Looking for the best Peking Duck in Hong Kong? Whether you spell it Peking Duck, Beijing Duck, or simply Beijing duck near me, we’ve got you covered. With nine branches, there’s surely Peking Garden near you: Peking Garden Central, Peking Garden Pacific Place, Peking Garden Alexandra House, Peking Duck Tsim Sha Tsui – the list goes on. Even some of the fine-dining restaurants at Hong Kong’s toniest hotels serve it!
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The Back Story
An old friend visiting from New Zealand got in touch asking if I was available for dinner. She was only in town for a couple of days and was also meeting one other friend. I suggested dining at Peking Garden at Pacific Place, which had recently reopened following a renovation.
With many Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong, you have to order Peking Duck in advance. This is not necessary at Peking Garden Pacific Place because it is their signature dish.
In addition to Peking Duck, we ordered several other dishes. They are named in the captions below with my comments.
All I can say is, the food was magnificent. I can’t take the credit. My friend, Yvonne, did the ordering.
The Menu
As the restaurant’s name suggests, Barbecued Peking Duck is the star of the show at Peking Duck restaurants in Hong Kong.
Young ducks are chosen for the Peking ducks served at Peking Duck restaurants in Hong Kong because young ducks have less fat.
What’s more, the ducks are also roasted in a special way that makes sure they will be less oily, while ensuring that their skins are crispy and the meat is tender.
They are served with an exquisite dark brown sauce, cucumbers, scallions, and paper-thin pancakes.
In addition to several other duck dishes, the Peking Garden restaurants in Hong Kong serve numerous dishes featuring chicken, beef, mutton, scallops, seafood, bird’s nest, abalone, vegetables, bean curd – the list goes on.
There are also cold dishes, soups, crispy rice crackers, noodles, dumplings, pastries, and desserts. The Peking-Huaiyang style dim sum is especially popular.
Huaiyang cuisine is considered to be one of China’s four great cooking styles. It refers to the cooking styles of the lower reaches of the Huai and Yangtse rivers in Jiangsu province.
BBQ Peking Duck 烤北京填鴨
You can order half a Peking duck or a whole Peking duck. We ordered half a bird since there were three of us, and we wanted to try other dishes. If you are not familiar with Peking Duck, this is the ultimate finger food.
Traditionally, the duck is carved at the table. But our duck was carved in the kitchen and brought to us on a platter. Perhaps because we had ordered half a duck? All I know is, it arrived rather quickly. In fact, it was the first dish to arrive.
The duck is usually arranged in bite size pieces, and diners take their turns making little sandwiches with paper-thin pancakes and sweet seafood sauce, small slices of cucumber, and scallions.
Peking Duck is one of my favorite Chinese dishes, and Peking Garden’s version did not disappoint.
Steamed Ham in Honey Sauce 蜜汁火腿
Beautifully presented, the steamed ham in honey sauce was yet another captivating example of Chinese finger food at its best. Slices of steamed ham were presented floating in a chafing dish, which you extracted with a large spoon. You then made mini ham sandwiches, which bore no resemblance to the ones Baby Boomers carried to school in lunch boxes. Absolutely delicious!
Scrambled Egg White with Fish & Conpoy 芙蓉賽螃蟹
The scrambled egg with minced fish and conpoy had a velvety texture and lovely, subtle taste. BTW, conpoy is a type of dried scallop often used in Chinese dishes, offering a rich umami or savory taste. Absolutely delightful!
Sautéed Shredded Lettuce Root 清炒蒿筍絲
The Sauteed Shredded Lettuce Root was the biggest surprise of the evening. It didn’t sound very appetizing, and it appeared even less so. But it had a surprisingly pleasant texture and was packed with flavor. I totally LOVED it!
Soufflé Balls with Red Bean Paste and Banana 高力蛋白豆沙香蕉
I’ve never understood the popularity of red beans in desserts. So I wouldn’t have ordered souffle balls and banana. There were several other choices on the menu that I would have rather tried.
For example I would have preferred to try the chilled sago cream with mango puree, pomelo ice cream or the carnalized apple fritter, or deep-fried glutinous puffs with water water chestnut.
Oh, well. No problem! I’m sure I’ll be going back!
The Wines
Neither of my friends wanted wine, preferring tea, so I decided to order wine by the glass. There were four choices: two reds and two whites.
I was surprised that the waiter was unwilling to make suggestions, so I settled on the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, in honor of my friend, since she was visiting from New Zealand.
It proved to be the perfect accompaniment to the Peking Duck and other dishes.
BTW, the restaurant many other choices on the list, but – since I was with friends and I was only going to have one or two glasses – I didn’t have time to consult it.
The Ambiance
The dining room had recently been totally refurbished, and it showed. It was contemporary, while drawing on traditional Chinese elements, affording a pleasant backdrop to a very enjoyable meal.
The Verdict
Overall, it was a very pleasant evening. The food was delicious and well-paced. Meanwhile, the menu offered a wonderful choice of refined options, many of which were not typically found in Hong Kong, where most Chinese restaurants focus on Cantonese cuisine. I’ll give it two thumbs up!
Peking Garden Locations
There are a total of nine Peking Garden restaurants scattered about Hong Kong. If you are not familiar with Hong Kong geography, the territory is divided into three parts: Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories.
Peking Garden Hong Kong Island
The following three Peking Garden restaurants are located on Hong Kong Island.
