Best Buns in Boston
7 restaurants compared
Top 5 Buns in Boston (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:
- Shōjō — 93% recommended, $14.00 (Chinatown)
- Hei La Moon — 87% recommended, $3.50 (Chinatown)
- China Pearl — 86% recommended, $3.75 (Chinatown)
- Empire Garden Restaurant — 86% recommended, $3.50 (Chinatown)
- Nan Xiang Express — 83% recommended, $8.95 (Chinatown)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 7 Restaurants Compared
Shōjō
Shojonator Bao
$14.00
Steamed bun with wagyu beef, spicy mayo, and pickled vegetables.
Hei La Moon
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun)
$3.50
Steamed bun with sweet and savory Cantonese BBQ pork filling.
China Pearl
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun)
$3.75
Pillowy steamed bun with Cantonese char siu (roasted pork) filling.
Empire Garden Restaurant
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun)
$3.50
Steamed bun with Cantonese-style BBQ pork filling.
Nan Xiang Express
Pan Fried Pork Bun (Sheng Jian Bao)
$8.95
Crispy-bottom bun with pork and broth filling, pan-fried until golden.
China Pearl
Egg Custard Bun (Char Siu Bao with Egg)
$3.50
Steamed bun with custard filling instead of pork - sweet and silky.
Winsor Dim Sum Café
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun)
$3.49
Steamed bun with sweet and savory Cantonese roasted pork filling.