João dos Leitões' Famous Roast Suckling Pig 🐷 🍖✨
💰 Price Reference (Menu in English, Chinese & Portuguese) • Bairrada-style roasted suckling pig platter: €14.00 • Goat stew (Chanfana): €12.00 • Sangria 0.5L: €7.00 🇬🇧 English Menu Translation • Bairrada-style roasted suckling pig platter (one serving): €14.00 • Goat stew (Chanfana): €12.00 🇵🇹 Português • Prato de leitão à Bairrada (uma dose): 14,00€ • Chanfana: 12,00€ Our Unforgettable Dining Experience 😍 📍 Location: Right below our hotel - talk about convenience！We arrived at 2PM after a hectic morning, only to find the tiny restaurant packed with locals。The awkwardness of being the only tourists was quickly solved when two kind locals at the bar generously gave up their seats for us - such warm Portuguese hospitality！💖 🥩 Must-Try Dish: Bairrada-style Roast Suckling Pig The star of the show！The skin was crispy golden brown with just the right amount of chew - not greasy at all。The meat inside was juicy and tender with a beautiful smoky flavor that lingered on the palate。 🍞 The Secret: Sandwich Style Though we initially declined the offer to have it in a sandwich (thinking we knew better), we regretted it immediately after seeing how delicious it looked！The next day, we rushed to another shop to try the famous leitão sandwich - soft bread, crispy skin, and tender meat - absolute perfection！ 🐐 Chanfana (Goat Stew) Equally impressive！The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender with rich, deep flavors from slow cooking。The generous portion left us both pleasantly full before our old town exploration。 The João dos Leitões Experience 🌟 👨 The Staff: Despite language barriers, the uncle who served us was incredibly warm and attentive，using gestures to explain the best way to enjoy the meal。His passion for his cuisine was contagious！ 🏆 Why It's Special: Authentic Bairrada cuisine in a family-run setting Perfect balance of flavors Unbeatable value for money ⏰ Pro Tip: Check opening hours in advance - they don't stick to a strict schedule！ Final Verdict 🎯 João dos Leitões is more than just a restaurant - it's a culinary experience that captures the essence of Portuguese comfort food。From the crispiest roast suckling pig to the heartwarming service，every detail makes it worth the visit！ #CoimbraEats #PortugueseFoodie #BairradaCuisine #RoastSucklingPig #TravelFoodDiary #JoãodosLeitões #FoodieAdventures #PortugalTravel #HiddenGem #StreetFoodHeaven
