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Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯400kcal
πŸ’ͺ20gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
πŸ₯‘10gFat
🌿2gFibre
βš–οΈ300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🫘 Soy 🐟 Fish

Fish Ball Noodles

How to order / say it
Say it ι­šθ›‹η²‰ β€” [yoo dan fan]
Order Can I have the fish ball noodles, please?
Locally ζˆ‘ε―δ»₯θ¦η’—ι­šθ›‹η²‰ε—ŽοΌŒθ¬θ¬γ€‚
Say locally

Soup noodles served with bouncy fish balls.

Why try it?

Fish ball noodles are quintessential street food in Hong Kong, reflecting the city's thriving snack culture. It’s a popular, comforting dish easily found in local eateries and markets.

How it tastes

The broth is light and savory, enriched with umami from the fish balls. The noodles are soft, while the fish balls are firm but springy, packed with fresh fish flavor.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1950

Fish balls were popularized in the mid-20th century as a utilitarian and affordable food option created from local fish. With the advent of street food culture, fish balls became synonymous with Hong Kong’s urban culinary identity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g noodles
  • 🐟 150 g fish balls
  • πŸ₯£ 500 ml chicken stock
  • πŸ§„ 25 g scallions
  • πŸ₯£ 20 ml soy sauce
  • πŸ§‚ 2 g white pepper

Method

  1. 1 Bring chicken stock to a simmer and add soy sauce.
  2. 2 Add noodles and cook until nearly tender.
  3. 3 Add fish balls, cooking until they float.
  4. 4 Serve garnished with scallions and a sprinkle of white pepper.

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