Chee Kei

While flipping through the newspaper in Hong Kong, we spotted an article recommending the top 10 Wanton Noodles in Hong Kong and different branches of Mak’s Noodle had secured a few rankings in the list. Even knowing that back in Singapore we have Mak’s Noodle in a few shopping malls, we still decided to go ahead for our dinner /​supper after our trip from Macau (Apprently, there was not much eateries opening at the hour).
Our stomachs were all shouting for food as we still did not have our dinner yet. While waiting, we had some soy milk to keep our stomach warm and fill. Soy milk was fresh and level of sweetness is moderate.
Fresh Soy Milk — 10 HKD
We all know that the palm size bowl portion is the signature’s of Mak’s Noodle and no complains about it, not even the masculine who tends to eat more. Perhaps they know that this is Hong Kong and finding of supper /​food around our accommodation is definitely not an issue to them.
Wanton Noodle in Soup — 38 HKD
Standards of their noodle was pretty well maintain, springy and fine with tasty soup and spring onions as garnishing just like what we had in Singapore. Wanton was plump and generously filled with prawns. Though dish is straight forward with just noodles and dumplings, I would say that they were doing well enough to maintain its reputation and even in overseas. Price on the other hand is more of less similar to what we had in singapore.

Always one of my fav whenever I stopover in Hong Kong, noodle texture is amazing, the broth has clear flavor, wonton is fresh and delicious. Try the local stewed soup, you might be surprised pleasantly by the authentic herbal flavor.

I guess I should have Unilocaled before coming here because apparently they’re known for their wonton noodle soup and I didn’t get it. The restaurant is located on a small street next to iSqaure and the interior is very nice compared to all the other restaurants around it.
FOOD
I got (E) Crispy Pork Chop with Vegetable Rice +Dim Sum dish Fried Chicken +Cold Soybean Milk combo. The food is alright for my taste. If you’re wondering what vegetable rice is, it’s basically shredded vegetable such as bok choy and carrots mixed into rice. It was actually pretty gross to be honest. This came out to be around $ 10+ USD. I’d say it’s a pretty good price for the quantity of food you get, but the quality of it is definitely lacking.
SERVICE
Service is alright here. The waitress aren’t that rude compared to other restaurants but they aren’t friendly either. However, they’re fast and efficient which is all I ask for. You pay at the counter when you’re done and it is cash only.

Great noodle shop in Kowloon. I thought it would be more of a mom-​and-​pop establishment but it was actually quite nice inside. You can ask for an English menu (if you need one).
They’re known for their wonton noodle soup and it was tasty but everything was packed so tightly into the small bowl that I couldn’t really get the full experience. I did really like their congee though! CASH ONLY

Liked
— won ton noodles of course!
— fried pork chop
— braised beef noodles
— fast service
— fried won ton
This is one of our go to restaurants in Hong Kong. Recommended by relatives and the concierge so they can’t be wrong… and they weren’t.

Food (***** out of *****); The wonton noodle soup is even better than the legendary Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop (麥文記麵家). There are certain touristy places that are over-​hyped online but really not that good. Locals will not go to those places because they’ll go where it’s legit, man. Anyways, this little noodle shop in TST is legit. You walk in and smell this real pungent odor of dried shrimp, you’ll know that it’s the real deal.
Anyways, the shrimp wonton noodle soup is the best in the world. See my pics. Notice how translucent and paper thin is the wonton wrapper. That’s one delicate wonton cooked by a very skilled chef. Now, scoop some of that soup up. See all the tiny shrimp eggs? That gives it the trademark pungent odor and deep flavor. The soup also is made of ground dried fish powder that’s been cooked into a flavorful broth. Mak Man Kee, on the other hand, will serve you MSG soup. Also, the noodles are fresh made from scratch. It is really bouncy in the mouth. You cannot get this special mouth feel from dried reconstituted noodles.
The wheat and barley with ginger drink was also special. I’ve never seen another restaurant that offered this drink. It was really good. I ordered it hot. Nothing beats this drink on the rare cold Hong Kong winter day (Hong Kong is usually hot and sticky).
I’m not crazy about the fish meatballs, though. They are a bit rubbery. Even though they are deep fried, oddly enough they are not crunchy, just kinda greasy.
Atmosphere (**** out of *****); Mak Man Kee is a dirty little dive. Chee Kei has nice décor and is very clean.
Service (*** out of *****); Typical Hong Kong restaurant waitress service. They are fast, efficient, but not too friendly.
Conclusion (***** out of *****); They have numerous specials at various times of day. Even without the specials, it is a good deal. It is 55 HKD for a bowl of shrimp wonton noodles. If you want to add a wheat and barley drink to this, then it is only 5 HKD more. If you add a fish meat ball to this, then it is only 10 HKD more. If you order a drink by itself, then it will cost 20 HKD. If you order the fish meat balls by itself, then it is 40 HKD. That’s why the tally is 4 starts, but I’ve bumped them up a star.