Favourite Hong Kong restaurants for sashimi, dim sum, steak tartare: a health-conscious gym owner’s picks
- The owner of GO24 Fitness watches what he eats, so shrimp korrito – a seaweed-wrapped burrito – is a favourite for its balance of protein, carbs and vegetables
- He tells us the best places to find foie gras, rib-eye fillet and xiao long bao
Australian Martin Barr is the owner and operator of GO24 Fitness, a 24 hour, no-contract gym in Hong Kong.
As a gym owner, it’s important that I lead by example, which means that I generally prepare my meals meticulously. I usually have a serving of protein like steak, chicken or fish, carbs like white rice or sweet potato, and minimal fats. I always have a portion of veggies too. But I do eat out, too.
K-Roll (several locations including Sen Fat Building, 6 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, tel: 2234 5506) is one of my favourite restaurants because their dishes offer a good balance of protein, carbs and vegetables. I love their shrimp korrito, which is a giant, seaweed-wrapped burrito, and also their beef bowls.
You can also often find me at Shoreditch (18 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town, tel: 2242 3777). I love their Monday night steak promotion when all steaks are half-price.
Our flagship GO24 Fitness location is in Tsuen Wan, and there is a great Japanese restaurant in the same building.