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211663\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211663\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211663 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-blooms-coffee.jpg\" alt=\"best cafe central market blooms coffee\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-blooms-coffee.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-blooms-coffee-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-blooms-coffee-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You won\u2019t be disappointed by a brew from Blooms (Photography: Blooms Coffee via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Serving a selection of coffee brewed from single origin beans, Blooms Coffee is the perfect place for a pick-me-up. Pair your coffee with a diverse variety of freshly baked pastries and bites when the craving strikes.<\/p>\n<p>Here are other <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/good-cafes-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cafes in Hong Kong<\/a> worth visiting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bloomscoffeehk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><em>Blooms Coffee<\/em><\/a><em>, Shop G15A, G\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Stormies<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211678\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211678 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-stormies.jpg\" alt=\"stormies\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-stormies.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-stormies-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-stormies-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheers to good times at Stormies! (Photography: Stormies via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Central Market bar is the ideal place to go for after-work drinks. Stormies serves a menu of delicious mains, snacks, and finely crafted cocktails. The bar also opens out to Jubilee Street, so you can people-watch as you sip a drink.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our fave <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/best-bars-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bars in Hong Kong<\/a> for your next bender.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StormiesCDG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Stormies<\/a>, Shop G13-14, G\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 6502 1595<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Mammy Pancake<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211673\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211673 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-mammy-pancake.jpg\" alt=\"restaurants central market mammy pancake\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-mammy-pancake.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-mammy-pancake-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-mammy-pancake-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A crunchy outer layer envelops a soft and pillowy middle (Photography: \u5abd\u54aa\u96de\u86cb\u4ed4-\u9999\u6e2f Mammy Pancake Hong Kong via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This food kiosk is a must-try in Central Market. Mammy Pancake transforms the quintessential Hong Kong street food, egg waffles and waffles, with innovative flavours. While you can\u2019t go wrong with the classic Original Egg Puff or Peanut Butter and Condensed Milk Waffle, Mammy\u2019s Matcha Red Bean Egg Puff, Coffee Waffle, and savoury Pork Floss and Sesame Egg Puffs are crowd favourites, too.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/street-food-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hong Kong street food<\/a> you shouldn\u2019t miss!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mammypancake.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><em>Mammy Pancake<\/em><\/a><em>, Kiosk 242B, 2\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Hello Molly Gelato<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211669\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211669 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-hello-molly-gelato.jpg\" alt=\"hello molly gelato\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-hello-molly-gelato.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-hello-molly-gelato-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-hello-molly-gelato-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This gelateria has us hooked! (Photography: Hello Molly Gelato via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Stop by Hello Molly Gelato for some delectable handmade treats. Founded by three friends in 2017, the homegrown brand offers creamy gelato made with locally sourced ingredients, with flavours rotating seasonally. Our fave flavours are the Mango Sticky Rice, dairy-free Lychee and Rose Sorbetto, and Earl Grey.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s where else we go for super smooth gelato and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/best-ice-cream-shops-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ice cream in Hong Kong<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomollygelato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><em>Hello Molly Gelato<\/em><\/a><em>, Kiosk 241, 2\/F, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 5963 2289<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Gu Liang Cai<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211668\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211668 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-gu-liang-cai.jpg\" alt=\"restaurants central market hong kong gu liang cai\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-gu-liang-cai.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-gu-liang-cai-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-gu-liang-cai-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gather the gang for a feast! (Photography: \u4e45\u4e21\u83dc Gu Liang Cai via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Settle down at Gu Liang Cai and refuel with authentic Chiu Chow cuisine. Must-tries on the menu include the Signature Marinated Specialties, which comes in Beef, Goose, Goose Offal, and Pork. Pair your marinated meats with a refreshing and nourishing Claypot Soup Mustard Greens Chicken and Chiu Chow-style Pork Fried Rice for extra indulgence.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/best-chinese-restaurants-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong<\/a> (tried and tested by us, of course!).<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GuLiangCai.hk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Gu Liang Cai<\/a>, Shop 124-125, 1\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2117 1919<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. Matjeom<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211675\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211675\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211675 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-matjeom.jpg\" alt=\"matjeom\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-matjeom.