Best Pork Dishes in New York

East Village·$$

$20.00

Tonkotsu base with sesame, chili, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns.

Tip: Ask for 'extra spicy' if you love heat. The default builds nicely without overwhelming the broth.

Gyoza

Tlayuda Oaxaqueña Sr San Pablo

East Village·$$

$7.00

Pan-fried pork dumplings with crispy bottoms and tender wrappers.

Tip: Order immediately when you sit. Eat while hot—don't wait for ramen.

Pork Fried Rice

Caravan Chicken

Astoria·$

$5.50

Chino-Latino style fried rice with pork.

Gyoza (Pork Dumplings)

Tonchin

Midtown West·$$

$7.00

Crispy-bottomed pan-fried dumplings with pork filling.

Tip: Dip in the vinegar and chili oil mix. The gyoza are best eaten immediately—don't let them cool.

Chorizo Quesadilla

Jackson Heights·$

$6.50

Hand-pressed quesadilla with salty chorizo and melted cheese.

Shu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings)

Dim Sum Palace

Chinatown·$

$6.50

Open-topped steamed dumplings with pork, shrimp, and mushroom.

Roasted Pork Bun

Hay Hay Roasted

Chinatown·$

$4.50

Crispy roasted pork in a soft steamed bun.

#10

Chicken & Spare Ribs Combo

Caravan Chicken

Astoria·$

$15.50

Roasted chicken and spare ribs with fried rice and salad.

#11

Breaded Pork Loin

Colombia Con Sabor

Jackson Heights·$$

$20.95

Milanesa-style pork served with rice, beans, salad, and plantains.

#12

Pad Krapow Moo (Pork Larb Fried Rice)

Soothr

East Village·$$

$13.00

Stir-fried rice with holy basil, ground pork, and chilis, served with a fried egg.

Tip: Mix the runny yolk into the rice immediately — it adds creaminess and helps bind the dish.

#13

Shanghai Noodles (Cu Mian)

Joe's Shanghai

Chinatown·$

$8.50

Thick, chewy noodles tossed with soy, sesame oil, vegetables, and pork.

Tip: Order after the dumplings arrive so the noodles come hot — waiting for both together means one gets cold.

#1499% recommend

Campechano Taco

Taqueria Ramirez

Greenpoint·$

$5.00

A mix of slow-cooked suadero beef and spicy longaniza sausage.

Tip: This is the 'pro' order. The combination of textures—soft beef and crispy sausage—is what makes it. Add the green salsa for a bright acidic finish.

#1599% recommend

La Riccardo Pizza

Zero Otto Nove

Arthur Avenue·$$$

$22.00

Unique white pie with butternut squash purée, smoked mozzarella, and spicy pancetta.

Tip: Even if you're a tomato sauce purist, try this. The combination of the squash and smoked mozzarella is magic. It's unlike any other pizza on Arthur Avenue.

#1699% recommend

BEC Scallion Pancake Sandwich

Win Son Bakery

East Williamsburg·$$

$16.00

Bacon, egg, and havarti cheese on a crispy, folded scallion pancake.

Tip: Add the house-made hot sauce. It's not too spicy but it adds a bright acidic kick that cuts through the oily pancake and fatty bacon perfectly.

#1799% recommend

Dill Party Sandwich

Salty Lunch Lady's Little Luncheonette

Ridgewood·$$

$19.50

Massive sandwich with thinly sliced ham, pickles, dill butter, and potato chips.

Tip: Eat this immediately. The chips are the secret, and they will get soggy if you wait too long or take it to-go. The dill butter is remarkably rich.

#1899% recommend

Adobada Taco

Los Tacos No. 1

Chelsea·$

$5.25

Marinated spicy pork carved from a rotisserie, served with pineapple on a corn tortilla.

Tip: Get it on the corn tortilla. Flour is good, but their corn is hand-pressed right in front of you and has a much better flavor and texture.

#1999% recommend

Roast Suckling Pig

Wu's Wonton King

Lower East Side·$$

$18.95

Whole or portioned roast pig with incredibly crispy skin and tender meat.

