BBQ Pork Belly Buns
Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns pair 2 warm pillowy steamed Asian lotus-leaf bao buns with thick slabs of 4-hour braised pork belly glazed in smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, creamy cabbage cole slaw, crispy fried onion strings, and tangy dill pickles. Priced at $10.50 ($5.25 per stuffed bun), the 2-bun platter delivers 1,080 calories and 28g of protein.
How Many Buns Come in BBQ Pork Belly Buns?
Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns (1 order (2 steamed pork belly bao buns, 290g)) costs $10.50 and provides 1,080 calories, 28g protein, 58g carbohydrates, and 81g fat per standard restaurant order.
What Is in Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns?
Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns fold 2 warm steamed Taiwanese-style white wheat bao buns around 7 ounces of seared, 4-hour braised heritage pork belly brushed with molasses barbecue glaze, creamy cabbage cole slaw, fried onion straws, and dill pickle chips.
- Slow-Braised Pork Belly Slabs 7 oz total thick-cut heritage pork belly braised 4 hours until fork-tender, then flat-top seared
- Steamed Lotus-Leaf Asian Bao Buns 2 warm pillowy folded white wheat steamed buns (gua bao style) brushed with butter
- Smoky-Sweet Molasses BBQ Glaze 2 oz rich hickory barbecue reduction brushed onto the seared pork belly bark
- Creamy Green & Red Cabbage Slaw Crisp shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in tangy mayonnaise-vinegar slaw dressing
- Crispy Fried Onion Strings Golden wheat-dusted julienne shallot and onion straws layered for crunch
- Tangy Kosher Dill Pickle Chips Thick-cut dill pickle slices that cut through the rich pork belly marbling
- Five-Spice & Soy Braising Jus Aromatic ginger, garlic, star anise, brown sugar & soy stock used during initial pork braise
- Fresh Chopped Scallion & Cilantro Scattered over the open bao fold right before service
BBQ Pork Belly Buns Allergens
BBQ Pork Belly Buns contains milk, egg, wheat, soy, gluten and is prepared in a shared commercial kitchen environment.
BBQ Pork Belly Buns combine wheat-and-milk steamed bao buns with soy-braised pork belly, egg-mayonnaise slaw, and wheat-dusted onion strings containing multiple food allergens. Cross-contact with gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, and soy cannot be prevented in shared commercial fryers and prep lines.
Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 order (2 steamed pork belly bao buns, 290g)) provides 1,080 calories, 81g total fat, 58g carbohydrates, and 28g protein — complete nutrition facts and daily value percentages.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns FAQs
01 Why do Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns have 1,080 calories and 81g of fat? ▼
Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns reach 1,080 calories and 81g of fat because each steamed lotus-leaf bao bun is stuffed with 3.5 ounces of slow-braised heritage pork belly (contributing 610 calories and 56g of fat across the 2 buns), paired with 2 steamed wheat bao buns, mayonnaise-dressed cole slaw, and fried crispy onion strings.
02 How many buns come in Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns? ▼
Each $10.50 order of Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns includes 2 full-sized folded Asian steamed bao buns (gua bao), with each individual bun delivering 540 calories, 14g of protein, 29g of carbohydrates, and 40.5g of fat ($5.25 per bun).
03 What type of bread or roll is used for Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns? ▼
Cheesecake Factory serves authentic Taiwanese-style white lotus-leaf steamed bao buns (gua bao) folded like a clam shell around the glazed pork belly, cole slaw, crispy onions, and dill pickles.
04 How can you reduce the calories and fat in BBQ Pork Belly Buns? ▼
Yes, diners can cut 240 calories and 22 grams of fat by ordering BBQ Pork Belly Buns without mayonnaise on the cabbage slaw and without crispy fried onion strings, lowering the 2-bun platter from 1,080 calories to 840 calories. Guests seeking a leaner $10.50 pork starter can also order Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs.
05 Are Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns spicy? ▼
No, Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns are sweet and smoky rather than spicy (under 500 Scoville Heat Units), featuring a molasses-brown-sugar barbecue glaze cooled by creamy cabbage cole slaw and dill pickles.
06 Are Cheesecake Factory BBQ Pork Belly Buns gluten-free or dairy-free? ▼
No, BBQ Pork Belly Buns are neither gluten-free nor dairy-free because the steamed bao buns contain wheat flour and milk solids, the crispy onion strings are wheat-breaded, and the pork braising liquid contains soy sauce. Guests avoiding wheat should choose starters from the gluten-free menu.
07 Can you reheat leftover BBQ Pork Belly Buns without drying out the steamed bao? ▼
Yes, wrapping each leftover bao bun loosely in a damp paper towel and warming for 25 to 30 seconds re-steams the pillowy bun while melting the pork belly glaze. Remove the chilled pickle slices and slaw prior to reheating and place them back inside before serving.
