Authentic Noodle Shop

Each year since the age of 4, I have visited Hong Kong at least twice a year if not more and each trip starts similarly. Because my mom grew up in Hong Kong and went through school in Hong Kong, many of my favorite foods are attributed to my mom's local palette.

Hong Kong is known for its famous Wonton Noodles.. or Wun Tun Mien (excuse my cantonese pin yin if i am inaccurate). Its chewy, almost rubber band like texture is what keeps locals addicted to the simple and yet delectable treat. Each trip to Hong Kong of mine included trips to authentic wonton noodle houses which fill the street level shops of older regions of Hong Kong like North Point, parts of Quarry Bay, and older parts of Wanchai.

My most recent discovery is another noodle favorite in Hong Kong! Since i work in Causway Bay, I am absolutely accessible to any cuisine you can think of which is bad for my waistline but delectable for my foodie cravings.

One such famous noodle house which has opened several small shops around HK Island and even Kowloon is known as Nam Ke Noodle House. The Noodle House has a specialty broth which is a mix of Sour and Spicy, sort of blended into a soup base.

The signature noodle which i believe is number 9 is a combination of a sweet and spicy soup base with minced pork, a pickled vegetable, bean sprouts and a wide array of toppings to choose from. Some of such toppings include beef balls, fish balls, beef tendon, and the number one specialty; spring rolls.

The springrolls however, are unlike any other you will find in Hong Kong. These Spring Rolls are actually fish cakes or the same ingredients used to make fish balls and fried into a "spring roll like shape" and then convered in fried bean curd. While everything is fried, the taste is one of a kind.

And Now, pictures! Here's Fiona illustrating her love for the noodles after meeting up for dinner.

Finally, a close up of the local favorite that have locals, and office workers alike line up for twenty minutes on end just for a bowl of noodles, and yes, that includes me :)

Cheers! And Happy Eating!