Tip: A whole pig needs to be ordered 24 hours in advance and is best for groups of 8-10. If you're a small group, the individual portion is excellent but goes fast—order it as soon as you sit down.

#2099% recommend

Lasagna Pinwheel

Don Angie

West Village·$$$$

$68.00

Two individual pinwheels of lasagna with Italian sausage bolognese and whipped robiolina.

Tip: One order is designed for two people to share. It's incredibly rich, so don't over-order on other pastas if this is your main event.

#2199% recommend

Hot Pastrami Sandwich

2nd Ave Deli

Upper East Side·$$$

$28.95

Thick-cut, spice-rubbed pastrami piled high on seeded rye.

Tip: Ask for it 'medium-fatty'—it's where the most flavor is. Pair it with their spicy brown mustard and don't forget to eat the complimentary pickles.

#2299% recommend

Signature Pork Soup Dumplings

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao

Flushing·$$

$10.95

Hand-folded dumplings filled with savory pork and a rich, hot broth.

Tip: Don't just bite into them! Place the dumpling on a spoon, poke a small hole to let the steam out, sip the broth, and then eat the dumpling with ginger and vinegar. It prevents a burnt mouth and lets you taste the soup properly.

#2399% recommend

Bee Sting Pizza

Roberta's

Bushwick·$$

$26.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, chili, and a finishing drizzle of honey.

Tip: This is the 'if you know, you know' order. The honey isn't just a gimmick—it perfectly balances the high heat of the chili and salami. The crust is thin, so eat it while it's hot to maintain the crunch.

#2499% recommend

Pulled Pork Num Pang

Num Pang

Union Square·$$

$14.50

Slow-roasted pork shoulder with honey-soy glaze, chili mayo, and traditional pickles on a baguette.

Tip: The pork is very juicy. The chili mayo is the secret—it's not too spicy but adds a great creamy depth. The pickles are essential for cutting through the fat of the pork.

#2598% recommend

Swing Pork Belly

Szechuan Mountain House

East Village·$$$

$22.00

Thinly sliced, cold pork belly draped over a wooden rack with a spicy garlic dipping sauce.

Tip: Make sure to get a generous amount of the garlic sauce on each slice. The pork is very mild on its own, so the sauce is the star.

#2698% recommend

Joe's Signature Rice Roll

Joe's Steam Rice Roll

Chinatown·$

$9.25

Steamed rice roll filled with beef, pork, dried shrimp, egg, and vegetables.

Tip: Add extra chili oil—it’s not too hot but adds a deep savory dimension to the sweet soy sauce. The egg layer inside the roll is what makes this version superior to others.

#2798% recommend

Saigon Special Sandwich

Banh Mi Saigon

Chinatown·$

$8.95

The classic banh mi with pâté, ham, pork roll, and various pickles.

Tip: Ask for extra chili if you like heat—they use real jalapeños that can vary in spice. The pâté is remarkably fresh, so don't skip it even if you're unsure.

#2898% recommend

Lasagna a Sugo

I Sodi

West Village·$$$

$34.00

A vertically-oriented, 20-plus-layer lasagna with meat ragu.

Tip: This sells out. If you have an 8 PM or later reservation, it might be gone. It's the reason most people are here.

#2998% recommend

Taco al Pastor

Tacos El Bronco

Sunset Park·$

$3.50

Marinated pork with pineapple and onions on two fresh corn tortillas.

Tip: Get the tacos with 'everything'—the grilled onions they provide on the side are sweet and salty, and they pair perfectly with the spicy pastor. Their salsa verde is bright and punchy.

#3097% recommend

New York No. 1 Wonton Soup

Wu's Wonton King

Lower East Side·$$

$9.95

Hong Kong-style wontons with whole shrimp and pork in a clear broth.

Tip: The 'No. 1' means it's the largest size wonton. One bowl is a perfect light lunch or a great starter for a larger meal. The shrimp are remarkably fresh.