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-matjeom-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-matjeom-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy delectable Korean dishes at Matjeom (Photography: Cafe Deco Group via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hankering for some quality Korean food? Matjeom has you covered. This restaurant in Central Market offers a wide selection of Korean dishes, from Bulgogi Japchae to Bibimbap and even <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/best-fried-chicken-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fried chicken<\/a>. What\u2019s more, all items are wallet-friendly, making this spot ideal for a quick meal \u2013 what\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n<p>Check out our fave <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/best-korean-restaurants-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean restaurants in Hong Kong<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafedecogroup.com\/en-us\/brand\/matjeom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Matjeom<\/a>, Shop G10, G\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 5596 7081<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Things to do in Central Market<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211679\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211679 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-things-to-do.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in central market\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-things-to-do.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-things-to-do-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-things-to-do-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step through these doors to a world of wonder (Photography: \u4e2d\u74b0\u8857\u5e02 Central Market via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Designed with an open floor plan, the Central Market now provides 100 leasable units for retail and F&amp;B, 1,000 square metres of green open space, and open areas for exhibitions, performances, and activities \u2013 hence its slogan \u201cplayground for all\u201d. On top of these (literally), the second floor of the Market is open to SMEs, local brands, and start-ups. So whether you\u2019d like to dine, shop, work, learn, or be entertained, the revitalised Central Market has you covered.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Look out for buskers and public performances \u2013 or busk yourself!<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211664\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211664 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-busking.jpg\" alt=\"busking\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-busking.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-busking-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-busking-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch live music performances from local talents (Photography: \u4e2d\u74b0\u8857\u5e02 Central Market via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Say goodbye to old, stuffy markets! The new Central Market has a large atrium equipped with projection and sound systems, as well as about 100 seats, making it the perfect space for street performances. In addition, a semi-open area in front of the Grand Staircase has been repurposed for community performances. It includes a motion sensor system and an LED projection wall, meant to create interactive experiences for visitors. Furthermore, the Legacy Hall on the first floor has a 2,500-square-feet multi-functional space, making it ideal for hosting forums and cultural events.<\/p>\n<p><em>Take advantage of Central Market\u2019s open spaces and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmarket.hk\/en\/busking\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sign up to be a busker<\/a> online.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Visit famous Hong Kong film locations<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211667\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211667\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211667 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-film-locations.jpg\" alt=\"hong kong film locations\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-film-locations.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-film-locations-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-film-locations-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snap a pic at this iconic junction (Photography: Ceeseven via Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the entrance to Central Market used to be a hotspot for outdoor cinema in the early 1900s, the market itself has become a popular <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-film-locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">film location<\/a> over the years. Though the market and the attached Central Escalator Link Alley Shopping Arcade closed in 2003, Central Market remains a connection point for the Central-Mid-Levels escalator. This junction was featured in the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-movies-watch-classic-cantonese-movies-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classic Hong Kong movie<\/a>, Chungking Express, as well as The Dark Knight from the Batman trilogy!<\/p>\n<h3>3. Take part in markets, heritage tours, and more<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211674\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211674\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211674 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-market.jpg\" alt=\"central market markets fairs\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-market.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-market-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-market-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">These handicraft markets keep Central Market busy! (Photography: \u4e2d\u74b0\u8857\u5e02 Central Market via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With brand new event spaces across Central Market, there are many ways to join in on the fun. Whether it be browsing for handcrafted goods at markets or learning about the history and heritage of Central Market on a tour, there are plenty of things to do in the revitalised space.<\/p>\n<p><em>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmarket.hk\/en\/happenings?type=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">latest happenings at Central Market<\/a> or explore with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmarket.hk\/en\/heritage-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">professional guide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. You\u2019re now in the Heritage Triangle!<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211670\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211670\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211670 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-heritage-triangle.jpg\" alt=\"heritage triangle\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-heritage-triangle.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-heritage-triangle-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-heritage-triangle-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get cultured in Central at these three revitalised heritage sites (Photography: \u5927\u9928 Tai Kwun via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/pmq-central-hong-kong-design-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMQ<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/tai-kwun-arts-restaurants-shops-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tai Kwun<\/a>, art and the community are important elements in the revitalised Central Market. Spending the day out in Central? Make sure to check out all three historic sites for the ultimate art and culture fix.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_shop_in_Central_Market\"><\/span>Where to shop in Central Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Chef\u2019s Cuts and Chef\u2019s Market<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211666\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211666\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211666 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-chefs-market.jpg\" alt=\"central market hong kong where to shop chefs market chefs cut\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-chefs-market.