Being that it's Hong Kong, my expectations are nil when it comes to remotely anything western --…read morewhich includes all things German evidently as well. TST has managed to see the opening of several German establishments over last few years, so why not a few more? 尖東 has effectively become a western melting pot of establishments with waterfront views and rapidly pricey area. Overall, Brotzeit surprised me. Decent beers on tap, much of which are largely German and epic platters that will satiate any big eater, and much like the rest of their neighbors: a revamped interior with indoor and outdoor spaces. Be it a casual drink meetup or an alternative dinner option, this place just works. The staff is comprised of mainly local folks with a good command of English. As expected, their German is virtually non-existent, save for a few beer names and their prominent dishes. Overall, they're efficient and friendly, which is as much as one can ask for in HK. Western fare will not come cheap and the same applies here. The bathrooms are two floors up in the TST Center and the views of Hong Kong are somewhat obscured by the highway barricades, but it won't diminish a good weather night. Come thirsty and preferably with good company.

OK this place gets major kudos for the waiter who informed us how to get a free Germain beer mug (…read morethe huge good quality ones, that typically will cost a few bucks)...needless to say our restaurant neighbors weren't pleased as their waiter didn't follow suit and I should add it was Oktoberfest so I don't think this practice is typical. I'm not really a fan of Germain sausages and such so we ordered a sampler, which was just OK, but the beer was tasty and at that moment that's all that mattered

We tried the sausage sampler, which was a nice selection in that we enjoyed most of the different…read moresausages we tried. The pretzel bread was delicious too, and the pig knuckle was a hefty size that we could barely finished. We did know that it would be a meat heavy menu, but my friend wanted some salad, so we decided on the German sausage salad. Imagine our surprise when the dish came, two pump link of sausages accompanied by a teeny side - like two bite-ful - of frisee salad! Please, be more generous with the greens! There was a oompah band going around the tables entertaining us, and servers were dressed in German folk costumes, all creating a festive atmosphere. The menu seems to aim hard to be international - so if German food is not your thing, you can consider many options such as Thai salad, Malaysian beef shank, pesto pasta, curry chicken and more. Not sure if they are just trying to include all tourists, but I find it a bit weird.

When I talk about Beer Hall, what will be the first thing that pops up in your head? Germany? Beer…read moreHall Putsch? Okay, I am obviously not talking about history so just let me cut to the chase - King Luwig BeerHall. I am completely aware of the fact that I am such a light-weight that I cannot drink that much, but once in a while I just let myself go for a bit (finger cross not as much). God knows how many times I have been here but I am still a fan of this place. The pork knuckles are definitely its signature dish here (of course it is slightly pricier than having than in Germany); however, the sausage platters to me seem rather ordinary and quite disappointing frankly speaking as people keep saying how good German sausages are, not here unfortunately. The scallop soup is very creamy and delicious as well. As for drinks, the last time I went there unfortunately I was kind of ill so I did not order beer, however I ordered one Mango whatever that does not have alcohol, while my friends ordered draughts of beers... bravo... the beer here generally is rather nice and not too strong flavoured so it is great for people who cannot drink that much. Also if it is your friend's birthday, please be prepared that the lead singer will sing him/her a happy birthday song. I am not a fan as it is rather embarrassing, but the atmosphere is definitely very cool (after a few glasses). It appears to me that King Luwig BeerHall has become quite a chain now in Hong Kong, I have tried the one in Tuen Mun and honestly, the one in Tsim Sha Tsui is definitely better in terms of the atmosphere. I strongly suggest that you should make a reservation as early as possible. Not that it will be full-house but more to do with the fact that you may not be able to watch the live band perform if you just walk-in as you will be sent to the farthest table and you can barely hear what they are singing.

In TST, Indian, Korean, and Japanese cuisine are readily available but the last few years the hood…read morehas seen a rise in Modern European, specifically German cuisine. Located between the N1 and N2 exits on the MTR, Biergarten stands out amongst through the Podium Plaza lineup of international establishments. It was the very first German find and eventually became my most visited one as well. I appreciate the bits of authenticity they've put into the business all the way from their signage to their menu, which is listed in German and English. The ambiance feels distinctly pub-like and some of the staff is German speaking, which I've found in most of the bartenders. If only everyone was wearing lederhosen, this could be the ultimate (but tight space!) Oktoberfest destination. In general, I enjoy drinking here. They have a good selection of beers, German and others, on tap and available in bottle / can form. There are plenty of stools at the bar and front area is open enough to call this place outdoor friendly. The bartenders make for interesting conversation and are adept at recommending quality beers. If there is any fault, it would be the food. The menu is broken down to soups, salads and classic mains, there is even a dedicated section to cold / hot sausages. And while most things are certainly reminiscent of dishes I've had in Deutschland, none have captured the magic of anything I've had. This is asking a lot for Hong Kong obviously, where western food tends to be lackluster and sadly the case applies here as well (specifically: the goulash, wurst plate, knuckle hocks, meat loaf, schnitzel). It wasn't all bad of course, I did appreciate the mash potatoes. Sadly, a delicious side does not make up for a string of mediocre mains. Given the major lack of presence amongst locals and the general feel of the place, it goes without saying Biergarten is a likely option for many non-Chinese tourists. Their sister location Fass (https://www.yelp.com/biz/biergarten-fass-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF) has outperformed them in almost every way, so if the food quality matters (which at this price point, I don't see why it wouldn't), then that would be the better alternative.

