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This low-key eatery has been making great congee and noodles for the last half-century.
Order a side of fritters (to be dunked into congee and eaten slightly soggy), tackle a pyram-
idal rice dumpling, or conquer the blanched fish skin tossed with parsley and peanuts.
NOODLES
GOOD HOPE NOODLE
11am-12.45am; Mong Kok, exit D3)
Despite a relocation and makeover, this 40-year-old shop has managed to retain its Michelin
commendation and fan following. Now al dente egg noodles, bite-sized wontons, and silky
congee that have won hearts for decades continue to be cooked the old way, but are served
in neat, modern surrounds.
CAFE
MIDO CAFÉ
exit B2)
This retro
cha chaan tang
(1950) with mosaic tiles and metal latticework stands astride a
street corner that comes to life at sundown. Ascend to the upper floor and take a seat next to
a wall of iron-framed windows overlooking
Tin Hau Temple
- atmosphere is what makes it
Kowloon's most famous tea cafe, despite passable food and service.
DIM SUM
ONE DIM SUM
meals HK$35-60; 11am-1am; Prince Edward, exit A)
This cheery place is known for all-day, bang-for-the-buck dim sum. Customers place orders
by ticking their selections of 45 items. There's always a line but the wait is usually under 30
minutes. Nonpeak hours are 3pm to 5pm, and 9pm to midnight.
SKEWERS
BBQ LOBSTER
skewers HK$12-35; 5pm-3am; Jordan, exit A)
The most comfortable of three neighbouring branches, this buzzing eatery lures Kowloon
gluttons with scrumptious grilled skewers that are 30% to 50% cheaper than the same in
Soho. With fresh seven-inch prawns at only HK$17 each and vegetarian options aplenty, in-
dulgence is the norm. In between sticks, cleanse your palate with a sip of Hoegaarden or a
zesty white.