Peking Garden Central
Peking Garden Alexandra House – Shop B1, Basement 1, Alexandra House, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Peking Garden Admiralty
Peking Garden Admiralty – Shop 005, LG1, Pacific Place, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Peking Garden Taikoo Shing
Peking Garden Taikoo Shing – Shop 201, 2/F, Cityplaza II, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Peking Garden Kowloon Peninsula
These three Peking Garden restaurants are located on the Kowloon Peninsula.
Peking Garden Tsim Sha Tsui
Peking Garden Star House – 3/F, Star House, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong
Peking Garden Kowloon Bay
Peking Garden Telford Plaza – Shop F20, Telford Plaza I, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong
Peking Garden Mong Kok
Peking Garden Moko – Shop 525, Level 5, Moko, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Mongkok, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong
Peking Garden New Territories
These three Peking Garden restaurants are located in the New Territories.
Peking Garden Kwai Fong
Peking Garden Metroplaza – Shops 511-530, 5/F, Metroplaza, Kwai Fong, New Territories, Hong Kong
Peking Garden Yuen Long
Peking Garden Yoho Mall – Shop 2061-2062, Level 2, Yoho Mall I, 9 Long Yat Road, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong
Peking Garden Shatin
Peking Garden New Town Plaza – Shop 8 on C, 8/Fm New Town Plaza I, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Best Peking Duck in Hong Kong
Does Peking Garden serve the best Peking Duck in Hong Kong? It really depends on whom you ask. Tastes differ. But they are definitely considered among the best, if not the best.
Furthermore, some foodies maintain that the ducks in Southern China are learner, sweeter, and tastier than the ducks in Northern China. It also depends on what you’re after. Preparation and presentation is another issue.
Do you prefer traditional Peking duck prepared according to time-honored methods (a very lengthy process), or do you want to try something innovative or experimental? Would you be interested in trying a plant-based Peking Duck? What about one made with Sichuanese peppers?
Alphabetical Listing
The following restaurants are generally considered to be among the best places to eat Peking Duck in Hong Kong. They are arranged in alphabetical order.
Duddell’s
The Peking Ducks at this one Michelin star Cantonese restaurant are air-dried for 12 hours before being slow-cooked in a traditional oven, where they are roasted for nearly an hour.
Duddell’s – 1 Duddell Street, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Forbidden Duck
Peking Duck is the signature dish at this Cantonese restaurant, where the chef blends traditional flavors with modern cooking techniques. Choices include classic style minced duck, Portuguese style minced duck, Korean style minced duck, and Mongolian style minced duck.
Forbidden Duck – Shop 1001B, 10/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Ho Lee Fook
Some foodies maintain that the ducks in Southern China are more flavorful and less greasy than genuine Beijing-style Peking ducks. So you might want to give this restaurant a try as it serves Cantonese-style Peking duck, which means it undergoes a marination process similar to that applied to Cantonese style roast meats.
Ho Lee Fook – 3-5 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Hutong
The Flaming Peking Ducks at Hutong are air-dried for 368 hours and infused with Sichuanese green chilies, star anise, ground black pepper, and homemade chili paste. This is definitely a break with tradition. Would you be willing to give it a try?
Hutong – H Zentre, 18/F, 15 Middle Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong
Lai Ching Heen
Formerly known as Yan Toh Heen, Lai Ching Heen has two Michelin stars and offers a traditional three-course Peking Duck dinner. First, the crispy skin is served with thin pancakes with a selection of condiments, garnishes, and sauces designed to enhance the flavour of the duck. Next, minced duck is served in lettuce wraps. Finally, savoury tofu sheet rolls stuffed with minced duck, shredded carrot, black mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms are served with Balsamic vinegar.
Lai Ching Heen – Ground Floor, Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong kong
Man Wah
This one Michelin star Cantonese restaurant is, perhaps, the most opulent spot to enjoy Peking Duck in Hong Kong. It serves a two course Peking Duck meal, with a traditional first course followed by three choices for the second course: wok-fried minced duck, bamboo shoots, and lettuce; braised duck meat, eggplant, salted fish, and chilli broad bean sauce; and stir-fried duck meat, straw mushroom, yellow chives, and oyster sauce.
Man Wah – 25/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Mott 32
Availability for this 42-day apple wood roasted Peking Duck is limited, so make sure to order it at least one day in advance. If you’re not into duck, you can try the plant-based alternative. It’s made of shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and wood ear fungus.
Mott 32, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4–4A Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Sha Tin 18
Peking Duck is one of this signature dishes at Sha Tin 18, which features Dongguan and Northern Chinese cuisine. It is served in three courses. While Peking duck is the restaurant’s signature dish, it takes at least 70 minutes to roast. So it’s best to order ahead.
Sha Tin 18, 4/F, Hyatt Regency, 18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Spring Moon
Roasted Peking Duck is one of the most elaborate dishes served at this one Michelin star Cantonese restaurant, which is also one of the most beautiful Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong.
Spring Moon – 1/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Xin Rong Ji
This one Michelin star restaurant features Taizhou cuisine, but it’s also famous for its mouthwatering Peking Duck. Play it safe by ordering your duck in advance! It’s always in demand!
Xin Rong Ji, G/F & 1/F, China Overseas Building, 138 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Zither Garden
Two versions of Peking Duck are offered here at a relatively affordable price at this popular Northern Chinese restaurant: traditional and Vinasse roast. BTW, vinasse is the alcoholic byproduct of sugar cane or sugar beet, which enhances the taste of the duck.
Zither Garden, 19 Floor, QRE Plaza, 202 Queens Road East, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
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