Hong Kong's Queen of Macaroni

There was a time when you could find dai pai dongs, or hawker stands that sell food at low prices, along every street in Hong Kong. Now, only a few remain. Join us as we speak to Irene Lee, the owner of one of these dai pai dongs, and learn more about her famous tomato macaroni soup.
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[@babadukk]

Irene is, without a doubt, an icon. Love her energy!

[@wongkengmun1103]

Her passion n love for her work can be seen through her shiny eyes when she speaks. The happiness coming from her customers became her source motivation and I guess that explains why she can do it for 45 years

[@SMAnthonyW]

What a beautiful, hardworking woman. Her last few words made me emotional. All she wants is to continue her business, come up with new dishes, and watch her customers visit her shop and grow over the years. She lives a simple life, but it is a fulfilling life. All the best to her! I will visit next time I go to HK. <3

[@ziethup1992]

i wish these businesses never die out..Dai Pai Dongs is unique in HongKong.

[@jenl6625]

Absolutely one of my favorite places to eat in HK, there's something so uniquely tasty about their beef tomato noodle soups, it's so addicting. I hope this place continues to thrive and I hope Irene does too

[@zerohours.]

Tomato and egg and all the variations of the dish are something people don't talk about when mentioning Chinese cuisine, but it's truly amazing in many forms.

[@Tyler.i.81]

That restaurant is kind of strange the way its built into the street and steps looks like a cool place to eat and her food looks delicious.

[@clarissagafoor5222]

Government really needs to revitalise the Dai Pai Dong culture here, an important part of our culture

[@alexiskwan2013]

As a local, I highly recommend trying the (toast?) it's fried bread, egg, peanut butter, syrup and butter. So so so so gooodddd

[@juniyananajukyu]

Visited in 2017 and just ate at Dai pai dong spots my whole trip. She’s rich in every sense. She dishes out killer grinds with the fam. Their family bond is awesome.

[@youngwill8820]

All the best for future prospects

[@stephen_lee10]

Even though I am and live in Canada of Chinese descent. It just brings me joy to see a little bit of my culture just beings me some comfort.

[@Ak-wv7dt]

I'd love to eat there when i visit that place one day.

[@lebbeus]

This is our comfort food, for breakfast or tea time, sooooo good

[@yip2188]

Respect to this lady and her passion

[@Tyler.i.81]

That recipe looks like a great idea

[@GamerMcBaggin]

Looks so good

[@NicoleLam]

i miss Hong Kong so much!!!

[@huat_boi896]

Yuk Kin Fast Food in Sheung Wan will be my go-to; followed by this place. The dry curry fried rice in YK is to die for! While for this place, it's the macaroni!

[@joycehilyan]

I go to Sing Heung Yuen all the time! Love their lemon honey crispy bun! 😋