2 Sharp Street East
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
So what exactly does a one Michelin-starred bowl of wonton noodle soup taste like? We were very curious to find out and decided to give Ho Hung Kee (HHK) a try. HHK is one of many mom and pop restaurants on the 2012 Hong Kong Michelin Guide and one of the cheapest places you can grab a Michelin-starred meal.
The little family-run shop, located a couple blocks away from Times Square, specializes in Cantonese breakfast favorites like wonton noodle soup, congee and fried noodles. At the front of the restaurant is a congee station to your left and a wonton station to your right, allowing full visibility to the chefs as you make your way to the table.
1. Wonton Noodle Soup
As we had plans to eat our way around the city, we opted for two of their most popular items: wonton noodles and congee. The wontons were yummy, consisting of a 7:3 ratio of shrimp to pork with a sprinkling of pepper. I can't say they were THAT much better than what we can get here in Los Angeles but it's a great deal for the price (about $4 per bowl). The noodles were cooked al dente, with a nice "bouncy" texture. The broth had more depth and flavor than what we've tasted before and we attributed it to the abundance of dried fish roe we saw at the bottom of the bowl.
I ordered my favorite congee - salted pork and preserved thousand year egg. It was my favorite among the two dishes. I've never had congee quite like HHK's before. The ones I've tried are more watery and runny, with softened rice grains suspended in a thin watery liquid. This congree was very gooey and glutinous, thickly coating the back of the spoon. It tasted super smooth, silky and delicious!
Ho Hung Kee was a great place to spend our first meal in Hong Kong, setting up our palates for what would become a delicious HK eating adventure. While not an absolute "must-try" while in Hong Kong, it is definitely a great option when seeking out some solid Cantonese congee and wontons.
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
So what exactly does a one Michelin-starred bowl of wonton noodle soup taste like? We were very curious to find out and decided to give Ho Hung Kee (HHK) a try. HHK is one of many mom and pop restaurants on the 2012 Hong Kong Michelin Guide and one of the cheapest places you can grab a Michelin-starred meal.
The little family-run shop, located a couple blocks away from Times Square, specializes in Cantonese breakfast favorites like wonton noodle soup, congee and fried noodles. At the front of the restaurant is a congee station to your left and a wonton station to your right, allowing full visibility to the chefs as you make your way to the table.
1. Wonton Noodle Soup
As we had plans to eat our way around the city, we opted for two of their most popular items: wonton noodles and congee. The wontons were yummy, consisting of a 7:3 ratio of shrimp to pork with a sprinkling of pepper. I can't say they were THAT much better than what we can get here in Los Angeles but it's a great deal for the price (about $4 per bowl). The noodles were cooked al dente, with a nice "bouncy" texture. The broth had more depth and flavor than what we've tasted before and we attributed it to the abundance of dried fish roe we saw at the bottom of the bowl.
2. Salted Pork and Thousand Year Egg Congee
I ordered my favorite congee - salted pork and preserved thousand year egg. It was my favorite among the two dishes. I've never had congee quite like HHK's before. The ones I've tried are more watery and runny, with softened rice grains suspended in a thin watery liquid. This congree was very gooey and glutinous, thickly coating the back of the spoon. It tasted super smooth, silky and delicious!
Ho Hung Kee was a great place to spend our first meal in Hong Kong, setting up our palates for what would become a delicious HK eating adventure. While not an absolute "must-try" while in Hong Kong, it is definitely a great option when seeking out some solid Cantonese congee and wontons.
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