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This place right next to Fortress Hill MTR is worth the hype and the line I think. When we went it was after 3pm on a Sunday afternoon and the line was very short. They accommodated 5 of us by seating 3 first, then letting two more sit when rest of party at table left. Yes you share tables. We had the regular beef brisket soup noodles and Dan Dan tendon. Both are really excellent in different ways. The regular broth is very clear but still very tasty. The brisket is really tender. Regular comes with ho fun which is done well. I think ju favourite is the Dan Dan noodles. The flavour is amazing. A slight kick. I couldn't have enough of that. The radish is also amazing btw and at HK$20 amazingly cheap. Worth the wait and the Michelin.
Umpteenth visit and I never get sick of this place, yes it's now more touristy but the beef brisket noodle soup is out of this world. Tried something different this time: curry beef brisket, it's served on a separate plate from the noodle soup. The curry beef was absolutely heavenly: succulent and melts in the mouth. Curry flavor was perfectly hK: great balanced flavor without the strong seasoning of Indian curry or the sourness of Thai curries. I devoured everything, FYI you can also add a side of white rice (10 HKD) to mop up the curry juice. Wish I knew before I paid the bill.
We hadn't been here for a while, so we decided to pick up two takeout orders of beef brisket before heading to a dinner gathering. When I saw the price at HK$160 for one order, I was shocked. It better be way better than I remembered! Unfortunately, it turned out worse than before. The one I found in Shatin is ten times better and costs only HK$100 per order. The portion there is twice the size and even comes with a few pieces of tasty daikon. Thinking about it now just makes me regret walking all the way to this place. I honestly wouldn't recommend it anymore. It used to be good, but now it just feels overpriced and overrated. The only good part of this visit was discovering a newly opened black sesame dessert shop right next door. We bought two desserts to go, freshly made and piping hot. For an extra HK$10, we added a small cup of black sesame ice cream, and it was an instant 20 out of 10. The desserts turned out to be a huge hit at dinner too. I later heard that this place is already quite well-known in Hong Kong. I guess their new Causeway Bay location just opened, so we were lucky to come across it.
I've seen all the hype and good reviews, so decided to give it a try, especially it's right next to the 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.
One of the famous clear beef broth soup with stews located at HOng Kong Island "Tin Hau" area. They always open at 11am, but it's always a long queue before, so I almost had no seat to eat there when I got there at 11am!! My friend n me ordered two clear beef broth stews soup rice noodles, but I ordered certain tendon parts from beef stews. I think my order was tasting n delicious, good rice noodles, beef stews tendon was juicy enough and broth was clear n tasty!! My friend ordered a regular beef stews soup with rice noodles, regular one was too chewy not too tendon... Overall, it tasted good enough n delicious, Sister Wah - clear beef broth soup attract all over Chinese from China and Western European and American, other Asian countries like Japanese n Korean too!!! It's pack n busy for the whole 10-12 hours per day!!! Make the ownership really rich by opening a noodles soup in a good location in HK island!!
Very good - but also very expensive for what it is. Sister Wah specializes in "clear broth beef brisket" that melts in your mouth, and together with rice noodles (hor fun)... it is mmm mmm mmm good. But this tasty bowl also comes with a hefty price tag of $100 HKD. About double the price of what a typical beef brisket bowl of noodles would cost you in HK. This place is Michelin recommended and there's always a line. We arrived at 10pm and saw that there's only 3pp ahead of us, so we seized the opportunity and got in the line, and were seated after 5-10 of waiting. Between the 3 of us, we ordered a few dishes: 1.) Beef brisket combo rice noodles: excellent in taste. You can also slurp up all the soup ... the brisket melts in your mouth and it is really excellent. 2.) Beef brisket combo egg noodles - briskets are just as good, and their egg noodles are crunchy and very good as well 3.) Soy Bean Drink: Excellent and it's home made! Full of soy bean taste and the sweetness is just right. We tried both the hot and cold and I would recommend the cold 4.) Daikon in soup - very good and tasty. And, drink the soup too! 5.) Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan): braised in the beef broth, very tasty and cooked just right 6.) Won ton in spicy oil - we wanted to try their wonton too, so ordered a side dish. Their wonton is also very good but pales compared to their beef brisket. Worth to try at least once Overall rather comfy seating for HK standard. Food is very good with expected HK-style super fast and efficient service. Only complaint is the rather expensive price... The total came to a whopping $500HKD for a very 'regular', very very casual meal. :/
This was the best food I had during my entire trip to Hong Kong (including a Michelin star restaurant). This place is a hole-in-the-wall with very limited seating. You will share a table with strangers for sure. I ordered the Dan Dan Noodle with Beef Brisket and it was excellent. I'm not a big fan of tendon and there was a small amount attached to it, but the meat itself was delicious and tender. This place will be on my must-haves every time I'm in Hong Kong now.
