Hong Kong Receives the First Full BAPE CAFE!?® and BAPE STORE® Experience
A BATHING APE® is once again bringing us a whole new space to celebrate the street culture aesthetic which permeates the brand, with the launch of the first ever BAPE CAFÉ in Hong Kong. A BATHING APE® began in Japan in 2002 and has since taken Malaysia and China by storm, expanding its offering beyond trendy streetwear to a full range of accessories, household items, art, toys, and even food.
The new BAPE CAFE!?® takes food to the next level, further cementing the complete lifestyle offering brought to followers. The first BAPE CAFE!?® opened in Shanghai and it is now thriving with fans attending in droves. Now for the first time, the concept comes to Hong Kong, located in Harbour City, to offer Hong Kong fans a place to socialise in a BAPE®-infused environment.
The new BAPE CAFE!?® sits inside a whole new BAPE STORE® in Harbour City, adopting an innovative shop-in-shop concept. The 2,780 square foot store has been so strongly imbued with BAPE® culture that fans of the brand are going to feel completely at home.
You’ll find the familiar LINE CAMO printed on the glass wall façade, while imitation dolomite flooring and frosted mirror stainless steel displays generate a minimalist futuristic atmosphere. This is further emphasised by the majestic fully silver-plated SHARK SEIJIN sculptures that flank the entrance, and the dramatic gold-plated camouflage stainless steel sneaker wall in the centre of the store.
As you wander into the BAPE CAFE!?® you’ll find the futuristic mood carries through to the bar and multi-person dining area. The BAPE® MODERNICA FIBER SHELL CHAIR camouflage on the seating, LINE CAMO frosted stainless steel, and ABC camouflage sofas all harmonise to deliver that signature BAPE® style with a soft leisurely edge. Of course, it wouldn’t be a BAPE® scene without seeing our favourite ape-man everywhere, but also without some collectable products on offer; a series of new punch cards are going to be a real treat for long-standing fans of the brand who visit the BAPE CAFE!?®.
BAPE CAFE!?® offers food fit for an ape!
We all know that BAPE® takes plenty of its street culture influence from the Western world and fuses it with that of the sophisticated Japanese urban scene. So, of course, the BAPE CAFE!?® food concept is similarly the most delicate of fusions of Western and Japanese specialities. With a full range of dishes spanning starters, mains, snacks, desserts, and drinks, fans are already planning pilgrimages to admire their eye-catching presentation and taste the unique flavours that are on offer.
Predicted to be one of the most in-demand items is the BAPE® Burger (HK$159), with a juicy burger patty sandwiched in a perfectly fried bun served with salad and a special sauce. It’s also served in unique ape-man head packaging, which will also be reflected on the table coverings, giving you a full BAPE® branded experience.
Other items slated to be extremely popular include the Grilled Prime US Rib Eye Steak (HK$399), BAPE® Curry Pork Cutlet Rice (HK$129), and Pepperoni Pizza (HK$149) which can all be served alongside sophisticated sides such as the Truffle Fries (HK$69) or the classic Seared Tuna Niçoise Salad (HK$199).
Several food items are only available in the Hong Kong store! Look out for the smooth, rich Miso White Cod Fish with Mashed Potato (HK$229) exhibiting the essence of high-end Kyoto cuisine, as well as the Creamy Lobster Linguine with Scallops (HK$239) which should satisfy a Western palate with an entire half lobster served on spaghetti cooked in lobster sauce.
You can also order from a series of Japanese-style Yakitori (HK$39) or order it all-inclusive (for HK$149). There is a range of skewered delights on offer from chicken with chives, grilled eel, pork, beef tongue, and even green jade melon!
A range of beverages are available to compliment your dining experience, including coffee, milkshakes, and soda. And finally, you can round off your meal with some indulgent dessert options such as the BAPE® Hazelnuts Chocolate Cake (HK$79) or the gorgeously presented BAPE® Ice-Cream Waffle (HK$99). You’ll really find that avant-garde energy that BAPE® is known for from the very first step into the café through to your final delightful mouthful.
BAPE CAFE!?® HONG KONG
Shop G301, G/F, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
TEL: 27059340
OPENING HOURS
MON – THUR 11:00 – 21:00
FRI – SUN 11:00 – 22:00
BAPE STORE® HARBOUR CITY
Shop G301, G/F, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
TEL: 27059329
OPENING HOURS
MON – THUR 11:00 – 21:00
FRI – SUN 11:00 – 22:00
ABOUT A BATHING APE®
Born in the heart of Harajuku, Japan in 1993, BAPE® has served as a symbol of Japanese street fashion for more than 29 years. Striving to introduce Japanese fashion culture to the world, BAPE® has cemented a series of iconic motifs, original patterns, and characters such as the “APE HEAD,” “BAPE CAMO,” and “BABY MILO,” and more.
With over 40 stores globally, BAPE® is recognized as a symbol of street fashion, standing as one of the most coveted and exclusive brands worldwide. To cater to a growing customer base, diffusion lines like “MR. BATHING APE,” “AAPE BY A BATHING APE®,” “BAPY®️,” “APEE,” and “BAPE BLACK®” have been created as part of the brand’s continued growth across its expansive customer segments. Beyond apparel, BAPE® has embraced lifestyle landscape through art, furniture, toys, and more, allowing fans to experience the brand in different aspects of life. BAPE® has also pushed the boundaries of limitless ideation across different outlooks, successfully collaborating with established international brands and imprints, proving itself as an authoritative force in street fashion.