#3197% recommend

Pan-Fried Pork Buns

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao

Flushing·$$

$10.65

Fluffy steamed buns with a crispy fried bottom, filled with savory pork.

Tip: These are much more filling than the XLB. One order of buns and one order of soup dumplings is plenty for two people. Watch out—the soup inside these can be even hotter than the dumplings.

#3297% recommend

Wontons in Spicy Chili Oil (Dish #6)

Joe's Pizza (Greenwich Village)

Flushing·$

$6.00

Twelve tender pork wontons in chili oil speckled with roasted chili fragments.

Tip: This is the dish to order—it's what White Bear is famous for. The chili oil is the star.

#3397% recommend

Slow-Cooked Pork Belly

Her Name is Han

Koreatown·$$

$24.00

Thick slices of tender pork belly served with savory house sauces.

Tip: The pork belly is incredibly rich. Pair it with the spicy soft tofu stew—the acidity and heat from the soup cut through the fat perfectly.

#3497% recommend

Stewed Pork Burger

Xi'an Famous Foods

East Village·$

$6.50

Slow-braised pork belly chopped and served in a crispy, traditional flatbread.

Tip: Don't expect a Western burger! The bread is more like a dense, toasted flatbread. It's very savory and salty—perfect if you find the noodles a bit too spicy.

#3597% recommend

Pasta al Forno

Zero Otto Nove

Arthur Avenue·$$$

$20.95

Baked rigatoni with meatballs, soppressata, ricotta, and sliced egg.

Tip: The sliced egg might sound strange, but it adds a great richness to the sauce. It's a huge portion—perfect for sharing if you're also ordering a pizza.

#3697% recommend

Pepperoni Slice

Greenwich Village·$

$5.50

Classic cheese slice topped with traditional New York pepperoni.

Tip: The pepperoni is traditional—large and thin. It provides a great salty kick. Make sure to use a few extra napkins for the oil—it's part of the Joe's charm.

#3796% recommend

BBQ Pork Ribs

Sylvia's

Harlem·$$$

$29.00

Slow-cooked, tender pork ribs with Sylvia's signature spicy-sweet BBQ sauce.

Tip: The portions are huge—you'll definitely want to use the cornbread to mop up the extra BBQ sauce. The ribs are very tender, so you don't even need a knife.

#3896% recommend

Lamprais

Lakruwana

Staten Island·$$

$22.00

A Dutch-Burgher-influenced dish of rice, meat, and vegetables baked in a banana leaf.

Tip: This is only available a la carte. If you're there for the weekend buffet, you won't see it—come back on a Tuesday or Wednesday specifically for this.

#3996% recommend

Pork and Chive Dumplings (Steamed)

Shu Jiao Fu Zhou

Chinatown·$

$2.50

Handmade steamed dumplings with very thin skins, filled with seasoned pork and fresh chives.

Tip: Get the brown sauce on the side and dip—it's more interesting than standard dumpling sauce.

#4096% recommend

Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings (Guo Tie)

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

Flushing·$

$4.00

Eight juicy pork dumplings with crispy bottoms and tender tops.

Tip: Eight pan-fried dumplings for $4 is the best dumpling value in New York. Get this first.

#4196% recommend

Braised Pork Shoulder Pasta

Otis

Bushwick·$$$

$30.00

Handmade pasta with slow-cooked pork shoulder, mushrooms, and parmesan.

Tip: The portion is surprisingly large for a 'small plate' spot. It's very rich and savory, so it's perfect for sharing after a couple of lighter appetizers.

#4296% recommend

Pâté en Croûte

Le Veau d'Or

Upper East Side·$$$$

$24.00

Classic French meat pie with pastry, served cold with jelly and pickles.

Tip: This is included in the prix-fixe menu. It's one of the best versions in New York—don't miss it if you're a fan of traditional French starters.

#4395% recommend

Pastor Taco

Taqueria Ramirez

Greenpoint·$

$5.00

Marinated pork with pineapple sliced from a vertical rotisserie.