AMAZING MICHELIN SPOT!!! The noodles and beef brisket are to die for! You must come here. They are famous for their beef brisket noodles! The beef brisket is very thin and nice. The menu has English as well, & server speaks English. We got the Dan Dan noodles and were extremely happy. It's a small shop but the turnover with seats is fast. Get there right when they open (11am) to avoid a line. It's so good that there is always a line once lunch time comes. I'd highly recommend it
Been 4 years since I've been here & I'm back visiting HK & decided to stop by cause I'm in the neighborhood. Yup. Just like I remembered it. Tastes great & prices haven't changed. The only thing that's different is that there are a bunch of Michelin "mention" placards on the wall. I think it means the restaurant can be found in the Michelin guide.
Sister Wah may have passed the ladle, but the beefy legacy lives on. Sister Wah might not be behind the counter anymore, but her sons are holding it down like proud beefy guardians of her brisket empire. I stopped by to pay my respects (and by "respects," I mean "slurp down a bowl of her famous brisket noodles").The signature beef brisket in clear soup? A total flavor bomb--but, like, a refined one. The broth was herby, clean, and comforting, like getting a hug from an auntie who also moonlights as an herbalist. The beef? Tender, juicy, practically melting into the broth like it had nowhere else to be.Now, let's talk noodles. I went with the rice noodles, and... eh. They were fine. Slippery little guys, but they lacked the chew I was craving. It's like inviting a friend to the party who shows up but doesn't really dance, ya know?But plot twist: I also ordered a side of wontons, and those low-key stole the show. Plump, juicy, packed with flavor--basically the Beyoncé of the meal. Honestly, I liked them more than the main 三寶 noodle dish I ordered. Don't tell the brisket.Overall: 10/10 for the broth and brisket, 8/10 for the noodles, and a surprise MVP performance from the humble wonton. Would I go back? Absolutely. But next time, I'm bringing a friend so I can "share" their noodles and eat all the wontons myself.
Noodle texture was good but soup was a bit salty. Beef tendon was tender but some parts a bit chewy. Good to stop by if you're in the neighborhood, but don't go out of your way
When I first visited Hong Kong several years ago, I was too afraid to dine at a lot of local joints since I was traveling by myself and didn't know any Cantonese aside from simple greetings. But, on my recent trip to "Asia's World City" to eat and pray (but not love), I gathered my courage and did what I hadn't done last time: enter Sister Wah, a bustling hole in the wall noodle shop just outside of Tin Hau station. As other reviews have mentioned, Sister Wah is notable for its brisket noodle soup ($45 HKD or $6 USD). I ordered the brisket noodle soup with egg noodles, and was thoroughly pleased with my choice. (For all noodle dishes, you have the option of ordering egg noodle or rice noodles.) Although the egg noodles and beef broth were fine, the beef brisket was definitely the star of the show! The kitchen had seemingly done the impossible: cook a consistently good, amazingly tender piece of meat! Portions are on the smaller side, but still more substantial than other wonton noodle shops, like Mak's Noodle. It's relatively easy to negotiate the restaurant even though the language barrier might initially seem off-putting: there is an English menu available and at least one of the staff speaks English. As with many smaller restaurants in Hong Kong, you will likely be sharing your table with random people. While this doesn't lend itself to comfort, it does make for interesting dining experiences. I shared a small table with a pair of elderly locals who were amused by the waiter's description of the noodles as "fat" or "skinny." P.S. Early bird gets the worm! The restaurant typically has a line during prime mealtimes, but I didn't have to wait in the middle of the afternoon.
