Sing Heung Yuen (Dai Pai Dong)
8.2Friend Score / 10#2 of 20 Restaurants in Hong Kong
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One of Central's last true dai pai dongs — a green-shed street stall from 1957 serving tomato beef instant noodles and crunchy honey-lemon buns under a tarp on Mee Lun Street. A friend would send you for the vibe as much as the food. Caveats: weekday daytimes only, closes mid-afternoon, and it shuts when it pours.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Fri 08:00–15:30 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Sheung Wan MTR Exit A2 or Central Exit D2, about 5-7 minutes on foot |
| Time needed | 30-45 minutes |
| Best time to go | Late breakfast on a dry weekday, before the noon office crowd |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.2/10- Value8.5
- iconic6.5
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level5.0
- Authenticity9.5
- Accessibility7.5
Frequently asked questions
- What are Sing Heung Yuen's opening hours?
- Roughly 8am to 3:30pm on weekdays — it's a breakfast-and-lunch operation only. It also closes in heavy rain since you're eating under tarps, so check the sky before you trek over.
- What is a dai pai dong and why does Sing Heung Yuen matter?
- Dai pai dongs are licensed open-air street food stalls, once everywhere in Hong Kong and now down to a handful because licenses can barely be transferred. Sing Heung Yuen, running since 1957, is one of the last and most loved — eating here is eating a piece of disappearing city history.
- How do I find Sing Heung Yuen?
- Mee Lun Street is a tiny lane between Gough Street and Aberdeen Street in the NoHo area — about five to seven minutes uphill from Sheung Wan MTR Exit A2. Look for the green metal stall and the crowd of stools.
- How much does lunch at Sing Heung Yuen cost?
- Noodles, a crispy bun, and a drink comes in around HK$60-70. Cash only, and you'll likely share a folding table with strangers on plastic stools.
- Why tomato broth with instant noodles?
- It's peak Hong Kong fusion frugality: Nissin instant noodles elevated with a broth of real simmered tomatoes, beef, and egg. It sounds like a dorm meal and eats like comfort food you'll crave for years.
- Can I combine Sing Heung Yuen with other food stops nearby?
- Yes — Kau Kee beef brisket is literally around the corner on Gough Street, and PMQ and the Tai Kwun heritage complex are each a short walk. This block is one of the best eating-and-wandering pockets in Central.
- What should I order at Sing Heung Yuen?
- The tomato beef noodles — instant noodles in a tangy fresh-tomato broth, often with a fried egg — plus the crispy bun with butter, honey, and lemon (the 'lemon honey crispy toast'). Wash it down with a salted lemon 7-Up, hot or iced.
- How long is the queue at Sing Heung Yuen?
- From noon to 1:30pm on weekdays the Central office crowd descends and waits can hit 30 minutes. Arrive before 11:30am or after 2pm and you'll usually sit within minutes.
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