#4495% recommend

Barbecue Ribs

Harlem·$$

$24.00

Slow-cooked pork ribs with a tangy, slightly sweet house BBQ sauce.

Tip: The ribs are a sleeper hit. Most people are here for the chicken, but the ribs are remarkably consistent. Get the combo platter if you want to try both.

#4595% recommend

Fan Tuan

Win Son Bakery

East Williamsburg·$$

$12.00

Sticky rice roll filled with pork floss, pickled radish, and a crispy fried cruller.

#4695% recommend

Crispy Pork Basil (Pad Krapow Moo Krob)

Sripraphai

Woodside·$$

$17.00

Crispy pork belly stir-fried with fresh basil, garlic, and chilies.

#4795% recommend

Spicy & Sour Spinach Dumplings

Xi'an Famous Foods

East Village·$

$11.50

Boiled dumplings filled with pork and shrimp in a bright, spicy-sour broth.

#4895% recommend

Signature Rice Roll (Pork, Shrimp, Egg, Cilantro)

Yi Ji Shi Mo

Chinatown·$

$8.00

Steamed rice roll with pork, shrimp, egg, and fresh cilantro, drizzled with soy sauce.

Tip: Rice rolls are made to order and take 25-30 minutes. Order first, then explore Chinatown and come back.

#4995% recommend

Bánh Mì O.G.

Bánh Anh Em

East Village·$

$15.00

Crackle-crusted baguette with dark patê, beef, pork ham, and Vietnamese head cheese.

Tip: Get here 15-30 minutes before 6pm dinner opening to minimize waits, or come during lunch (Fri-Sun noon-4pm) for easier access.

#5095% recommend

BBQ Pork Banh Mi

Banh Mi Saigon

Chinatown·$

$8.95

Grilled marinated pork with pickles and herbs on a baguette.

Tip: The pork is very juicy. This sandwich holds up better if you're taking it to-go than the cold cut version which can make the bread soggy faster.

#5195% recommend

Lo Mein with Roast Pork

Wo Hop

Chinatown·$

$14.50

Thick egg noodles stir-fried with tender roast pork and vegetables.

Tip: The portions are massive. One lo mein can easily feed two people, especially if you're ordering appetizers. Ask for extra chili oil on the side.

#5295% recommend

Chowder Risotto

Smithereens

East Village·$$$

$32.00

Creamy risotto with quahog clams, potatoes, and bacon in the style of a New England chowder.

Tip: The rice has a perfect al dente bite. Make sure to get a spoonful with all the components—the smokiness of the bacon really rounds out the dish.

#5395% recommend

Pork and Chive Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

Joe's Shanghai

Chinatown·$

$5.95

Handmade dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork, chives, and pork aspic that liquifies into broth when steamed.

Tip: Use a soup spoon to gently break into the top of the dumpling, sip the broth first, then eat. Biting into it whole risks broth spilling everywhere.

#5495% recommend

Beef Tripe & Wonton Noodle Soup

H K Wonton Garden

Chinatown·$$

$6.25

Chewy noodles in silky broth with tender beef tripe, handmade wontons filled with shrimp and pork.

#5595% recommend

Meatball Parm Sandwich

West Village·$

$14.00

Gooey, rich meatball sandwich on dark, rustic ciabatta.

Tip: Bring an appetite—this meatball parm is massive and rich enough for two seatings. The bread is the secret weapon.

#5695% recommend

Biscuits & Gravy

Jacob's Pickles

Upper West Side·$$

$18.00

Two house-made biscuits smothered in savory mushroom or sausage gravy.

Tip: Ask for an extra side of pickles to go with this. The acidity helps balance the heavy cream-based gravy.

#5794% recommend

Meat Pierogi

Pierozek

Greenpoint·$$

$15.00

Handmade dumplings filled with savory braised pork shoulder.

#5894% recommend

Frisée aux Lardons

Raoul's

SoHo·$$$$

$22.00

Curly endive salad with crispy bacon, a poached egg, and warm vinaigrette.

