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Sassy Mama’s Guide to Christmas Dinner in Hong Kong… Where to Eat out!

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The holiday season is just around the corner, and we know some mamas are dreading the idea of cooking a feast in the kitchen all day! There are tons of delicious restaurants in Hong Kong that are offering great deals on meals this December. With special children’s prices, kid’s corners and entertainers, these decorated festive restaurants have deals too good to pass up! So if cooking all day on Christmas isn’t your idea of a happy holiday, check out these yummy dine-out options for the family at Christmas time!

 

TRADITIONAL

For those who think Christmas just isn’t Christmas without the usual suspects of ham, turkey and a little something sweet… here’s our list of the best festive meals in Hong Kong!

Cafe Deco 5Café Deco Group
If a traditional Christmas is what you crave, check out all of Café Deco Group’s offerings. Café Deco is serving up butternut squash soup with nutmeg, Christmas momo and chives, and the oh-so-necessary roasted Christmas turkey with chestnut stuffing, roasted apples, macaire potatoes and more! Come for brunch on Christmas for a kid’s entertainer, and let your little ones play in the kid’s corner while you enjoy a decadent meal! If you want to go more high-end, the Watermark has a more extravagant menu including steamed French sea bass with black caviar, rack of lamb and organic oysters. The Peak Café Bar offers 4-course dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with turkey breast and smoked salmon entries and delicious sides! Finally, Café Deco Pizzeria has a menu of baked asparagus filo with shredded turkey, seafood options and Christmas pudding with gingerbread… yum!

When: 24-26 December 
Where: Find all restaurant locations here.
How much:  Café Deco’s 4-course dinner, $728 per person. Brunch $688 per person, $238 per child. Watermark’s Christmas eve 5-course dinner, $1,188 per person. Christmas 4-course dinner, $688 per person. Peak Café Bar’s Christmas Eve, $368 per person. Christmas, $448 per person. Café Deco Pizzeria’s 5-course dinner, $468 per person. Christmas Eve 4-course dinner, $368 per person.

Alchemy Gastro Lounge
Embrace warming winter flavours with creamy Chestnut Soup with Blue Prawns at Alchemy Gastro Lounge. In case that’s not enough to tempt your tastebuds, the homemade smoked salmon balik style is known to be the best smoked salmon in the world. Try seaweed butter on seared Brittany cod and scallop for a delicious twist. The traditional Christmas log will be offered for dessert but with a special Alchemy touch: mocha. Enough said, we’re in mamas!

When: 25 December
Where: G/F, 16 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong, 6821 2801
How much: $698 per person for four courses, $788 per person for five ourses

unnamed-4Blue Butcher
For a tasty Christmas dinner, pre-order your turkey with homemade stuffing from Blue Butcher. You won’t want to skip the delicious seasonal cocktails as well. Try the Warm Rumbullion cocktail to stay warm with Caribbean rum, orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Or go for the classic Egg Nog taste with a hint of vanilla for a sweet drink that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.

When: Christmas
Where: 108 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2613 9286
How much: $690-1,380

Jamie’s Italian
If you haven’t been to Jamie’s Italian yet, now’s the time to check it out! The lines have died down (slightly), and they’re offering a delicious Christmas menu that combines the best of the resto’s Italian specialties with traditional holiday eats like roast turkey filled with chestnuts and cranberries and festive slow-cooked porchetta stuffed with Bramley apples, herbs & Christmas spices. Simply divine! The special Christmas cocktails are also a must-try, including a Spiced Clementine Sour made with Italian Amaretto and Grand Marnier, and a non-alcoholic Christmas “cocktail” made with fresh mint, cherries, raspberries and a splash of ginger ale. PS, they’re taking an increased number of reservations over the holidays, so book now for a festive family feast!

When: Through 31 December
Where: 2/F, Soundview Plaza 2 – Midtown, 1 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
How much: Prices vary; set options available for $350 or $500 with a free-flow beverage package for $250 or $450

The Globe
The Globe offers the classic Christmas meal, minus slaving away in the kitchen! Roast game and barley soup, turkey and stuffing with cranberry relish and flamed homemade Christmas pudding…nom! Experience Christmas for lunch or dinner, whichever you prefer.

