Sichuan-spiced fried chicken & sandwiches w/ serious flavor. Crispy, juicy, and unlike anything else. A must-try.
Will Hartman reviews Pecking House, a small Chinatown spot famous for its Chinese-inflected fried chicken. Discover their standout chicken sandwiches, unique sides, and lively atmosphere.
Pecking House is a celebrated Chinatown spot that elevates American fried chicken with Sichuan influences. Known for its intensely flavorful and crispy chicken, the restaurant offers a unique take on classic comfort food, with many recommending their standout chicken sandwiches. Despite its small size, the lively atmosphere and high-quality ingredients make it a must-visit for those seeking bold flavors.
Pecking House offers a fusion of American fried chicken with bold Sichuan flavors, earning widespread acclaim for its exceptionally crispy and juicy chicken. The chicken sandwiches, particularly the spicy variants, are frequently recommended. While most feedback is highly positive, a few reviews mention issues with greasiness or blandness, and one serious report of food poisoning from the Chinatown location.
"Highly recommended are the spicy fried chicken and chicken sandwiches, particularly the 'Chili Chicken Sando' with duck fat chili oil and lemon mayo. The sesame salad and a previous iteration of a chicken sandwich with pineapple jam and soy caramel sauce have also been praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the unique Sichuan-spiced fried chicken, often calling it the best they've ever had, with particular acclaim for the chicken sandwiches. However, a few negative experiences regarding food quality and a severe instance of food poisoning have been reported by some diners.
Important Note
One user reported severe food poisoning from the Chinatown location, and others mentioned issues with greasiness or undercooked items. The Chinatown location is described as very small with limited seating.
"This user states that Pecking House is a fantastic choice and particularly enjoyed their chicken sandwich on milk bread, as well as their hot chicken."
Positive"A negative experience was reported with the fried cauliflower at Pecking House, as the batter was still raw inside on two separate occasions."
Negative"The author confirmed Pecking House is consistently good, noting that while the menu rotates, the current offerings like the sandwich were great."
Positive"This commenter lists Pecking House as a recommended spot for sandwiches."
Positive"This commenter lists Pecking House as a recommended spot for sandwiches."
Positive"This commenter noted that the spicy chicken sandwich looked very good and was glad the lobster tail didn't disappoint."
Positive"The author stated that Pecking House never disappoints, praising their amazing spicy chicken sandwich with great service and food quality."
Positive"The author recommends Pecking House in Chinatown as a cheaper alternative for duck."
Positive"This restaurant was mentioned as having an enjoyable collaboration with Henhouse."
Positive"Pecking House is currently a preferred spot for fried chicken for this commenter."
Positive"Pecking House is mentioned as a good fried chicken option."
Positive"Pecking house is listed among other fried chicken recommendations."
Positive"Pecking House is listed among several other recommendations for fried chicken."
Positive"Pecking House is listed among several other recommendations for fried chicken."
Positive"Pecking House is recommended as a fried chicken option."
Positive"Pecking House is mentioned as a sandwich spot with diverse offerings."
Neutral"Pecking House offers a unique fusion of American fried chicken and Sichuan spices."
Positive"The commenter recently tried a collab from Pecking House which they found good and creative, prompting them to recommend trying the current Benjamin Prime/Hen House collab based on their positive experience."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends Pecking House, specifically praising its fried chicken sandwich."
Positive"Pecking House is suggested as an alternative dining option if Golden Diner is too busy or inaccessible."
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