13 days ago
A typical rundown place but they serve the Best fishball rice noodle in Hong Kong. Must try. read more
Sister Wah is a landmark beef brisket store that has been recommended by the Michelin guide for many years. There is always a line. Store is small so expect to share a table with other guests. My favorite is the braised turnips. The beef brisket a little tough. The fish skin is a must order. This time we also got a bowl of veggie rice. read more
This place right next to Fortress Hill MTR is worth the hype and the line I think. When we went it was after 3pm on a Sunday afternoon and the line was very short. They accommodated 5 of us by seating 3 first, then letting two more sit when rest of party at table left. Yes you share tables. We had the regular beef brisket soup noodles and Dan Dan tendon. Both are really excellent in different ways. The regular broth is very clear but still very tasty. The brisket is really tender. Regular comes with ho fun which is done well. I think ju favourite is the Dan Dan noodles. The flavour is amazing. A slight kick. I couldn't have enough of that. The radish is also amazing btw and at HK$20 amazingly cheap. Worth the wait and the Michelin. read more
Umpteenth visit and I never get sick of this place, yes it's now more touristy but the beef brisket noodle soup is out of this world. Tried something different this time: curry beef brisket, it's served on a separate plate from the noodle soup. The curry beef was absolutely heavenly: succulent and melts in the mouth. Curry flavor was perfectly hK: great balanced flavor without the strong seasoning of Indian curry or the sourness of Thai curries. I devoured everything, FYI you can also add a side of white rice (10 HKD) to mop up the curry juice. Wish I knew before I paid the bill. read more
2 months ago
We hadn't been here for a while, so we decided to pick up two takeout orders of beef brisket before heading to a dinner gathering. When I saw the price at HK$160 for one order, I was shocked. It better be way better than I remembered! Unfortunately, it turned out worse than before. The one I found in Shatin is ten times better and costs only HK$100 per order. The portion there is twice the size and even comes with a few pieces of tasty daikon. Thinking about it now just makes me regret walking all the way to this place. I honestly wouldn't recommend it anymore. It used to be good, but now it just feels overpriced and overrated. The only good part of this visit was discovering a newly opened black sesame dessert shop right next door. We bought two desserts to go, freshly made and piping hot. For an extra HK$10, we added a small cup of black sesame ice cream, and it was an instant 20 out of 10. The desserts turned out to be a huge hit at dinner too. I later heard that this place is already quite well-known in Hong Kong. I guess their new Causeway Bay location just opened, so we were lucky to come across it. read more
I've seen all the hype and good reviews, so decided to give it a try, especially it's right next to the 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. read more
One of the famous clear beef broth soup with stews located at HOng Kong Island "Tin Hau" area. They always open at 11am, but it's always a long queue before, so I almost had no seat to eat there when I got there at 11am!! My friend n me ordered two clear beef broth stews soup rice noodles, but I ordered certain tendon parts from beef stews. I think my order was tasting n delicious, good rice noodles, beef stews tendon was juicy enough and broth was clear n tasty!! My friend ordered a regular beef stews soup with rice noodles, regular one was too chewy not too tendon... Overall, it tasted good enough n delicious, Sister Wah - clear beef broth soup attract all over Chinese from China and Western European and American, other Asian countries like Japanese n Korean too!!! It's pack n busy for the whole 10-12 hours per day!!! Make the ownership really rich by opening a noodles soup in a good location in HK island!! read more
