No one eats bacon to be healthy. Most of us eat it as a treat or at most once or twice a week. The same can be said about burgers, ribs, sausages and steak – all dishes we know we shouldn’t be eating everyday. In fact, an occasional steak can even be good for you as it contains iron, zinc, protein and vitamin B12.

The key to a healthy and happy life is finding the right balance and while it might not be easy at times, there’s no point in cutting out all the good stuff. Ahead, here is a list of the best meaty dishes in Hong Kong to prove exactly why you should continue treating yourself to some red meat.

Posto Pubblico’s pancetta bacon

Posto Pubblico's pancetta bacon
The crispy pieces of pancetta bacon make this dish – without it, it would just be your standard mac & cheese.

Add: Posto Pubblico, 28 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2577 7160

Motorino’s prosciutto di Parma pizza

Motorino's prosciutto di Parma pizza
It would take a lot of willpower to turn down Motorino’s prosciutto di Parma pizza with fresh oregano, pecorino and olive oil.

Add: Motorino, 14 Shelley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2801 6881

Blue Butcher’s burger

Blue Butcher's burger
One of the best places in Hong Kong to get home-style burgers and steaks, Blue Butcher offers a killer dry-aged Black Angus beef burger with unlimited fries as part of their lunch set.

Add: Blue Butcher, 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2613 9286

Little Bao’s lap cheong

Little Bao's lap cheong
If there’s one place that knows how to do bacon well it’s Little Bao with their thick-cut lap-cheong style tea-smoked bacon.

Add: Little Bao, G/F, 66 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2194 0202

The Optimist’s steak

The Optimist's steak
Wan Chai newbie, The Optimist, has been taking over our Instagram feeds with snaps of their delicious, mouthwatering Txuleta steak (read: rib eye from the Galicia region of Spain). It’s aged for 45 days and served with a variety of delicious salts.

Add: The Optimist, G/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2433 3324

Aberdeen Street Social’s ham & cheese

Aberdeen Street Social's ham & cheese
Abandoning processed meat would mean abandoning a staple such as the classic ham and cheese toastie – and that would be such a shame, especially when Aberdeen Street Social’s version is topped with a perfect 63 degrees egg.

Add: Aberdeen Street Social, 35 Aberdeen Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2866 0300

The Pawn’s sausages

The Pawn's sausages
Can you really go about your week without a full English breakfast? The Pawn’s made-to-order breakfast at brunch features homemade sausages, black pudding, bacon, fried egg, baked beans, grilled tomato and mushrooms – one word: delicious.

Add: The Pawn, 62 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2866 3444

Carbone’s veal

Carbone's veal
Leaner than most red meats, veal is a great option if you’re looking for something a little less indulgent than steak. Carbone’s Veal Parmigiana is one of our all-time favourites.

Add: Carbone, 9/F, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2593 2593

Mott 32’s BBQ pork

Mott 32's BBQ pork
You cannot live in Hong Kong and go without char siu. Mott 32’s barbecued pork is juicy, meaty and simply irresistible – it’s marinated for 48 hours and is limited to just eight portions a day.

Add: Mott 32, B/F, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2885 8688

Catalunya’s ribs

Catalunya's ribs
Slow-cooked so they fall off the bone as soon as you bite into them, Catalunya’s pork ribs are glazed with quince reduction and we won’t be surprised if you can finish the whole thing yourself – they’re that good.

Add: Catalunya, Guardian House, 32 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact: 00852 2866 7900

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