When: The Christmas menu is served throughout December BUT they are closed on Christmas Day itself. Call ahead to book in advance for the Christmas menu.
Where: 45-53 Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2543 1941
How much: Christmas lunch $298, Christmas dinner $440

fritesFrites
Frites is serving up a Christmas express lunch this year that has our mouth’s watering! Keep it healthy and light to start with marinated beetroot or prawn and fennel bisque. The entrée has something for everyone, whether you’re a vegetarian, salmon lover, or craving a classic Christmas roast turkey with chestnut stuffing and winter greens. End the evening with a rich Belgian chocolate dessert and call it a night!

When: Throughout December
Where: G/F Oxford House, TaiKoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Island East, Hong Kong, 2250 5188
How much: $128-$188 per person

hyattGrand Hyatt Festive Programme
Treat your family to a classy and beautiful dinner at the Hyatt on Christmas Eve or lunch on Christmas Day. Reflect on the year as you enjoy the company of your loved ones and a Christmas carol performance over delicious food. Did you know Santa stops at the Hyatt?! Your babes will be so excited to receive a gift from Santa Claus during Christmas lunch, who knew Santa comes twice! You may get a present too, mama, as the famous hampers featuring gourmet treats will be available.

When: 24-25 December
Where: 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2584 7817
How much: Varies

Amaroni’s, Dan Ryan’s, LUCQUES Tavern
Have a fun and festive Christmas meal at one of Windy City International’s family-friendly restaurants, all offering multi-course Christmas menus with an array of yummy chocolate desserts. For a more traditional main dish with Christmas turkey, head to Dan Ryan’s for walnut stuffing and mash potatoes. Get your seafood fix at Amaroni’s with a Mediterranean salad with crabmeat and shrimp, roasted cod fillet and Pesto Roasted shrimp. Treat your little ones to the “Let it Snow” fun interactive Chocolate Strawberry drink and a Gingerbread man.

When: 20-26 December at Dan Ryan’s and LUCQUES Tavern, 20 December-1 January 2015 at Amaroni’s
Where: Find restaurant loations here.
How much: $538 per person at Dan Ryan’s and LUCQUES, $1,188 per person at Amaroni’s

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Celebrate Christmas with a festive 3-course meal at the Bellbrook! Start with Christmas pumpkin soup and let the sage butter melt in your mouth, then choose between a roast turkey and all the trimmings, or honey glazed ham with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of dessert to wash it all down!

When: 24-25 December
Where: 2/F, 77 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2530 1600
How much: $588 per person

The French Window Brasserie & Bar
Pick from a 4-course or 6-course Christmas Eve Dinner, laden with sumptuous dishes like lobster bisque and duck confit with chocolate sauce! A buffet-style dinner is also offered on Christmas Day and 26 December with free-flowing wine and Champagne for the grown-ups to celebrate the holidays. Yup… sounds like Christmas to us!

When: 24 -26 December
Where: 3101, Podium Level 3, ifc mall, Central, Hong Kong, 2393 3812
How much: 4-course menu $588; 6-course menu $888, $698 buffet

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FINDS
Celebrate a Nordic Christmas at FINDS with an exquisite 5-course Christmas menu. Start off with a sampling of mustard-marinated Baltic herring or duck pastrami & pate before moving onto the main event. Forget about stodgy turkey, and dig into slow-roasted halibut and smoked lobster. Before you fill up entirely on mains, bear in mind the Christmas Dessert Platter which is a combination of the Princess Cake, Swedish waffles and decadent dark chocolate honey tart.

When: 24-25 December
Where: 1/F, The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 2522 9318
How much: 5-course Christmas menu is $888 per person or $1,088 per person with wine pairing.

unnamed-1The Place
Partnering with LINDT Master Swiss Chocolatiers, this restaurant offers more than just a superb meal. Feast on beef wellington, turkey or Boston lobster at The Place. If you love seafood, The Place is renowned for its freshly shucked New Zealand oysters. The kids get to decorate their own Christmas tree with LINDT truffles to bring home, and enjoy the gingerbread decorating station for one-of-a-kind treats! Everyone wins at The Place, mama!

When: 24-25 December
Where: Level L, Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong
How much: Christmas lunch $398 per adult, $298 per child/senior. Christmas dinner $668 per adult, $438 per child/senior.

Fatty Crab
This award-winning eatery from NYC translates to great food here in HK too. Cue the Turducken – a New York favourite consisting of a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey — we kid you not! But for those who can’t stomach the thought of all that meat, don’t despair, as there’s a lobster alternative! The accompaniments include soft shell crab salad, bacon gravy, XO sausage stuffing, cranberry chutney, smoked mashed potatoes, roasted turmeric cauliflower, wok-fried snow peas with Thai chilli, carrots with palm sugar glaze and finally, apple pie with hazelnut ice cream and salted caramel. Now that’s a Christmas meal for the books!

