THERE'S no shortage of Christmas fare at Hong Kong restaurants. But for those who can't face turkey again, don't despair, there are plenty of alternatives.
The China Jump Restaurant and Bar (832-7122) will be dressed up as a snowy winter wonderland, serving a special three-course dinner on Christmas Eve. There will be soup or pate to start, a choice of turkey, beef or nut cutlets with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding and brandy sauce.
Included in the $420 price is the Jump's Christmas pudding cocktail, which it promises will be a warming finale to their feast.
For real French fare, Cafe de Paris (524-7521) will be serving a seven-course gastronome's paradise, on Christmas Day only.
It will start with oxtail soup with armagnac and wild mushrooms, followed by Boudin Blanc, a specialty truffle sausage, crabmeat salad, traditional roast goose, Christmas log, brie, coffee, brandy and petit fours - all for $480.
Dan Ryan's (845-4600) caters to the whole family with an American Christmas special for $250 - half price for children.
The menu includes turkey and tomato soup and apple pie or bread pudding with bourbon custard for dessert. The dinner is served from 11 am until midnight.