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!

Amazing ramen, especially when you're craving a late-night meal. The broth was rich and flavorful,…read moreand the noodles had the perfect texture. It's hard to beat the convenience of a restaurant that's open 24/7. One unexpectedly memorable part of the visit was the bathroom. The toilet paper setup was surprisingly impressive. It was thoughtful, efficient, and very Japanese in its attention to detail. It sounds silly, but it genuinely stood out. If you're in Causeway Bay and want a dependable bowl of delicious tonkotsu ramen at any hour, Ichiran delivers.

It's good, but not quite as good as Ichiran in Japan. But if you're craving the Ichiran tonkotsu…read moreflavor this will hit the spot! I ordered the classic tonkotsu with medium spice and it was maybe about half as spicy as Ichiran in Japan. If there is a queue upon arrival, you go up to the touchscreen to put in how many are in your party and then you will receive a ticket with your number on it. We came on a Friday evening around 7:50pm and waited about 30 minutes. The ordering is now done via QR code and not a written sheet. Service was fast and efficient and the food came out fresh and hot.

From the previous reviews that you might have read, you know I am a person that can never, ever…read morelive without soup. In times when you are constantly eating out and are missing the home-cooked soups you get from your mom, this is the perfect place for you to go to. Located in the business center of Sheung Wan, this joint, good soup targets the office workers whom are deprived from proper soups. Busy OLs munching on shop bought salads; men in suit slaving over stock market digging on lunch boxes, from a Chinese medicine perspective, these types of eating habit is very unhealthy and is actually disrupting the internal balance of the body. You know how the chinese use to combine foods and medicine; it is believed that the ingredients in the soup have therapeutic properties and could actually restore the balance of the Ying and Yang. Frankly, i don't really care too much about the internal balance thing, as long as the soup tastes good, it works for me. Indeed, the soups served by this joint is freshly made and have been simmering for long hours; you can actually feel the collagen sticking your lips together after taking a sip off the cup. That's the very definition of a good bowl of soup. I got to say the flavor might be too mild for me, that is, not enough salt; yet all the hard work put into the soup costs only $8 for a cup and $22 for a pot, what more could you ask for? $22 for a taste from the heart of the home, it is worth the while, and more.

Nice roast meats 燒味 at reasonable prices. But the place is small with uncomfortable stools so you…read moredon't sit very long. The place is also semi famous

First things first--you have to try all the roast meats here. Each one was absolutely delicious and…read moreworth sampling. This was my first stop in Hong Kong for roast goose, and while it ended up being my least favorite of the meats, it was still very good--much leaner than I expected, with rich flavor. The true standouts were the roast pork and char siu. The roast pork had an ultra-crispy skin--almost sharp enough to cut your mouth, but in the best possible way--paired with juicy, flavorful meat underneath. The char siu struck a perfect sweet-and-savory balance, with a beautiful ratio of fat to meat that made each bite melt in your mouth. We also tried the suckling pig, which had wonderfully fragrant and flavorful meat. The skin was tasty, though not quite as crispy as the roast pork's. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. The space is simple--white tiled walls, small stools, and a cozy, no-frills dining room that lets the food do all the talking.

I've seen all the hype and good reviews, so decided to give it a try, especially it's right next to…read morethe famous sesame dessert shop. We came around 8pm on weekdays so the queue was short. It took about 10 minutes to get seated. We didn't have to share table with strangers. We ordered a soup noodle in clear broth and a dry noodle bowl. Both with the beef trio- beef brisket, tendon and tribe. I also ordered a side of fish balls. We paid total $260 HKD, which was double than other shop that I've been to in HK. The noodle soup came first pretty quickly, but I waited for another 10 minutes for my dry noodles. The broth was really tasty. Beef brisket and tribe were tender. The fish ball was soft, bouncy not fishy but I actually had it better elsewhere. I personally liked the dry noodles more than the soup version. Staffs speak English pretty well, and they also have English menu. I'd say the beef brisket here was pretty good, but I would skip if the wait is more than 30 minutes.

Food came out quickly and we all got the wonton Dan Dan noodles. The noodles were squishy almost…read moreovercooked but still tasted good. Wontons weren't filled to bursting but got the job down. Restaurant was 80% full when we popped in before 5pm.

It was so good that my son requested sheng jian bao again from this restaurants the very next day…read morefor lunch. We didn't go crazy trying to get a taste of almost all the fancy flavors though and stuck with the classic signature pork sheng jian bao. The others are worth a try but not a huge value add. I love that the skin is just thick enough to not pop when you touch, but thick enough to get that super crispy bottom. I've had enough of these things to know what I like, and to me these are the best I've had. Also, I'm glad I've finally gotten a hang of eating these things without having a soup explosion every time I bite into one. Like most of the smaller food spots around here, don't expect them to be pretty, but they make a good effort at keeping the place clean and stocking napkins for those boiling hot soup explosions.

Best sheng jian bao I've ever had, hands down. They are made onsite from scratch, and you can tell…read morethey really care about quality - the meat is so sweet and delicate. They strain away much of the fat, leaving the juices very clear and not oily at all, unlike most other places. The mala one was excellent, too. Crab one was good but not noticeably better than the original one. Atmosphere is nothing to write home about. You order at the counter and can take it to go or eat it at a counter in the back. Service was below average; the woman at the counter was quite rude. I'm accustomed to efficient, no nonsense service, but she was actively rude to me and my mother for no apparent reason. She was rude both before and after we ordered anything, as if we were bothering her by asking her whether we should order at the counter or what, and later whether the order she put on the counter was ours (speaking in Chinese both times). I really don't get it.

