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One More Bowl
Hong Kong
Congee and noodles are a daily staple in Hong Kong. These Asian specialties keep the city alive, filling up residents from the break of dawn up until the wee hours. Local go-to’s range from long-standing establishments to hawker-style joints. Everybody’s got their own special way of preparing these two beloved dishes. Sample a variety of options such as the common Cantonese-style congee, which infuses raw ingredients into the broth; seafood-filled Chiu Chow-style congee; wonton noodles topped with bite-sized Chinese dumplings; mix-and-match cart noodles, and more!
Customize your own bowl at Wing Kee Noodle! Start by choosing your preferred noodles (egg or rice); then, pick from a variety of toppings to put in your scrumptious beef broth: fish balls, beef brisket, pork sausages, chicken wings, wontons, and more. Add as little or as much as you like! The restaurant is tiny, so expect to be seated in a communal table beside locals. Cantonese is the main language spoken by staff, but they have an English menu for easy ordering!
- +852 2808 2877
Causeway Bay Centre, 15-23 Sugar St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China
銅鑼灣糖街27號A地下
Ho Hung Kee has come a long way since its days as a casual roadside eatery! Opened in 1946, the now Michelin-starred joint is one of the first noodle shops in the city. Today, it takes on a more contemporary look and location; but it continues to attract loyal customers with their signature wonton noodles. Order a bowl and indulge in the well-loved combo of fresh, sweet soup, springy noodles, and plump dumplings!
- +852 2577 6060
1204-1205 Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China
銅鑼灣軒尼詩道500號希慎廣場12樓1204-1205號舖- https://www.facebook.com/pg/hohungkee
One of Hong Kong’s most famous noodle places, Mak’s Noodle is a long-standing establishment with its roots harking as far back as 1968. The wonton noodles are the superstar here but we’ll be honest, the helpings are smaller than what we’re used to. Luckily, their menu also features a selection of toasted noodles to whet the appetite! We recommend you have it with beef brisket, chutney pork, or oyster sauce and shrimp.
- +852 2854 3810
Ground Floor, 77 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, China
中環威靈頓街77號地下- http://www.maksnoodle.com
Sang Kee Congee Shop follows the traditional way of preparing congee. They slow-cook the rice porridge with high-quality ingredients before putting it on high heat. Their special fish congees are a must; the flaky fillets are the perfect complement to the full-flavored soup! Portions are generous—just one fix will keep you running for hours.
- +852 2541 1099
Ground Floor, 7-9 Butt Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China
上環畢街7-9號地下
Braving the queue to Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop will be worth it as soon as you savor their crowd-favorite congee and wonton noodle soup! The brand is run by the son of Ho Chiu Hung (founder of Ho Kung Kee), and he pays homage to his father by keeping the same soup goodness from the original shop! They also have a scrumptious Beef Hor Fun (牛肉河, beef and rice noodle stir-fry), for the days when you prefer a dry noodle option.
- +852 2295 0101
Shop 3016-18, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong, China
香港中環港景街1號國際金融中心商場3/F.,3016-3018號舖- https://www.tasty.com.hk/
Just like its name, Congee and Noodle Shop keeps it simple with a no-frills attitude. The restaurant lets its famous creamy congees (made by a chef with over 30 years of experience) speak for themselves. Try their best-selling fresh crab congee or salted pork ribs congee with bitter melon; or opt to build your own unique combo with add-ons of your choice! Local celebrities often drop by here for a quick comfort food fix. Keep an eye out and you may just see them whip up a bowl of their own!
- +852 2750 0208
First Floor, Kerry Centre, 683 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, China
鰂魚涌英皇道683號嘉里中心1樓
Lau Sum Kee Noodle wins diners over by making their noodles from scratch! They use a bamboo pole to knead the dough to create well-textured noodles. Wontons are also freshly made in-shop, and consist of a perfectly seasoned mix of pork and shrimp. Pro-tip: the pickled turnips are unsung heroes! The condiments come with every table. Put a spoonful into your soup for a refreshing crunch!
- +852 2386 3583
80 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, China
深水埗褔榮街80號地舖
Trusty Congee King is a favorite amongst locals for its fish-based bowls of rice porridge. Their congee is cooked in fish broth (sans the funky smell, of course) for an extra layer of umami! Enjoy any of their seafood bowls; the congee with scallop and pork liver, in particular is a winner! Spoil yourself with a helping of their sticky rice dumplings which are made of 70% mung bean and 30% sticky rice. Be quick though, it runs out fast!
- +852 2882 3268
7 Heard Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
灣仔克街7號地下
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