Very good - but also very expensive for what it is. Sister Wah specializes in "clear broth beef brisket" that melts in your mouth, and together with rice noodles (hor fun)... it is mmm mmm mmm good. But this tasty bowl also comes with a hefty price tag of $100 HKD. About double the price of what a typical beef brisket bowl of noodles would cost you in HK. This place is Michelin recommended and there's always a line. We arrived at 10pm and saw that there's only 3pp ahead of us, so we seized the opportunity and got in the line, and were seated after 5-10 of waiting. Between the 3 of us, we ordered a few dishes: 1.) Beef brisket combo rice noodles: excellent in taste. You can also slurp up all the soup ... the brisket melts in your mouth and it is really excellent. 2.) Beef brisket combo egg noodles - briskets are just as good, and their egg noodles are crunchy and very good as well 3.) Soy Bean Drink: Excellent and it's home made! Full of soy bean taste and the sweetness is just right. We tried both the hot and cold and I would recommend the cold 4.) Daikon in soup - very good and tasty. And, drink the soup too! 5.) Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan): braised in the beef broth, very tasty and cooked just right 6.) Won ton in spicy oil - we wanted to try their wonton too, so ordered a side dish. Their wonton is also very good but pales compared to their beef brisket. Worth to try at least once Overall rather comfy seating for HK standard. Food is very good with expected HK-style super fast and efficient service. Only complaint is the rather expensive price... The total came to a whopping $500HKD for a very 'regular', very very casual meal. :/ read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This was the best food I had during my entire trip to Hong Kong (including a Michelin star restaurant). This place is a hole-in-the-wall with very limited seating. You will share a table with strangers for sure. I ordered the Dan Dan Noodle with Beef Brisket and it was excellent. I'm not a big fan of tendon and there was a small amount attached to it, but the meat itself was delicious and tender. This place will be on my must-haves every time I'm in Hong Kong now. read more
AMAZING MICHELIN SPOT!!! The noodles and beef brisket are to die for! You must come here. They are famous for their beef brisket noodles! The beef brisket is very thin and nice. The menu has English as well, & server speaks English. We got the Dan Dan noodles and were extremely happy. It's a small shop but the turnover with seats is fast. Get there right when they open (11am) to avoid a line. It's so good that there is always a line once lunch time comes. I'd highly recommend it read more
Been 4 years since I've been here & I'm back visiting HK & decided to stop by cause I'm in the neighborhood. Yup. Just like I remembered it. Tastes great & prices haven't changed. The only thing that's different is that there are a bunch of Michelin "mention" placards on the wall. I think it means the restaurant can be found in the Michelin guide. read more
2 years ago
Sister Wah may have passed the ladle, but the beefy legacy lives on. Sister Wah might not be behind the counter anymore, but her sons are holding it down like proud beefy guardians of her brisket empire. I stopped by to pay my respects (and by "respects," I mean "slurp down a bowl of her famous brisket noodles").The signature beef brisket in clear soup? A total flavor bomb--but, like, a refined one. The broth was herby, clean, and comforting, like getting a hug from an auntie who also moonlights as an herbalist. The beef? Tender, juicy, practically melting into the broth like it had nowhere else to be.Now, let's talk noodles. I went with the rice noodles, and... eh. They were fine. Slippery little guys, but they lacked the chew I was craving. It's like inviting a friend to the party who shows up but doesn't really dance, ya know?But plot twist: I also ordered a side of wontons, and those low-key stole the show. Plump, juicy, packed with flavor--basically the Beyoncé of the meal. Honestly, I liked them more than the main 三寶 noodle dish I ordered. Don't tell the brisket.Overall: 10/10 for the broth and brisket, 8/10 for the noodles, and a surprise MVP performance from the humble wonton. Would I go back? Absolutely. But next time, I'm bringing a friend so I can "share" their noodles and eat all the wontons myself. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
