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Restaurant Review!

Chi Kee l Causeway Bay l Hong Kong

Wonton soup is one of those dishes that has become synonymous with Hong Kong and Cantonese cuisine in general. Quite a few places boast the best wonton soup in Hong Kong but as with many things, hype eclipses truth.

Chi Kee is one of those wonton restaurants that has had a long history of fame and respect. Why? I have no idea. The noodles were shockingly limp and tasteless. The soup was way too strong and the wonton were tasteless and waterlogged. All in all, one of the worst wonton noodles soups I have ever had! I think my uncle number 5 needs to have his head checked out because he loves this place.



Restaurant Review!

Mak’s Noodles l Causeway Bay l Hong Kong

Being universally known as the best wonton house in Hong Kong is a big order. In fact, they even opened locations in Vancouver and god knows where else. Anthony Bourdoin ate here for Chrissakes.

So I was a little unsure of what to expect when I sat down in my little booth and ordered the wonton with noodles. It came to me in a small bowl which was perfect because this was going to be an afternoon snack for me. The noodles were good with a nice spring but I actually found the wonton to be a bit lacking. I actually think its better in Vancouver where the noodles are close but the wonton is way better.

As I finished my noodles I looked down to see that they had printed someone’s post from some food chat site. I don’t know Susiechow238. I wouldn’t say it’s the “best ever” even if your “bf” ate 6 bowls in one sitting.

Restaurant Review!

Mak’s Noodles l Sheung Wan l Hong Kong

I spent all afternoon zigzagging my way up and down the alleys from Central to Sheung Wan looking for this gem. I had been here a few years before and was curious to see if it really was as good as I recalled. Of course, it was on the last street possible but I found it nonetheless. Not to be mistaken for the other Mak’s Noodles, this one though not as famous, still has its own strong following.

The moment of truth. I sat down in a tiny cramped stall and ordered a large wonton and noodles. The noodles are definitely the best to found. They have a spring and almost crunch to them which make them lively in your mouth. The wonton of course, were filled with shrimp but weren’t overpowered by it so that you can taste the mix of ingredients such as shitake mushrooms. Finally, the broth, unlike most places, wasn’t saturated with MSG and in the end, left me with a comfortable satiation. I have to say that this is the best so far.

Just as I finished my meal, I overheard a man saying to the cashier / boss, “What? You’re telling me that you don’t have change for $100?” The cashier became furious and replied, “I don’t have to break your $100! Go get change somewhere else! Get the hell out of here!” At that juncture he threw the guys $100 bill on the ground. That’s right. You’ve got the goods. You’re the cock of the block.