Hong Kong Cafes with a noodle focus almost always end up being my preferred places to chow down…read more Chui Hing (潮興魚蛋粉) is combines no nonsense service with killer food, along with affordable pricing and 24 hour availability to boot. The pretense is non-existent and locals (including myself!) seem to love it here. So like many noodle spots in HK, this place is fairly small. No big tables for 5+ but quite a few small'ish round tables that are good for solo eats or the invaluable food companion. The aroma coming from the semi-open kitchen should be enough inspiration for folks to know what they want upon arrival, but just in case they have the menus outlined along the wall. An easy way to start? Try a wonton and beef brisket with your choice of noodles. The wontons are somewhat pillowy in texture and full of flavor while the beef brisket is braised well while maintaining a perfectly chewy bite. The noodle variety is good, with egg / rice noodles winning over the crowd though I feel the e-fu noodles take the cake. Lastly, do not sleep on the beef tendon. It's practically butter when done right. Chui Hing does fancy itself as a HK style cafe, so other dishes like congee, fried fish skin, fried rice, may appear on the menu, focus on what to stack in your bowl instead. The staff is really helpful and welcoming.

Pretty good wonton noodle soup and milk tea. They're open 24/7 and very close to many local hotels…read more I only got takeout, but noticed great air conditioning inside. The prices are also very reasonable. I bought beef ball and wonton, wonton noodle soup. I didn't ask to have the noodles separate, but they still retained a good amount of chew by the time I got back up top the hotel. You can pay a little extra anywhere to ask them pack separate. The wontons are ok, beef balls are good, noodles are good, soup okay. The milk tea wasn't very strong but has a nice authentic back flavor. Everything was ready in under 5 minutes. Very good for takeout!

Wah Lam Noodle Restaurant is a casual eatery in Wan Chai. It's hard to spot from Johnston Road but…read moreif you see Five Guys, you know you are close. The process eating here is quick and easy. I really wish in the States we had the same way of dining out, no need to ask for the bill or wait on the server to get change. A few simple steps ordering here: 1) pick a meat (a variety of meats) 2) pick a noodle (three types to choose from. Egg noodles, flat noodles, vermicelli noodles) 3) bill comes first to the table so you see what you ordered and can bring the receipt to the counter to pay when finished eating. 4) food is served We ordered the beef brisket and wonton noodle soup. Both were delicious and a nice amount for around $7 a bowl. Everything from the broth, the won ton and beef brisket, and the noodles were awesome. For a nice warm bowl of noodle soup, Wah Lam is hard to beat.

I highly recommend this place for authentic fishball noodle soup. I left HK for almost 40 years and…read moreI cannot believe this restaurant able to keep the nostalgia HK style noodle soup. My husband from US as a foreigner and love the soup and the texture of the fishball. There are none others can do it. So far, there are 2 places bring my childhood memories and this place is one of them. I will go back again. Thank you for the amazing HK delicious food.

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time but haven't had a chance ! In my recent visit…read moreto HK, I made a point to visit and it did not disappoint! We had wonton noodle and their noodles were so chewy and yet crunchy and the flavor is outstanding !!! They get super busy as soon as they open ! Go early or you have to queue for a long time ! The restaurant itself is very clean and their staff is friendly and smiling and welcoming! I can't wait to come back again for other dishes on the menu !

The Michelin guide lives up to its name with Tsim Chai Kee- this place truly specializes in wonton…read morenoodle soup. A light, savory-sweet broth that I only wish there was more of is accompanied with a respectable portion of bouncy noodles and chunky wontons. I got the wonton soup with the fish ball and pork, which I absolutely recommend. The pork pieces were tender, but the true star of the dish was the fish ball. A rich seafood flavor with a delightful citrus note made the dish pop. Be aware that there may be some small bones though. Keep in mind that the restaurant is a busy and tight space for a quick dine and go, but an absolute must try for those in the area.

Delicious breakfast spot at the JW Marriott--this place is set up as a buffet but a la carte…read moreordering is also available. During my stay I did both and really enjoyed the various options that were available--everything from Western to Eastern breakfast fare. The coffee is excellent. Service is also top notch--really appreciated the friendliness, attentiveness and efficiency of all the staff members. Ambiance is also really nice and a relaxing place to spend the morning meal. Overall highly recommend!

- Hong Kong - for the price and the quality, I'd say this was a pretty decent mid-tier lunch…read morebuffet! I enjoyed the food mostly, except for the dessert. So if you really like dessert you might end up being disappointed. I came here for the fish maw and other stuff, so I was happy! Besides fish maw, I highly recommend trying their shrimp. It's so plump, succulent and crunchy! I believe they said it's from Vietnam. Their sashimi selection was very decent too. Most of the time I'd skip the sashimi, but they've got clams and amaebi, yum yum! Also, service was excellent. Attentive even though they're slammed. The waitress never stopped clearing out empty plates throughout our meal.

Consistently on Michelin Bib Gourmand which means its an amazing meal for the price, I'm a huge fan…read moreof Mak's Noodles and Yat Lok since they are across the street from each other and awarded numerous Michelin accolades. The price is cheap and the flavors local yet slightly complex and interesting. I love coming here for a bite I know won't get me too full and give me a flavor of HK. They cook right at the steamy windows and each dish is made to order so its super fresh. Wonton Noodle Soup: It costs a whopping $6 US and the broth and wonton taste super traditional but well executed. They have the timing of the noodles down and they are always al dente and perfectly cooked. The broth has dried flounder giving it a deep umami flavor you will love!

