King Ludwig Beerhall

We tried the sausage sampler, which was a nice selection in that we enjoyed most of the different sausages we tried. The pretzel bread was delicious too, and the pig knuckle was a hefty size that we could barely finished.
We did know that it would be a meat heavy menu, but my friend wanted some salad, so we decided on the German sausage salad. Imagine our surprise when the dish came, two pump link of sausages accompanied by a teeny side — like two bite-​ful — of frisee salad! Please, be more generous with the greens!
There was a oompah band going around the tables entertaining us, and servers were dressed in German folk costumes, all creating a festive atmosphere.
The menu seems to aim hard to be international — so if German food is not your thing, you can consider many options such as Thai salad, Malaysian beef shank, pesto pasta, curry chicken and more. Not sure if they are just trying to include all tourists, but I find it a bit weird.

One has to be honest at times– and I shall be on this occasion– this review is based on my beer infused evening there and there may be inaccuracies. It does prove though, that this place must be extremely enjoyable given the long hangover I had to endure after having dinner (more like an all-​out drinking session) there.
King Ludwig was first opened in Stanley and this brand name has since been carried over to Tsim Sha Tsui, the shop is situated in a quiet corner of TST (strange enough it really is because no one goes there). Inside you find yourself walking into what I would imagine to be a German beer hall minus the frauline. You are met with extremely cheerful staff who are keen to sit you and serve you your pint. The drinks list is understandably extensive with a lot beers that I doubt anybody wold have heard of before. One thing that I noted was low alcohol beers which may appeal to some people– let me know how it tastes because we simply weren’t interested.
The food served was the Germanic stereotypes; the pig knuckle with sauerkraut (is that how you spell it?), sausages with sauerkraut and everything else seems to be served with– yes you guessed it– sauerkraut. Its all good though when you wish it down with one or five pints. The atmosphere is jovial with a live band; the only annoyance is the endless repetition of happy birthday as I guess it was a popular day when I was there. Gets a bit dull after the fifth time.
I wish I could write more but this is about all I can remember from that evening, all in a all a great one and I can’t wait until I get there again!

When I talk about Beer Hall, what will be the first thing that pops up in your head? Germany? Beer Hall Putsch? Okay, I am obviously not talking about history so just let me cut to the chase — King Luwig BeerHall. I am completely aware of the fact that I am such a light-​weight that I cannot drink that much, but once in a while I just let myself go for a bit (finger cross not as much).
God knows how many times I have been here but I am still a fan of this place. The pork knuckles are definitely its signature dish here (of course it is slightly pricier than having than in Germany); however, the sausage platters to me seem rather ordinary and quite disappointing frankly speaking as people keep saying how good German sausages are, not here unfortunately. The scallop soup is very creamy and delicious as well.
As for drinks, the last time I went there unfortunately I was kind of ill so I did not order beer, however I ordered one Mango whatever that does not have alcohol, while my friends ordered draughts of beers… bravo… the beer here generally is rather nice and not too strong flavoured so it is great for people who cannot drink that much.
Also if it is your friend’s birthday, please be prepared that the lead singer will sing him/​her a happy birthday song. I am not a fan as it is rather embarrassing, but the atmosphere is definitely very cool (after a few glasses).
It appears to me that King Luwig BeerHall has become quite a chain now in Hong Kong, I have tried the one in Tuen Mun and honestly, the one in Tsim Sha Tsui is definitely better in terms of the atmosphere. I strongly suggest that you should make a reservation as early as possible. Not that it will be full-​house but more to do with the fact that you may not be able to watch the live band perform if you just walk-​in as you will be sent to the farthest table and you can barely hear what they are singing.