If you ask any local in Hong Kong where the best cart noodles in town are, chances are that they’ll point you in the direction of Wing Kee—an esteemed local restaurant that has been delivering deliciously authentic cart noodles in Causeway Bay for over 20 years.

Foodies come far and wide for the famous pig's blood curds and braised chicken wing tips marinated in soy sauce, but you shouldn’t miss out on their radish, pig intestines and pig skin, which are all equally impressive. Come early and come hungry if you don’t want to wait for a table—queues can be long here during lunch and dinner time.

Wing Kee Noodle, G/F, 43 Jardine Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; +852 2576 3688 

Established for more than 58 years, Choi Kee Noodle is one of the city's most renowned old-school restaurants, serving up authentic Cantonese-style stirred cart noodles. Known as a family-run business that began as a street food vendor in Causeway Bay and Tai Hang, Choi Kee today is located in a cooked food market that's off the beaten path in Chai Wan, where it continues to serve the same scrumptious noodles since day one.  

Their menu is simple and straightforward, featuring all of the classic noodle and topping choices, such as thick noodles, rice vermicelli, pig’s blood curds, fish balls and pig intestines. Diners shouldn't leave without trying their house specialty of squid and whelks, too. 

Choi Kee Noodle, Shop 7, Cooked Food Market, Kut Shing Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong; +852 2558 1038 

Another hidden gem in Chai Wan that’s worth the schlep, Wang Tak Fast Food is one of the most beloved restaurants in the hood that has a reputation for offering high-quality cart noodles with a wide range of toppings that make for a bowl of utter deliciousness. From common ingredients such as radish, fish balls, pig intestines and beef briskets, to house specialty deep-fried pork chops and lobster balls, everything here is always freshly prepared and perfectly cooked.

If you love spicy eats, make sure you add on the house-made chilli sauce. Instead of inducing the usual mouth-numbing effects, the sauce gives an aromatic fragrance that will whet your appetite and enhance the flavour of your noodles.

Wang Tak Fast Food, G/F, Shop 44, Cheerful Garden, Siu Sai Wan, Chai Wan, Hong Kong; +852 2897 1260 

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It wouldn’t be right to talk about the best cart noodles in Hong Kong without bringing up Min Jun—a beloved local bistro that serves up premium bowls of noodles in a stylish setting. It can be dizzying for first-timers deciding what to try from their extensive menu, but we can’t recommend the shop’s signature toppings such as beef briskets, curry squids, deep-fried fish skins and pig intestines enough. Tatler tip: order a few ingredients that can soak up the flavourful broth, such as tofu puffs and wheat gluten—we promise you won’t regret it. 

Min Jun, Shop 5, G/F, V Point, 18 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; +852 2326 3062 

Tucked away on an unassuming side street in Wan Chai, Cart Noodle’s Family is a popular cart noodles spot that not only frequented by locals who live nearby, but also discerning food lovers who have a penchant for authentic local delicacies.

On the menu, you’ll find all the regular noodle options and a great variety of classic toppings such as smoked red sausage, pig intestines and squid balls. The star attraction, though, is the sweet and sour wheat gluten and beef tendon, both of which are made using with flavorful ingredients and divine homemade sauces that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. The only drawback of this eatery is that it only offers a standing-only dining area, but it’s well worth a visit for a satiating bowl of fast-food nostalgia. 

Cart Noodle’s Family, Shop A, 1 Anton Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; +852 2529 6313 

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It’s no secret that Wing Nin Noodle has been a fixture in Hong Kong’s dining scene since its establishment in the 1950s. Boasting three branches in town, this restaurant is known for its excellent selection of traditional ingredients and noodles that captures the essence of Hong Kong flavours. Whether it’s the chive dumplings, beef tendon, pig intestines or chicken wings, everything here is freshly made and skillfully executed with the finest cooking techniques. Don’t forget to pair your bowl of noodles with their signature milk tea! It boasts a silky-smooth texture and will leave you with a rich, lingering taste. 

Wing Nin Noodle, Shop 2-4, Po Shing Building, 88 Kau Yuk Road, Yuen Long, Hong Kong; +852 2477 3816 

Wing Nin Noodle, Shop 7-8, G/F, 46 Carnarvon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong; +852 2477 0110 

Shop 7-9, G/F, Siu On Plaza, 482 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; +852 2477 7298 

Just a quick glance at Kau Kee Offal Noodles and you can tell it’s a classic. Featuring an old-school open kitchen setting, the small eatery is found in a bustling cooked food centre in Wan Chai, which can be always be easily spotted by its long queues of hungry diners and the wonderful aroma of beef. As its name suggests, offal toppings such as beef intestines, beef tripes, pig's blood curds and pig intestines are the real draw. But you shouldn’t miss out on other equally delicious offerings such as fried fish cakes, braised mushrooms in soy sauce and fried wontons. If you’re still craving more, order their signature French toast to complement your meal.

Kau Kee Offal Noodles, Shop 8, Bowrington Road Cooked Food Centre, 1/F, Bowrington Road Market, 21 Bowrington Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; +852 2988 8960 

Ming Ming Cart Noodle Bar has quickly become a favourite among the local foodie crowd since its launch a few years ago—and it’s not difficult to see why: not many restaurants in Hong Kong offer a mix of classic and innovative topping choices for diners to customise their bowls. Choose from traditional ingredients such as radish, fish balls and wheat gluten or get experimental with their house-made spicy garlic chicken wing tips, mushrooms in oyster sauce and soft-boiled eggs. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the selection, opt for one of their signature bowls and try a little bit of everything. Ming Ming’s bowls are served in huge portions at reasonable, neighbourhood-friendly prices, which makes it a must-visit spot to get your fix of cart noodles in Hong Kong.

Ming Ming Cart Noodle Bar, G/F, Tak Wah Mansion, 290 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; +852 2886 4413 

Ming Ming Cart Noodle Bar, G/F, 89 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; +852 2333 3080 

Ming Ming Cart Noodle Bar, G/F, 290-292 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong; +852 2333 3911