The Little Wonton Shop Where Diners Feel at Home
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- This restaurant in Sai Kung, east of Hong Kong, has been serving up wonton noodles for over 30 years. The owner’s dumplings are packed with fresh shrimp and pork, served with thin egg noodles in a hot broth.
Shop address: 16 Tak Lung Front St, Sai Kung, Hong Kong
We find out why her neighbors love this store, and why she’s continued to run the business despite facing grief and hardship.
0:00 - Wonton noodles
1:04 - How Lam makes her wontons
1:30 - Building the business
2:45 - Heartaches
3:35 - Continuing her husband’s legacy
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Producer: Tiffany Ip
Videographers: Hanley Chu, Mario Chui
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Mastering: César del Giudice
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My wife and I are Sai Kung regulars who have found Ms Lam to be an absolutely wonderful caring, capable and talented lady who makes, cooks and serves really delicious wonton noodles as well as many other tasty dishes. Her restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
I don't even know this woman but I am soooo proud of her. I would say this is her restaurant with the loving memory of her husband and father. The restaurant has her identity in it and her attachment to it is very much reflected in her customers that say it is just like a home when being there. Bless her and her family.
This woman's perseverance is insane. Having two of her closest family members being diagnosed with cancer after her business folded, and re-building everything after that. I don't think I could do half of what she did
Words cannot express the respect I have for this woman.
My goodness, her story is so heartbreaking and heartwarming. I hope she living her best life now and forever
She went through a lot but still appears so kind and compassionate ❤️😭
She is an amazing woman. She really committed to her husband and caring until the end. My hat off to her that never quit and devoted what her husband left their business behind.
When I heard she said the best time was in hospital bed with her hubby, I shed tears, heart broken. I wish you and your family all the best and luck. 祝你们全家幸福！
She's an amazingly strong woman. Such an inspiration. Hope her business continue to flourish.
I’m crying and so hungry at the same time. Such a beautiful soul and beautiful bowl of wonton.
Restaurants like these should exist forever. They are treasures.
I wholeheartedly agree.
Love this lady boss, with such a big heart, for people for quality ingredients. I love her big hearted attitude. Bless her.❤❤❤
She reminds me of my mom! Who run her business when we were young for our sake of survival. This woman is truly, lovely, and wholesome warrior. Thank you so much!
God I miss this food in HK. Just love the place and the people. ❤️. And what a woman and mother, understated inner strength.
I'm really aware of what this family went through. This video really touched me, this woman is pure strength and full of life. Thank you Goldthreat for bringing us these stories and dedicate this to regular people who maybe think they're nothing special but oh my they are. If I would be there, I would love to get those healthy and yummy looking food. Lots of love and greetings.
I would eat there every single day if I lived there. What a wonderful lady.
I wish her success. People like her is what makes HK great. I need to make it a point to patronage her shop next time I am there.
Such a good woman, as a wife and as a mom. Great inspiration to others.
Their love for each other is the definition of till death do us part. She's one strong woman.
Her story made me tear up. She is such a strong, fierce woman!
Respect to this lady inside she might be broken but she never gave up.Inspite of her husband's addiction and everything she took care of him till the end.
i had tears welling up when she spoke about her late husband and her father T_T bless this woman. i'd go there everyday to eat if i could
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@@tanthaman wow…how empathetic of you to leave such comment.
Same here. Her story brought me to tears. I am in mid-life and all alone. I really miss my mother and father.
the opening shot... FIRE
Even though Hong Kong is presently facing many political problems, it is extraordinary strong residents like
Ms Lam that will keep this world class city GREAT.
Ms Lam's Wonton + Seur Gao look highly juicy + scrumptious; better than many Michelin Star restaurants.
What a lovely story to accompany her wonton mein, I love hearing Cantonese, I'm Cantonese born in Johannesburg, South Africa, so I've never experienced Cantonese culture, what we know is from our grandparents,so watching this video makes me so proud to be Cantonese 👲👲👲
Another proud Cantonese here.
Cantonese Cuisine is probably the best in the world because there is a major emphasis on freshness.
Beside Ms Lam's WONDERFUL Wonton + Seur Gao, we have other delicious and delightful Dim Sum,
Cantonese Roast Duck/Goose,(superior to the Peking wannabe)Char Siu, + Lobster with Black Bean Sauce,
What looks to be a simple shop from the outside actually holds so much history.
What a lovely hospitable lady!
Thank you for adding the address on the description box so people can visit the shop. The wonton noodle looks so good!
Let's all go visit this amazing place and support independent eateries like these.
Beyond the wontons & soup looking and sounding incredible, the owner seems so strong, kind, and elegant. What an amazing story! I’m glad the focus was a little more on her story here.
What a sad story. What a strong mom and wife
She’s a blessing for staying strong for her family
Truly love language expressed through food
Such a beautiful story. She’s such a strong woman and I’m better for having watched this little video 😊
Awwwww, I wanna visit this place. The owner looks like she time traveled from the 1920's.
Just by the look sof these wontons, you can tell that they are very delicious. Hong Kong/Cantonese food is the best in the world.
Thank-you for posting another video in Cantonese. I don't have any Chinese friends who speak Cantonese and my older sister, mother and father passed away recently so there goes my source of speaking and listening to Cantonese. i love the videos where the person speaks Cantonese. My mom spoke Cantonese, Mandarin as well as Haka. Dad only spoke Cantonese with some Mandarin. My aging aunts and uncles still living don't speak Cantonese to me. Back in the late 60's when my family left Hong Kong to immigrate to Canada, Cantonese is spoken by everyone in and around Hong Kong. Sadly overtime more and more people are speaking Mandarian which is illogical to me as I know and was taught the history and origins of how Mandarin came to be. It isn't a true language of the Chinese people. Though ignorantly it got adapted and made official as such because it is easier to learn.
