Fish maw chicken noodles for under US$8 at Wyji in Wan Chai
- Served in a large clay pot, the handmade noodles were thick, chewy and tasty, and fully absorbed the delicious chicken broth
- At HK$63, the Oriental beauty soup also good value, and used a wide range of ingredients; there’s a different version just for men
It did not take long for us to get seats at Wyji, a new noodle shop in Wan Chai, thanks to a fast-moving queue at lunchtime.
The restaurant is decorated in the style of an inn in a Chinese martial arts movie, with carved dragon screens, antique brick walls and a traditional dancing lion. The restaurant serves handmade noodles and various Chinese dishes.
We enjoyed the restaurant’s speciality of fish maw chicken noodles (HK$58), which was served in a large clay pot. The handmade noodles were thick, chewy and toothsome and fully absorbed the chicken broth, which looked oily but tasted delicious without leaving a greasy feeling in our mouths. The healthy broth had a rich texture from the fish maw, while red dates and medlars added sweetness.
The chicken was fresh and tender, and served in a large portion, although we would have liked it better if it were boneless.
Oriental beauty soup (HK$63) is for those looking for a “beautifying” tonic, with its wide selection of ingredients, such as silkie chicken, peach gum, dried longan, medlar, red dates and cordycep flower.