#5994% recommend

Speckenwolf Pizza

Roberta's

Bushwick·$$

$24.00

Mozzarella, speck, mushrooms, onions, and oregano.

#6094% recommend

My Grandmother's Ravioli

Locanda Verde

Tribeca·$$$$

$28.00

Handmade ravioli filled with savory meat ragu in a light tomato sauce.

#6194% recommend

House Special Roast Pork Bun

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Chinatown·$$

$7.50

Fluffy steamed bun filled with sweet and savory slow-roasted BBQ pork.

#6294% recommend

Suey Kew Soup

Wo Hop

Chinatown·$

$9.50

Traditional dumplings filled with pork, shrimp, and wood ear mushrooms in a clear broth.

#6394% recommend

Rigatoni with Slow-Cooked Ragu

Dante

Greenwich Village·$$$

$28.00

Handmade rigatoni pasta with a savory beef and pork ragu.

#6494% recommend

Black Pork Curry

Lakruwana

Staten Island·$$

$18.00

Tender pork cubes in a dark, intensely spiced curry with toasted coconut.

#6594% recommend

Longaniza Sausage

Bark Barbecue

Dumbo·$$$

$14.00

House-made Dominican-style sausage smoked until snappy and juicy.

#6694% recommend

Lu Rou Fan

Win Son

East Williamsburg·$$

$16.00

Classic Taiwanese braised pork over rice with a marinated egg.

Tip: Mix the egg yolk into the rice immediately. The richness of the yolk combined with the braising liquid is the best part.

#6794% recommend

Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings

Shu Jiao Fu Zhou

Chinatown·$

$6.50

Seven crispy-bottomed dumplings with pork and chive filling, served with dipping sauce.

Tip: Seven fried dumplings for $6.50 is a complete meal—better value than getting two orders of steamed.

#6894% recommend

The New Yorker

L'Industrie Pizza

Williamsburg·$

$6.50

Pepperoni, sausage, onions, peppers, and sesame seeds on the crust.

Tip: The sesame seeds make the crust taste like a good bagel. Don't leave the 'bones' (crust edges) behind on this one.

#6994% recommend

Carbonara Pizza

B Side

Hell's Kitchen·$$

$23.00

Wood-fired pizza with fontina, mozzarella, pancetta, panna cream, parmesan, black pepper, and egg.

#7094% recommend

Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen

Tonchin

Midtown West·$$

$21.00

Silky pork bone broth with house-made noodles, chashu, and soft-boiled egg.

Tip: This dish is why Tonchin earned Michelin recognition for value. Under $25 for three-Michelin-recognized quality.

#7193% recommend

Hot Honey Pepperoni Square

Scarr's Pizza

Lower East Side·$

$6.50

Thick-cut Sicilian-style square slice with pepperoni and hot honey.

Tip: Ask for an extra drizzle of honey if you like it sweet. The corners of the square are the best parts—extra crispy.

#7293% recommend

Black Pork Salami & Squash Blossoms

50 Kalò

SoHo·$$$

$18.00

Pizza topped with Caserta black pork salami, squash blossoms, and basil.

#7392% recommend

Pan Mee

Kopitiam

Lower East Side·$$

$16.00

Hand-torn flour noodles served with minced pork, anchovies, and mushrooms in a savory broth.

#7492% recommend

Southern BLT

Jacob's Pickles

Upper West Side·$$

$19.00

Fried green tomatoes, bacon, and lettuce on a biscuit.

#7592% recommend

Braised Pork Shoulder

Sailor

Fort Greene·$$$

$36.00

Slow-cooked pork shoulder served in a rich, concentrated jus.

#7692% recommend

Doh Khleh

Dhamaka

Lower East Side·$$$

$18.00

Traditional Meghalayan pork head salad with ginger and green chilies.

#7792% recommend

Bar-B-Q Ribs

Wo Hop

Chinatown·$

$16.00

Classic Chinese-style spare ribs with a sweet and savory honey glaze.

