Best Peking duck in FiDi w/ unique 3-way prep & salt & pepper duck bones. Can be more affordable than other spots.
This Chinese restaurant in Manhattan is lauded for its exceptional Peking duck, with some patrons highlighting its unique three-way preparation (regular, smoked, and soup) and the option for salt and pepper duck bones. While the ambiance might be understated, the culinary experience, particularly the duck, often overshadows it. Some diners have also found it to be a more affordable alternative to other high-end duck establishments.
The star of the show is undoubtedly the Peking duck, praised for its tender meat and unique preparation options including regular, smoked, and soup, with an additional option for salt and pepper duck bones. However, a recent post described the duck as 'just okay' with moderately tender meat and barely crisp skin. Other dishes like squid ink fried rice were noted as needing seasoning, though truffle soup dumplings received positive remarks. Some find it a better value than other high-end duck spots, while others felt it was an average experience and a gimmick.
"The Peking duck is highly recommended, particularly the three-way preparation and the salt and pepper duck bones. Truffle soup dumplings were also noted as a tasty item."
Overall positive, with strong recommendations for the Peking duck. Some recent reviews suggest a decline in quality and issues with service, with one user calling it a 'gimmick'.
Important Note
One recent review described the restaurant as a 'gimmick' with mediocre service and poor food pacing. Another noted that while the duck was good, the sides were not as strong as other establishments. There's a mention that the restaurant is located inside a Sheraton hotel, which might not be apparent from the outside.
"This user recommended The Golden Wuish for Peking duck, stating they do a really good one."
Positive"This user humorously suggests that the restaurant served a regular duck instead of Peking duck."
Neutral"This user recommends Peking Duck House and Dim Sum Palace for Peking duck."
Neutral"This user agrees with the recommendations for Pinch, Chef Huang, and Hutong, and also suggests Jiang Nan in Flushing for Peking duck."
Neutral"This user states Quanjude is not good even in Beijing and recommends Juqi in Flushing."
Negative"This user has never been to Golden Wuish but recommends YongChuan, which they visited twice and were not disappointed."
Neutral"This user states that Decoy is back."
Neutral"Responding to a mention of soup and bones, this user stated the soup was fine but the bones wouldn't have saved the meal."
Neutral"This user is surprised that the included smoked duck or soup, and optional salt & pepper bones, were not mentioned."
Neutral"This user stayed at the hotel attached to the restaurant, looked at the menu, and found it underwhelming, opting to go to Chinatown instead. They are glad they skipped it."
Negative"This user had a good experience with Peking duck delivered from Dim Sum Palace."
Positive"This user agrees the place is a gimmick and found everything, including the Peking duck, to be average."
Negative"This user claims that if you complain enough at Quanjude, they will offer to let you take a carcass home. They also state that the duck is the best they've had in NYC, but haven't tried Redfarm/Decoy."
Positive"This user was very disappointed with Quanjude, noting that it has reportedly gone downhill even in Beijing."
Negative"Regarding Quanjude, this user was disappointed that lettuce wraps or other dishes with the carcass were not offered, as is common in Beijing. However, they did find the duck itself to be decent."
Neutral"This user reiterates that the place is a gimmick and was recommended on Chinese social media. They wouldn't return unless paid and suggest others spend their money elsewhere."
Negative"This user recommends Pinch, Chef Huang, and Hutong for Peking duck."
Neutral"This user suggests Quanjude for Peking duck."
Neutral"This user is seconding the request for good Peking duck recommendations in NYC."
Neutral"This user describes mediocre service, with drinks not being refilled and dirty dishes remaining on the table for a long time. They also mention that the food pacing was awful, with everything brought out at once."
Negative