On my wonton noodle tour, I decided to take myself to various well-known spots that pride…read morethemselves in making the best fresh shrimp wontons and springy noodles. I was excited to try Mak's for the very first time. Besides the quick and friendlier service, the space is well air conditioned and while cramped, the pros outweighs any of the cons. The signature wonton noodles were the best I have had and the quality really shows. Each bite of the shrimp wontons tasted crisp and fresh while the delicate wrapper held the full shrimp tightly and neatly. The shrimp itself was cooked to perfection and did not have any mushy texture nor overcooked chew. The noodles were as springy as ever and definitely tasted as much as they were worth. The broth was the clear winner whether or not you're the type to add some red vinegar or not. It is a broth with clear depth and flavor that does not overwhelm the tastebuds, nor send them to monosodium glutamate shock. It was such a great meal, I am already looking to enjoy another bowl sooner than later. And of course, for all the non-seafood lovers out there, the beef brisket noodles are just as worthy. Also, this spot serves free tea, no tea charge!

This is my second time visiting Dim Sum Library. I thought this place was over hyped by…read morenon-chinese visitors because they do not know their Chinese cuisine. I was impressed the first time and decided to bring my family here on my second visit. Good adaptation of dim sum with unique and elevated style. They are not your traditional dim sum that you cannot get it anywhere else. Service is exceptional and don't forget to order their signature cocktail. Most of them are infused with tea to complement the food.

Not your typical, classic dim sum spot whether it be the decor or the food. Flavorful and creative…read moredishes that weren't incredibly greasy. Surprisingly, my favorite dish was the cabbage in broth. I wasn't feeling great after a food allergy so this really helped to soothe my stomach. The truffle shrimp dumpling was pretty good as well - you can see flecks of truffle in the dumpling skin versus if they just used truffle oil which l feel most American places would've. There's wifi available and service was good.

It's Ippudo. Feels similar but not…read more We've had Ippudo in NY, Japan and now HK. Nothing compares to eating it in Japan. Periodt. So the decor looks basic for this branch. Guess bc it's inside a mall. The soup base is always familiar, the noodle texture is good, the fixings were ok. I was a bit thrown off by the char siu... thought I ordered the new kind for my husband and son but turns out it was the same. So the menu was a bit confusing. The gyoza in black garlic oil is great. Super hot! So be warn. lol QR code ordering. Service was fine, they brought the food to us. It's self checkout by bringing up to the register to check out.

I was staying near this Ippudo location and it seemed like an authentic ramen joint so I made it a…read morepoint to have dinner here. There is a counter up front and tables in the back suitable for larger groups. I had stopped by earlier in the week with a vegetarian colleague and was told they had no vegetarian options so be aware of that (no issue for me). They have ordering online by scanning a QR code and it was easy enough to navigate; a server was helpful in making a few recommendations before I confirmed my order. The ramen came out quickly (it was early on a week night, so not busy). I had a BBQ pork option and it was good, though not as good as ramen that I have had stateside. I paid a small premium for extra noodles, but they came on a side plate so were somewhat dry and not as enjoyable as the main dish. Prices were quite reasonable, so if you are craving ramen I would say Ippudo is worth a try.

This review is only for the pineapple bun…read more I do not recommend. On multiple, multiple food review sites writing about the best pineapple bun in HK, Kam Fung made the list. Happened to be in wan chai today so why not- We got take out for two buns- one with butter and one without. But even before opening the package we knew something was wrong. Each bun was wrapped in plastic, but was so extremely heavy. How could a bun be so heavy? Opening it and taking a bite - it's like chewy raw dough. I'm not sure if it was really raw, but that's what it felt like. I couldn't finish it. I didn't even want to take a second bite, really. I'm actually very surprised at the good reviews on the bun here. Its one of the few times that Google reviews are more fair and accurate than Yelp reviews for me. Don't trust the lists!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't get this bun!!!!

This Cha Chaan Teng is really for old school HK'ers. I was not a fan of any of their "baos"…read more.. Their milk tea was not great either. It didn't have the milk tea flavor... Perhaps it's just not for my kind of tastebud... my younger son liked his macaroni in soup. My older one did not like his "bor lor yao"... which is the pineapple bun with a thick piece of butter... all the baos were very dense... and not fluffy like other ones we've tried. The only saving grace - the Chicken Pie! It's crusty and flavorful. Anyway, small shop, a few tables and you will be sharing with strangers if you're solo. They do pour the left over soups into a bucket right underneath your seats... so not quite sanitary... but you'll live. Bring lots of wet naps. Cash Only.

my mom & i stumbled upon this cha chaan teng while wandering near our hotel, which ended up being…read moreone of our favorite restaurants the entire trip. in fact, we ate here 4 times! at first, we were drawn by the freshly baked pastries showcased at the front of the restaurant. we ordered their breakfast set one day & tried our their lunch set the following days. everything was extremely good & flavorful. my favorite is their buttered pineapple bun & warm milk tea. Overall, I would recommend this to friends & family. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in HK again!

Some of the best beef noodles you can get. It's a small bowl but really packed and filling.read more

This place is awesome! Everything that I have tried is fresh. They really take pride in the food…read moreservice here

Great Food Hall is located in the basement of Two Pacific Place…read more This is not some where normal Hong Kongers would come here to do their daily or weekly grocery shopping. It is more catered to expats with mostly imported products from Around the World. Fun to browse around as I always looks to look at those pricey imported Japanese fruits: USD$60 for a Japanese mango?! I never seen or heard of this?!