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Peking duck is roast duck with thin, lacquered skin, sliced for wrapping in a soft pancake with sweet bean sauce, spring onion and cucumber, from either a hung oven or a closed oven.
Roast duck appears in a 1330 imperial kitchen manual by Hu Sihui, and by the later Ming dynasty it was a main dish on court menus. Bianyifang, founded in 1416 near Qianmen, still roasts in a closed oven without open flame. Quanjude, founded in 1864, is known for the hung oven, an open-fire design developed in the Qing imperial kitchens. By the middle of the twentieth century the duck had become a national symbol and a fixture of state banquets.
5 editor picks for Peking duck (Beijing roast duck) in Beijing, ranked by editorial score. All Beijing signature dishes · Peking duck (Beijing roast duck) across every city.
Siji Minfu by the east gate of the Forbidden City hang-roasts Beijing duck and serves Beijing-style dishes such as zhajiangmian, close to Wangfujing.
OrderOrder the hang-roasted duck, then a bowl of zhajiangmian (noodles with fried bean sauce) on the side.
TipThe branch stands next to the east gate of the Forbidden City and is a popular choice, so book ahead or arrive off-peak.
Da Dong at Jinbao Place on Jinbao Street serves Beijing roast duck on the fifth floor of the mall, a short walk from Wangfujing in central Beijing.
OrderOrder a whole roast duck and wrap the slices in pancakes with sweet bean sauce, spring onion and cucumber.
TipThis Da Dong branch is on the fifth floor of the Jinbao Place mall on Jinbao Street, within walking distance of Wangfujing.
Liqun Roast Duck, a casual duck house on Beixiangfeng Hutong near Qianmen, serves Beijing kaoya with duck gizzard and intestine dishes in Beijing.
OrderOrder the Beijing roast duck, then try the duck gizzard and duck intestine dishes alongside it.
TipThe room is modest and a little hard to find; follow the duck drawings on the walls of nearby streets, and reserve in advance.
Bianyifang on Xianyukou Street, a brand founded in 1416, roasts Beijing duck in a closed oven and sells crispy duck varieties near Qianmen in Beijing.
OrderOrder the closed-oven roast duck, or the vegetable-scented crispy duck the kitchen has patented.
TipFounded in 1416, the brand roasts duck in a closed oven without an open flame; this Xianyukou branch is near Qianmen.
Quanjude on Qianmen Street is the first restaurant of the Peking duck brand, serving roast duck with mustard duck feet and stuffed mushrooms in Beijing.
OrderOrder the Peking duck, with the webbed duck feet in mustard and the stuffed mushrooms as sides.
TipThis Qianmen restaurant is the first Quanjude; service runs in two sessions, with a break between 14:30 and 16:30.
Peking duck (Beijing roast duck) makes more sense with someone from Beijing explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Guided tour · 5 - 10 hours
See the sights of Beijing illuminated on an amazing night tour. Watch a traditional acrobatics show and enjoy a delicious Peking Duck dinner to experience a dish that ...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Experience the vibrant nightlife of Beijing on an evening tour. Enjoy a traditional Peking duck dinner, watch a thrilling acrobatic show, and benefit from a convenient...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Experience the vibrant local culture of Beijing through a culinary adventure. Indulge in traditional dishes such as Peking duck, hot pot, rice noodles and snacks, all ...