#7892% recommend

Fresh Pig Brain

Chongqing Lao Zao

Flushing·$$$

$9.95

Creamy, delicate pig brain served raw for cooking in the hot pot.

#7992% recommend

Carnitas Taco

Tacos El Bronco

Sunset Park·$

$3.50

Traditional Michoacan-style slow-cooked pork.

#8092% recommend

Pastrami on Rye

S&P Lunch

Flatiron·$$

$22.00

Hand-sliced, fatty pastrami on toasted rye with mustard.

#8192% recommend

Pork Bun (Pan-Fried)

Flushing·$

$2.50

Four warm pan-fried buns filled with flavorful seasoned pork.

Tip: Get pan-fried buns with your dumplings—the combination is perfect for a complete quick meal.

#8292% recommend

Pork and Crab Soup Dumplings

Little Alley

Murray Hill·$$$

$9.50

Tender wrappers encasing pork, crab, and savory broth.

Tip: This is the dish that earned Little Alley Bib Gourmand status. Order at least two orders.

#8392% recommend

Hangtown Fry

Stone Park Cafe

Park Slope·$$$

$20.00

Eggs with bacon and fried oysters, a brunch classic with surprising depth.

#8492% recommend

Porchetta with Porcini Sandwich

West Village·$

$15.00

Porchetta and porcini mushroom on ciabatta.

#8592% recommend

Wonton Noodle Soup

H K Wonton Garden

Chinatown·$$

$5.75

Handmade wontons in clear, flavorful broth with chewy egg noodles.

#8692% recommend

Al Pastor Tacos

Taqueria Coatzingo

Jackson Heights·$

$10.95

Marinated pork cooked on a vertical rotisserie with pineapple.

#8792% recommend

Ground Pork & Pickled Cabbage Crossbridge Noodles

Yunan Rice Noodle House

Chinatown·$$

$12.95

Rice noodle soup with ground pork, pickled cabbage, and 10 other toppings including egg, tofu, and vegetables.

#8892% recommend

Dan Dan Noodles

Flushing·$

$4.50

Hand-pulled noodles with braised chili-spiced pork, cucumbers, and bean sprouts.

Tip: The hand-pulled noodles have a perfect chew. This is comfort food at hole-in-the-wall prices.

#8992% recommend

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen

East Village·$$

$18.00

Creamy pork bone broth simmered 20 hours with tender chashu and house-made noodles.

Tip: Order the standard Tonkotsu first. The broth is the star—creamy but not heavy.

#9092% recommend

Tantan Udon

Raku

East Village·$$

$24.00

Spicy miso-pork broth with handmade noodles, topped with peanuts, pork, and egg.

#9192% recommend

Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

Dim Sum Go Go

Chinatown·$$

$4.50

Crispy-bottomed pork dumplings with tender, pleated wrappers.

Tip: The crispy side is the prize. Eat each dumpling with that side facing up for maximum crunch.

#9292% recommend

Baby Back Ribs

Bernie's

Greenpoint·$$

$32.00

Slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone ribs with house BBQ sauce.

Tip: The portions here are huge. If you're two people, sharing the mozzarella sticks and the ribs is usually more than enough food.

#9392% recommend

Roasted Pork Over Rice

Hay Hay Roasted

Chinatown·$

$8.50

Crispy Cantonese roasted pork served over steamed rice with fresh vegetables.

#9491% recommend

Duck Confit Cassoulet

Cafe Luxembourg

Upper West Side·$$$

$38.00

Confit duck with garlic sausage, smoked pork belly, pork shoulder, white beans, and herbes de Provence.

#9591% recommend

Carnitas Quesadilla

Quesadillas Doña Maty

East Harlem·$$

$7.75

Crispy shredded pork with queso Oaxaca, onions, and cilantro in a charred handmade tortilla.

#9691% recommend

Friarielli & Sausage

50 Kalò

SoHo·$$$

$17.00

Calabrian sausage with friarielli (Italian broccoli rabe) and garlic.

Tip: The Calabrian sausage has real heat. If you prefer milder, ask them to go light on the sausage.

