Peking Duck House
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 759-8260
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- 3rd Avenue
- Directions:
- 6 at 51st St; E, F at Lexington Ave
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11:45am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:45am-11pm
Message from Peking Duck House
"One of the top 5 places to enjoy peking duck" - Food Network
- Authentic Chinese cuisine
- Oven roasted duck dishes
- Friendly & attentive staff
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Editorial Description for Peking Duck House
Midtown and Chinatown locations serve classic Chinese and specialty Peking duck in modern, dimly lit atmosphere crowded by loyal locals.
Insider Tips
DeliveryDelivery is available up to and within 10 city streets of the restaurant. Avenues will vary depending on the order.
User Reviews for Peking Duck House
08/10/2008 Posted by RovingReviewer
I dined at the E 53rd st. location with 2 friends this past week on a Tues. (8/5/08). Atmosphere was elegant and sparse although the lights were a bit too bright. Our waiter was an older Chinese man who seemed unhappy in his job. He was efficient, but unfriendly, and he scowled when we asked for food with no Garlic. We ordered the sizzling rice soup with shrimp for two ($9.50). The rice was not at all sizzling and the broth was devoid of any taste whatsoever. All three of us sent back the watery mess without eating it and it was taken off the check. For the main course we ordered Gran Marnier Prawns which is described as being "finished in a refreshing sauce w. a hint of citrus." I can't be sure, but the sauce tasted suspiciously like Jello brand lemon custard and had the same consistency as custard. I'm not exaggerating. I would bet that Jello brand lemon custard was in fact the base of this sauce! It was definitely an unnatural taste that smacked of a taste laboratory off the Jersey Tpk. The Sliced Beef w. Scallops were good, but were served with sliced Garlic, after we had specifically asked our server to tell the chef no garlic. We spoke with the manager after we finished (and left about half the food on the plate) and he politely listened to our very specific complaints, but that was it. We weren't asking him for anything but even so, he did nothing. No complimentary dessert or apertif was offered, the check was not discounted, and no real apology. All three of us are New Yorkers to the core, we live locally and are experienced diners. We chose not to tip at all. We will not go back.
Pros: Quiet, nice atmosphere, although the lights were a bit too bright
Cons: Service, Food, Price
06/08/2008 Posted by michel
Wow, great duck, good service, and decent prices. What more can one ask from a restaurant in Midtown????
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