Best Pork Dishes in Boston
39 restaurants compared
Top 5 Pork Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 39 restaurants:
- Al Pastor Tacos at Taqueria Jalisco, $4.25 (East Boston)
- Dwaeji Bulgogi (Pork Bulgogi) at Somaek, $18.00 (Downtown Crossing)
- Bánh Chưng at Phở Lê, $10.95 (Dorchester)
- Carnitas Tacos at Taqueria Jalisco, $4.25 (East Boston)
- Pork Sirloin at Oliveira's Steak House, (Somerville)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 39 Pork Dishes
Al Pastor Tacos
Taqueria Jalisco$4.25
Corn tortillas with marinated, spit-roasted pork, pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
Dwaeji Bulgogi (Pork Bulgogi)
Somaek$18.00
Soy-marinated grilled pork with a hint of spice and sweetness.
Bánh Chưng
Phở Lê$10.95
Sticky rice and pork wrapped in dong leaves, served with Vietnamese sausage and pickled vegetables.
Carnitas Tacos
Taqueria Jalisco$4.25
Tender, slow-cooked pork served on corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime.
Pork Sirloin
Oliveira's Steak HouseMarinated pork cut with a light char and tender interior.
Bánh Mì Combination
Bánh Mì Ba Le$7.00
House-baked baguette with pâté, braised pork belly, head cheese, and all the fixings.
House-Cured Charcuterie Board
Coppa$24.00
Rotating selection of house-cured and -sliced salumi with mustard and pickles.
Xiao Long Bao - Pork (Soup Dumplings)
Nan Xiang Express$10.95
Delicate dumplings with thin wrapper encasing pork and gelatin-turned-broth.
Coppa Di Testa (Braised Pig's Head Croqueta)
Coppa$14.00
Crispy braised pig's head croqueta with sweet-tart quince mostarda.
Pan-Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings
Myers + Chang$8.50
Crispy pan-fried dumplings with minced pork and chives, golden-bottomed with a tender top.
Carrots and Pork Belly
Tres Gatos$14.00
Roasted carrots and braised pork belly with herbs.
Xiao Long Bao - Crab Pork (Soup Dumplings)
Nan Xiang Express$10.95
Soup dumplings with crab meat and pork filling for added richness.
Bánh Mì Pork Pâté
Bánh Mì Ba Le$5.50
House-baked baguette filled with pâté, pickled daikon and carrot, cilantro, jalapeño, and house-made sauce.
BBQ Pork over Rice
Hong Kong Eatery$8.50
Roasted char siu pork with glazed exterior served over steamed rice.
Grandma's Pork
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen$25.00
Braised pork shoulder with chilies, fermented black beans, and aromatics.
Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)
Hei La Moon$3.75
Open-top dumplings with ground pork, shrimp, and water chestnuts in a wonton wrapper.
Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Roll)
Winsor Dim Sum Café$3.49
Delicate steamed rice noodle sheet rolled with pork and topped with soy.
Slow Braised Iberian Pork Collar
Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar$28.00
Tender, marbled pork shoulder cut braised low and slow until it shreds.
Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)
China Pearl$4.00
Open-top pork and shrimp dumplings with water chestnut for crunch.
Duck and Pork Combination Rice
Hong Kong Eatery$10.75
Quarter roasted duck and char siu pork slice over rice - the best of both.
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun)
Hei La Moon$3.50
Steamed bun with sweet and savory Cantonese BBQ pork filling.
Pork Carnitas Tacos
Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar$13.00
Slow-braised pork shoulder with salsa verde, onion, and cilantro on house-made tortillas.
Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)
Empire Garden Restaurant$3.50
Open-top pork and shrimp dumplings in wonton wrapper with water chestnut.
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun)
Empire Garden Restaurant$3.50
Steamed bun with Cantonese-style BBQ pork filling.
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun)
China Pearl$3.75
Pillowy steamed bun with Cantonese char siu (roasted pork) filling.
Bánh Mì Braised Pork Belly
Bánh Mì Ba Le$6.25
House-baked baguette filled with tender braised pork belly, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and house-made sauce.
Huevos Rancheros
Mi Pueblito$17.00
Two eggs over easy served with homemade ranch sauce, pork rinds, beans, fried plantains, crema, and cheese.
Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)
Winsor Dim Sum Café$3.49
Open-top pork and shrimp dumplings with visible filling and water chestnut.
Chung Fan with Pork (Rice Noodle Roll)
Empire Garden Restaurant$4.00
Delicate steamed rice noodle sheet rolled around braised pork and green onion.
Pan Fried Pork Bun (Sheng Jian Bao)
Nan Xiang Express$8.95
Crispy-bottom bun with pork and broth filling, pan-fried until golden.
Bun Cha (Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles)
Pho Pasteur$9.25
Grilled pork patties over rice noodles with dipping sauce and herbs.
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun)
Winsor Dim Sum Café$3.49
Steamed bun with sweet and savory Cantonese roasted pork filling.
Classic Benedict
Lulu's$14.95
Poached eggs with Canadian bacon on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise and served with hash browns.
Com Tam Suon (Broken Rice with Pork Chop)
Pho Pasteur$8.75
Charred pork chop over fragrant broken rice with pickled vegetables.
Wonton Noodle Soup
Hong Kong Eatery$7.50
Fresh egg noodles in pork broth with pork-and-shrimp wontons.
Sausage Gravy Benedict
@Union$16.50
Poached eggs topped with creamy sausage gravy, served on a buttermilk biscuit with hash browns.
Sausage Gravy Benedict
Lulu's$15.50
Poached eggs topped with sausage gravy and served on a buttermilk biscuit with hash browns.
Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
Pho Pasteur$5.75
Crispy baguette with pâté, cold cuts, pickled vegetables, and cilantro.
Fried Rice with Pork
Nan Xiang Express$7.50
Day-old rice fried with pork, egg, and vegetables.