Meen – healthy fast-food noodles for under HK$100 in Central, if you don’t mind a queue
The servings are big at Queens Road area newcomer, where you can pick your own ingredients for a HK$58 bowl of noodles or order sets which start at HK$78; there’s not much choice for vegetarians or vegans, however
Packed on a weekday lunchtime with a queue stretching out onto the street, newish healthy Hong Kong fast-food restaurant Meen seems to be a hit.
Located just off Queens Road Central, its exterior is unassuming. Inside, Meen has light wooden floors and an open ceiling with exposed black pipes. The trendy interior is colourful and cosy, the lighting just right, and the music soft, giving a background hum without the need to raise your voice while eating.
One side of the casual restaurant is lined with high stools for solo diners taking a quick pit stop, and there are half a dozen small tables. At the back, the kitchen is open and you can watch chefs whip up orders.
Meen prides itself on using fresh ingredients, and none of its dishes contain MSG.