When: 25 December
Where: G/F, 11-13 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2521 2033
How much: $800 per person

AIA Great European Carnival at the Conrad Hotel
Feast on a delicious 3-course buffet with free flowing beer, wine and soft drinks this Christmas. The traditional Christmas turkey and all the trimmings will be offered, as well as other delicacies to pile on your plate. There will be jugglers and magicians whilst dining, and a play area for your kids. This way you can relax and sip on your wine while the little ones keep busy. After you and your family are completely stuffed, the Carnival awaits you! Visit Father Christmas and spend your tokens on fun and games while enjoying the view of the harbour at Christmas time.

When: 25 December
Where: Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
How much: Christmas lunch: $1500 per adult, $800 per child. Christmas dinner: $1400 per adult, $750 per child.

1798506_975040782512047_183888987121275887_nFish & Meat
Does flavourful cuisine that’s healthy too exist during the holiday season? It does at Fish & Meat! This popular resto’s free-range turkey breast alongside Italian sausage with hazelnut and sage gives you a healthy and hearty holiday meal that you’ll be raving about afterwards. This delicacy is served with a turkey leg ragout and creamy polenta to leave mamas stuffed and satisfied!

When:  1-26 December
Where: 1 & 2/F, 32 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2565 6788
How much: $780 for three people

excelsiorThe Excelsior Hong Kong
If a roasted turkey and cranberry sauce is what you crave, it’s a Merry Christmas at The Excelsior’s ToTT’s and Roof Terrace! This exquisite 5-course meal includes a wide variety of main courses to satisfy any guest. If Italian food is what mama fancies, enjoy a five-course Italian Christmas with sparkling wine included at Cammino.

When: 22-28 December
Where: 281 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2837 6947
How much: $1,088 per person including Champagne at ToTT’s and Roof Terrace. $618 per person at Cammino

10372262_887267027959864_339727048016248402_nLibertine
For a healthy and classic Christmas meal, plan on lunching at Libertine. This café bistro offers entrees of homemade pumpkin soup and house-cured salmon, along with roast turkey with sage stuffing or pan-roasted salmon to follow. Sip on tea or coffee as you finish the meal with Christmas mince pie!

When: Through 26 December
Where: 24-26 Aberdeen St, Central, Hong Kong, 2858 2022
How much: $238 per person

 

CHRISTMAS WITH A VIEW

Where else in the world can you enjoy such a spectacular skyline while you feast? These restaurants combine amazing food alongside one of the world’s most phenomenal views… made all the more impressive with all those Christmas lights!

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Pick from an assortment of cured salumi, salads, antipasti and other hot appetisers at Al Molo, before moving on to the mains of ravioli, prawn risotto, sea bass or grilled U.S. strip loin – all while soaking in a beautiful waterfront view! Satisfy your sweet tooth with an apple tart tatin or Christmas log cake; ‘tis the season to treat yourself!

When: 24-26 December
Where: Shop G62 & G63, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 7-23 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 2730 7900
How much: $598 per person

Lazydays
What better way to take advantage of Hong Kong’s views, harbour and (hopefully) balmy winter weather than with a Christmas outing on Lazydays, Hong Kong’s most stylish motor cruiser? You get a festive menu especially designed to offer all the yuletide trimmings for office parties, family gatherings and outings with friends. Forget about “junk” food, and indulge in the Full Works menu with a choice that includes turkey, ham and rib eye beef, together with starters, veggie options, desserts and mulled wine. Christmas canapés can also be requested.

When: Throughout December
How much: $850 per person including all food and a fully-stocked bar with free-flow Prosecco, red and white wine, spirits, soft drinks and US craft beers. The trip can be upgraded to a Champagne Package for those who prefer upscale French bubbly.

WooloomoolooWooloomooloo Prime and Wooloomooloo Steakhouse
Enjoy a holiday brunch with views from both sides of the harbour at either of the two Wooloomooloo restaurants (the panoramas from both are amongst Hong Kong’s best kept secrets we reckon… well, until now!). Start the 3-course meal with cinnamon French toast and grilled strawberries, or smoked salmon and crabmeat parcel for a protein dense meal. Lobster omelet, meat pie or grilled beef tenderloin is the next tough decision. Take one last look at the view as you finish your salted caramel éclair or crème brulee! There’s an affordable kids option as well – now, mamas, you have no excuse not to go!

