Stellar Peking duck and old-school Chinese dining experience, though some find it pricey.
This establishment is a well-regarded Chinese restaurant specializing in Peking duck, located in Midtown. While many patrons laud the quality of the duck and other dishes, some express disappointment with its current preparation and price point. It's a popular spot for group dinners and celebrations, offering an old-school dining experience.
The restaurant is primarily known for its Peking duck, which receives varied reviews, with some deeming it excellent and others finding it subpar. Other dishes, like sizzling rice soup and fried chicken, have also been mentioned positively. However, there are also criticisms regarding the duck's preparation and overall quality compared to previous years.
"The Peking duck is the most frequently recommended dish, though opinions vary on its current quality. Sizzling rice soup and fried chicken have also been positively mentioned."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the Peking duck and other dishes as excellent, while others found the duck disappointing with flabby skin and tasteless meat. The restaurant is also noted as being pricey.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the restaurant has become pricey and that the quality of the duck has declined compared to previous years, with issues like flabby skin and excessive fat.
"This user stated that the chili chicken sandwich at Pecking House closely matches the style of The Bird's spicy fried chicken sandwich from SF, and they even prefer Pecking House's version."
Positive"This user commented that while the newer Popeyes chicken sandwich isn't as good as its initial launch, it's still solid. They also mentioned enjoying Peking House's fried chicken and are looking forward to trying Rowdy Rooster due to positive reviews. They also mentioned missing Chinatown Pies and Thighs."
Positive"This user recommended Pecking House for chicken sandwiches, noting menu changes but still finding good options, and specifically praised their tenders."
Positive"The author believes the Peking duck at Peking Duck House is excellent, noting that the preparation by staff in the back suggests high quality."
Positive"The author agrees with the recommendation for Peking Duck House."
Positive"Peking Duck House is recommended as a place for Peking duck."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Peking Duck House, noting it's an old-school establishment on East 53rd Street that serves quite good Peking duck."
Positive"Peking Duck House is recommended for Chinese food."
Positive"The user found Peking Duck House disappointing, with skin that wasn't crispy and fat not separated from the skin. They also had a negative experience with the mapo tofu."
Negative"The user disagrees with the notion that Peking Duck House's duck is close to Cantonese roast duck, stating it's a bad recommendation for that specific dish and that Hay Hay Roasted is a better choice."
Negative"In response to a recommendation for Cantonese roasted duck, the user clarified that Peking Duck House serves Peking duck, not Cantonese-style duck."
Neutral"Peking duck house on 53rd is described as stellar."
Positive"Peking Duck House is mentioned as a place that serves good Peking duck, noting that high-level delegates are taken there, suggesting quality."
Positive"Peking Duck House is considered fine, but not good, and closer to passable. Uluh is suggested as another good recommendation."
Negative"The user recommends Peking Duck House."
Neutral"Peking Duck House is mentioned as a recommendation."
Neutral"Peking Duck House is mentioned as a recommendation."
Neutral"Peking Duck House is listed as a recommendation for Peking duck."
Neutral"This user recommends Peking Duck House, highlighting its good food, suitability for large tables, and BYOB policy."
Positive"Peking Duck House was recommended for a large group birthday dinner. The commenter noted its good food, large tables, and BYOB policy."
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