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Duck Dish
Beijing kao ya
at Beijing Da Dong
Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
Recommended by Tanya Wenman Steel and 25 other food critics.
Recommendations
"I can safely say this is one of the best Peking Ducks I had in Beijing – it has a good duck to skin ratio and was not too greasy."
"To break it down, you'll want to get a duck, which is divine."
"Our duck, when it arrives, is magnificent.The skin melts in my mouth, divinely."
"Top Five Places to Eat in Beijing: Beijing Da Dong - Glazed and roasted, the skin is extremely crisp, the meat juicy, and the pancakes paper-thin."
"Han hands me a piece of duck skin the colour of light caramel. When it hits my tongue, the whole thing seems to dissolve and my mouth swims. It's exceptional. As is the meat."
"Try dipping a slice of duck in the sugar provided alongside other condiments – somehow, it works beautifully."
"Of all the excellent Beijing dining experiences, Peking duck stands out as one worthy to bear the city’s name. Our pick: the more upscale, and slightly less greasy Dadong."
"Not too oil, very crispy, it’s probably the best Peking duck skin I’ve had in Beijing."
"Dadong’s lean and sweet version wins countless plaudits."
"The king of Peking duck, Da Dong made its name with slices of flavorful, lean-yet-succulent duck meat topped with crisp golden skin."
User comments
"Modern style Peking duck, very tasty."