It's even more of a struggle for my families heritage. Basically after my grandma and great uncle leave this world there won't be anymore Hoisan for me.
mandarin not being a “true language of the chinese people” is literally the stupidest, most elitist fucking thing i have ever read
I’m very touched after watching this clip. Such an inspirational woman! I will definitely make my way there when I’m in Hong Kong next time! Thanks for posting these awesome videos!
What a story. Wishing her all the best.
That was beautiful. Thank you for giving her an outlet for the world to know her struggles.
What a heart breaking story and at the same time a story of triumph and perseverance. This is so inspiring. 🧡🧡🧡 She's another example how mothers set a modern hero for children and her passion for cooking.
Her food is good because she cooks with her heart, hope to visit one day.
May her life, business and loved ones be blesses with health, happiness and prosperity! What an inspiring video ❤️✨
so refreshing to hear cantonese, makes it feel like home
I so admire her strength! She is a inspiration! Also did anyone notice she has amazing skin!? Beautiful inside and out.
She beautiful inside and outside, strugel and strong lady
This is so moving. I wish I could go and support her business and get some amazing wantons!
SCMP recently had a video RE HK's highest life expectancy.
It is PRECISELY because of tough, kind, smart, beautiful people like Ms Kam, whom not only survived, but even THRIVED
against all adversities, that HKongers live so long, having been forged by hardships.
Yes, the Wonton Shop is DEFINITELY her baby.
Extremely gratifying to see her son wrapping the wontons.
My deepest apology to Ms Lam + her family.
Above, I gave her an erroneous surname.
Such a strong woman, I could watch so much more of her.
Beautiful story. Thank you. I’m sobbing.
As I was watching I thought - it takes a special woman/person to persevere through and do what all she has done and with that smile. I thought - that’s bigger than one person’s ability and then thought I think/hope she’s a person of faith. Sure enough, right as I thought that, she mentioned God and there’s a cross in the background in the wall. Beautiful
One more thing to add to that thought - when she talks about singing songs with her husband in the hospital, the translation in the video says "songs", but in Cantonese I do believe she is saying "hymns".
What a strong and caring lady. Best wishes to her always. 🤗
i love this hong kong series, awesome stories and visuals
Bless this woman. What a treasure.
Thank you for making this video. Very touching story. I hope the store going well and shop owner have a healthy and wonderfull live.
Ma'am, you are an incredible woman 🙏🙏🙏
Strong and savvy business woman….love her product….hope to visit someday
She is great!!!! 💐
She is full of love. My respect to her.
Hearing the si tau po speak Cantonese made me feel so nostalgic~. Now I want some wonton noodle soup or wonton lo min. >.< There's this place called Lin Son Seng in Macau that I used to go to growing up. All of their noodles are very good, but I would get brisket or wonton the most. Either with regular egg noodles or the flat kind. Their home made spicy oil is probably the best I've ever had in my life. No offense to Lao Gan Ma, but freshly made spicy oil is just on a different level. I think the last time I went back, I found out that they actually started selling it in jars because it was so popular. Fragrant and spicy. It just has really good flavor!
Beautiful story.
Props to this lady, she has a huge heart
Beautiful inside and out. I wish her and her family all the best.
Beautiful story ❤️ thank you for sharing that
What a touching story. All the best to this family 🙏🏻🙏🏻
This is grreat!! keep em coming
Beautiful story, delicious food, wish I were there ❤️
this was really beautiful & makes me realize how hard some struggles can be but the most important thing is staying consistent & never give up. I hope she keeps thriving in life she deserves it all!!
Aww how brave and strong of her! 阿姨加油！
A typo/misreading in comments gave me the idea of Goldtreats as a potential snack series name 😆
Thank you for being an inspiration to everyone.
May God continue bless you, your family, friends and your business. ✝️🙏
when I get there, make sure to make me three bowls of wonton noodle soup. This is a great story of love. so uplifting!!!
Wonton Noodle is like a dream.
店主的饺子里装满了非常新鲜的虾和猪肉，配上薄薄的鸡蛋面和热腾腾的肉汤。
每个馄饨汤都是他们混合的肉汤
Beautiful video! Great inspiration to others
powerfuo stories.. so many lessons to take from this lady boss!!!
What a lovely person she is.
What a story. Next time I visit Hong Kong, I'd like to go there.
That was awesome. Bet she will be busier than ever soon! 🙏🏾
Just for today she is my teacher, thanks
so beautiful lol i think this is the first time i almost cried watching a youtube video
I came for wontons but left with an appreciation for life
Sending my love for her❤️❤️❤️
Will definitely dine at this lovely establishment next time I am back in HK. ❤️🙏
I wish her more success and happiness ❤️❤️🙏🙏
She never left her husband even during the hardest times of her life which is something to be respected & for future generations to emulate💪
Food excellent, owner an inspiration
A very strong and kind lady
Respect and love to you from new zealand ❤
What a beautiful and tragic story. I'm glad she found what gave her purpose and makes her happy
One of my favourite wonton noodle restaurants ❤
That looks so good especially right now when it’s cold 😭
what a strong woman. wow.
When my dad and I visited his family in China and HK I always eat wonton noodle, until my dad sigh "why wantan mian again? Eat anything else lah" it's such a good comfort food. You can't go wrong with that
She's wonderful
I love wontons and dumplings. I would love to eat at this place.
What a great restaurant... I wish I can go one day
Wishing someday I try this and visit this country and place
wish we had a dumpling shop around these parts✅👍😎
The store was her therapy. And right there and then what kept her living and sane
Food is love and family for Chinese people.
You can’t find amazing women/wives like her anymore.
This woman could have been a model. Still could. And her wonton soup looks so good. I wish I could try it.