Megaworld expands Chinatown mall

Lucky Chinatown has expanded its retail footprint in Binondo, Manila, with the opening of its new Imperial Wing, adding three more levels of retail space to meet growing demand for premium commercial areas.

In a statement released over the weekend, property developer Megaworld Corp. announced that the addition brings the mall’s total gross leasable area to 36,000 square meters.

The Imperial Wing connects to the central mall via the Chinatown Walk on the ground floor and two air-conditioned bridges on the upper levels. It also offers direct access to the Chinatown Museum and sits behind the Lucky Chinatown Hotel.

“The expansion of Lucky Chinatown through the Imperial Wing reflects our continued commitment to elevating the lifestyle experience on this side of Manila,” Graham Coates, head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, said.

“We are curating a diverse and dynamic tenant mix that responds to the evolving needs and preferences of the market, as we strengthen our role as a vibrant community hub.”

The new retail lineup includes Japan’s furniture brand Nitori — its first store in Manila — and Chinese lifestyle retailer KKV. Robinson’s Supermarket has also opened on the ground floor.

Dining options also expand with the arrival of Mixue, a Chinese fast-food chain that is opening its first branch in a Megaworld mall. Other food establishments include Hen Ho Hotpot, Xibei Ramen, Nono’s, Mesa, Ilaollao and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

The Imperial Wing further positions Lucky Chinatown as a key destination for shopping, dining, and leisure in Manila’s historic Chinatown.