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Tsim Chai Kee Noodle

4.2 (136 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Brenda L.

Very good, but not the best I've had. Noodles were perfect. Soup was subtle but very little (portion runs small) but it was just right for me. The wontons were good, but not as meaty as I'd personally like it (the wontons noodle soup by me in NY pack their wontons with alot of shrimp)! Line was long when I went but it went by quick! Super efficient. Price was worth it for what you get! I wished I tried other wonton noodle soup places in HK so I could compare though!

Simon K.

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......

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Vincent P.

Of the three wonton noodle shops that I went to, this was my favorite. Tsim Chai Kee Noodle is another popular shop and is a Michelin restaurant. I came at peak dinner time so there was a queue, but it moved fast and we were seated in about 15 mins. Like many other popular spots, you'll likely be seated at a table with strangers so that they can get people in and out quickly. I ordered the Three Toppings Noodle which comes with wonton, fishball, and sliced beef. We also ordered veggies with oyster sauce on the side. The wonton and fishballs were tasty and big, while the sliced beef was okay, a bit too chewy. The egg noodles were delicious as expected. I definitely recommend them for wonton noodles if you're looking for a good spot to eat!

Rachel S.

Randomly wandered across this wonton noodle place in Central and didn't realize it was such a big deal! The line outside did suggest that there was something worth eating here, so we decided to queue. The line is quite fast and I enjoyed the no-frills menu which made it easy to order. We ordered the King Prawn Wonton Noodle (HKD40) and Three Topping Noodle (52HKD). The price is fair for the portions, which are not huge. The bowl is small but packed to the brim with noodles and toppings. The Prawn Wonton, Minced Fish Ball and Sliced Beef toppings in the three-topping noodle were generous and tasty. The chili oil on the table is quite strong and the bowls are quite small, so caution to not be too heavy handed with it! We were in and out in under 10 minutes as it's quite fast paced. I had no concern with that as the service is friendly and the food is fast. I'd recommend for sure.

Chung R.

There are often several turns for waiting. The waiters of this restaurant are not patient with us while ordering. The dining room is small and crowded. But the seafood style noodles are really worth tasting. I recommend the shrimp noodle and fish ball noodle.

Vay V.

Tsim Chai Kee Noodle 沾仔記(威靈頓街) - Wonton Wonders and Wallet Woes After a long day in Macau dodging tourists and sunburn, I stumbled back into Hong Kong with one final mission: eat wonton noodles or die trying. I stood at the culinary crossroads of Mak's Noodles and Tsim Chai Kee. I chose the latter because the internet told me to, and I have no spine when it comes to food decisions. I ordered the dry noodles with the holy trinity: wontons, beef, and fish balls. First sip of the soup--chef's kiss. Deep, savory, umami magic. Like if a mushroom and a sea creature had a soulful jam session. The wontons were chubby little flavor bombs. The beef? So tender it probably cried watching romantic comedies. The fish balls, however, tasted a bit... off. Not bad, just confusing--like they were made by someone who's never met a fish but once heard a rumor about them. There was no wait when I arrived, which was great because my legs had fully turned into noodles at that point. Everything was smooth--until the bill. I handed over my mighty $1000 HKD note like a baller, only to be met with horror. Apparently, big bills are the boogeyman here. The cashier pulled a "surprise!" sign from under another sign like it was a magic trick, refusing to take my cash. I offered Macau currency. I offered charm. I nearly offered to do dishes. After a small standoff and some passive-aggressive sighing, she took my money and peace was restored. Final verdict? Food's a strong 4/5. Would I go back? Absolutely. But next time, I'm bringing exact change... and maybe a peaceful offering.

Ben Y.

Good wonton noodles but depending on how much access you have to good Chinese food this place may range from pretty good to really good. Worth the wait if you are from an area with only crappy Chinese food but not worth the wait if you are not. Having access to plentiful good Chinese food in LA I'd say it's worth no more than a 20 min wait.

Maruko X.

