4 Supermarkets in Hong Kong where you can buy cheap wine!

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Wellcome, one of the supermarkets representing Hong Kong, is famous not only for its high buildings, dazzling harbors, and luxury shopping centers but also has supermarkets where locals buy their daily necessities. Originating as a small grocery store on Sai Ying Pun High Street in 1945, Wellcome has grown into a supermarket representing Hong Kong, now boasting numerous stores to the extent that it's no exaggeration to say there's one in every alley. At Wellcome, you can buy products that are popular among locals, such as toothpaste, oolong tea, fruits, and spices, and packaged foods like sushi. Particularly, the Causeway Bay branch of Wellcome Mart is popular among both locals and travelers for its extensive wine list, thanks to Hong Kong's policy of reducing excise tax on low-alcohol beverages, allowing for the enjoyment of good wine at a cheaper price than in other countries.

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Since opening its doors in Times Square in 1996, City'Super has elevated the standard of supermarkets in Hong Kong. It welcomes customers with a selection of wines, meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, and a variety of spices, among which Himalayan salt and truffle oil are the most popular items. There's an innumerable variety of wine-related foods as well, including all sorts of cheeses and salads, which capture the hearts of commuters on their way home. Many households in Hong Kong lack kitchens, so City'Super also offers a wide range of ready-to-eat items such as sandwiches, pasta, kimbap, sushi, and salads. Currently, it operates chains in only four locations: Central 'IFC', Tsim Sha Tsui 'Harbour City', Sha Tin 'New Town Plaza', and Causeway Bay 'Times Square'.

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Since opening its first store in Singapore in 1975, Market Place by Jason has grown in popularity, almost making its way into all major shopping malls in Hong Kong. Despite being slightly more expensive than Welcome Mart, it always attracts customers looking to purchase quality groceries in a pleasant environment. It is particularly popular among the younger crowd because it offers a wide variety of alcohols, including wine, and sells neatly packaged sliced fruits, sushi, and fresh fruit juices. As for fresh produce, significant discounts are offered in the evening, making it extremely crowded, basically turning it into a 'magic hour' where it's hard to find a place to stand. When getting tired of Cantonese cuisine, one might consider picking up some simple eats at Market Place to enjoy in a hotel room or a park outside.

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Fresh Mart, a premium mart located in 'So-Go Department Store', can be found in Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui branches. Being a premium mart, it's renowned for the quality of its products, making it a popular place to shop for gifts. The Wine & Sake corner is particularly sought after, as it stocks nearly all kinds of wine and Japanese alcohol. Other popular items include beautifully packaged tea, agriculture products, chocolates, cookies, as well as frozen foods, desserts, beverages, sauces, and oils, all of which are attractively packaged and of high quality.