The Place
The wide-open space around Pazhou is home to the biggest trade fairgrounds in the world, new-ish 5-star hotels, offices featuring the likes of QQ and Mobike and, these days, burgers that are reliably delicious, inexpensive and held together by a knife. Say hello to M’eat: a Western food joint paying homage to beef, bread, bacon and beers, with a few more plates thrown in for good value and choice.
The Food
At M’eat, you have a decision to make. Are you all-in for the joy-inducing cherry lover burger (RMB42), with angus beef dripping savory juices onto a homemade black bun smothered with lush cherry jam made lovingly in-house and topped with grilled bacon and tangy parmesan cheese? Or are you hankering for the easygoing classic, the juicy lucy (RMB36)? Whilst the former packs a powerful punch and looks super cool, the latter comes on a white sesame-topped bun, with a thick Argentinean beef patty, bacon, melted cheddar, lettuce, onions and pickles if you like. Whether you opt for the dark side or light side, both burgers are off the charts and won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
There’s a chicken option (RMB32) too, which comes smothered in basil sauce. If you’re craving a side of indulgent carbs, order fries (RMB16), as burger platters only come with a healthy side of salad.
On M’eat’s menu, steaks unsurprisingly occupy prime real estate. If you prefer an affordable, meaty and well-marbled cut, try the prime snowflake short ribs (RMB228/250g). Feeling particularly carnivorous? The ribeye (RMB298) might just do the trick, weighing in at a hefty kilogram and costing a third of what you might pay at other steak joints.
For those seeking less meaty options, try a pizza (RMB58-68). Basic varieties like the margherita and pepperoni get the job done, although aren’t much to sing about.
Quite frankly, M’eat’s menu could use an extra oomph or two, which is why we’re happy to hear that more is right around the corner, from greasy yet satisfying breakfast plates and chili con carne, to black pizza and homemade chimichurri sauce.
Drinks here are the uncomplicated sort, and include beers (RMB26-36), virgin mojitos, smoothies and milkshakes.
The Vibe
Run by energetic duo Ilya and Sheryl, with Chef Alex at the helm of the kitchen, M’eat touts rustic, industrial charm with a welcoming vibe that makes you feel right at home. You will be forgiven for thinking you’ve entered a diner – the wall murals add a touch of New York to the mix.
M’eat isn’t the sort of place for a romantic date or to woo your most important client, but will suffice for a hearty, decent meal with family and friends, a birthday party for youngins or even an impromptu (read: drunk) night out with the boys.
Be warned, though: M’eat isn’t that easy to find, and if you’re going for dinner, you’ll have to look past a dimly lit, narrow corridor where only a bright sign indicates what lies beyond.
Price: RMB60
Who’s going: mates (not dates), stress-eaters, budget-meal seekers
Good for: no-fuss burgers, cherry jam, filling diner-style grub
Nearest metro: Wanshengwei (Exit C), 12 minutes
Open daily 10am-10pm. See listing for M’eat.
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