Update:
Today I went to Oakland Chinatown to check out a few places and inquire about suckling pigs. All three establishments I went to were able to give me an approximate price. Gum Kuo was a bit more expensive than Sun Hing, and they were both substantially more expensive than Big Dish Restaurant.
I got a 1/4 pound of pork belly from each restaurant tonight and we did a blind(ish) taste test to see which was our favorite.
In the picture, Gum Kuo is on the bottom, Sun Hing is middle and Big Dish is at the top
We liked Sun Hing the best. Flavor of the meat was deeper and a bit more spiced and it wasn’t overly salty. Big Dish and Gum Kuo both were too salty and lacked other flavor.
All places said they need about 5-7 days advance notice about suckling pigs. So I’ll be going back in August and will report back after the whole experience is over!
Thanks all
