Dongpo Pork (東坡肉)

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東坡肉Dongpo Pork

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What is Dongpo Pork?

Dongpo Pork (東坡肉) is one of Taiwan’s popular rice and braised dishes. A thick square of pork belly, tied with string and slow-braised in soy sauce, rice wine and sugar until the fat is soft and the meat falls apart. Named after the Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo. Rich and melt-in-your-mouth, it is best eaten with plenty of rice.

What does it taste like?

  • Rich and fatty
  • Sweet soy glaze
  • Melt-in-your-mouth
  • Deep braised flavor

How much does it cost?

NT$80–200 per serving

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Chinese restaurants serving Zhejiang or Shanghai-style food, traditional banquet restaurants and some rice or bento shops. Often ordered as a side dish to share.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “東坡肉”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “dōng pō ròu”.