Cover Savour cold noodles in Hong Kong this summer, including an ice-cold ‘naengmyeon’ from Seoul Noodles
Savour cold noodles in Hong Kong this summer, including an ice-cold ‘naengmyeon’ from Seoul Noodles
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From soba and udon bowls to refreshing naengmyeon: we round up the best spots for cold noodles
Before the age of AC, Asia’s subtropical regions turned to chilled foods for reprieve from fierce summer days. Many cultures married their need for cooling with their love for noodles. In Vietnam, this led to the popularisation of bun, rice vermicelli salads tossed with fresh herbs and a protein. Liang mian or liang pi (cold noodles) became a popular dish in China’s Sichuan and Shaanxi regions. Japan followed the same trend with brothless ramen such as mazesoba and tsukemen, as well as chilled versions of soba and udon. In South Korea, there has been a perhaps surprising adoption of the North Korean cold noodle dish naengmyeon as a summer staple.
There is also something of a tradition of eating cold noodles on summer solstice, the longest day of the year, which falls on June 21 in 2026. But Hong Kong’s hot weather has proved the appeal of swapping hot broth for an ice-cold alternative on any day of the summer. Here are the best spots in town to enjoy this chilled delicacy.
Mam Amis
Above Cold noodles are an underrated staple at this Vietnamese restaurant
Cold noodles are an underrated staple at this Vietnamese restaurant
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Sheung Wan’s neighbourhood Vietnamese eatery Mam Amis serves a range of bun, layering chilled rice vermicelli with lettuce, Vietnamese herbs, pickled vegetables, cucumber, roasted peanuts and a choice of meat- or plant-based protein. The vegetarian bun chay leads with grilled tofu, okra and crispy veggie spring rolls, while other options feature chargrilled pork neck, chargrilled lemongrass chicken or grilled shrimps.
Mam Amis
Address: Shop A-B, G/F, Fu Fai Commercial Centre, 27 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Seoul Noodles
Above Cool off with a bowl of ice cold noodles on a scorching day
Cool off with a bowl of ice cold noodles on a scorching day
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This Korean noodle specialist offers a wide selection of noodle dishes, including mul naengmyeon, chilled noodles in cold broth. Seoul Noodles present this in the classic way—thin, chewy buckwheat noodles sit in an iced beef broth, topped with dongchimi, or radish water kimchi, diced vegetables, pears and egg. Alternatively, for a fire-and-ice experience, try the bibim naengmyeon (mixed spicy cold noodles).
Seoul Noodles
Available at locations across Hong Kong
Muse
Above Treat yourself to a chilled noodle bowl from Muse in Tai Hang
Treat yourself to a chilled noodle bowl from Muse in Tai Hang
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Muse is a haven, with soothing, nature-inspired interiors and an all-day menu on a quiet corner of Tai Hang—you can’t help but slow down, which, on a scorching summer day, is wise. Cool off further with a bowl of cold soba in soba sauce with bonito flakes, spring onions and shredded nori, served with a side of tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette), and pair it with a refreshing cold brew from Muse’s tea collection.
Muse
Address: 15-17 Ormsby Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong
An Choi
Above Don't skip An Choi’s bun cha on your visit
Don't skip An Choi’s bun cha on your visit
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Vietnamese restaurant An Choi does chilled noodles two ways: the bun thịt nuong, or rice vermicelli with grilled pork, fresh herbs, salad and spring rolls dressed in nuoc mam fish sauce, is available daily, while the bun cha, rice vermicelli with grilled fatty pork, fresh herbs and a drizzle of sweet papaya sauce, is available only on Tuesdays.
An Choi
Address: G/F, 15-17 Mercer Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Jjang
Korean restaurant Jjang offers four types of cold noodles among its comprehensive selection of K-food. Must-tries include buckwheat noodles with perilla oil, and noodles in cold soybean soup, both summer staples in South Korea and flavourful ways to stay cool anywhere.