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-chefs-market-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-chefs-market-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get inspiration for your next meal at Chef\u2019s Market (Photography: Chef\u2019s Market HK via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located on the ground floor of Central Market, Chef\u2019s Cuts and Chef\u2019s Market is a grocer that offers a diverse range of gourmet food and ingredients. Buy premium meats at the Chef\u2019s Cuts counter before browsing across its cheese, seasoning, and wine selections.<\/p>\n<p>Check out other <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-supermarkets-grocery-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supermarkets and grocery stores in Hong Kong<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefs-market.com.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Chef\u2019s Cuts and Chef\u2019s Market<\/a>, Shop G01-03, 04-09, G\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Hong Kong Tram Store<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211680\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211680\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211680 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-tram-store.jpg\" alt=\"hong kong tram store\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-tram-store.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-tram-store-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-tram-store-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prepare to be dazzled by the variety of local goods at this retro store (Photography: \u53ee\u53ee\u8fa6\u9928 HK Tram Store via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just hopped off a tram? Grab something to remember your journey by at the Hong Kong Tram Store! The tram- and market-themed shop offers a range of lifestyle goods, figurines, toys, as well as Old Hong Kong memorabilia.<\/p>\n<p>Explore Hong Kong Island by following our <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/tram-tour-landmarks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tram tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/hktramstore.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hong Kong Tram Store<\/a>, Shop 117, 1\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 9852 0500<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Shop by Man Mo Temple<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211676\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211676 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-shop-by-man-mo-temple.jpg\" alt=\"shop by man mo temple\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-shop-by-man-mo-temple.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-shop-by-man-mo-temple-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-shop-by-man-mo-temple-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This shop is set up in one of the market\u2019s preserved stalls, complete with its original stone slab counter where vendors used to sell meat (Photography: \u4e2d\u74b0\u8857\u5e02 Central Market via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Find yourself in Central after a day of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/chinese-temples-in-hong-kong-gods-deities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">temple-hopping<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/guide-to-sheung-wan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sheung Wan<\/a>? Stop by the Shop by Man Mo Temple for some souvenirs! You\u2019ll find a selection of trinkets and memorabilia themed around traditional Hong Kong culture, as well as temples of different deities.<\/p>\n<p>Check out other places to buy <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/souvenirs-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hong Kong souvenirs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/temples.tungwahcsd.org\/shop-by-man-mo-temple?_lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shop by Man Mo Temple<\/a>, Kiosk P01A, G\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2614 8744<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Slowood<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211677\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211677 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-slowood.jpg\" alt=\"slowood\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-slowood.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-slowood-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-slowood-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We love wandering around Slowood\u2019s aesthetically pleasing store (Photography: \u4e2d\u74b0\u8857\u5e02 Central Market via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shop sustainably at Slowood! As one of Hong Kong\u2019s best green grocers, Slowood is loved for its zero-waste products. You\u2019ll find a comprehensive range here, from food to personal care, to household items and decor. The shop also sells seasonal decorations during <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/buy-christmas-decorations-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/chinese-new-year-decorations-symbolism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lunar New Year<\/a>, so be sure to stop by when the festive times begin!<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slowood.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Slowood<\/a>, Shop 231-233, 2\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 6468 6128<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. CccccC Select<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211665\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211665\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211665 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-cccccc-select.jpg\" alt=\"central market hong kong shop cccccc select\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-cccccc-select.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-cccccc-select-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/central-market-hong-kong-cccccc-select-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Go treasure hunting in CccccC Select (Photography: CccccC Select via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A one-stop shop for locally made trinkets, handicrafts, and more, CccccC Select is a fun spot to stop by when you\u2019re in the area. Discover everything from perfumes and miniature decor, to home necessities and much more from the abundant collection.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cccccc.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CccccC Select<\/a>, Shop 116, 1\/F, Central Market, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 5540 6877<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmarket.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Central Market<\/a>, 93 Queen\u2019s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 3618 8668<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>[This article was originally published in January 2019 and updated in 2024 by Celia Lee.]<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Markets are a big part of Hong Kong culture. From wet markets and supermarkets, to even photogenic markets, we\u2019re blessed with an astounding amount of choice in the 852. 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