The one place I planned for this time's trip. With Hong Kong having many choices for what they are known of... that is which is the place for the best wonton, it never occured to me to come here, even after two decades, I would walk by the place an unknown amount of times, sometimes going across the street to that other noodle joint (Mak's) and sometimes just saving my stomach for something totally different, not understanding why I would need to make an effort on even coming to this place.
Well, finally I came, and this one caught me off guard. I came on a Thursday night around 8PM and the line... "there was a line up out the door" plays true to this place, as that bubbly Michelin boy helps the situation of hype as I was in a line of tourist, and even when I was seated there were two Korean tourist right across from us that needed out assistance to order.
The menu is very small, the only thing you really are coming here is for a bowl of akaline noodles and what's on top..... wonton's, their speciailty fishballs which are the size of tennis balls, and beef slices. Sure you can order greens on the side, but that's it, this place is a... know what the heck you are going to order, order it once you sit, eat, pay at the front... get outta here and don't hold the line for others, it is as simple as that.
So getting back to my dinner, me and my wife ordered a bowl of wonton and noodles, just a plain fish ball bowl with broth, and a side of greens. I can tell you the service is fast, as they also know there's a lineup outside, and it felt like 30 seconds and our food already hit the table. And the wonton's were plump with very fresh ingredients, including the shrimp used. The noodles were cooked pefectly with enough springy sensation, and there was no alkaline taste, but the real star was the fishballs, I've never had anything like it. I can say, I understand the hype, and the size of the servings was enough. I would definitely fight through that line up again to come into this place to have another bowl on my next trip.
Also, just remember cash or octopus card only...... read more