The best way to understand noodle culture in Hong Kong is to visit noodle houses such as Lau Sum Kee Noodle. A staple in Sham Shui Po, this Kweilin Street establishment has been instrumental in shaping the culture and fuelling the local passion for noodles, either in soups or stir-fried, topped with a generous portion of toasted shrimp roe. Wontons are top-notch with an even ratio of pork and shrimp.
For extra umami, the stirred noodles with braised shiitake mushrooms and shrimp roe are a bestseller at Lau Sum Kee Noodle, featuring the shop’s signature bamboo pole-pressed noodles. Seasonal vegetables topped with shrimp roe offer a taste of the ocean paired with crisp greens cooked to perfection. Don’t miss the complimentary pickled daikon radish as a palate cleanser and extra texture as a snack while you enjoy the al dente duck egg noodles.