This is a nice little shop that probably sits around 40-50 people…read more In the winter time, they're mostly famous for their snake soup - which is a Chinese delicacy to help fight against the cold. The soup cost around $50-60HKD, so around $9-10CDN. For just a bowl it sounds a little pricey, but it is loaded!. You obviously have the snake meat - usually there should be 2 types of snakes as the main ingredient. Then it's topped with with chrysanthemum leaves, spices, lemon leaves and fried dough on the side. The soup itself is very thick as it's stewed for hours. The snake meat tastes similarly to chicken, but a little tougher to chew on. It gives a very hearty feeling to it and a warm feeling inside and out. Because there's so much content inside, one bowl fills you up pretty well (so worth the money!). If you are in the neighborhood, I would highly recommend to be a little adventurous and try it once (or share a bowl). A lot of locals enjoy it. Note to request for English menu if you can't read Chinese, which is written all along the wall. Also, they serve BBQ meat as well - which I've heard it's quite delicious!

So delicious and so cheap! We tried the bbq pork and the duck liver sausage which came with…read morecomplimentary winter melon soup. So flavorful and worth a visit. They are known for their snake soup if you are adventurous.

I love ramen and always make sure my trips in Hong Kong include an exploration of the many ramen…read morehouses. It's not easy picking one but I decide on Fuunmaru as it offers tsukemen, which is hardly to find in the States. The broth comes bubbly hot (up to 300C = 572F, its poster claims) in a stone pot, and is luscious, rich and flavorful with prominent notes of pork and fish. It's too heavy and salty for sipping, but excellent as a dipping sauce for the bouncy, thick noodles. I like thick noodles so this is perfect. The pork is a large, thick cut that is mostly lean with a bit of fat attached. You can select how much noodles you want: 200g, 300g, 400g, or 800 for additional charge. I asked for 200, but the waitress insisted that I should order more, and warned that should I want extra noodles after the bowl arrives, it would additional charge. Turned out that I should have stayed with my intuition as I ended up with leftover. This place also offers children portion, and has interesting drink options imported from Japan.

For our last night in HK, we wanted ramen. This happened to be right around the corner from our…read moreapartment which was perfect since we had an early flight the next morning. The restaurant was packed but we were able to snag one of the last two person tables. They have a wide variety of ramen on their menu. While I know Tsukemen is their thing, their ramen noodles in broth looked just as good! So we went with that. I got the miso ramen with no pork, added mixed vegetables and corn. The same for my lady except she added a poached egg on top. The broth was flavorful and hearty. The noodles were perfectly chewy and al dente. The bowls are huge and the ingredient portions are super generous! We also had an order of the regular pan-fried gyoza and it was delicious! Prices are reasonable here. Service is quick and good.

Super popular wonton noodle chain in Hong Kong, Michelin-recognized. Each dish seemed to be…read morereliable and good, but not stellar. 柱侯牛腩麵 Beef Brisket Noodles 世家雲吞麵 Signature Wonton Noodles 鮮蝦淨水餃 Shrimp & Pork Dumplings 蜆芥鯪魚球 Dace Fishball 上湯杞子浸時蔬 Vegetable with Goji Berries in Broth I thought we ordered the classic Hong Kong little curry fishballs, but we didn't: the Dace fishball we ordered were big fishballs coated in rice noodle fragments and deepfried. The fish weren't so pulverized into a homogenous paste, so you could instantly see they were made with real fish. But what really threw me for a loop was the dip/sauce it was served with: appeared to be fermented clam or oyster sauce? And I don't mean regular oyster sauce this was quite salty, umami, fermented for sure. Seating is comfortable and the decor is fine, but designed for small parties/groups.

Came for a late night quick dinner. Great bowl of noodles and won ton but if your hungry at least…read moreorder the large size. Savory clear broth with crunchy wontons and al dente thin wonton noodles. Max's knows their noodles and wonton. For a twist try the dumplings which are big and give the wontons a run for the money. They have several locations in Hong Kong. Small restaurant but turnaround is fast. Service is quick and attentive. They speak English so no problems here.

I came half an hour early on Friday, before opening time and already a line was forming for the…read more11.30. opening time. They have a minimum charge per person $90, so sharing may not be possible unless you take the other portion to go. Containers cost $1. We ordered the notorious pork with curry $110. It came with 2 pork chops on rice and a bowl of curry with a potato in it. The pork was tender and full of flavor. It was delicious by itself with rice. The curry was abit too hot for me, so I just ate the potato. The portions were very substantial and we ended up sharing a pork curry, while taking the other portion to go. Containers cost $1. Staff were friendly and welcoming, despite the long lines and rather tight spaces in the restaurant. Note: this is a cash only place.

We got there around 8:00 pm and there were already about 12 people ahead of us. What's funny is the…read moreplace itself is actually really small. One of the servers came out and warned everyone that they close at 8:30 pm, and by then only the curry fish, pork cutlet, brisket, chicken and beef were left as everything else was sold out. Even after hearing that, nobody left the line. We finally got seated right around 8:30 pm and ordered the fish, beef and pork chop. Everything arrived within about 10 minutes. For Hong Kong standards, the portions were absolutely massive. Each dish cost HKD 110 and even came with a huge piece of potato in the gravy/sauce. Note that everything but beef was deep fried. The meat were tender and juicy. The curry itself was really tasty and fragrant. It wasn't exactly Japanese curry or Indian or Thai curry; kind of its own thing but it had a nice hint of spice that worked really well. Because the portions were so huge, we actually packed a big takeaway box before we even started chowing down. We each got a cream soda too, which honestly feels mandatory when you're in Hong Kong. Overall, it was a good experience. Just note: they only take cash, and they also charge for takeaway containers. Bring an umbrella too as there is no cover while waiting outside. There is also a HK$90 minimum pp charge.