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Peking Duck House

Restaurant Chinese restaurant

Urbane outfit for classic duck dishes carved tableside, plus other Chinese meat & seafood staples. People often mention duck, Peking, good, meat, Duck, skin, rest, soup, fried, crispy,


Address

28 Mott St A, New York, NY 10013

Website

www.pekingduckhousenyc.com

Contact

(212) 227-1810

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11:45 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11:45 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: duck (60) Peking (24) good (19) meat (10) Duck (10) skin (10) rest (8) soup (8) fried (7) crispy (7)
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  • 3/5 Sam 2 years ago on Google
    A place in town for Peking ducks. They cut the duck outside on the dining floor so you can see it. The duck was delicious. I would say a whole duck of $65 is good for two to three adults. It’s actually 4 star but because they lied and said they threw away the duck bone after they cut off the first layer because we didn’t have an add-on order for the rest of the duck bone. At the end we managed to get our duck. Might come back again to give it another shot. Remember guys, when you order the whole duck, you get the whole duck. Ask for the duck bone which has a bunch of meat on it and you can also make duck soup at home.
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chong Qing W. 7 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    What a joke about the $79 Peking Duck dish! Went for Peking Duck at this place. The duck: it was not freshly oven roasted. Rather, it was pre-cooked and fried before serving. It smell staled oil. The duck is fatty, the skin is not crispy and it did not taste good. The pancake: way too thick. The onions: not thinly sliced. Just the green onion stalls. DO NOT be fooled by its name. This place and its ducks are 6,825 miles from Beijing, literally! Stay away.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Britt E. 5 months ago on Google • 152 reviews
    If this isn't the greatest duck in the entire world, I can't imagine what is. Perfectly cooked, crispy skin, melt in your mouth meat. Crave going here almost as soon as I leave.

  • 3/5 Kate M. 11 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Came here for duck not for the first time, but decided to go with their special menu and it was huge mistake. Only duck was good , the rest - huge disappointment. Hot and sour soup was just sour. Spring roll just ok. Garlic eggplant looks like was so overcooked Lamb chops had so specific artificial flavour - we didn’t even finished them Fried banana was not good either So if you in the mood for Peking duck only - it’s a good place, but rest - don’t waste your money Service was good
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Daniel G. 2 months ago on Google • 110 reviews New
    The Peking Duck itself was magnificent; it’s the rest that was lackluster and overpriced for what you get. We’ve been coming here for 40 years, so we can report that the renovation into a restaurant that looks more modern did not improve the appeal of it, and the photos with Mayor Koch are gone…

  • 1/5 Vincent T. 2 years ago on Google
    The set meal for 2 I felt was not worth eat. It says half Peking duck, and it came sliced already. You only get the whole duck sliced in front of you and you take out the remaining bones and all if you order a whole duck, which we were not told. The lamb was too sweet and very American in flavor. No buns, instead pita bread. Not good at all. Makes it look like Mexican cuisine. The servers were snappy but not friendly at all. I was expecting a more memorable experience. I tried the one in midtown years before. That was better based on my recollection.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesse K. 9 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    The duck was brought out and carved right in front of us. This duck is put on a rotisserie to even out the fat distribution as it cooks leaving every bite delectable but the green beans were the star of the show. This entree is cooked with garlic and pork fat and has a depth of flavor that leaves you wishing had another plate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anastasia Bizzarri Real Estate B. 1 year ago on Google
    Just like in Beijing! This Peking duck and side was literally to die for!!! Delicately crispy skin with the meat so tender it melts in your mouth. Happy we chose the tasting menu. A delicacy not to be missed. Highly recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gen H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my go to place for Peking duck for the past twenty years. Had not been since COVID and found it to be a bit lacking in ambiance. Wait staff was quick to shuffle us in and out. The quality of the Peking duck has also changed. It used to be much crispier and had a delicious taste and now it was just lacking. The cucumber and green onions were not as fresh as usual and seemed wilted. We also ordered fried rice which came after we had eaten all the duck which was disappointing. My favorite is the green beans with ground pork and this time is just was covered in sauce and it felt like it was drowning in it. I can’t be to negative because no matter what I will be back. It’s just a must when you want Peking duck.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rachel C. 6 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    I like the Peking duck here; it’s a better deal than places like Da Dong and the same quality in my opinion. Not too far off from what I’ve gotten in Beijing, although the duck isn’t cooked quite as well but that’s understandable. It hits the spot for me when I’m craving Peking duck.

