Name(English): Wai Kee Noodle Cafe
Name(Chinese): 維記咖啡粉麵
Category: Food & Beverages
Phone Number: +852 23876515
Address(English): G/F, 62 & 66 Fuk Wing Street
Address(Chinese): 深水埗福榮街62及66號
Address Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/3MAbu4M163g7wnPP9
Address longitude and latitude: 22.331621500546277, 114.16338058724713
Nearest MTR Station: Sham Shui Po MTR Station Exit B2
Nearest MTR Station Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/k8MkrQcWqR4f2DEJ6
Nearest MTR Station longitude and latitude: 22.330837291626075, 114.16313069062541
How far from the nearest MTR Station: 2 mins from Sham Shui Po MTR Exit B2
Opening hours:
MON 06:30 – 20:30
TUE 06:30 – 20:30
WED 06:30 – 20:30
THU 06:30 – 20:30
FRI 06:30 – 20:30
SAT 06:30 – 19:15
SUN 06:30 – 19:15
*Public Holidays 06:30 – 19:15
Budget (per person): HKD50
Recommended Time to Visit: Quick breakfast or lunch
Recommended Food/Drinks: Pork Liver Noodles, Kaya French Toast
Accessibility Note: Easy access-flat entrance
“Don’t judge a book by its cover” may best describe Sham Shui Po. Despite being the poorest district in HK, Sham Shui Po is at the same time a hidden gem filled with cheap & excellent local eateries. As a historically blue-collar neighborhood, many low-cost food stalls and Cha Chaan Tengs (茶餐廳) can be found in this area, and Wai Kee Noodle Cafe must be on the list.
Speaking of Wai Kee, many locals would immediately think of its pork liver noodles. Founded in the 50s, Wai Kee has been renowned for this iconic dish. While you would probably think this is a strange combination, many Hong Kong people keep coming back to the store precisely because of the rich flavor given by the pork liver. Evidently, there is a reason why there are three branches (Wai Kee with red Chinese characters on white background) on the same street! However, if you are not a fan of offal, you may find it a bit unacceptable (or even disgusting), but no worries, you can still try another Wai Kee’s well-known dish: Kaya French Toast.
Kaya, or coconut jam, is a common dessert ingredient in Southeast Asia, many Hong Kong local shops later fine-tuned their recipe to fit locals’ taste, and Wai Kee’s Kaya is one of it. Its homemade Kaya is generously spread on the French toast which was soaked in egg and deep-fried. Even though it is called “French Toast”, there is nothing “french” about this 100% local dish… You should really give it a try!
Similar to most Cha Chaan Tengs, Wai Kee is (again!) a restaurant with limited space but a long queue. We suggest visiting the restaurant in the morning for a quick breakfast, and do keep in mind that you may need to share tables with strangers!
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