#9790% recommend

Spring Roll

Banh Mi Saigon

Chinatown·$

$5.50

Classic fresh summer roll with shrimp, pork, and herbs.

#9890% recommend

Pork Riblets with Green Mango

Thai Diner

Nolita·$$

$15.00

Shrimp-paste coated bite-size pork ribs with tart green mango and sweet fish sauce.

Tip: Eat immediately while they're hot and crispy — these don't hold well if they sit.

#9990% recommend

Pork and Crab Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

Joe's Shanghai

Chinatown·$

$7.95

Eight dumplings filled with pork, crab meat, and aspic for an refined broth flavor.

Tip: If you've had the pork ones before, upgrade to crab-pork — the broth tastes noticeably richer.

#10090% recommend

Mapo Tofu

Land of Plenty

Midtown East·$$$

$16.00

Soft tofu cubes in a fiery sauce with ground pork and numbing Sichuan peppercorns.

Tip: Pair with rice. The sauce is meant to be spooned over and soaked up. Eating plain tofu misses half the point.

#10190% recommend

Thick-Cut Bacon

Peter Luger Steak House

Williamsburg·$$$

$14.00

House-cured bacon, thick-sliced and broiled until caramelized with a smoky-sweet glaze.

Tip: Start with the bacon. The thickness and caramelization technique elevates it beyond typical breakfast meat. Come hungry enough to appreciate it.

#10290% recommend

Pork and Chive Dumplings

Flushing·$

$3.50

Steamed dumplings with pork and fresh chive filling.

Tip: If chive dumplings are sold out, ask nicely—the staff will often make a fresh batch.

#10390% recommend

Wonton Noodle Soup

Flushing·$

$4.75

Hand-pulled noodles with wontons in light broth.

Tip: This is one of the most satisfying dishes for the price—wontons, noodles, and broth in one bowl.

#10490% recommend

Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao)

Dim Sum Go Go

Chinatown·$$

$5.00

Tender pork and gelatinous pork broth suspended in delicate wrappers.

Tip: Eat slowly—the soup is hot and the wrapper is delicate. Rushing leads to burns and tears.

#10589% recommend

Crispy Pork Belly with English Peas and Black Truffle Sauce

Per Se

Hell's Kitchen / Columbus Circle·$$$$

$75.00

Seared pork belly with spring peas and truffle-enriched pan sauce.

Tip: Watch how the pork is seared — the contrast between the crispy exterior and tender meat inside is textbook execution. This is what fine dining basics look like when done perfectly.

#10688% recommend

Dong Po Pork Belly

Little Alley

Murray Hill·$$$

$22.00

Slow-braised pork belly with melt-in-mouth texture and savory glaze.

Tip: Pair this with rice. The sauce and fat are meant to be spooned over rice and soaked up.

#10788% recommend

Rad Na

Soothr

East Village·$$

$13.50

Soft rice noodles blanketed in rich, savory gravy with broccoli and pork.

Tip: Get it with the crispy noodles on the side, not mixed in — keeps the texture contrast intact longer.

#10888% recommend

Tonkotsu DX Ramen

East Village·$$

$22.00

Double pork belly, eggs, corn, seaweed, and ultra-silky broth.

Tip: The two pork belly types have different textures and flavors. Don't combine them in one bite—eat separately to appreciate both.

#10988% recommend

Carnitas Taco - Cabeza

East Village·$

$5.00

Slow-simmered pork head meat in a corn tortilla with lime, onion, and cilantro.

#11088% recommend

Pork Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

Dim Sum Palace

Chinatown·$

$7.00

Steamed pork dumplings filled with savory broth and meat.

#11188% recommend

Potato and Bacon Slice

West Village·$

$5.00

New York slice with gently roasted potatoes, bacon, and rosemary.

#11288% recommend

Pork and Preserved Egg Congee

Yi Ji Shi Mo

Chinatown·$

$7.00

Creamy rice porridge with pork and century egg (preserved egg).

Tip: The century egg adds a unique flavor—if you haven't had it, this is a good introduction.

