Hong Kong Beef Noodles

What is Hong Kong Beef Noodles? Located in a strip plaza near Kennedy and Finch in Scarborough (2903 Kennedy Rd), this long-running cha chaan teng—formerly known for decades as Red Tea House—remains an unpretentious East End staple. The interior is strictly utilitarian, outfitted with simple laminate tables, bright lighting, wall-mounted Cantonese menu placards, and a veteran kitchen crew firing orders fast. It functions as a classic neighborhood canteen where regulars slip into vinyl chairs from early morning through dinner.

Hong Kong Beef Noodles Menu & What to Order The defining order is the braised beef brisket noodles, served either swimming in a rich, deeply savoury broth or dry-tossed with soup on the side, topped with melt-in-your-mouth brisket and tendon. The kitchen also turns out classic gon chau ngau ho (dry-fried flat rice noodles with beef) laden with smoky wok hei, satay beef soup noodles, and rich Malay-style curry lamb brisket. Wash it down with a silky, freshly strained Hong Kong-style milk tea or follow up with butter-slicked Hong Kong French toast. Vegetarian and dietary-specific choices are limited, as the menu is heavily centered on traditional braised meats and bone broths.

Know Before You Go Tables are strictly walk-in only, and during peak lunch hours, expect quick turnover and the occasional communal seating arrangement. The shop is strictly cash-only, so be prepared before sitting down. Free parking is available throughout the commercial plaza, and service runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.