- Lan Kwai Fong. - German bier…read more - German food. - Bitcoin accepted (pro tip: the beer and food tastes better when you pay with it). What's there not to like.

I came here for my birthday as I really wanted German food and beers. When I arrived with…read morereservation, they simply offer us to seat anywhere without a specific table assigned. I guess it is a good or bad operation, as it leave the option open to me, but yet made me feel less welcomed. After I sat down, I was constantly being asked to order and was given only one menu on the table in the case that I was still waiting for others in my party. Have to say, their service was attentive but annoying. And somehow they have this beer girl there that knew nothing about beers. Just simply asked me to order but was not able to answer a single question. I tried three beers on the menu, a German one. Then a British and an Australian. I guess they have a good coverage of beer variety, however, being a German pub, I was expecting more beer choice and more German beers. The sausages I ordered was a bit disappointing and the pork knuckle does not taste too authentic but still taste well. Overall, I probably would go somewhere else near Soho for some craft beer and custom handmade sausages instead.

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!

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.

I've always walked past this restaurant upon exiting the Kwun Tong - Sai Wan Ho ferry terminus, so…read morea friend and I finally decided to feed our curious minds and grab an afternoon bite at The Salted Pig. The environment was very cozy and homey. We were seated in a booth facing each other, with cushions on each side. As a music aficionado, I will give them 5 stars for great background music. I don't always remember a restaurant's choice of music, but when I do, it's a good sign in my book. There is currently one other place in the world that ranks highly for great restaurant music, and that's back in California. I almost felt like I was back in the US for a second. But this is a review about The Salted Pig in Hong Kong, so I will focus on that. Without the slightest bit of hesitation, my friend picked the fish and chips. Reminiscent of his college days, so no surprise from him there! As I always find myself craving Mexican food, I decided immediately on the pork quesadilla. They also have some Californian craft beer available - I picked out an Anchor Porter for him. :) The pork quesadilla arrived first. It was almost unrecognizable at first. Never had I seen quesadilla served with salad on top. It looked absolutely enticing in every way, the color of the salad, olives, sour cream and guacamole contrasting against the tortilla. The fish and chips quickly followed and it looked heavenly. The fish were beautifully "beer-battered", giving it a nice, signature puffed appearance. The taste test: We were at The Salted Pig, so I expected the tortillas to be sufficiently stuffed with pulled pork. I'm afraid I was a bit let down... The quesadillas were filled with about 90% American cheddar cheese and 10% pork. (Deducted one star because of this) Upon my first bite, I tasted only cheese and wondered where the pork was. So I lifted the top tortilla to see where the pork was, and my friend, perturbed by my action, gives me the strangest look that I can't help but burst out laughing, "I'm looking for the pork. It's a pork quesadilla right?!" The sour cream and olive combination didn't exactly work for me - both together, I found, overpowered the flavor of the quesadilla. Unfortunately, the guacamole didn't seem fresh to me - it was perfectly smooth with specks of tomato and contained no avocado chunks...hmm... Was it store-bought? Nevertheless, the fish and chips saved the day. Thank goodness! They were perfectly crispy and crunchy. I was about to help myself to some side salad when my friend takes a huge dollop of tartar sauce and starts smothering the piece of beer battered fish served on my plate. Thanks! Or as he said, "Tartar sauce is evil." More thanks! :) To wrap it up, I believe we had a pleasant dining experience, and look forward to trying other dishes!

It's a the same one as the one on the Kowloon side, newly opened here at Soho East…read more Disclaimer: I haven't tried their pork knuckles or sausages just yet. All we ordered were the Trio of Sliders mini burgers, and a mac & cheese. The decor was certainly very nice, and like most restaurants in Soho East, it got this semi-open door setting, and we were lucky to get the table just next to the street. Breeze wind and strong enough A/C, so definitely not a bad choice. Apart from the food, I also tried to order a craft beer (yes, you see how I'm so into craft beer just from the last few reviews...). I picked Dirty Bastard, a rather memorable name that I wouldn't forget. Ooops, I picked the only one craft beers (out of four) that has run out, and the staff proceeded to give me another menu that with the updated list. The staff insisted that the Anchor Porter was the same as Dirty Bastard as they were both dark beer. Ummm... Stout is technically dark too, if you don't really know your beers. Anyway, Porter was not bad, but its 5.6% ABV was definitely not as strong as Dirty Bastard's 8.5%. The Trio of Sliders certainly rescued the star I was about to deduct from them. Okay pulled pork burger, amazing beef + bacon + cheese burger and excellent pork belly burger. That's solid 2.5/3 good. Mac & cheese was just a mac & cheese. I don't remember the last mac & cheese that's made bad, so it's a pretty save choice on my side.

