Hidden pleasure: a delectable Cantonese dining experience that’s off the foodie radar No visit to John’s would be complete without ordering the resto’s signature “king of all char siu.” This is not a standard barbecued pork shoulder (John’s uses a rare cut that requires an extra 15 minutes of preparation time, resulting in a sweet, tender creation that’s worth the higher price tag). We find ourselves fighting over the crunchy caramelized ends, although the candy-like braised soy bean nuggets at its base are equally addictive.

No visit to John’s would be complete without ordering the resto’s signature “king of all char siu.” This is not a standard barbecued pork shoulder (John’s uses a rare cut that requires an extra 15 minutes of preparation time, resulting in a sweet, tender creation that’s worth the higher price tag). We find ourselves fighting over the crunchy caramelized ends, although the candy-like braised soy bean nuggets at its base are equally addictive.

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No visit to John’s would be complete without ordering the resto’s signature “king of all char siu.” This is not a standard barbecued pork shoulder (John’s uses a rare cut that requires an extra 15 minutes of preparation time, resulting in a sweet, tender creation that’s worth the higher price tag). We find ourselves fighting over the crunchy caramelized ends, although the candy-like braised soy bean nuggets at its base are equally addictive.

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Hidden pleasure: a delectable Cantonese dining experience that’s off the foodie radar