When I first visited Hong Kong several years ago, I was too afraid to dine at a lot of local joints since I was traveling by myself and didn't know any Cantonese aside from simple greetings. But, on my recent trip to "Asia's World City" to eat and pray (but not love), I gathered my courage and did what I hadn't done last time: enter Sister Wah, a bustling hole in the wall noodle shop just outside of Tin Hau station. As other reviews have mentioned, Sister Wah is notable for its brisket noodle soup ($45 HKD or $6 USD). I ordered the brisket noodle soup with egg noodles, and was thoroughly pleased with my choice. (For all noodle dishes, you have the option of ordering egg noodle or rice noodles.) Although the egg noodles and beef broth were fine, the beef brisket was definitely the star of the show! The kitchen had seemingly done the impossible: cook a consistently good, amazingly tender piece of meat! Portions are on the smaller side, but still more substantial than other wonton noodle shops, like Mak's Noodle. It's relatively easy to negotiate the restaurant even though the language barrier might initially seem off-putting: there is an English menu available and at least one of the staff speaks English. As with many smaller restaurants in Hong Kong, you will likely be sharing your table with random people. While this doesn't lend itself to comfort, it does make for interesting dining experiences. I shared a small table with a pair of elderly locals who were amused by the waiter's description of the noodles as "fat" or "skinny." P.S. Early bird gets the worm! The restaurant typically has a line during prime mealtimes, but I didn't have to wait in the middle of the afternoon. read more
7 years ago
Small and unassuming, Sister Wah packs massive flavour into its bowls of slurp-worthy noodles--so much so that I ordered a second bowl before finishing my first. CURRY BEEF BRISKET ($50): Right before it even got to the table, I could smell the fragrant aroma of the curry. Sister Wah serves the curry beef brisket separately from the soup noodles, so you are free to eat it whichever way you like. I personally dumped all the curry into my soup noodles because I wanted the full curry flavour. It was absolutely delicious. The beef brisket had some chew to it, but was still tender enough to soak up the richness of the curry and gradually melt in your mouth. The flat rice noodles were a nice accompaniment as they were light and silky smooth. Based on previous Yelp recommendations, I also ordered a side order of TURNIP ($8), but honestly, I didn't care for it much as it was served in the soup and obviously didn't have enough time to marinate in the curry. DAN DAN NOODLES WITH BEEF TRIPE ($55): Between the curry beef brisket and the dan dan noodles, I prefer the former. Sister Wah's take on the dan dan noodles is a bit more acidic/pickled and less peanut-y in flavour, but it is still good in its own right. The noodles here were thinner and springier, which I appreciated as it carried the flavour of the soup well. As for the beef tripe, it was incredibly tender and looked exactly as I like it with each crevice of its wide honeycomb appearance (as opposed to book or blanket) brimming with the sheen of the soup. Finally, the service at Sister Wah is pretty standard--they simply seat you at a table (mine was shared), take your order, and leave you to enjoy your meal. It was a bit odd to have some of the staff watch me eat my two meals in shock, but I'm slowly getting more accustomed to that now in Hong Kong... read more
When in Hong Kong, you come here for a cheap Michelin Star dinner. I mean, who doesn't love beef brisket noodle soup??? The joint is a cramped space where they just put you wherever you fit, so we joined a table of three. We ordered the beef brisket soup and the beef brisket with dan dan noodles. We both liked the first one best. Broth flavor was amazing and light, brisket cooked to perfection, noodles were light and eggy. But don't get me wrong. The dan dan noodle soup was very good as well, it was heavier with a strong peanut flavor. It's just one of those things where the original can't be beat. Our meal was a total of $100 HKD and worth every penny. This was perfect for a chilly December night. I highly recommend!!!!! read more
Great beef noodle soup at fair prices. Worth trying. Worth repeating. FOOD Brisket with rice noodles - clear broth. Good noodles. Decent quality beef. Tasty. Get this Brisket with Dan Dan noodles - this brownish sauce is peanut based I think. I'm not a big peanut fan so I skipped this. It's popular though! AMBIENCE Pretty much your basic little HK restaurant. Very small and classic looking with about 7 small tables which means it seats about 40... Uncomfortably. SERVICE Simple service. You walk in (possibly after waiting in line) and sit down at a table (usually shared with someone unless your party is large enough to fill the whole table). Someone will take your order and you will get your food within a few minutes. After you're done, just get up and pay on your way out. LOCATION Tin Hau MTR exit A2. It's close enough to see from the MTR exit. read more
