Hong KongRestaurants

Noodle restaurants in Hong Kong

  1. A

    Man Fai

    Any time of day you can see people squeezed together here at the few communal tables, slurping up noodles. It’s not a heaven for hygienists, but it is for Chiu Chow squid-ball lovers. The signature balls, desired for their al dente texture, are served with a variety of noodles ($20) and with other ingredients such as beef balls and crispy fish skin (assorted $23).

    reviewed

  2. B

    Nathan Congee and Noodle

    This honest, low-key eatery has been making great congee (from $25) and noodles (from $20) for the last half-century. Order a side of fritters (to be dunked into the congee and eaten slightly soggy), tackle a pyramidal Chinese rice dumpling, or conquer the blanched fish skin tossed with parsley, garlic, sesame oil and peanuts ($23).

    reviewed

  3. C

    Hong Kee Congee Shop

    Humble Hong Kee has been sitting quietly in this corner of Tai Hang for 30 years. Each day the grandpa repeats the ritual of rolling steamed rice sheets to make cheung fun (rice roll, $10), while his children prepare the congee ($6 to $22) and noodles ($6), and his grandsons entertain with their antics.

    reviewed

  4. King’s Palace Congee and Noodle Bar

    At King’s Palace, you can feast like royalty on poor man’s fare in modern surrounds. You can’t go wrong ordering anything on the menu, but the famous ‘God of Cookery’ rice with barbecued pork and egg, supposedly inspired by a Stephen Chow film, is absolute food porn ($43).

    reviewed

  5. D

    Cheong Fat

    This humble joint is famous for its authentic Chiang Mai soup noodles (from $20), but don’t get stuck on them noodles. The open kitchen has appetising cooked dishes on display, such as pork trotters with preserved vegetables. Place your order and jive to Thai music videos while you wait.

    reviewed

  6. Tak Fat Beef Balls

    This famous dai pai dong is one of a handful operating in this ‘temporary’ market, which has been temping here for the last 30 years. Pick a seat in the sprawl and order the beef ball noodles ($20), which are famed for their bounce and their hint of dried orange peel.

    reviewed

  7. E

    Ippei-an

    If you didn’t lose your way trying to find this secluded restaurant, you’ll see Japanese expats happily slurping up noodles (per bowl $55 to $75) or winding down over ice-cold beer and manga comics. And you’ll want to join them.

    reviewed

  8. F

    Kau Kee Restaurant

    You can argue till the noodles go soggy about whether crowded Kau Kee has the best beef brisket in Hong Kong. Whatever the verdict, the meat – served with noodles in a beefy broth – is definitely hard to beat.

    reviewed

  9. G

    Shan Loon Tse Kee Fish Ball

    This stall started from a nearby cave (shan loon) decades ago and it has since grown into a busy restaurant. The signature fish balls are al dente and they are great eaten with ho fan (flat rice noodles).

    reviewed

  10. H

    Good Hope Noodle

    This busy noodle stop is known far and wide for its terrific wonton soups and shredded pork noodles with spicy bean sauce. It’s an eat-and-go sort of place, so don’t come here if you feel like lingering.

    reviewed

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  12. Mak's Noodle

    At this legendary shop, noodles are made the traditional way with a bamboo pole and served perched on a spoon placed over the bowl so they won’t go soggy. The beef brisket noodles are equally remarkable.

    reviewed

  13. Mak's Noodle

    At this legendary shop, noodles are made the traditional way with a bamboo pole and served perched on a spoon placed over the bowl so they won’t go soggy. The beef brisket noodles are equally remarkable.

    reviewed

  14. I

    Mak’s Noodle

    At this legendary shop, noodles are made the traditional way with a bamboo pole and served perched on a spoon placed over the bowl so they won’t go soggy. The beef brisket noodles are equally remarkable.

    reviewed

  15. J

    Yokozuna

    Yokozuna has remained firmly planted in this corner of Yau Ma Tei for over two decades. The al dente noodles (from $42) come in a rich pork, soy sauce or miso broth with a variety of garnishes.

    reviewed

  16. K

    Ruamjai Thai Restaurant

    Thai diners here like to order meat wrapped in lettuce leaves and papaya salad with salted crab. You can’t go wrong doing the same. It has a new branch (11-13 Tak Ku Ling Rd) nearby.

    reviewed

  17. Prawn Noodle Shop

    This neat place serves palatable Penang-style Malaysian laksa and prawn noodles that keep homesick Malaysian expats coming back.

    reviewed

  18. Prawn Noodle Shop

    This neat place serves palatable Penang-style Malaysian laksa and prawn noodles that keep homesick Malaysian expats coming back.

    reviewed