Tiger Fork Char Siu Plate Price

Tiger Fork's Char Siu Plate is a modern presentation of classic Cantonese barbecue, featuring tender pork shoulder roasted with a sweet and savory glaze. The dish is served as a platter with pickled vegetables, white rice, a vibrant green sauce, and a traditional ginger scallion sauce. The pork shoulder is marinated and roasted until it achieves its signature deep red caramelized exterior while the inside remains moist and flavorful. This composed plate is priced between $22.00 and $25.00.

The restaurant's plated refined version offers a different experience than the char siu from traditional Chinatown BBQ joints like Full Kee, where the pork is often sold by the pound in a more straightforward style. Many Tiger Fork Char Siu Plate reviews praise the tenderness of the pork and its delicious, caramelized crust, noting that the accompanying sauces elevate the entire dish. The sweet and savory pork pairs exceptionally well with a crisp DC Brau Double Dagger Rice Lager or the complex, bourbon-based Nathan Road cocktail.

Char Siu, which translates to "fork roasted," is a cornerstone of Cantonese cuisine, named for the traditional method of cooking long strips of marinated pork over a fire. This updated version is available at Tiger Fork, a contemporary Hong Kong kitchen tucked away in D.C.'s Blagden Alley. The dish perfectly represents the restaurant's playful menu of modern takes on traditional classics, designed by Culinary Director Nathan Beauchamp and Executive Chef Simon Lam to be shared and enjoyed in a communal setting.