The beef noodle soup is pretty good here. US$6 a bowl. The place is super small here. Be prepared to share a table with other patrons. The table is very small and we had 6 other strangers sitting with us. This is a place where you will just eat and go. I would not recommend if you come here with more than 2 people in your party. read more
8 years ago
I don't get why this place has so many high reviews. It actually got me excited to try this place out. We got here around 7 and the place was crowded, so we had to wait for a table. I was a little tired from being out all day, so i decided to order it to go. We got three of the beef brisket noodles soups, and walked home which was only 5 mins away. They did place the noodles and soups apart so it didn't become soggy. When i tried the beef, i found it a little tough. It wasn't as tender as i hoped for. I had trouble chewing on the beef. The noodles were ok and went with the soup pretty well. I would recommend giving the place next door a try over this place. read more
Small, simple and to the point! Sister Wah is located in a small building that you probably will miss the first time you come here. The restaurant and presentation isn't anything special.... they just make good food here. If you're craving some noodle soup than this place will hit the spot. The broth is seasoned just right and the beef is soft. I had the beef brisket soup and I was highly satisfied! The recommendation: Nothing fancy, but come here for some simple, cheap and delicious beef noodle soup. read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
The struggle of finding Sister Wah was real. We accidentally went to and sat down at the restaurant next door because we thought it was Sister Wah (they served similar dishes) but left once we asked the waitress and was told that Sister Wah was next door. Awkward. Once we walked in we were told to sit down at a table where a man was still sitting. He didn't look quite ready to leave but we sat down because the server told us to... lol. I guess it's not considered rude in HK to push and pressure someone out of their table. I felt REALLY weird about it so I faced the outside. LOL. Originally I was going to order the Beef Brisket in Clear Noodle Soup but after looking more at the pictures and reading more of the reviews, decided to order the Dan Dan Noodles with Beef Brisket. Our noodles came out pretty quickly. The Dan Dan Noodles were slightly spicy, the sauce had a hint of peanut, the beef brisket was tender and falls apart as you pick it up, and the dan dan noodles were PERFECT. They were probably my favorite part of the dish. They give quite a large amount of noodles too. I also tried the flat rice noodles in clear broth since my mom got it; the noodles were soft and the broth was light. Very good. We also got a side of seasonal veggies with the sauce on the side because vegetables. I'd definitely recommend Sister Wah's to friends and I would totally come back again! read more
Located right beside Victoria Park, sister Wah is one of those places that just draws you in everytime you walk past. The window is plastered with pictures of people (or celebrities?) who have visited and the brisket is a must. After I arrived in Hong Kong, beef brisket was one of those things that I've eaten over and over again, and this place definitely has some great brisket. They boil the meat for hours in this broth, and you end up with this super soft, tender, and juicy piece of meat. It also has a great mix of fat and lean meat which I really like. Whether you get it with noodles, rice, or in a curry, sister Wah definitely satisfies that craving for meat. read more
4 years ago
Omg, yummy. While the soup and noodles were delicious on their own, they were nothing compared to how good the brisket meat tasted. The brisket was so tender and delicious. The only aspect of my experience at Sister Wah that I was disappointed with was the size of the brisket noodle soup. Even though it was only $6-7 USD, the "entree" felt more like an appetizer. I finished all the noodles in a few bites. If you are looking for sometime to fill up on, I recommend ordering one of the rice entrees. If you are here with a small party or by yourself, be prepared to share a table with random strangers. read more
