Dongpo Pork (동파육): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Braised pork belly cut into thick chunks and simmered until meltingly tender in a sweet, soy-based sauce. It is a Chinese-origin dish, popular in Korean-Chinese restaurants, and rich but gentle on the palate.
Say it to order
동파육 주세요
Dongpyoyuk juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Pick up a piece with chopsticks and eat it with rice or steamed buns, letting the fat and sauce soak into the rice. Share it with others at the table.
Do
- Use the serving spoon to take a portion for yourself.
- Eat the fat; it is considered part of the dish's appeal.
Don’t
- Don't leave the shared plate untouched when others are eating.
- Don't expect it to be spicy; it is sweet and savory.
Local tips
- It is often sold as a shared order, so order it with other Korean-Chinese dishes.
- Ask for steamed buns if you want to make small wraps with the pork.
Goes with
- Steamed white rice
- Pickled radish
- Steamed buns
- Gaoliang liquor
- Beer
- Jjampong
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Dongpo Pork in Korean?
- Say “동파육 주세요” (Dongpyoyuk juseyo).
- Is Dongpo Pork spicy?
- No. Dongpo Pork isn’t spicy.
- How much does Dongpo Pork cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩25,000–45,000.
- How do you eat Dongpo Pork?
- Pick up a piece with chopsticks and eat it with rice or steamed buns, letting the fat and sauce soak into the rice. Share it with others at the table.
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