  • 4/5 Yulia G. 11 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    I bet this place is awesome when you come here with friends/ colleagues to enjoy duck dinner and those shareable plates. There was just me. I wanted to try "something with duck meet" for one person and my favorite garlic eggplants. Need to say I am not a Chinese food expert and don't understand difference between several cooking styles. Shortly, neither duck appetizer nor garlic eggplants met my expectations. Instead of stir fried style vegetables I got something closer to thick soup. Anyway, people here do their job well , restaurant is open till 11 pm (🙏) and portions are huge. Looks like place with good food if you know what to order.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David M. 6 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    The Peking Duck House has always been a celebratory spot for my family. It’s great for large groups and it’s BYOB so it’s actually a pretty good deal if you’re trying to get it going. I know the duck house has had its ups and downs over the years, and the duck and entrees aren’t cheap. I still really enjoy the quality of food, service, and overall atmosphere. The duck, crispy beef, minced string beans are always a hit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farrah N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere! The food was really good. A bit pricey but one order of a dish can serve 2. I got the crispy duck it was delicious. Crispy skin and the meat was very tender. Loved the fried rice. The waiters are awesome, they were on it!! Anything we needed it was there like flash!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aubrey L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the more authentic Peking style ducks. The duck skin is the absolute best part of the meal being so crispy. It's always fun to watch the chef come out to the table and slice the pieces. The rest of the entrées are less authentic Chinese
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 George E. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here on the recommendation of a friend. The mood was mediocre at best. The Duck was dry and contained tons of bones. The pork dumplings had a odd thick coating on them and tasted a bit stale but the inner portions were tasty. The dumplings didn’t have that yummy and tasty experience. Service was good and attentive The bathroom is not handicap accessible. The basement smells horrible like mold and old water.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariana N. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered the dinner for 2. Didn’t take a picture of the duck because we ate it so fast. Was so happy when I couldn’t decide which sides to choose and then they told me it came with all of them. Basically a 4 course meal. So worth it. Came at a “busy time” but it wasn’t crowded at all and felt a safe amount of busy. Will come again soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rey K. 1 year ago on Google
    We were a party of 5, showed up at 4pm on Sunday. They sat us down in 10 minutes. The Peking duck was great (as always). We also had : soup dumplings, regular dumplings, salt & pepper calamari, a chicken noodle dish, and added the duck soup. Including a 20% tip, it was just $200. Service was great and food was great. Restaurant was 75% full and very clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lawrence 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best places to get Peking duck. Touristy, so not many locals come here. There are better places that sell Peking duck at a lower price but the price is high because of the establishment. Whole Duck is 75 but you can get it cheaper with other people and as a entire package. When I went, it was crowded and very loud due to two major birthdays on the ground floor. They were nice to offer a 10% discount on the entire meal which was nice of them !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The One and only Pinky P. 1 year ago on Google
    We took these pictures at Peking Duck House in Chinatown, Manhattan. All 9 Chinatowns in NYC are dirty. But Peking Duck House is cleaner than the rest and the food is really good. My husband took me there several times. If you are going to go to Chinatown Manhattan this is the cleanest restaurant in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angel La R. 1 year ago on Google
    Go for the duck! In this place you'll get a huge meaty and tasty duck with nice pancakes cooked and very well executed. You can also get it in the midtown location, although I believe there are some slight changes in the menu, the duck will be the same.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Libinski 0. 9 months ago on Google
    The food quality has gone down quite a bit, and it has slowly turned into a tourist spot. Its crown jewel, the Peking duct, is no longer the authentic Pekin style duck. All the dishes are mediocre to not that good. Disappointing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tahmina A. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious duck, be prepared it is oily and half of the meat is just skin. We also did order fried rice(yum) , fried noodles and steam buns with chicken. Portions are huge, we took some home. Great place for friends/family to share, and try different dishes. Bill with tips was 120$. Hot tea is coming by default. Only thing I would improve is service 4/5. Food is ok, nothing really special tho.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tien Chi F. 2 years ago on Google
    It offers decent pecking duck with short wait time. The skin is not as crisp as one would like but it’ll do if you need a quick fix. $65 is enough for 2 but they don’t cook the rest of the duck your style like overs do so no idea where the rest of the duck goes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vergessen 2 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    79$ for a regular roasted duck, again I repeat regular roasted duck not Peking duck. You can call it Peking all you want but it’s not. All the other Chinese American offerings are mediocre at best.

