{"id":81606,"date":"2026-09-02T18:59:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=81606"},"modified":"2026-09-02T18:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:59:03","slug":"how-a-hong-kong-maker-of-authentic-shrimp-roe-noodles-is-leading-a-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=81606","title":{"rendered":"How a Hong Kong maker of authentic shrimp roe noodles is leading a comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Ha zi mein<\/em>,<\/em> or dried shrimp roe noodles, are a Cantonese household staple.<\/p>\n

Traditionally made from broth-infused dough that is steamed and then immediately baked dry to eliminate moisture, the noodles<\/span> release the broth when boiled, turning the hot water into a rich, nutritious soup.<\/div>\n

As mass-produced versions dominate supermarket shelves, the artisanal craft of making ha zi mein<\/em> \u2013 which is listed as part of Hong Kong\u2019s intangible cultural heritage \u2013 is becoming increasingly rare.<\/p>\n

But Wing Lok Noodle Factory, a humble operation in Hong Kong\u2019s Kowloon Bay neighbourhood that celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, has been leading a ha zi mein<\/em> renaissance by producing noodles with fun new flavours such as black truffle, curry seafood, pepper pork and Sichuan spicy<\/span> beef.<\/div>\n
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Wing Lok Noodle Factory\u2019s ha zi mein are made by infusing the dough with a concentrated shrimp roe soup that is a secret recipe. Photo: Wing Lok Noodle Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The company\u2019s second-generation owner, Angus Chan Hon-kit, says traditional ha zi mein<\/em> making goes back a long time \u2013 \u201cmaybe 100 years\u201d \u2013 but was nearly lost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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