Jjang
Address: G/F, The Cameron, 33 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba
Above Kokoro’s mazesoba is a great way to stay cool in the city’s unrelenting heat
Kokoro’s mazesoba is a great way to stay cool in the city’s unrelenting heat
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Kokoro specialises in mazesoba, a brothless dish in which thick, chewy soba noodles are served over a soy-based sauce and topped with minced meat, spring onions and an egg yolk. The restaurant handmakes its soba noodles in-house every day using quality multi-grain flour from Japan. The signature premium Tokyo mazesoba is a must-try, topped with slow-braised char siu, egg yolk, spicy minced meat, soft boiled egg and a sprinkling of seaweed, though we’re also partial to the seafood-led options on offer.
Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba (Wan Chai)
Address: Shop 1C, 1/F, Sun Hey Mansion, 68 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba (Sha Tin)
Address: Shop 704, 7/F, New Town Plaza Phase I, 18-19 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba (Tsuen Wan)
Address: Shop 1005, 1/F, OP Mall, 100 Tai Ho Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Sep
Above Choose the bun cha as your main course the next time you visit Sep for lunch
Choose the bun cha as your main course the next time you visit Sep for lunch
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Bun cha stars on the three- or four-course lunch menu at Sep, a Vietnamese fine-dining concept in Central. Here, the noodle dish is paired with top quality Kagoshima pork, barbecued on-site over a wood-fire grill.
Sep
Address: 19/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Twins Liang Pi
Above Drop by Twins Liang Pi for a cooling noodle bowl
Drop by Twins Liang Pi for a cooling noodle bowl
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Twins Liang Pi is a popular noodle joint in Hong Kong serving a variety of Sichuan-style cold noodles. While the idea of intense spice may be counterintuitive, a bowl of this Mong Kok venue’s spice-coated noodles, served with shredded cucumber, peas, ground peanuts and a generous garnish of fresh coriander, is an instant cooler.
Twins Liang Pi (Mong Kok)
Address: G/F, 99 Hak Po Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Katsuo Udon
Above Don’t miss the cool udon bowls from Katsuo
Don’t miss the cool udon bowls from Katsuo
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Katsuo specialises in Sanuki udon, a square, flat-edged noodle variety, ideal for dipping in broth, which the team handmakes daily. It’s available here with a wide range of soups and toppings, like the rich, curry-based broths and mentaiko (pollock roe) garnish, but the summer specials are extra refreshing on scorching days. One highlight sees sudachi, a small, round, green Japanese citrus fruit, added to the signature kombu (Japanese kelp) and dried skipjack tuna broth, transforming the rich concoction into something thirst-quenching and better suited to the heat.
Katsuo Udon
Available at locations across Hong Kong
Sijie Sichuan Restaurant
Above Beat the heat with Sijie’s spice-led cold noodle bowl
Beat the heat with Sijie’s spice-led cold noodle bowl
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Sichuan cold noodles are led by a complex flavour profile that blends numbing spice with umami, sweet and sour tastes. Alkaline noodles are cooked and cooled to room temperature then tossed with oil before serving with garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, Sichuan pepper oil and chilli oil. One of the best expressions of this classic can be found at Sijie Sichuan Restaurant, which tosses the noodles table-side.
Sijie Sichuan Restaurant (Causeway Bay)
Address: 10/F, Bartlock Centre, 3 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Sijie Sichuan Restaurant (Wan Chai)
Address: 1/F, Aubin House, 171-172 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Zagin Soba
Above Give the cold noodle bowls a try when you visit Zagin Soba this summer
Give the cold noodle bowls a try when you visit Zagin Soba this summer
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Tsukemen is the speciality at Zagin Soba: a Japanese dish enjoyed by dipping chilled noodles in a separate bowl of hot broth. The restaurant’s chicken-based broth is braised for hours to achieve a creamy texture, colour and consistency. This is an ideal summer alternative to a steaming bowl of ramen when your cravings hit.
Zagin Soba (Central)
Address: G/F, 7 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong
Zagin Soba (Happy Valley)
Address: 13 King Kwong Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Zagin Soba (Tai Koo)
Address: Shop G505 & G508, G/F, Ning On Mansion, 28 Taikoo Shing Road, Taikoo Shing, Tai Koo, Hong Kong
Formerly a lifestyle editor, Celia is now an Associate Dining Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, where she covers local dining stories with a strong sense of narrative and cultural context. She focuses on the people, places and moments shaping the city’s food scene, bringing a storytelling-led approach to restaurant features, chef profiles and on-the-ground coverage.
