Looking for Peking duck recommendations

Submitted by Ktrgardiner t3_zs6u7x in jerseycity

My sister is coming into town tomorrow for her birthday and is requesting peking duck. Is there a restaurant on this side of the river that makes a great one? I see a few coming up on Google but it‘s the kind of thing I don’t want to fly blind on. Ideally JC or Hoboken, but willing to drive a little farther if it’s a damn good duck.

I will also take NYC duck recommendations, but am hoping to keep it local. Local luxury duck. Thank you for any and all help!

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kokoromelody t1_j16n7xi wrote

Jiang Nan serves a pretty solid version. If you're willing to travel though, definitely recommend Decoy or Hutong in NYC.

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imaluckyduckie t1_j16r66u wrote

Jiang Nan is the best on this side of the river. Was a little surprised when it came out with pineapple chunks (on the side), but it works quite well

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PolarExpress333 t1_j16nj5y wrote

Was just at Decoy recently and honestly their quality has gone down since pre-covid. Not saying they don’t still have a decent Peking Duck but imo definitely not anything special anymore.

There is a place called Uluh in lower east side NYC and their PD is fantastic. Highly recommend.

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grossdings t1_j17526w wrote

Same for me, twice this year and both not great at that price point. Seeking new places as well.

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Ktrgardiner OP t1_j1feg4u wrote

Thank you for the recommendation! The duck from Jiang Nan was delicious and a huge hit with everyone.

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weasey36 t1_j18924w wrote

Agreed to Jiang Nan. The Peking duck very good but their other dishes a bit disappointing.

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flapjack212 t1_j16m2ji wrote

i know it's not exactly what you're looking for but 99 ranch has everything you need to do this yourself. get the extra dry duck, you can cut it yourself if you are good with a knife and are picky about making like the restaurant style, otherwise ask them to cut and take the bones out by hand.

the buns are in the freezer, scallions in produce, cucumbers in produce, sweet bean paste is in a can.

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rtyuuytr t1_j16rqzm wrote

Cantonese roast duck has absolutely nothing to do with Peking Roast Duck.

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flapjack212 t1_j16z458 wrote

which is the one that comes with pineapple chunks because that seems to be the alternative option here in jc?

all joking aside i find them quite similar but it sounds like you have more discerning tastes which is fair enough

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milkshakeguy t1_j17h428 wrote

Ping's in NYC Chinatown. You might have to call ahead and reserve the duck in advance though!

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fxg7942 t1_j16j7v8 wrote

"also take NYC duck recommendations". LOVE that.

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sanjaykhu t1_j1adl9m wrote

If you are willing to drive a bit head over to TS Ma in wycoff great duck and other dishes as well

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