Da Dong Roast Duck大董烤鸭

About Da Dong Roast Duck

Da Dong revolutionized Peking duck in the 1980s with a technique that produces 90% less fat than traditional methods. The result is an impossibly crispy, lacquered skin with tender, lean meat beneath. The duck is sliced tableside in 108 precise pieces. This is the most-filmed Peking duck restaurant on YouTube and the one most travel creators visit first.

What to Order

• Signature roast duck (¥298 whole)
• Crispy duck skin with sugar (appetizer)
• Duck liver with scallion crepe
• Steamed egg custard dessert

Insider Tips

['Book 3–5 days ahead — very popular with tourists', 'Ask for a window seat at the Nanxincang branch for views of the ancient grain storage buildings', 'The duck takes 20 minutes to prepare after ordering — order appetizers first', 'The set menus (¥398–598/person) offer the best value']

Why Food Travelers Come Here

Reviewed by Mark Wiens, The Food Ranger, Mike Chen (Strictly Dumpling) — consistently rated Beijing's best duck experience for foreigners

How to Get There

Address (English): 3/F Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Address (Chinese — show to driver): 东城区东四十条22号南新仓国际大厦3层

Take Didi (China's Uber equivalent) and show the Chinese address above. Or use the metro — all major Beijing attractions and restaurant districts are well-connected.

Payment & Booking

Most restaurants in Beijing accept Alipay and WeChat Pay. Both apps now accept international credit cards — set up Alipay before arriving in China. Some traditional restaurants prefer cash.

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