At the table
Hold the bun with both hands or cut it into manageable pieces. Check whether the chop has a bone before biting, and eat while the bread is still crisp.
Contains pork and wheat bread. This marinated version uses soy sauce, celery, mirin and butter; bread ingredients vary. Bones may remain in the chop. Ask about ingredients and alcohol if relevant.
This pan-fried version marinates pork with onion, celery, scallion, ginger, soy sauce, mirin and salt, then uses vegetable oil or olive oil. The bread is buttered; tomato is optional. No chili is added, but shop marinades and sauces vary.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
A simple serving pairs the bun and pork chop without vegetables or sauce.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory browned pork.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp bread and meaty filling.
- How it’s made
- Grill or pan-fry a marinated pork chop, then place it in a bread roll.
A simple serving pairs the bun and pork chop without vegetables or sauce.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Macau.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有豬扒包吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A whole chop in a bun
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Macau’s pork chop bun puts a substantial piece of pork inside crisp bread. A simple serving has no added vegetables or table sauce, keeping attention on the meat and bread. Marinades and cooking methods differ: grilled and pan-fried versions both occur, and some cooks add tomato.