I said in my prior review that I was having the Schweinshaxe on my next visit. True to my word, I…read morefound myself in Hong Kong last week and headed straight here. It took about 45 minutes to make, but oh my...what deliciousness! The server asked me if I wanted it "cut". I didn't know what that meant, but it sounded like the norm. I'm glad I went with "cut" because the hog leg came out hacked in a few spots making it much easier to eat. Crunchy skin, meaty pork flavor, lots of collagen, and delicious fatty parts! Right up my adventure eating alley. Yum!

This is a review on the restaurant section in the basement of Fass biergarten…read more The Beer Barrel decor was really cute and cushy, but the quality of the food was the real winner here. The pasta, bratwurst , escargots, pastas, pork knuckles, all the way to the apple strudel...all of it really blew me away ! They really use top notch ingredients and you can see the love in each dish. And the best part of all? We used a Groupon for a 4-person set dinner so it was a bargain. Go Fass! I hope this place blows up. *friendly reminder: the service would be the only thing I have some quelms about.. But I get that it's rather typical of HK. There's definitely room for improvement there.

I seriously enjoy the ambiance in this restaurant: no need for loud music just the chattering of…read moregood friends who are having a good time together. Combine that with food and you're onto a winner. The servers I have to say, are a little slow, but this might be due to the fact we were sat at the furthest booth from the bar, but they were friendly enough (and the only restaurant in HK I've been to where they're not chasing you to pay the bill as soon as they give it to you). I ordered sausages (nunberger, I think that's how it's spelt) that came with side of the creamiest mash potato I've ever had, sauerkraut, mustard and gravy. All in all a delicious meal. My friend's meals on the other hand weren't as delectable as I would have hoped (chicken schnitzel and a beef goulash) so safe bet, have a sausage. For dessert, have the strudel. Seriously... But if possible, share it with your dining buddy. That bad boy creeps up on your happy full tummy quickly!

Maybe its German food. But the fact is true: Germans aren't known for their cuisine just like the…read moreSpaniards aren't known for their engineering prowess. When you think about what you could have in a German restaurant, all you can probably order is sausages and beers- that basically sums up Berliner. Berliner is situated on the ground floor of Olympic City Phase 3, this place seems to be devoted to restaurants as half the shops here are eateries and Berliner takes a central location in the mall next to the main entrance. The shop is well decorated in a rather un-Germanic way and the environment is a relaxing one. Back to the food though- there are various platters of , lacking for a better word, sausages. Sausages, sauerkraut and grilled chicken were the items that really caught my attention and if you are a vegan then this place might not be a good place for you. The redeeming point is that you get a whole host of beers here which you could not find elsewhere. Honestly, this place would fare better if it positioned itself as a bar which serves food rather than a restaurant that serves beer. At least that way you can explain why your menu is so limited.

I first went to the Berliner in Discovery Bay, and one day my husband was having a sausage craving,…read moreso he looked it up and discovered there was one right near home at Olympian Mall. There are a lot of good things going on at the Berliner. If you like sausage, you need to make a trip to one of its locations. They make great German sausage, and have good quality beer to wash it down including a choice of three non alcoholic beers. On my first trip, I ordered a liter of cider, my husband looked at me funny and asked if I was sure about getting a liter. It was hot, I was thirsty, and when it arrived in the table my jaw dropped. I ended up finishing it well after are meal and with much larger forearm muscles. We ordered the wurst platter which comes with four different types of sausage, potatoes and sauerkraut. The sausage is fragrant, juicy, and flavorful. Each has its own unique taste and goes perfectly with a little Dijon mustard. Dessert here was a pleasant surprise. We ordered the dessert platter which comes served like a tower. It consists of Black Forest cheesecake, vanilla pancakes, and apple strudel. I'm a huge pancake fan, and the vanilla pancakes here are delicious. They are served with dark cherries, which I'm not a fan of, so I found myself eating them with a bit of vanilla ice cream from the apple strudel. They're sweet, so you could be just as satisfied eating them plain. The black forest cake is decent and served with ice cream and delicious little raspberry jello slivers on the side. The apple strudel is served warm and has a nice flaky crust. Next time we get dessert here, we're going to skip the sampler and order the vanilla pancakes. Also, try to avoid sitting outside because the road is nearby, and people often walk in between the tables.