When: 24-25 December
Where: Wooloomooloo Prime, Level 27 & 28 Soundwill Plaza II – Midtown, 1 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2771 3600; Wooloomooloo Steakhouse, G7/8 Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Road, TST East, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2722 7050
How much: $328 per person at Wooloomooloo Prime, kids option $98; $220 per person at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse.

 

THE HOTELS

For tip-top service and blinged-up décor, you can’t beat Hong Kong’s array of 5-star hotels! They are especially accommodating towards children (we’re still not sure exactly how Santa fits in so many hotel appearances into his hectic schedule!), so these are great choices for any festive family outings.

mandarin-oriental-hong-kong-Chocolate-Coated-Hazelnut-Snowman-High-Res.The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
Book your reservation now for Amber’s phenomenal 8-course dinner tasting menu brought to you by culinary genius Richard Ekkebus. The set includes foie gras, diver scallops with black winter truffles, sea bass confit with caramelized kabocha, capons from Bresse and divine desserts. Alternatively, opt for the Christmas Day set lunch or dinner with langoustine, truffled egg yolk, line-caught brill

 with white alba truffles shaved at your table, Bresse pigeon
breast with foie gras and a yule log dessert. You know you’ll be getting elegant and delectable cuisine at the Mandarin Oriental!

When: 24-25 December
Where: 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 2132 0188
How much: 8-course Christmas Eve dinner, $2,988 per person; Christmas Day 5-course lunch, $1,388 per person; 7-course Christmas Day dinner, $2,388 per person.

Four Seasons
For a fantastic Chinese feast, be sure to save a table at the Four Season’s Lung King Heen for a 8-course dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day – alternatively the Christmas Day dim sum selection for family yum cha is a winner. And don’t forget Michelin-starred Caprice for a stylish French fine-dining Christmas celebration. For the less developed palates of your little ones, there’s a children’s menu available!

When: 24-25 December 2014
When: 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong, 3196 8888
How much: Lung King Heen Christmas Eve and Day 8-course dinner menu, $2,088 per person; Caprice Christmas Eve and Day 8-course dinner menu, $2,580-$2,880 per person

The MiraThe Mira
WHISK’s “Festive Culinary Journey” gives you a 4-course lunch, with a country theme for each course. Lobster from France, Wagyu from Australia or Codfish from Spain, and Elderflower, pears and raspberry from Austria! The dinner menu presents you with a holiday Christmas apple and cacao to wake up your palate. Enjoy potato and sour cream, blue lobster, steak and macadamia ice cream to follow. Come back for oysters at brunch on Boxing Day! Christmas brunch and Boxing Day brunch have special prices just for the little ones. Reserve your table now, mamas!

When: 24-26 December
Where: 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2368 111
How much: Christmas Eve lunch at WHISK, $428 per person for 4 courses. 6-course dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, $1,488 per person. Brunch on Christmas, $988 per person, $498 per child. Brunch on Boxing Day, $648 per person, $398 per child.

W Hong Kong
There’s a whole host of yummy offerings at the trendy W so forget the North Pole and book a table at KITCHEN for some magnificently mouth-watering lunch and dinner buffets starring succulent Canadian snow crab, Boston Lobster and Australian Oysters with – get this! – Bloody Mary oyster shooters on ice to really get you in party mood! There’s also everything from Mongolian lamb and Wagyu marble beef to whole-roasted turkey and smoked Christmas goose, Boston Lobster salad and more. At WooBar’s funky afternoon tea buffet, think lobster tortillas, croque monsieur, gingerbread crème brûlée and mojito lollipops. If you’re craving a Chinese Christmas, Sing Yin is featuring a special menu of fresh Abalone, foie gras with a twist, truffles and more.

When: 24-26 December 2014
Where: 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3717 2222
How much: KITCHEN lunch $348 per person, dinner $998-$1,288 per person; Woobar tea set $248-$398 per person; Sing Yin, $988 per person.

The LanghamThe Langham Hong Kong
There’s something for everyone at The Langham, including afternoon teas for just the young at heart at Palm Court. For all-American entertainment, treat yourself to a festive semi-buffet brunch at The Bostonian, or festive favourites from the Big Apple at Main St. Deli, with US Tom turkey and Christmas cupcakes to indulge in! Chinese food lovers should head to the Michelin-starred T’ang Court for seasonal flavours; for more traditional options, The Food Gallery has turkey and all the trimmings.