  • 5/5 Barbara P. 4 months ago on Google
    While in NY in Chinatown you must visit this place. Food is delicious, service very friendly! Really lovely place. They made me dinner for one and it was their special Duck!

  • 1/5 wenting g. 3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    this comment is about how this business have been consistently inconsiderate to it's neighbors. It pill up trash on the side walk year round, washes their trash leak residue onto the neighboring grounds, leaves trash liquid puddle sit on the asphalt road, which collectively fast track the deterioration of the road and the underground pipes. i know this is a beloved restaurant for many, and i want it to last, which is even more reason to encourage this business to do the right thing: be considerate to your neighbors! but who have the power to defend the neighborhood? it is you, every people who spends time and money there. why and how do you spend your time and money matters, chinatown is a community, the businesses are a great part of it, but the businesses should too take responsibility in maintaining it's own neighborhood. attached is a video showing the choice of their trash pick up method, it happens at midnight, everyday besides holidays. the trash pick up company at choice here have no consideration of the hour and their effect to the people who lives around there and Peking Duck House is responsible for it.

  • 4/5 Cheryl B. 5 months ago on Google
    Great food if you get there when it is busy. The food turnover is better. Great variety of different foods and flavors. It's the only Chinese restaurant I will go to.

  • 3/5 V. S. 2 years ago on Google
    The duck had perfectly crisp skin, yet the meat was tender. However, since this is their flagship dish, it shoud be amazing, especially since it was not cheap. I kinda wished they had better drink selections, but the hot tea they provided was delicious!

  • 5/5 Sebastian B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very authentic duck dinner. I've had some of the best duck while traveling in Beijing and this was just as good. Crispy skin, tender meat, delicious plum sauce. Just fantastic

  • 5/5 Tommy T. 2 years ago on Google
    The food and atmosphere is very good. Service is quick. It's on the pricey side, but it's worth a try and I do highly recommend and I think you can wine, too

  • 5/5 Eric F. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the House Special Dinner (though it was 1pm). Half Peking duck, fried rice, spring roll, wonton soup & shrimp sizzling rice soup, rack of lamb, fresh fruit. Highlights: The peking duck was good, lamb was my favorite, and both soups were unusually good but I particularly enjoyed the texture from the shrimp sizzling rice soup. Also the kiwi in the fruit was unusually sweet, not tart.

  • 5/5 Ayon I. 2 years ago on Google
    All we got was their flagship dish, the roast duck special - and it was good! Excellently crispy skin, tender meat, and a delightful sauce to go with it all. Plus, the chef sliced the meat off the bird and arranged it in front of us; it was a good show. However, they did not give us the legs, head, or neck; apparently they use it all for making stock/broth. It did feel like something a little missing, though. But the duck meat was tasty, the ambience was pleasant, and the service was fast, so I can’t complain too much.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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