Hong Kong Noodle House

Good food better service

Two co-workers and I walked up to the Chinese Cultural Plaza on Beretania and River Street to try a new Taiwanese restaurant. Alas, it was packed so we walked around looking for an alternative. On the River Street side, we stumbled onto Hong Kong Noodle House. We used to come here for duck noodle every now and then a long time ago.

Our server brought us water in paper cups (??) and menus. It was an extensive menu for a small restaurant; two of us ordered the tossed noodles ($15) with beef tendon while the third member of our group asked for the tossed noodles with beef tendon and pig’s feet ($18).

Our food came out quickly, on paper plates. The soup that accompanies tossed noodles came in a shallow plastic container, like you would get when you buy a quarter pound of poke. We wondered why paper plates and cups; that must increase their costs. The only thing I could think of was staffing. It seemed to be a two-person operation.

I tried the noodles first … they were salty. My tablemate suggested dipping the noodles into the soup. I thought that wouldn’t work because the soup was also salty. However, that did work, but it made the noodles softer. My tablemates thought the noodles were overcooked; mine were okay until I dipped them to “rinse off the salt”. Conversely, the tendon was fine as was the pigs feet.

Our tab was $50, we left $60 and walked out feeling unsatisfied. My co-workers ended up buying a croissant at Ocean Side Bakery on the way back to our office. We can safely drop Hong Kong Noodle House off our list of places to eat.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

I love how it is hole in the wall. And it's quite hard to find and hidden. As well parking is terrible lol.
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Parking basically street parking. I found parking across the street with a handicap spot. The parking is terrible and have to make a few circles to find one.
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How to order? Basically order anything you see on the menu. If they have it they can mix and match to your liking. The problem is I wanted beef tendon, mom wanted the pig feet, and we both want noodles skinny kind and won ton. But we don't want to order too much as we are doing back to back food experiences. Mind you not we already went to 3 back to back foodie spots lol. At this point we just trying out a new spot.
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So we got a plate of skinny noodle tossed with beef tendon and pig feet. Also a plain won ton soup.
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Won ton - just a dozen of won ton and plain broth. The Won ton has a bouncy texture to the meat. The shrimp was bouncy too. The flavor was authentic with the dry fish powder in it.
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Beef tendon and pigs feet is nothing special with flavor more just for the texture.
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Noodles - as soon my chop sticks end touches it I knew it didn't pass my authentic bougie chinese texture for bouncy. The noodle was clumped together and was not bouncy slippery texture. It wasn't bad or good just meh like still missing the texture. The love and sweat is put into making it tho. I really appreciate that. The Chef did a great job just my personal preference.
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Hot chili oil is amazing tho. It has a nice kick and was spicy. It went well with everything. I loved it and it was memorable. I love the condiments on the table with the hot muster and white peppers and chili paste and etc.
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Overall I had a wonderful experience. It was great to take mama to her own food when she grew up in hkg. I know the authentic of hkg won ton noodles and when I mentioned the dry fish powder in the won ton, the owner knew I know how to eat and no further questions asked lol. It was funny to everyone that a ABC knows his won ton seriously. Thanks for reading and hope this helps. Have a yelptastic day.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Perfect dry noodle style made IN-HOUSE, soft tender tendon and perfectly cooked shrimp. Delicious!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delish fast inexpensive casual fresh food served with love. My hubby and I love this little ´hole in the wall’ family run resto. Fantastic house made noodles. Wonderful broth. Healthy and clean food in simple surroundings in the heart of China Town.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very delicious and authentic food! But they close at 3pm, worth trying

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very delicious and authentic food! But they close at 3pm, worth trying

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First of all, I don't understand the point of serving food on a paper plate at a restaurant.
There are many in Hawaii, but this is the first time that even the water cups are made of paper.
Even at around 12:30, less than half of the customers were there.
If you think it doesn't look good, then...
No matter what I eat, something is missing from the seasoning.
The soup is bland and lacks flavor.
There are many Chinese restaurants in Hawaii that have strong flavors and are greasy, so I would compare it to that.
I don't think I'll go anymore.
I really don't like paper plates.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

A wonderful whole in the wall experience in Chinatown! I got the char siu and roast duck on rice and it was delicious. Don't be turned away by the non-glamarous appearance of this place – the food is excellent. The noodles with wonton were also yummy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dumpling with Noodle, Combination of Any 2 from Above 濑粉两味, Roast Duck with Rice

I have loved this place since I was a child, nothing has changed, just the owners, but still the best people! I eat here at least 3 times while I'm home!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wonton and Beef Stew Noodle Soup, Dumpling with Noodle, Tossed Noodle with Ginger and Green Onion 姜葱捞面, Combination of Any 2 from Above 濑粉两味, Combination of Any 2 from Above 汤面两味

A very good place some fresh noodles. Dry or wet. I love the roast duck noodles. Reasonable prices and good portions. A must visit to the Chinese cultural plaza.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wun Tun in Soup Without Noodle, Wonton and Beef Stew Noodle Soup, Dumpling with Noodle, Beef Tendon, Beef Tendon Noodle, Look Funn with Roast Duck 烧鸭粉, Char Siu with Rice

Paper plates, paper cups. This is a little tucked away place, the kind that has great potential with homemade noodles but it was very mediocre. Thep broth was not that tasty and although we were amused by the gambling going on in the street it gave the area a sort of dicey feel with litter. It is on a pedestrian walkway, you must be on foot to access. It as cheap but the food was less than taaty. We ordered two dishes to share and both were only so so. We did not finish either dish. We are world travelers & you can do better elsewhere.

It's a small restaurant, but they accommodate for bigger parties. Ee had the roast duck with rice, tossed noodles, and soup! It was amazing. Our girls loved everything they had. Excellent customer service and lovely people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place consistently has some of the best Chinese food in Honolulu… Every time we go it’s delicious! ?????

Wonton and beef stew noodle soup, I’m from Hong Kong and I can say the Wonton is on point, it mimicked the texture and flavors successfully, tho the noodle could be cooked better because it’s kinda soft, the al dente of traditional egg noodles should be firmer.The staff are super nice, she also speaks Cantonese !!