When: Throughout December
Where: 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 2375 1133
How much: The Bostonian semi-buffet, $358-$988 per person; Main St. Deli festive menu, $398 per person; The Food Gallery, $368-$888 per person.

The Peninsula Hong Kong
Enjoy live music at The Lobby’s afternoon tea throughout the week of Christmas, Christmas buffets for lunch or dinner at The Verandah, or spectacular set lunches or dinners at FelixGaddi’s or Spring Moon. Don’t forget to buy a special ornament for The Peninsula’s Christmas Tree, with all donations going to Make-A-Wish Hong Kong.

When: 14-26 December
Where: Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 2920 2888
How much: Afternoon tea $438; buffet $1,088-1,788; set lunch or dinner $1,088-1,788

 

GOOD EATS

For those mamas who don’t need the turkey and just want a phenomenal meal, we found restaurants for you too! Dine on an array of different cuisines with your young ones and live music!

15186_251535425046061_2110190137767720074_nCocotte
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Cocotte is serving up innovative dishes like blue lobster bisque, foie gras with poached pears and more! Enjoy the bistro-inspired restaurant in Noho as you celebrate the holidays with the ones you love most, mama!

When: 24-25 December
Where: 9 Shin Hing Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2568 8857
How much: $1,180 per person

Seasons by Oliver Elzer
A delicious 6-course festive dinner at one of the hottest dining spots in town can be yours this holiday season! Take a romantic evening with your hubby for goose foie gras terrine with gingerbread and quince jam that sounds to die for, chestnut veloute and smoked salmon, and scallops in the shell with Champagne sauce… sounds amazing! Save room for the wild boar ravioli and the delectable raspberry chocolate mousse.

When: December – 1 January, 2015
Where: Shop 308, 3/F, Lee Gardens Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
How much: $1,388 per person

French American Bistro
Mamas, take a trip to Paris as you indulge in French oysters served with lemon and shallots, pink prawns, lobster and vegetables galore! If seafood isn’t your meal of choice, the rich venison stew will have you feeling full and satisfied! Bon appetit! 

When: 22 December – 4 January, 2015
Where: G/F, 30 Hollywood Road, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, 2810 1600
How much: Venison for 218, whole lobster for $388, oysters for $33/pc, and pink prawns for $23/pc

beef and libertyBeef & Liberty
If a burger is what you crave Beef & Liberty has the perfect Christmas set for you! Two 3.5 ounce Cape Grim beef patties with three cheeses, a parmesan crisp, jelly and bacon, and onion jam. But wait, there’s more: seasonal parsnip chips with maple syrup and pancetta salad – you know, for a light meal. The restaurant also offers a kids menu to satisfy smaller stomachs. Get your stretchy pants on and treat yourself!

When: Throughout December
Where: 23 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2811 3009
How much: $188 per person including drinks

Winebeast
Celebrate the festive season with an elegant meal at Le Bistro Winebeast, one of our favourite new French bistros of the year! This Christmas, the cosy bistro is serving up a handful of their specialty dishes, including foie gras terrine, roasted duck fillet, Brittany scallops and dark chocolate with coffee ice cream for dessert! All dishes are, of course, paired with top-notch wines from one of their 400+ varieties of vino.

When: Special Christmas menu available Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Where: 15 McGregor Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2479 6833
How much: $998 / person including wine pairings

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With multiple locations in Hong Kong, Motorino makes for a great Christmas meal if there’s nothing your family loves more than cheesy pizza! The traditional Napoli pizzas are reasonably priced and delicious. Choose from over 20 toppings and add an antipasti like marinated beet salad or octopus and potato salad. If you want to sit around the Christmas tree with the family and eat dinner at home, you can order delivery too! We know the kids won’t mind.

When: Throughout December
Where: 14 Shelley Street, Soho, Hong Kong
How much: $98 and up

Metropolitain Bistro de Paris
Start with a choice of scallops or a homemade foie gras with apricot fruit chutney (we like the sounds of that chutney!). The next course satisfies seafood, meat and veggie lovers: leg of lamb, roast monkfish or mushroom and black truffle mille-feuille. Make sure to save room for the cheese platter and chocolate fondant!

When: 22-28 December 2014
Where: G/F, 65 Wyndham Street, Central, 2537 5702
How much: $678 per person, includes one drink

pastisPastis Bistro Francais
Here’s another one for you lovers of French food! Mamas, treat yourself and the hubby to a decadent seafood platter with whelks, prawns, langoustines, diamond clams, scallops and oysters! Ooh la la!