Was in the neighborhood and thought: Why not try one of the most raved-about, no-nonsense eateries in Hong Kong? Rather than getting the regular beef brisket noodle (a quintessentially Hong Kong dish, and the item for which this humble shop is most known), I had the beef brisket dan dan noodle. This wasn't voluntary - I just saw the words "dan dan noodle" and reacted. It was delicious - that unctuous broth, those incomparably bouncy fresh egg noodles. The brisket itself was good, albeit forgettable. Still, this bowl of noodle soup was the most easily, inarguably tasty thing I'd had in Hong Kong up to that point. I evaded most of the masses by arriving at an awkward 3pm on a weekday. The space was still crowded, but relatively bright and clean. You'll definitely have to share a table with strangers unless you come with a group of 3+. Compared to other noodle shops in their class, Sister Wah is a bit pricier: HKD46 for my bowl (I know, I know, cheap as chips, but it's noodle soup in Asia). They also refuse to accept coins for payment because apparently HKD at the coin denomination is worthless. Dangit, economy! read more
A cool January evening and feeling the slightest bit of a cold coming on-- I knew soup was needed. Luckily Sister Wah was there to rescue me right across the street. I've learned that Beef Noodle Soup here is a thing, and coming from Califronia... I was missing Phó. My favourite thing is beef tendon in Phó... and Sister Wah had just that-- tendon and noodle soup. Beautiful fatty pieces of tendon floating in a lovely light, flavourful broth with your choice of egg noddle or rice noodle (I had egg noodles the first time, but prefer the flat rice noodles myself). At only $40, it is also a steal. Staff was quite friendly and helpful and apologetic for bumping you in the cramped space. The menu includes a fair number of other items, perhaps when the weather changes I'll come back to try something else. Great quick stop in Tin Hau if in the area. read more
12 years ago
I discovered Sister Wah by total luck. While walking around Causeway Bay with a friend, we stumbled upon this little shop with a line of people waiting outside. Just outside of exit A2 of Tin Hau station, on Electric Road is Sister Wah. Quick to realize this is a beef brisket place, we decided to give it try. When we got to the front of the line, (which didn't take more than 10 minutes) we saw all the newspaper articles about this place. Awesome, we found a gem! Greeted by a friendly man with glasses, he noticed my Starbucks cup and asked me if i had brought him any...haha. Once inside, its pretty much your normal noodle shop. No more than 10 tables that are shared amongst people with either their heads staring down into their noodles with headphones on, or a small group of friends buzzing about how yummy the brisket is. Right, ordering time. Quite a few options, but seeing all the articles outside were about the infamous beef brisket over some noodles in clear broth, any other choice just seemed silly. We did not make the wrong call. The noodles came quick, steamy, and full of aroma. Aahh~ Beef brisket was super tender and nearly melts in your mouth. The broth...all I can say is wow! I love how something that is so simple can be so amazingly flavorful. Some scallions sprinkled on top provided the hint of freshness to draw our full attention to the bowl and forgetting about each other. We also ordered a serving of turnips and they were also nothing short of spectacular. So sweet, so full of flavor...yum! This meal topped off with a nice cold cup of soy milk, fantastic! Our whole meal didn't last more than 20 minutes from start to finish. We left as happy customers and will definitely return. It can be on a blazing hot day, and if I find myself in Tin Hau, I always get my beef brisket fix here at Sister Wah. Please note, there is also a location in Sai Ying Pun. read more
7 years ago
This place has a long tradition in Hong Kong. It's main rival is just next door serving almost the same food. This is a typical Hong Kong fast food stall. It's simple, tables are cramped, it's small and it's noisy. Be prepared to share a table with people as they don't waste even one seat. But the food is good! Here it's all about beef brisket in all kinds of variations. Try it with clear broth or with noodles or even try the curry beef brisket. They are all very good. It is one of the best in Hong Kong and the value for money is great. read more
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13A Electric Road
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Tin Hau, Hong Kong Island
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