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.

Its a bit of adventure to find this place, but that's part of the fun. Once you find it (At the…read moreback of apple mall within Dragon Centre), you may need to queue. There's no reservation for this place. Their simple dipping ramen menu consists of three types. They only make about 100 bowls per serving hour so you may be out of luck if you arrive late. The décor is simple. Some wooden panels and the chairs are coke cartons zipped tied together giving it a very "shum shui po" feel. In all honesty, there are more dipping ramen places in Hong Kong to try. But if you happen to be in the area... or you happen to be in Shum Shui Po, this is a great place to nom.

Hidden gem in Sham Shui Po! My favorite tsukemen in Hong Kong!…read more Who knew you could find good Japanese food here? It's literally hidden in Dragon Center in the back corner down an alley way on the 7th floor. I've been here twice, and I loved it both times. How to tsukemen: For those who have never had tsukemen, this is a dip noodle. Basically, you take their homemade noodles and dip it into the broth for flavor and then you eat it. Simple right? It also keeps the noodles at a chewy consistency. When you're all done eating and dipping the noodles, they will pour stock into your broth to dilute it so you can drink it after. The broth itself is intense for noodle dipping, so you must dilute it to drink or else it's too much. How to order: You're given a piece of paper to order the food, and you select what type of tsukemen you would like. They only have three different flavor broths (white, black, red), so it's not a hard decision. White is original, black is garlic-y, and red is tomato-y. If you add more ingredients then they'll charge more. This place generally costs 100-150HKD, depending on what broth and add-ons you get. My favorite is the white because the black is too garlic-y but the red is a close second. I like to add another egg (your ramen comes with one already) because those things are halfway cooked, runny, and delicioussss. I also add menma, which is fermented bamboo shoots that go perfectly with ramen. Yummm. The ambience is alright. It's a small place so don't expect a lot. The interior is pretty cute despite the location as it reminds me of Japan. The chairs here are the worst since they're stacked crates with very little leg room. I sit off to the side to make up for that, but if you're tall, you've got some problems. The service is spot on! They're super nice and ask if you need help with ordering since tsukemen isn't really common. My waitress was lovely and came whenever I needed any help, which it was a lot because my friends kept asking for things. We all needed stock for our broth at different times, and she was still so patient with us. Loved her!

I got this coupon from groupon so that I am here to enjoy lovely German beer and food at a…read morediscount. However, I was disappointed. The house beer claimed to be from German, yet it serves Lager instead of wheat beer. And the wheat beer they have on draft is too sweet to taste and too little wheat flavor. The sausages were okay, but surprised they went cheap on the saurakrut, and replaced with the more common fries. The rib they serve were also too sweet, like a Chinese bbq pork instead of a western style tasting. With the neighborhood being dirty, wet and unlively, along with average food, limited choice of beers, I felt disappointed to see the price tag being on the high side. Lucky that I tried it with a discounted groupon.

Decent ramen located in downtown HK. I was super hungry and this place was so close to my hostel,…read moreso i decided to give it a try. I didn't think it was especially delicious, but i was already craving Japanese ramen before I arrived in Japan lol. There's not many tables. Even though i was eating alone, i had to wait for a bit so expect some wait during those busy times. In short, not a must-try in HK, but worth a visit if you need a dinner close by. *remember it's cash only!

After a long, long walk through the ladies market, a friend suggested that we come to this ramen…read moreplace, and I'm so glad she suggested this! Located in Yau Ma Tei, this place was incredibly busy, but we only had to wait around 5 minutes before getting a shared table. The tables are quite small, so be prepared to get quite close to the person you may be sharing the table with! The go to thing here is ramen, and there are a whole bunch of flavours from curry to fish to the classic tonkotsu. The prices are pretty much all the same, around 80hkd. I got the classic one, and it was delicious, the soup was really rich and the noodles were cooked just right. However the meat was sliced really thin, so you really only get like 4 thin slices. However the flavour was definitely 10/10. Definitely a great place for ramen!