Sing Heung Yuen & Oi Man Sang Review 2026: HK Local Eats

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Sing Heung Yuen & Oi Man Sang: A Review of Hong Kong's Legendary Local Eats

Words & Photos by Lara

Hey fellow explorers! Lara here ◡̎

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To be completely honest, traditional Chinese cuisine has never been my go-to comfort food.

So, when planning this 2026 Hong Kong trip...

I did some serious research, binge-watching every YouTube video and street food documentary I could find.

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Hong Kong is world-renowned as a gastronomic capital, but...

I was surprisingly struggling to find local dishes that really called out to me!

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After all, you can't just survive on congee and wonton noodles morning, noon, and night, right? Haha.

One of the shows that inspired me the most was "Street Food Fighter" featuring Korean celebrity chef Baek Jong-won!

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I decided to track down two of the highly-praised spots he visited:

Sing Heung Yuen in Sheung Wan for their famous tomato noodles, and Oi Man Sang for their legendary stir-fried clams.

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Here is my 100% honest review... Let's go! .ᐟ

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01. Sing Heung Yuen: The Famous Tomato Noodles

First up is the iconic tomato noodle soup located in Sheung Wan .ᐟ

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They only operate from early morning until 3:30 PM,

so this is strictly a breakfast or early afternoon spot 〰️

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📍 Sing Heung Yuen
2 Mee Lun Street, Central, Hong Kong

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Since it's an open-air Dai Pai Dong (street food stall), it can be a bit tough to eat here on a sweltering hot day.

However, it's conveniently located near Jenny Bakery and just a short stroll from the Mid-Levels Escalator,

so it's definitely worth adding to your itinerary 〰️

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I arrived around 2:30 PM and only had to wait about 7 to 8 minutes.

They have a very efficient system where they just slot you into any available empty seat,

so the line moves incredibly fast.

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Unfortunately, I got seated in a rather cramped corner next to some clutter,

which wasn't the most appetizing setup.

But unless you arrive right at opening time, you can't really be picky about where you sit!

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I ordered the Beef Tomato Noodles (the celebrity chef recommendation),

and my friend went with the Egg Tomato Noodles.

We also grabbed some butter & condensed milk toast, iced lemon tea, and Yuenyeung (a classic Hong Kong coffee-milk tea mix) on the side.

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The iced tea and Yuenyeung came out first, and they were honestly just okay.

Just your standard, run-of-the-mill iced lemon tea and milk tea. Haha.

Unless you're really craving a drink, you could probably skip these.

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Here is the condensed milk toast!

I mean, butter and condensed milk is a flavor combination we all know and love, right?

And because it's a familiar flavor, it hits the spot perfectly.

Sweet, rich, and crispy... an absolutely fail-proof toast! ^_^ bb

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And here are the Beef Tomato Noodles.

All the noodles here share the same base tomato broth,

with only the toppings changing, so the broth itself didn't have a heavy meat flavor.

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Honestly, I think that made it taste cleaner and more refreshing!

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However, my friend's egg noodles had a very strong egg flavor seeping into the broth.

Personally, I thought the beef version was much better.

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As for the tomato noodle soup itself... it's definitely a polarizing dish.

It's tangy, slightly sweet, with a thick, hearty broth.

It almost feels like a hybrid between a hot soup and a saucy pasta dish.

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My final verdict? It's a unique cultural experience worth trying at least once!

But fair warning, it might not be for everyone. Haha.

My male travel buddy actually joked that calling this 'ramen' was an insult to traditional ramen... lol!

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02. Oi Man Sang: Legendary Stir-Fried Clams

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This place has always been popular, but it blew up globally after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang paid a visit.

They've expanded their seating quite a bit since I saw it on TV.

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Oi Man Sang is an evening-only spot .ᐟ

They open from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

We got there around 6:00 PM, and there were still plenty of tables available.

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📍 Oi Man Sang
Sham Shui Po Building, 1A-1C Shek Kip Mei St, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong

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We were seated indoors, which was actually a tiny bit disappointing...

I really wanted that gritty, authentic outdoor Dai Pai Dong atmosphere I saw on the shows!

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The menu isn't overwhelmingly huge,

but it's heavily focused on seafood. We ordered the Stir-fried Razor Clams in Black Bean Sauce, Salt and Pepper Fried Squid, and Typhoon Shelter Shrimp (Bi Feng Tang style) .ᐟ

And, of course, a bottle of Blue Girl Beer to wash it all down ♬

Fun fact: I just found out Blue Girl is actually brewed in South Korea now... mind blown! Haha.

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They bring out a bowl of hot water with your tableware.

This is for a classic Hong Kong dining ritual where you rinse and sterilize your own glasses and utensils before eating.

The water is boiling hot, so be careful!

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Our first glass of Blue Girl Beer!

Since it was the first day of our trip and our very first vacation beer,

my friend and I were practically cheering with joy after the first sip. Haha.

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The food comes out incredibly fast.

It arrived so quickly that we briefly wondered if the squid had been pre-fried.

But one bite confirmed it was piping hot and perfectly crispy,

so it was definitely made to order.

It was absolutely delicious.

I can't imagine anyone disliking this fried squid!

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Next up: Stir-fried Razor Clams in Black Bean (Douchi) Sauce .ᐟ

Wow, this dish was an absolute masterpiece.

My friend and I were obsessing over what 'Douchi' sauce was.

We looked it up, realized it was fermented black bean sauce, and literally went straight to a local supermarket to buy some to take home!

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That's how mind-blowingly good it was ㅠㅠ

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If you visit Oi Man Sang, these clams are an absolute MUST-ORDER .ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ

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Finally, the Typhoon Shelter Shrimp arrived, heavily tossed in a mountain of crispy garlic.

It's a highly stimulating, intensely flavorful, deep-fried delight.

So incredibly good... Out of all the restaurants we visited in Hong Kong, this was the only place where every single dish was a massive hit.

Oi Man Sang truly lived up to the hype! ㅠ^_ bb