Of course this babe is gin based, you are at Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour after all but it isn’t just any gin … Apple wood gin, isn’t it festive? And check out the other ingredients: mulled wine syrup, vanilla syrup, lemon juice, egg white … how Christmassy? Also loving the little candy cane garnish.
 
 
Available until Dec 31
HKD 160
 
Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour
Shop B31A, First Basement Floor, Landmark Atrium
15 Queen’s Road – central
 

 
The Matcha-nogg at Uma Nota

No drinks says Christmas better than an eggnog – milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, egg yolks and a distilled spirit such as brandy, rum, whisky or bourbon -  but this year we are loving the nice matcha twist brought to this classic by Brazilian boteco Uma Nota!
 
Available until Dec 31
HKD 100
 
Uma Nota
38 Peel Street – Central
 
 
 
The White Christmas at Foxglove

With its speakeasy atmosphere and its jazz band, Foxglove definitely is a great place to take shelter on a cold winter day. Even better if you order the so comforting White Christmas cocktail: Apple Brandy, Shiraz, Dark Cacao, Vanilla Cream and Dark Chocolate Nest. A pretty festive treat on your childhood hot chocolate don’t you think?
 
HKD 130
 
Foxglove
2/F, 6 Duddell Street – Central




 

Christmas is about feasting and sharing quality time together, two things Bedouin definitely master so why not indulging on a Bedouin-inspired feast this Christmas?
 

Smoky hummus / Muhammara – a blend of roasted peppers, walnuts and chili / homemade Flatbread / homemade Pickles

Eggplant Fatoush / Red lentil manti

Slow Baked Salmon Walnut Tarator – an ancient family recipe from Lebanon

 
 
Available until Dec 31, on request with a 48h notice
For a maximum of 6 people
HKD 420
 
Bedu
40 Gough Street – Central
 
 
 
CHIFA

Building the bridge between Peru and China, the Christmas menu at Chifa will definitely take you far from your traditional Christmas turkey!
 

 
On Dec 24 & Dec 25
4-course tasting menu: HKD 380 first seating (6 - 8 pm) / HKD 480 second seating (9 pm) / Free flow package (9 –12 pm): HKD 180
Restaurant will take reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
 
Chifa
26 Peel Street – Central
 
 
 
GIA TRATTORIA ITALIANA
 

Who’s in for a molto buono Christmas dinner? Pasta might not be your traditional Christmas dish but it definitely is a festive one and dinner at Gia is always a great idea.
 

Antipasto: Marinated salmon carpaccio with avocado and toasted sesame

Primi Piatti: Veal Tortellini pasta in capon broth OR Busiate pasta “Trapanese Style” with prawns, zucchini and saffron

Secondi Piatti: Cod in mushroom crust and stewed Castelluccio lentils OR Turkey breast with chestnuts and Parmesan sauce

Dessert: Zuccotto with Hazelnuts OR Stuffed traditional Panettone with caramel and rum sauce

 
On Dec 24
4-course menu: HKD 668
 
Gia Trattoria Italiana
1/F, Fleet Arcade, Fenwick Pier, 1 Lung King Street – Wan Chai
 
 
 
MADAME CHING

A Chinese take on the Christmas menu … a great idea if spending Christmas in Hong Kong, don’t you think?
You can expect dishes such as:

Amadai fish served with braised eggplants and black beans

 
 
On Dec 24 & Dec 25
Tasting menu: HKD 480 / Free-flow package: HKD 180
Restaurant will take reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
 
Madame Ching
5 Star Street – Wan Chai
 
 
 
 

Stuck in Hong Kong when all you wanted was to spend Christmas under the sun, maybe on the beach? Well, why don’t you book yourself in for a little trip to Brazil? The Festive Chef’s Menu at Uma Nota is infused with Brazilian sun:
 

Scallop Tiradito – scallops in coconut milk with orange juice, coriander and mint

Ceviche Goa – fish, squid, shrimp in coconut milk and curry with coriander

Salteado de Lulas – squid in green tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes, red onions, coriander and cassava fries

Coxinhas de Frango – chicken and okra dumplings

Costela no Bafo – roasted beef short ribs in banana leaf

 
 
HKD 450
 
Uma Nota
38 Peel Street – Central



 

Which better occasion than Christmas to indulge on a Michelin-starred feast?
The beautiful 8-courses menu imagined by executive chef Vicky Cheng will take you on a gastronomic journey between France and China.
 
