Eating a meal that is both satisfying for your heart and satiating for your stomach with your loved ones beside you is pretty much a mandatory tradition of Christmas these days. If you’re still at a loss for where the best culinary treats are to be found, here are some of the best Christmas feasts in town.

Zest by Konishi

Mixing together the flavours and culinary techniques of Japan and France is the speciality of two Michelin-starred executive chef Mitsuru Konishi, who helms the Central-set Zest by Konishi. The nine-course Christmas Eve tasting menu features dishes like sesame rusted Chu-Toro served with Wasabi mousse, Kawahagi fish served with Kristal Caviar and Tosazu sauce; Slow-cooked Wagyu beef consommé, and you can also add a five-glass wine pairing to your meal for an additional HK$780. This nine-course fusion menu is sure to make you fall in love with the flavours of Japan and France this Christmas eve. For reservations call (852) 2715 0878. ​www.zestbykonishihk.com

Location: 28/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong

Price: HK$1,880 + 10% per person

Big Sur

If your way of partaking in Christmas feasts is savouring a dinner in the comforts of your home, then Woolly Pig’s Big Sur is a great choice. Their Christmas Turkey Family Takeaway Set stars a 4.8kg whole roasted turkey smoked with herbs. It will be served with sourdough gravy along with cranberry and pickled peach condiment. The takeaway set comes with other side dishes including pork and cornbread stuffing; Brussel sprouts and kale with chestnut butter and crispy onions; roasted carrots and glazed with chili and honey; goose fat roasted potatoes. Following it all is the house-made Christmas apple and raisin pie and Christmas Bon Bon crackers for dessert. It also has dine-in option which will have 10-percent service charge for Christmas.  Place your order before December 20 via email (events@woollypighk.com) to enjoy an early bird offer. www.woollypig.com.hk

 Location: 22 Staunton Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong

Price: HK$1,700

China Tang

Treat yourself to a hearty meal for this festive month at China Tang with their December Special Set Menu. From Pan-fried Scallop with Maitake Mushroom and Black Truffle to Wok-fried Diced Wagyu Beef with Asparagus, you will find China Tang’s iconic dishes. There is another menu specially created for the last week of the month – the Christmas and NYE menu – which ups the culinary ante with generous servings of the restaurant’s signature dishes like Pan-fried Blue Lobster in Yuzu Sauce and a free bottle of Champagne to highlight the festive spirit. www.chinatang.hk

Location: Shop 4101, Level 4, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Price: HK$1,388 + 10%

Hugo

Indulge yourself in the taste of Europe with Hugo’s Christmas Eve six-course set dinner prepared diligently by Executive Sous Chef Josef Gallenberger. The menu will include Bretagne Blue Lobster and Abalone, Venison Essence, Lemon and Thyme crusted French Rascassee, Chocolate Poached Aubrac Beef Tenderloin and French Foie Gras Nuggets and more. The dishes prepared by the German born chef are sure to give your taste palate a merry experience during the eve of this Christmas. Call (852) 3721 7733 or click here to make your reservations.

Location: Lobby Level, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui

Price: HK$1,898 + 10% service charges

Arcane

Arcane, tucked into the quiet corner of Central’s On Lan Street, has prepared a festive five-course meal that will impress your taste buds and your guests’ too. Starting from its Japanese fruit tomato with burrata, rocket pesto, pine nuts and marfuga olive oil to the Yuzu and lemon posset, blood orange and yoghurt ice cream, white chocolate tuile at the end, the menu only consists of Arcane’s best dishes. If European fine-dining with an Asian twist is your thing, this could just become one of your most memorable Christmas feasts yet. Click here to make your reservation.  www.arcane.hk

Location: 3rd Floor, 18 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong

Price: HK$1,555

Ecriture

Celebrate this Christmas by feasting with your family in the two Michelin-starred restaurant Ecriture. A seven-course dinner menu ‒ Sea Urchin Duck Foie Gras, Hokkaido Scallop, Grenailles Potatoes and White Truffle, Brittany Blue Lobster, Venison and Caviar, Amaou Strawberry and, Mikan will be served on Christmas Eve. The next day the French cuisine will be serving a five-course lunch menu ‒ Sea Urchin Duck Foie Gras, Brittany Blue Lobster,  Poularde Du Patis, Quince and Mikan. Guests can also add seven glasses of wine to their dinner or lunch with additional charges of HK$1,280. In addition to treating your taste buds with executive chef Maxime Gilbert’s dishes, enjoy the view of the skyline from the windows as you savour this most sumptuous of Christmas feasts. www.lecomptoir.hk/ecriture

Location: 26th floor, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong

Price: Christmas Eve Dinner Menu: HK$1,988; Christmas Lunch Menu: HK$1,288 (+10% service charges for both)