Sichuan-spiced fried chicken & sandwiches w/ bold flavors. Small space, big taste!
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.
This Chinatown gem is a must-visit for its intensely flavored Chinese-spiced fried chicken, particularly lauded in its sandwich form. While the space is small, the atmosphere is lively and fun, offering a unique fusion of American comfort food with bold Sichuan influences. Don't miss the creative sides that often steal the show, complementing the perfectly crunchy and juicy chicken.
The restaurant is celebrated for its Chinese-inflected fried chicken, which is described as exceptionally crunchy and juicy, often featuring Sichuan spices or chili oil. Standout dishes include various chicken sandwiches, such as the Chili Chicken Sando and Blackened Chicken Sando. Creative sides like potato salad and butter beans with black vinegar vinaigrette are also highly recommended. While most feedback is positive, there are some concerning reports of food poisoning and issues with undercooked food.
"Highly recommended dishes include the spicy chicken sandwich, chili chicken sando, and various fried chicken preparations. The potato salad and butter beans with black vinegar vinaigrette are also notable sides."
Customers rave about the delicious and unique flavors of the fried chicken and sandwiches, often highlighting the bold Sichuan influences. However, some negative experiences, including reports of food poisoning and undercooked items, have been noted.
Important Note
Some customers have reported severe food poisoning and undercooked food, specifically the fried cauliflower, from the Chinatown location.
"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."
Neutral"The original poster describes Pecking House as a well-known Chinese fusion spot that serves spicy fried chicken and sandwiches."
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