Ken Kee Restaurant

Cart noodles trace back to 1950s Hong Kong, where independent roadside vendors sold à la carte noodles from wheeled carts. Operating as Chicago's first dedicated cart noodle shop, Ken Kee anchors its menu on that tradition, pairing the noodle dishes with classic Cantonese fare and American Chinese plates like crispy chicken chow mein. The interior leans into the period with Hong Kong street signage and menu posters, turning out quick meals late into the night. While the noodle bowls remain the primary draw, individual dishes like the salt and pepper squid receive mixed reviews.