When: 22-28 December
Where: G/F, 65 Wyndham Street, Central, 2537 5702
How much: $480 for two people

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Boqueria
For a festive Spanish meal plan your Christmas dinner at Boqueria! Feast on Lobster paella, fire-roasted rib-eye, and whole seabass with lemon, and garlic. Good news, you won’t have to make the trek down the escalators to the LKF Tower; you can take an Uber instead! Use the code FELIZNAVIDADHK for a free ride up to $300 compliments of Boqueria!

When: 24-25 December
Where: 7/F, LKF Tower, Central, Hong Kong, 2321 8681
How much: $588 per person

1538635_1501091930128425_1393486731770604406_nAberdeen Street Social
Here’s a very British Christmas to get you through the holidays, including festive menus and free-flowing mulled wine! Choose two or three courses of your favourite British foods, while you catch up with friends or get nostalgic with the hubby. Children are treated to homemade chocolate on Christmas Day! Home smoked salmon and raw beetroot salad sound divine, although we almost wish we could go straight to the snapper, red cabbage, hazelnut and yogurt sauce. A special menu will be offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with roasted venison loin, and braised Waygu ox cheek for meat lovers.

When: Throughout December
Where: 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $238-$288

L’hotel Island South and L’hotel elan
Choose a delicious Christmas lunch or dinner at either acclaimed restaurant! Sashimi, King crab bisque, oven-baked mussels, roasted duck breast… the options are endless. Bonus: enjoy a generous discount for your minis!

When: 24-26 December
Where: L’hotel Island South: P3, 55 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, 3968 8833
L’hotel elan: 38 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, 3968 8222
How much: $358 per person for Christmas Eve and Day lunch, $198 per child. $578 per person Christmas Eve and Day dinner, $398 per child. Boxing Day lunch, $508 per person, $268 per child. Dinner on Boxing Day for $338 per person, $188 per child.

DiVino3DiVino Group
Spasso offers live music as the background to a 5-course meal starting with duck liver and homemade lasagnetta with black truffle. Feast on sea bass fillet or lamb loin, or upgrade to a half Canadian lobster. Divino Patio is a great family restaurant with Tuscan cannellini beans, cappuccino soup to kick start the meal and a grilled free-range venison steak option for the main course. Save room for a sweet dessert! For a casual family festivity over the Christmas period enjoy a 4-course set dinner at Carpaccio. Choose from either a porcini chestnut soup or a king prawn salad to start.  Dine on pasta, roasted US turkey breast or grilled Boston lobster and then a chocolate cake to share for dessert! Finally, Divino is offering a festive menu throughout December! Air-cured ham, candy ravioli filled with pumpkin and more await you at this fabulous restaurant.

When: 24 December
Where: Check out all locations here.
How much: $488 per person for four-course menu at Divino Patio, $698 per person at Spasso, $368-$448 per person at Carpaccio. Divino starting at $168.

unnamed121BC
Start the night with some bubbles before you indulge in an 8-course menu of winter favourites at 121BC. The restaurant is celebrating its 1st anniversary, and featuring their most loved dishes throughout the month! Blue Swimmer crab, duck egg ravioli with winter black truffles and slow-roasted beef sirloin are just a few of the mouthwatering dishes gracing the table on Christmas Eve.

When: 24 December
Where: 42-44 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2395 0200
How much: $850 per person

Gaylord - SamosaGaylord
For Christmas with a bit of Indian flair, check out Gaylord’s lineup of tasty tandooris, samosas and paneers – it may not be traditional, but you can bet this will be a feast to remember! Available from 24-26 December, the Christmas menu includes lamb samosas, tandoori turkey tikka, chicken kebabs, saag paneer, saffron rice, garlic naan and more!

When: 24-26 December
Where: 23-25 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2376 1001
How much: $298 per person including one masala tea

Hong Kong Food Festival
And if that’s not enough food to keep you going over the holiday season… check out 12th annual Hong Kong Food Festival the day after Christmas! Try out worldwide delicacies from Macau, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea and more. For health conscious mamas, there is a Healthy Green Zone just for you! And for those mamas who, like us, crave dessert food 24/7, there’s a Coffee & Dessert Zone as well. Make your calendars!

When: 25-29 December opening at 10am
Where: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 3, Hong Kong
How much: Admission is $20 per person

Merry Christmas mamas, get ready to indulge!

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