Brez’n, the Bavarian word for pretzel, is the young and chic sister to German eatery Paulaner Brauhaus and has already garnered a following here in Guangzhou for its hearty Bavarian food.
A recent addition to the brand-new Kingold International Financial Center located nearby Zhujiang New Town Metro Station, Brez’n, brightly lit by natural light and antler-shaped pendants, is housed on the first floor beside the Happy Monk’s newest branch.
The venue greets patrons (most of whom are white-collar workers out for lunch or happy hour drinks) with glass walls, brisk colors and wooden furniture.
Dishes are as prettily presented as displayed on the menu which, on top of classic pork knuckles, meatloaf, beef goulash and sausages, offers the appetizing Brotzeit platter (RMB168 for two), a starter comprising various cold cuts and cheeses. A main dish could be the sea bass (RMB118) wrapped in juicy bacon or, for a party of four, a Brez’n platter (RMB398) consisting of an array of sausages, pork knuckles and ribs alongside salads and potatoes – both of which will see the once-famished leave satisfied.
Here, staff glide rather than rush about, bringing patrons Paulaner lager and wheat beers that come in one-third, one-half or one-liter glasses for RMB35, RMB55 and RMB98 respectively. Consider pairing your draft beer with pretzels in sweet mustard (RMB18) if you’re in the mood for a simple snack.
Curious palates can try beer mixes like the Radler (lager with Sprite), the Cola Weizen (Cola with wheat beer) or the Russ’n (wheat beer with Sprite) for RMB48.
Dessert will see diners lick their lips as they fall in love with the popular Austrian and South German treat known as an ‘Emperor’s pancake’ (RMB48). A light, caramelized pancake split into pieces when fried, this dessert is typically sprinkled with powdered sugar and served hot with apple or plum sauce. The apple strudel with vanilla cream (RMB48) and chocolate cake (RMB38) will also do the trick, though why not try something new, right? At Brez’n, you won’t regret it.
Price: RMB100
Who’s going: white-collars upstairs, German expats hunting for a taste of home
Good for: Bavarian eats, classic ‘Emperor’s pancakes’
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