Hong Kong - Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop at Parkes Street, Jordan (麥文記麵家)

Right next to Australian Dairy Company at Parkes Street in Jordan, Hong Kong is another noteworthy eatery- Mak Man Kee Noodle House. It also draws in huge crowds, but they quickly disperse right after downing a hearty bowl of noodles, for the place is rather small, the waiters impatient. But hey, we are in Hong Kong after all.

The interior of Mak Man Kee has all the things that I love about the eateries in Hong Kong - mosaic floor tiles forming beautiful patterns on the floor, wooden booth sides along the sides of the shop, and a big, bright menu plastered on the wall. So cosy, so quaint, so I like.

This is the main reason why we were at Mak Man Kee- big, huge gianormous dumplings! The wantons were really huge, and there were so many of them that they were overcrowding the bowl and we had difficulties maneuvering the spoon without spilling the precious broth. Each wanton was a wholesome, hearty affair- there were 2 large shrimps lovingly wrapped in the wanton skin that remained tender even in the boiling hot soup. The shrimps were very fresh and crunchy, and a perfect contrast with the silky texture of the wanton skin. Simply heavenly!

The beef brisket noodles at Mak Man Kee not only warmed our tummies, but also our heart. The beef brisket was stewed to such tenderness, it ripped right off with just a slight tweak of the chopsticks, and melted in our mouths. The broth was also perfect- not too salty, not too oily and the right amount of homeliness. The noodles that accompanied the beef brisket was a little hard in comparison, but that seems like the trademark of Mak Man Kee. We observed that every customer took some time to slowly chew the noodles, and I guess that truly allows you to savour every single bite of this wonder.

Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop is the place to be to immerse yourself right in the midst of the locals and their daily lives. Cuddle close with them as you share a table or booth with them; experience a little 'tsk' when deliberating between the heavenly wanton noodles or the hearty beef brisket noodles; tuck in and savour every bite of the homely noodles and broth; and then whisk yourself out of the place onto your next program because you are always in a rush when you are in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Food Blog Review by Kumory

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Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop 麥文記麵家

51 Parkes Street

Jordan Hong Kong

12pm-1230am daily

ps: Check out our ultimate food guide to Kowloon for more goodies in Hong Kong!

Hong Kong - Australian Dairy Company at Parkes Street, Jordan (欧洲牛奶公司）

Australian Dairy Co (欧洲牛奶公司) is a popular cha chaan teng (茶餐廳) in Hong Kong, as misleading as the name may sound. Its popularity reigns among both the locals and tourists alike. A long queue formed outside the cafe even on a weekday morning. We had to see/eat/feel for ourselves the secret behind Australian Dairy Co's booming success.

The tables cleared pretty quickly at Australian Dairy Co and we were quickly whisked to our seat not long after. Of course, that also meant that we had to decide and order fast, eat and drink fast- lest we get some impatient stares by the staff. Afterall, we were in a fast-paced (impatient) city.

Menus at Hong Kong's cha chaan teng and restaurants can be confusing and daunting- the lists seems to be running on and on, and you are like bombarded with so many options that works against making a choice sometimes. However, zooming into the set meals and specialities offered by the eatery will never be wrong. Those must be the good stuff right? That was exactly what we did at Australian Dairy Co - we quickly picked the standard breakfast set when we sensed that the waiter was getting impatient.

This is the bomb at Australian Dairy Co. My eyes widened after the first mouth- the scrambled egg was fluffy, rich and very well flavoured. This was very unlike the normal scrambled eggs that we've eaten anywhere (the ones at Honolulu Coffee Shop paled so much in comparison), I don't think our mothers would be able to achieve this standard as well (oops). Like I always think, it's the simplest dish that is the hardest to handle. Australian Dairy Co's scrambled egg is like fluffy yellow clouds that is so light yet impactful at the same time. Simply awesome!

Australian Dairy Co may just the expert in making the simplest things memorable. The ham macaroni soup may look like a plain jane but it was packed with goodness. The macaroni was chewy and not overcooked; the soup was clear and homely. Such comfort food Australian Dairy Co is able to offer.

The breakfast set also consist of a hot beverage on top of the buttered toast, scrambled eggs and ham macaroni soup. Since this is Hong Kong, we had to give the HK milk tea at Australian Dairy Co a try. The milk tea in Hong Kong does not come with sugar so we could add according to our fancy. The milk tea was very fragrant, and the texture smooth. However, we felt that the milk tea could have been thicker.

We had the almond steamed egg for dessert, also a recommended dish at Australian Dairy Co. The steamed egg was in a lovely shade of yellow- all bright and cheery. The texture was really smooth and creamy, but the almond taste could have been stronger.

It was easy to tell why Australian Dairy Co commanded such long queues in front of its humble stall at Parkes Street. They are able to turn the most ordinary dishes of eggs and macaroni into something some homely and memorable. Do remember to grab their fresh milk on your way out- they are a dairy company to begin with. Rich, creamy and pure- such simple goodness.

Hong Kong Food Blog Review by Kumory

☁☁☁☁/☁☁☁☁☁

Australian Dairy Company 欧洲牛奶公司

47-49 Parkes Street

Jordan Kowloon Hong Kong

7am to 1130pm daily (closed on Thurs)

ps: Check out our ultimate food guide to Kowloon for more goodies in Hong Kong!