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Best Pork Belly Dishes in Boston
5 restaurants compared
Price range: $3.50 – $19.00
Top 5 Pork Belly Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Braised Pork Belly Buns at Myers + Chang, $9.00 (South End)
- Pork Belly Bao at Pagu, $8.00 (Cambridge)
- Cha-Shu (Pork Belly Topping) at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, $3.50 (Back Bay)
- Bossam (Steamed Pork Belly Wraps) at Somaek, $19.00 (Downtown Crossing)
- Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Stew) at Somaek, $15.00 (Downtown Crossing)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Pork Belly Dishes
#1
Braised Pork Belly Buns
Myers + ChangSouth End·$$
$9.00
Soft steamed buns filled with braised pork belly and vegetables.
Tip: This is hearty enough for a solo meal — order it with a side of greens to balance the richness.
#2
Pork Belly Bao
PaguCambridge·$$
$8.00
Fluffy steamed bao bun filled with braised pork belly, pickled papaya, and aioli.
Tip: Two bao plus patatas bravas and one or two vegetable dishes makes a complete meal for one person. The portions are small but the quality is high.
#3
Cha-Shu (Pork Belly Topping)
Hokkaido Ramen SantoukaBack Bay·$$
$3.50
Thick-cut braised pork belly slices served as a ramen topping or side.
Tip: Consider ordering extra cha-shu to add to your bowl if you're a pork lover — it comes quickly and maximizes the richness.
#4
Bossam (Steamed Pork Belly Wraps)
SomaekDowntown Crossing·$$
$19.00
Tender steamed pork belly served with lettuce leaves for wrapping.
Tip: Wrap each piece in a perilla leaf, add a dab of gochujang, and eat in one bite. The staff will help if you're unsure.
#5
Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Stew)
SomaekDowntown Crossing·$$
$15.00
Soybean paste stew with pork belly, clams, tofu, and potatoes.
Tip: Arrive hungry — the stew is meant to be shared and pairs well with the complimentary rice and side dishes (banchan) that come with every meal.