Sichuan-spiced fried chicken & creative sides w/ a lively vibe.
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 uniquely spiced fried chicken, drawing inspiration from both American and Sichuan flavors. The compact, lively atmosphere complements dishes like the Chili Chicken Sando and creative sides such as potato salad and butter beans.
The star of the show is the Chinese-inflected fried chicken, praised for its crunch, juiciness, and unique spice blends, particularly Sichuan chili. Standout dishes include the Chili Chicken Sando and Blackened Chicken Sando. Creative sides like potato salad and butter beans with black vinegar vinaigrette are also highly recommended, often stealing the spotlight. However, there are isolated reports of blandness and even food poisoning from the Chinatown branch.
"The fried chicken, especially the Chili Chicken Sando and Blackened Chicken Sando, are highly recommended. The potato salad and butter beans with black vinegar vinaigrette are also praised as creative and delicious sides."
Customers rave about the incredibly flavorful and crispy fried chicken, with many highlighting unique flavor combinations and creative side dishes. While most experiences are positive, a few reports mention food poisoning concerns from the Chinatown location.
Important Note
There are concerning reports of food poisoning and blandness from the Chinatown location, and the Manhattan location is noted as being very small with limited seating.
"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."
Neutral"The original poster clarifies that they were thinking of Taiwanese fried chicken from Pecking House."
Neutral"Pecking House, located by Two Bridges, is recommended for its spicy Siuchuan fried chicken."
Positive"The commenter describes Pecking House as having top-tier fried chicken."
Positive"Responding to the OP's price defense, the commenter reiterated their negative view, stating the OP's own description made the Cellos x Pecking House collab pizza sound underwhelming and not worth the cost."
Negative"A commenter agreed with the OP, finding Pecking House's toppings and flavor on the collab pizza to be a letdown. They also noted the green sauce was just 'ok' and didn't add much."
Negative"A commenter found the Cellos x Pecking House collab pizza to be 'mid' and overpriced. They specifically criticized Pecking House's contribution, noting there was hardly any actual chicken (just bits of fried breading) and that the pizza was too greasy, a general complaint they have with Pecking House. However, they did like the green sauce."
Negative"A commenter questioned whether $45 for the Cellos x Pecking House collab pizza was truly expensive, suggesting that such prices are normal."
Neutral"A commenter reacted to the OP's experience with the Cellos x Pecking House collab pizza, noting it was a 'bummer it was a letdown', implying disappointment with Pecking House's contribution despite the pizza's good appearance."
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