#11388% recommend

Braised Pork Over Rice

A-Pou's Taste

Williamsburg·$

$6.50

Taiwanese lu rou fan with tender pork belly and hard-boiled egg.

#11488% recommend

Wonton Soup

Flushing·$

$4.50

Pork wontons in clear broth with vegetables and scallions.

Tip: If you want wonton but prefer non-spicy, this is the move. The broth is made properly.

#11587% recommend

Mixed Platter Colombia Con Sabor

Colombia Con Sabor

Jackson Heights·$$

$29.95

Combination platter with pork ribs, beef, pork skin, sausage, plantains, and cassava.

#11687% recommend

Vegetable and Pork Dumplings

Flushing·$

$3.50

Steamed dumplings with vegetable and pork filling.

Tip: This is a good middle ground if you want vegetables but also want protein.

#11787% recommend

Al Pastor Quesadilla

Quesadillas Doña Maty

East Harlem·$$

$8.00

Spiced marinated pork with pineapple, onions, and cilantro in a handmade corn tortilla.

#11886% recommend

Suckling Pig (Cochinillo)

Txula Steak

Hudson Yards·$$$

$52.00

Charcoal-grilled suckling pig with crispy skin and tender meat.

Tip: This is rich and filling — share among 2-3 people, or come hungry. The skin is the best part.

#11986% recommend

Carnitas Taco with Chicharrón

East Village·$

$6.00

Any carnitas taco topped with crispy fried pork skin (chicharrón).

#12085% recommend

Sancocho

Malecon

Washington Heights·$$

$12.00

Hearty stew loaded with oxtail, smoked pork chop, and guinea hen.

#12185% recommend

Hay Hay Trio Over Rice

Hay Hay Roasted

Chinatown·$

$9.50

Roasted pork, over-easy egg, and choy sum served over rice.

#12285% recommend

Pernil

Malecon

Washington Heights·$$

$16.00

Slow-roasted marinated pork, served with Moro Gandules and plantains.

#12385% recommend

Bánh Ướt Chồng (Customizable Rice Rolls)

Bánh Anh Em

East Village·$

$14.00

Silky rice pancakes with charred pork jowl, sausage, pickled mustard greens, and mắm tôm.

#12485% recommend

Carnitas Tacos

Oxomoco

Greenpoint·$$

$4.50

Slow-braised pork shoulder taco with warm tortillas, onion, and cilantro.

Tip: Order a mix of all five taco varieties — they're small enough to try them all and each is distinct.

#12585% recommend

Pork Ball Soup

Shu Jiao Fu Zhou

Chinatown·$

$4.75

Clear broth with tender pork balls and aromatic herbs.

Tip: The broth is light but has depth—it's made properly with no shortcuts.

#12685% recommend

Carnitas Taco - Lengua

East Village·$

$5.00

Tender pork tongue in a corn tortilla with traditional garnishes.

#12783% recommend

Spicy Sichuan Crossbridge Noodles

Yunan Rice Noodle House

Chinatown·$$

$12.95

Fiery Sichuan-style broth with chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns, with pork and seasonal toppings.

#12883% recommend

Robiola and Prosciutto Slice

West Village·$

$6.00

Creamy Robiola cheese and prosciutto on 48-hour fermented dough.

#12982% recommend

Roast Pork Wonton Noodle Soup

H K Wonton Garden

Chinatown·$$

$6.50

Tender roast pork (char siu) with handmade wontons in noodle soup.

#13080% recommend

Chuletas Can Can (Supplement)

Kabawa

East Village·$$$

$75.00

Pan-fried pork chops with a $75 supplement option.

#13180% recommend

Lonche de Carnitas

East Village·$

$12.00

Stacked, tricked-out torta with carnitas, salsa, and multiple toppings from northern Mexico.

#13276% recommend

Carnitas Taco - Buche

East Village·$

$5.00

Tender pork stomach (tripe-like organ) in a corn tortilla.

#13372% recommend

Carnitas Taco - Trompa