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!

Absolute favorite ramen place ever for the consistent quality and the amount of memories from…read more4pm-4am I've made here. They make their ramen so customizable which I really appreciate. Ichiran really has a great system down so your order is ready as soon as possible. There's nothing quite like the joy of filling out your paper to customize your ramen. The seats have dividers to the left and right (you can still chat if you've come with friends though!) so when you get your ramen, it really feels like it's just you and your ramen in that space. It's pretty magical. They also have really good water...there's just something really good about it, you'll see. Go here. I still dream about Ichiran and I've been back in the US for over a year now. PS I definitely had already eaten some of my ramen before I took this pic. No restraint

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.

Delicious meatballs noodles, they have english menu don't worry. Owner and staff are friendly!read more

The food here is not great. It is also to find on a side street. But it is open till 2:30 in the…read moremorning and at 1:30 AM, there are only few places at this price point (less than HK$100)

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 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.

We tried roast goose, roast duck, bbq pork and beef brisket curry. All are super delicious. Best…read moremeal in Hongkong so far and the only one I felt compelled to review. People here are also super friendly and prices can't be beat. Will definitely come again.

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

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.

Visited Sichuan Paradise while on a business trip to Hong Kong. The local business team took me…read morehere as one of their favorite places and I couldn't agree more with their choice. Easily accessible by MTR and a short walk, we were greeted by a very friendly and accommodating staff who quickly set us up with a hot pot and took our order which was nearly 1 of everything offered with the hot pot. Crispy fish skin, frog, lamb, beef, pork, fish, dumplings, 4-5 different types of bean curd, vegies, meat balls.........we had so much I don't even remember it all. The hotpot itself was split between a standard non-spicy vegetable broth and a fairly spicy broth. While not the spiciest I have ever had, the spicy broth had a good amount of heat to it and for those who want it even spicier, they can always add additional heat with some of the spices found at the sauce station which had a variety of 15-20 different traditional Asian flavors. This is one of my local co-workers favorite places to dine and I quickly found out why. I can't wait to return to Hong Kong to visit Sichuan Paradise again. As much as I like to explore and find new places to dine, this will be a regular for me whenever i am in town.

I don't understand the magic of Sichuan peppercorns. How the hell is it able to transform flavours…read moreinto a completely new explosive experience? How am I picking up on these flavours when I can't even feel my tongue? How am I suddenly able to not just tolerate...but ENJOY spicy food? There's only one word for it: magic. And all of this can be YOURS for a shockingly low price of HKD $110! That's what a 4 person set + one lunch set cost for each of the 5 of us. The 4-person set itself was more than enough food for 5 of us, and I had leftovers to take home for dinner. See, the Dan Dan Noodles included in the set doesn't mean one noodle dish to share, it's 1 bowl for every person in the set! 4 bowls of spicy, flavourful, chewy noodles! On top of that, there was: Jellyfish and Cucumber: To cool down your palette. 3 Layer Pork: Some weird chilled pork roll with a spicy/sour sauce and a mound of garlic...something in the middle (puree?) Don't let the notion of spicy/sour/garlicky/cold pork rolls turn you off. This was pretty good. Spicy Boiled Fish: The visual representation of Sichuan cuisine: a giant pot of chilies, oils, and spices. Submerged in all that red are pieces of flaky white fish, flat rice noodles, and veggies. Good, but damn, this left my tongue swollen and made me a mouth breather. Wontons: This was loaded in the peppercorns and their oils, which means one bite renders your tongue numb. The second bite makes you appreciate pork in a whole new way. The flavours were so intense. This was definitely one of my favourites. Kung Pao Chicken: I'm not sure what this was, but it wasn't Kung Pao Chicken. It had chickens, cashews, and was way too saucy to be a traditional Kung Pao. The sauce was sweet, spicy, and sour. The cashews had a hint of a spice I can't really put my finger on...cinnamon? Still, very delicious, and something unique. Fried Pork Cutlet Noodle/Century Egg and Tofu: This is the additional solo lunch set we ordered. The pork was marinated in Chinese rice wine, and it was a fantastically strong flavour. Century Egg and tofu made another great palette cleanser. They've got the AC jacked up high but the weird thing with this kinda spicy food is that it doesn't really warm you up. You just feel your mouth burning while your arms are cold. At least when you're in a state of conflicting temperatures, you can relax on their super comfy pillows. All I know is that after the meal, my mouth was on fire, my nose was running, and I was sweating profusely. Never felt better. (55/100) - 2017

Nice little gem tucked away from the busy CWB area. Menu is simple. Very well prepared with lots of…read morespice combined for a full flavor. The chef and owner lady made everything herself. Only 8 seats but you can do takeout orders. If you enjoy spicy noodles this is a must to try.

the noodles is from Guiyang China，it is very yummy and special！read more

Came yesterday and picked up the chicken pot pie and pandan egg tart. Crust on both was super…read moreflakey and fall apart. Chicken was crazy flavorful but still good. Pandan egg tart was chewy not an overwhelming pandan taste. Popped in for breakfast today because I saw a photo of a pineapple bun egg sandwich and they said it's only at lunch time...so I ordered it all separately and it was SO good. The eggs were runny and so seasoned, the bun was soft and crispy but not like crumbs everywhere. Also got the sumiyaki coffee which was recommended and it's super bitter. Overall a very nice start to the day. Service is friendly and quick.

Lucky Star Coffee Shop is your classic HK-style cafe (cha chaan teng) located in the Causeway Bay…read morearea. They are known for their pineapple buns which are baked fresh daily. Food wise, they serve your favourite HK cafe classics for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. The restaurant also has a take out area where you can purchase their baked items as well. The place is popular and can get busy at times where you do need to share tables with other strangers (which is a super normal thing in HK). My party of 3 and I stopped by Lucky Star on a Sunday morning around 8am. The place was surprisingly busy but we were able to grab a table right away. You order via QR code and pay at the cashier afterwards once you are finished. The walls had really nice photographs of HK (from IGers I actually follow on Instagram!). All of us opted to get breakfast sets which include a noodle dish, pastry, and drink (as well as scrambled eggs and toast). Food came quickly and I enjoyed my pickled veggie and pork instant noodles as well as the pineapple bun which was hot and fresh. The milk tea tasted great and had a strong tea flavour. Overall, great place for HK style breakfast in the Causeway Bay area! I can see why this place is popular!