Kau Kee Restaurant, Traditional noodle restaurant in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.
Kau Kee Restaurant is a traditional noodle house on Gough Street in the Sheung Wan area of Hong Kong. It is best known for beef brisket noodles served in either a clear broth or a curry sauce.
The restaurant was founded in the 1930s as a family business and has stayed in family hands ever since. The recipes and the slow-cooking method for the beef have been passed down from one generation to the next.
The name "Kau Kee" comes from Cantonese and roughly means "joy" or "luck". At the shared tables, strangers and regulars sit side by side, which is part of the easy, no-fuss spirit of a traditional Hong Kong noodle house.
The restaurant accepts cash only, so it is worth being prepared before you arrive. Lines often form before opening time, especially at lunch, so arriving early is a good idea.
Despite a very short menu, each diner can choose between a clear broth and a curry sauce for their bowl. The kitchen also serves house-made pickled vegetables alongside, which add a sharp contrast to the richness of the meat.
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