Ambiance: it's a michelin guide restaurant, slightly overrated but overall decent experience, the restroom is too dirty Service: friendly and patient with questions, could accommodate special requests Food: different choices for noodles and toppings Three Toppings Noodle - **** Classic Wonton, Fresh Minced Fish Ball, Fresh Sliced Beef, recommend Price: generous portions and reasonable prices, about HKD 50 per order

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Nelson H.

Great foods n poor services!! Just a great wontons noodles soup with $4.50 USD!! Tasty n delicious with strong shrimp paste taste!! Al denté noodles!! Just pretty bad traditional HOng Kong services as usual, never mind but usual happening!! Just take a great foods and never care services that will be fine!! Crowded as usual!!

Combo 3 toppings wonton noodle - with giant wonton, beef, and fish ball
Evan C.

This place has all the hype. A Michelin guide recommended place for the last two decades. Does it live up to the hype? I think - mostly, it is slightly overhyped. Really it is an ordinary wonton noodle place, very fast paced, no napkins as usual, cash only. Impatient wait staff. Slightly overpriced. You'll be in and out in 15 min. The noodles are fresh made with a bamboo pole and pretty good. Chewy, good consistency. Personally I've never really liked wonton noodles but these are quality. The meat is where they are famous. The wonton balls are HUGE with jumbo prawn inside. I've never seen ones this big and they are good, though the flavour is nothing special. The giant fish ball is good too- homemade from fish. The beef is nothing special. So they get 4 stars because - while good, I kinda expected a constant Michelin place to be better.

2 topping wonton soup
Mina G.

Wonton soup tiny place that's a Michelin guide. Can be a wait. Menu is limited 3 soup offerings. I tried the 2 topping with wonton and beef. Portion is big and value priced. It tasted super bland to me. Had to add peppers and chilli oil to give it flavor. Overall was a bit disappointed but if you are into that style of dish then perhaps give it a try. Service is very quick. They only take cash or octopus.

Nicole N.

I recently went on a wonton shop hopping mission and this place was a must-try! Compared to the other places I went, their jumbo wontons have more filling inside - more juicy shrimp and more minced pork. Their soup isn't as white peppery as some others but still pretty solid. If you only like wontons without any noodles (净云吞), this is definitely the place to try! You can get either small (4 wontons) or large (6 wontons). Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to try their actual egg noodles but another highlight was their dace fish balls (鲮鱼球)!!! I'm not exaggerating when I saw they are probably just a tad smaller than my fists. They are packed with the dace fish flavors, chewy, and delicious with their chili oil!! Most servers will switch to speaking English if you look like you don't understand their initial Cantonese; however the older servers may not be as good about that. But I promise the food is worth it so come thru!!! You may also have to split tables with others but thats a part of the authentic canto experience too!

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Stephen C.

Tasty cheap wonton noodles at low key place Wonton is star of the show. Fish ball and beef just ok. Noodles and soup not amazing, but great value.

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service is very fast but im sorry this place aint it. noodle soup is not that great as its made out to be

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“The Michelin guide lives up to its name with Tsim Chai Kee- this place truly specializes in wonton noodle soup.”

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3.5(38 reviews)
0.2 km•Central, Hong Kong Island
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Is a more affordable option in the area. Taste pretty good. Feels very local…read more Unpopular dish that I personally like, ox tongue pasta. Good thickness of the tongue and it's pretty cheap compare to some dishes Also love their lunch sets. Good value because you get to have soup, entree and a drink.

This is where you go after you party in LKF…read more Open 24/7, making fantastic and affordable food faster than I could ever imagine, Tsui Wah may be the most pleasant surprise I've had in Hong Kong. No booze here - walk one block if you haven't had enough of that. They do make a fantastic HK milk tea, though. A thick Malaysian Curry is full of chunky beef, and I love the soft tendon. A casserole of fried pork chop with tomato sauce and cheese is like chicken parm for Asians. And the Asians did it better. The Hainan Chicken is great, though they don't make the garlic rice. Now for the best food in Hong Kong: Bread with condensed milk and butter. It tastes like it sounds, and it sounds pretty whatever, but it's indescribably delicious. Less $50 USD to feed three hungry people, and the food comes out instantly. There's less than ten minutes between ordering and arrival, and each dish is awesome. If I'd known the HK diner food was this good, I could have skipped all the Michelins.