Dinner at VEA is always the yummiest trip of all so imagine Christmas dinner at VEA!
 
On Dec 24 & 25
8-courses menu HKD 2,780 with a complimentary glass of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2006
 
VEA
30/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street – Central
 
 

On Dining

Not like we ever need an excuse to visit Michelin-starred On Dining and indulge on Chef Philippe Orrico’s cuisine but if you do need one, Christmas definitely makes the best excuse of all!
 
You’ll have to choose between the 4-course menu or the 6-course one (as for me, not even a doubt, I’ll definitely be going for the ultimate feast … 6 courses it is):

 

Ossetra Caviar

Roasted Langoustine (6-courses menu only)

Poached Organic Eggs

Foie Gras Ravioli (6-courses menu only)

Fallow Deer Tenderloin OR Kagoshima Wagyu

Strawberry Parfait

 
Langoustine and Foie Gras, two things I definitely love seeing on my Christmas table!
 
4-course Dinner: HKD 1,288
6-course dinner: HKD 1,688
 
On Dining
29/F, 18 On Lan Street – Central
 



Café Grey Deluxe at The Upper House

Stunning view over Victoria Harbour definitely makes the best background for a Christmas dinner in Hong Kong, don’t you think? But it’s even best when the perfect background is paired with a delicate feast. Well, both stunning background and delicate feast are waiting for you at Café Gray Deluxe:

 

Velouté of Artichokes and Oscietra Caviar with Raviolini

Macquarie Island Sea Bass En Papillotte with Calamansi Beurre Blanc

Crisped Duck Breast “Calvados” OR Beef Wellington with Truffle-Foie Gras Sauce

Tangerine Semifreddo with Nougatine-Cranberry Compôte OR Chocolate Délice

 
Christmas Eve Dinner – Dec 25
4-course from 6 pm to 8 pm: HKD 1,550 / wine pairing: HKD 800
6-course from 8.30 pm: HKD 2,350 / wine pairing: HKD 1,000
 
Christmas Day lunch & dinner – Dec 24
4-course: HKD 995 / wine pairing: HKD 800
 
Feeling like going for something more like a family-style sharing menu?

A cosy fireside family-style sharing menu will also be served in the Sky Lounge featuring:

 

Coffee Rubbed Beef Striploin

Free Range Roast Chicken

Sides: Buttered Carrots, Braised Red Cabbage, Chestnuts, Pearl Onions

Chocolate and Passionfruit Baked Alaska

 
Available from Dec 20 to 30 – lunch & dinner 
For groups of 8 or more, from HKD 600/ person
 
Café Grey Deluxe  
Level 49, The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway – Admiralty 
 



Porterhouse

Looking to celebrate Christmas while indulging on comfort food? Look no further than Porterhouse! Loving the yummy Christmassy vibes of their 5-course festive menu:

 

Burrata

Chesnut soup OR Mayura Wagyu beef tartare

Pan-fried foie gras

Truffle & Champagne Risotto OR Pan-fried snapper OR Christmas Turkey leg remoulade OR Grilled US “Linz Heritage” Prime Ribeye Steak

Santa Clauss (raisin, rhum with vanilla mousse, apple filling, almond sable)

 
 
On Dec 24 & 24
5-course Dinner: HKD 888 / wine paring: HKD 388
 
Porterhouse
7/F, California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar Street – Central


 
Le Bistro Winebeast

It no secret to anyone, if you ask me what is my fav French Bistro in town, answer will always be Le Bistro Winebeast. I love everything about their gastronomic but not posh and still comforting French cuisine and definitely think it would make the perfect place for a Christmas dinner with some serious homy vibes.
 

Foie Gras served with homemade brioche

Crab salad and marinated salmon

Scallops with butternut and cheese emulsion

Beef Rossini with truffle jus

Pain Perdu

 
Doesn’t it seems perfectly yummy and so comforting?
 

From Dec 20 to 24 – dinner only
5-course menu: HKD 788 / wine pairing menu: HKD 250
 
Le Bistro Winebeast
G/F, Newman House, 34-45 Johnston Road -  Wanchai