Beer was good. Don't get fooled by happy hour. Ordered what should be a potent cocktail, Long…read moreIsland Tee, could hardly taste the alcohol! Location is fine. Didn't try the food.

Complete tourist trap…read more Mix of "German" and Chinese dishes on the menu. Surprisingly decent beer selection. Outdoors, the tourist trap feel isn't as strong, but as soon as you go inside... umm yeah, we'll leave it at that... Food is okay; assuming you're disregarding any hope of it being truly authentic, and happy hour isn't too bad at all.

A cute little bar with a selection of about 10 craft beers. Some are their own brews, some are…read moreguest tap from other Hong Kong microbreweries and maybe other imports. There are more options in bottles. I really love how the place has two sides opening up to the streets, with no French window or door. A variety of tables and chairs provide comfortable lounging. Great to just sit there, watch all the hustle bustle outside while you slowly, quietly sip a beer. Or use their fast wifi to catch up on life. I don't like dingy dark pubs so this is great. I can sit here all day, except for my ambitious travel itinerary. My own grip is that the beer is rather pricey. A glass is about US$10, and a flight like US$23. I get it beer in Hong Kong is expensive compare to the U.S., and this is Central, but "ouch" says my wallet. I can recommend this place though, if you want to try some local beers.

I had travelled to HK a couple of years back and was slightly disappointed to find there weren't…read morethat many bars doing craft beer. However, fast forward to 2016 and now Hongkongers seem to be completely spoiled for choice (and I'm very jealous)!!! Craft Brew & Co was probably my favourite of the many craft beer bars we visited. As you'd expect with this type of bar its located in the hip and popular So-Ho area. You're gonna find plenty of bars selling bog standard lager around here, but not Craft Brew. These guys really stand out with their rather aggressive marketing of, "Craft not Crap" and you won't find any boring beers in here. To be honest these guys had some outstanding beer on when I was in. I was drinking their very own Kung Fu Lager and Summer Ale as I'd never seen them in the UK. Both were great examples of a modern, hoppy beer. They were super cold and refreshing, not cheap, (as you would expect) but totally worth it in my opinion. With its simple wooden tables and decoration, this is definitely like a craft beer bar you'd get in Europe. The music was pretty hit and miss (I mean Take That, really??) but it kinda made for a fun night. The staff in Craft Brew were really great and allowed me to sample several different beers before finding the ones I was after. This is a top destination for beer lovers, if I lived in HK I'd be in here a lot!

A German restaurant on the top floor of the Langham Place Mall. I think the entire top floor is…read morerestaurants run by the same company because they shared the same steak special and also offered to serve food and drink from the adjoining restaurants.. There are so many brands of German beer here. I counted about 4 or 5 weisse/hefeweizen options. It's somewhat jarring to see Asian women dressed in Bavarian clothing. The majority of German food is sausage options, and they also had Italian pasta options for those that are not into the meat. I had a lunch special that cost me about $15 US dollars, which gave me a soup, pasta dish, half liter beer, and dessert. Solid.

This is a fun place to sit "outside" and watch the "sky". They have a good daily happy hour (30%…read moreoff) too.

Wasn't aware Lab Eat was a shisha lounge but I had a chance to try their dinner sets! While the…read moreappetizers were alright, their main entrees were quite delicious! Initially was recommended this place by a friend because of its roof hop section and location in the heart of Mong Kok along with occasional live music performances. They have set dinners as well as al la carte. Started off with a smoked salmon kale salad along with a cheesy chorizo baked mushroom. Both were pretty standard but portions were appropriate for a light appetizer. The highlight of my meal was the truffle mushroom linguine! Had to add some additional salt and pepper but there was a generous serving of various types of mushrooms and truffle on top! The cream sauce was also very quite delicious and the truffle flavor wasn't too overwhelming. Also tried the octopus risotto! It was combination of squid ink black risotto with spanish paella. The grilled octopus itself was huge although not as tender as I had hoped. I still very much enjoyed the over overall super seafood-y flavor. The rooftop area was still clean and well lit. Loved how you get a background of old HK buildings while enjoying western fusion/more modern dishes. I've also heard this place features really cute cocktails include one with a bubble/mist. Service was pretty standard. Dinner can be pricey but comparable to many other restaurants; their lunch sets seem much more budget friendly.

Comfortable, spacious setting with premium shisha. A treat after visiting a busy area like Mongkok!read more