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翠華餐廳 - Combo breakfast - instant ramen with beef, milk tea, macaroni with ham

Combo breakfast - instant ramen with beef, milk tea, macaroni with ham

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麥奀雲吞麵世家 - Wonton noodle soup, under 6 dollars and a nice small portion

麥奀雲吞麵世家

4.1(128 reviews)
0.0 km•Central, Hong Kong Island
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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!

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#2 shrimp and pork

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一樂燒鵝 - Char Siu and crispy pork belly

一樂燒鵝

4.0(255 reviews)
0.1 km•Central, Hong Kong Island
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Food (5/5): We got the crispy goose and pork combo plus the bbq pork and chicken. Both were super…read morejuicy and delicious. Really top notch meat. Service (4/5): Not the friendliest service but food came out fast and efficiently. Ambiance (3/5): A bit of a cramped shop but looks like an authentic restaurant. They have tons of decor highlighting their Michelin star and accolades.

This street is famous for having 3 restaurants, all super cheap, that once held Michelin Stars! Yat…read moreLok is a go-to for me and the last time I was in HK 3 years ago the time I was able to come the line was way too long and went all the way to the elevators. This time it was hot, humid, and rainy around 11:20 am and our party of 4 was able to get a table easily though it was crowded again once we were finished. This place is so famous we saw people come straight from the airport with all their luggage! Portions are very good and probably too small for most people but I loved the size. Goose and Soy Sauce Chicken: They are most known for their roast goose which has a complex and layered seasoning different than other HK roast duck/goose places. This is my go to dish, this time it tasted great but my portion of goose was super small and I split it with a friend to not get too full so it was even smaller. We also ordered the same dish with noodles and roast pork with soy chicken, both the people who had this never had Yat Lok before and totally cleared their plates, don't forget to mix each bite with some of the oil scorched green onions!

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一樂燒鵝 - All the Michelin stars and recognition on back wall

All the Michelin stars and recognition on back wall

一樂燒鵝 - Roast goose with chicken on noodles

Roast goose with chicken on noodles

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九記牛腩

九記牛腩

4.0(209 reviews)
0.2 km•Central, Hong Kong Island
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Some of the best beef noodles you can get. It's a small bowl but really packed and filling.read more

Part of Hong Kong legends are 90 year old noodle shops. When I think of this, I think of Kau Kee…read more When I'm in Sheung Wan (because it's where my hotel is) and I want a casual meal that's no fuss but tasty and comforting, I think of walking 10 minutes to Kau Kee. You might even hear me say it's THE place for beef brisket noodles. Other (likely amateur) things tourists like me say: My favorites are the broth, flat noodles and on occasion, tendon. I think most people would go for the broth or curry. E-Fu noodles seem to be the most popular, often being sold out. Once they even sold out of broth. I'm lucky or an unpunctual eater or very late to the Kau Kee club as I've never waited in a line. Know that long queues have been said to be the welcome. The first time I visited was thanks to its Michelin recommended status. At the time of writing this review it has since been awarded the Bib Gourmand. The experience was quintessentially Asia. The two of us sardined on a table with a family of four who were either local or no stranger to the land and culture. Normally patrons respectfully dine quickly in silence and leave. This group was indeed quick with typical stoic expressions but also gifted us a smidge of their efforts when looking up from their bowls for the slightest seconds, pointing at their drinks: cokes with lemons, wordlessly suggesting we try some and gesturing their hands to show us how to. Lemon first on the ice, coke poured on. Of course we copied and it was the most extravagant part of our meal. ;)

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潮興魚蛋粉 - Beef intestines with sirolin

潮興魚蛋粉

4.3(8 reviews)
1.9 km•Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island
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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!

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