Cart noodles rose to fame in Hong Kong in the 1950s when hawkers would roam the streets and sell food out of a cart assembled out of wood and metallic basins. These street vendors would specialize in cooked noodles with an assortment of toppings and sauces. Cart noodles were referred to as the common man's food as it was cheap but substantiated with large quantities of noodles. Fast forward to today, this dish is now dubbed as a trendy street food that is easily accessible. Apart from its affordability, cart noodles are especially popular due to simple yet delicious flavours and can even be found in higher-end establishments.