With its impressive concentration of magnificent skyscrapers, its stunning wildlife and its vibrant streetlife, Hong-Kong is always literally draining my energy away… although I'm essentially a city girl. Indeed, I feel comfortable in perennially busy and cramped places, I'm fascinated by the mysterious beauty of subway maps and I don’t mind queuing all the time (for I take every wait as an opportunity to meditate or to contemplate. That’s why waiting is one of my favourite hobbies.). The truth is, I'm quite good at finding bubbles of quietness in the middle of dynamic, chaotic metropolises like Hong-Kong, be it in a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, a roof-top terrace in Paris or this very noodles shop located on one of Hong-Kong's busiest streets. Tsim Chai Kee's home-made wonton noodle is traditionally served in steaming hot soup and garnished with leafy vegetables and shrimp wontons (dumplings). On the menu you'll find 3 types of noodles: King Prawn Wonton Noodle (see picture), Fresh Minced Fish Ball Noodle and Fresh Sliced Noodles (1.60 euros for each soup, or 2.40 euros for the 3 topplings). Don't expect any particular attention from the staff and don't be offended if you're asked to share your table with other customers. Napkins are to be purchased at the counter before ordering. A great place for a delicious, cheap and filling bowl of soup for snack or dinner, and about as local as it gets.
Tsim Chai Kee
98 Wellington St
Hong-Kong
