Can’t believe it… there’s German Christmas Market in Hong Kong?!!! Yeah… I couldn’t believe it too when my friend told me about it. I was SO EXCITED when arriving GSIS (German Swiss International School) at the Peak, in search of Gluehwein. Then found out that there’s no Gluehwein in the market, except those bottled ones you can buy and cook it at home!

But all in all, it was a sunny lovely day, the “square” was packed with German & Swiss, with lots of traditional food. Now let me show you some photos.

Big Fat German Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut.

Grilled German sausages (left); Swiss Grilled Cheese with boiled potato (middle); Old fashioned soda drink Almdudler (right).

Tuesday

Drop
Ladies: HK$200 Manicure + a glass of Moet
Time: 7-10pm
Address: B/F, 39-43 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone: +852 543 8856

Wednesday

Beijing Club
Ladies: FREE Entry / Gents: HK$220
Address: 2/F, 3/F and 5/F, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone: +852 2526 8298

Pickled Pelican
Ladies: Two-for-one frozen Champagne cocktails
Time: 5pm
Address: 43 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone: +852 2868 6026

Solas
Ladies: FREE Entry + FREE vodka
Time: 9pm – midnight
Address: The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone: +852 3162 3710

Thursday

Beijing Club
Ladies: FREE Entry / Gents: HK$220
Address: 2/F, 3/F and 5/F, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone: +852 2526 8298

Club No. 9
Ladies: FREE Entry / Gents: HK$99
Address: 3/F, Galleria, 9 Queen’ Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone: +852 2973 6899

Cliq
Ladies: FREE OPEN BAR (All you can drink)
Gents: HK$200 All you can drink
Time: 11pm till late
Address: 2/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone: +852 2868 3111

Friday

Billion Club
Ladies/Airline staff: FREE Entry + a glass of FREE ROSE Champagne
Address: 3/F, On Hing Building, 1-9 On Hing Terrace, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone: +852 2973 0918

Suspend your disbelief for a moment. There is a temporary, artificial beach in Central, the financial district in the heart of Hong Kong. It’s on Aberbeen Street, at the Former Police Married Quarters, just at the corner of Hollywood Road.

There’re many inspiring local artists to showcase their work. This run-down 1950s baracks reminds me of Berlin’s Tacheles, where creative minds can come together. This event only last for 2 weeks, grab your chance to go have a look.

DETOUR 2009
Date:          27/11-09/12.2009
Address:  Former Police Married Quarters, junction of Hollywood Road & Aberbeen Street, Central.
Info:           www.detour.hk / www.ambassadors.org.hk

Probably the best Chiu Chow style Lo-Shui Goose in town. Not only with great flavor, the goose meat was tender and juicy, came with a thin layer of fat underneath the skin. If you like Western style of grilled meat, which is more dry in texture, this traditional Lo-Shui may not be your cup of tea. But if you like classic Chinese style, you’ll LOVE IT!

Lo-Shui is a traditional Chinese stock Marinade mixed by soya sauce and five spices. It is somewhat similar to the term braised yet different by far. Lo-Shui can be used to cook various types of food, eg. tofu, eggs, goose meat, goose liver, goose intestine, squid, and other things.

The restaurant is small, only had a few tables where you’ll need to share table with strangers. There’s always a queue at the door wait for seating during lunch and dinner hour. I’ve eaten here many times over the years, and great that they keep up with the consistency without dropping a bit. You can order an assorted plate to try out a bit of everything.

Goose Meat with Rice HK$35

Lo Pak Restaurant (鹵八鵝店)
Address: Shop C, 20 Spring Garden Lane, Wan Chai. [MAP]
How to Get there: Wanchai MTR Station Exit A3, cross the main road (Johnston Road), it’s in the market.
Phone: +852 2838 7635
Opening Hour: 10:00-20:00

Old Hong Kong flavour. Besides Soyabean Milk and Soya Pudding, I also love the Mochi（燸米稵） and Green-Bean Jelly Cake there.

Located in a small alley right next to the flyover. People queued up to buy dessert and soya drinks. You’ll not miss it when you see the queue.

Soyabean Pudding with Red Beans. HK$5/cup.

Lovely & Big Round Mochi. Four flavour available: red bean, green bean, sasemi & custard. HK$10/4pcs. Indeed, mochi is not from Japan, although it’s a very popular Japanese snack, it’s originated from China.

Various flavour of jelly pudding, HK$10/4pcs. Must try!

New Century Soya Bean (時代豆業)
Address: No. 1 Canal Road, Causeway Bay. [MAP]
How to get there: Causeway Bay MTR Station, take the Times Square Exit, walk straight towards the big flyover, turn right before flyover.
Phone: +852 2151 1332
Opening Hour: 08:30-23:30 (Closed during Chinese New Year)