Wineshark Mystery Restaurant - Wong Lam Kee Chiu Chow Fish Ball Noodles 王林記潮州魚蛋粉麵

Today we came to Shau Kei Wan Main Street East for lunch, and decided to eat fish ball noodles. There are two famous shops on the street, with both having a long queue of customers waiting. We decide to go to Wong Lam Kee.

While waiting for our turn, the owner, the 70+ years old Lau So Lui, came by. She talked with us, shared her hard-working stories and routine to go swimming every day. We have a good chat and somehow missed our turn, but fortunately the staff got us back in right away.

We ordered the signature Fish Balls with Rice Noodles ($41), Fish Balls with Thin Noodles ($41), Squid Balls with Soup ($41), a Hot Milk Tea ($20) and a Cold Milk Tea ($22). The squid balls have a good bite and delicious, and we also like the soup not having MSG.

The fish balls are really the highlight, bouncy and having rich flavours, with an authentic taste that nowadays are becoming a rarity. There is a generous serving of rice noodles too, so even for big eater like me finishing one is enough for lunch.

The other delicacies included is fried fish block. Interestingly it has a lighter taste compared with the fish balls, but apparently goes better with the homemade chili oil. I also like the bean sprouts added for additional texture to the rice noodles.

The milk tea is also good, and perhaps in future I should return to enjoy its breakfast. The bill on the day is $165. No wonder the shop is so popular, and it is worth to queue. We should support these local delicacies to make sure they can strive in HK.