Tsim Sha Tsui East is home to global cuisine and great views

As a growing destination for fun, alfresco dining, craft beer night or a more refined gourmet evening with spectacular views, Tsim Sha Tsui East has been a well-kept secret among Kowloon residents for some time.

Barely a five-minute walk from the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR (keep underground and head for exit P), the area seems to have developed at a snail's pace, but is finally about to come of age. With an imaginative collection of eateries, an awe-inspiring view of Hong Kong Island's neon skyline, and a lot of trendy buzz, TST East is ripe for exploration.

Shop G6/UG16, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Road, TST East, 2316 2666

Casual and rustic, Brotzeit is a two-storey restaurant serving authentic Bavarian cuisine with panoramic harbour views. You can choose to have a quiet meal in the air conditioned upstairs area or sit downstairs to drink in the atmosphere - along with the German beer and people-watching. Pull a wooden bench up to the chunky tables and tuck into spicy goulash, bratwurst - naturally served with mash and sauerkraut - veal escalope or the famous pork knuckle, or go for a sharing platter to help the beer or wine go down. Save space for the apfelstrudel.