5 Peking Duck Restaurants in Beijing You Can't Miss

Peking Duck is the most famous traditional food in Beijing, with a history of more than 600 years. First prepared in the royal kitchens, Beijing roast duck became popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties and later spread to ordinary restaurants. Known for its crispy skin, tender meat, and unique way of eating with thin pancakes and sweet sauce, Peking Duck is now a symbol of Beijing cuisine. Today, both historic century-old restaurants and modern spots serve this dish, making it one of the must-eat foods when you visit Beijing. A Beijing food tour is never complete without trying authentic Peking Duck.

1, Quanjude (全聚德)

• Why we love: A time-honored Chinese brand and a representative of hanging-oven roasted duck. Famous for its traditional Jujube wood roasting technique, the duck skin is crispy and fragrant. It is synonymous with Beijing roast duck for many foreign visitors, offering a strong sense of ceremony.

• Must-Try

Jujube Wood-Roasted Duck 枣木烤鸭

Mustard Duck Webs 芥末鸭掌

Flambéed Duck Hearts 火燎鸭心

Salted Duck Liver 盐水鸭肝

• Avg. Price: ¥160-168 RMB/Person

• Opening Hours: Generally 11:00am-14:00pm, 17:00pm-21:00pm (varies by branch; check in advance)

•  Address: Multiple branches, such as Quanjude (Qianmen Branch): No. 30, Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District. 全聚德（前门店）：东城区前门大街30号

  
  

2, Siji Minfu (四季民福)

• Why we love

  An extremely popular roast duck restaurant known for its innovative flavors and high cost-effectiveness. the Forbidden City branch is most popular one and offers excellent view, making it ideal for experiencing traditional hanging-oven roasted duck.

• Must-Try

Roast Duck 烤鸭

Tossed Bean Sprouts 酥香嫩烤鸭巧拌豆苗

Belei Grilled Meat 贝勒烤肉

• Avg. Price: ¥150-200 RMB/Person

• Opening Hours: Generally 10:30 am-21:30 pm (varies by branch; some open until 22:00)

• Address: Multiple branches, e.g: Siji Minfu (Forbidden City Branch): No. 11 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District 四季民福（故宫店）：东城区南池子大街11号

  
  

3, Bianyifang (便宜坊)

• Why we love

  A time-honored Chinese brand and a representative of closed-oven roasted duck with a long history (over 600 years). The roasting process uses no open flame, resulting in tender, juicy duck meat with a crispy texture

• Must-Try

Flower-Fragrant Crispy Roast Duck 花香酥烤鸭

Closed-oven roast duck 焖炉烤鸭

Mustard Duck Webs 芥末鸭掌

Dry-Fried Meatballs 干炸丸子

Salted Duck Liver 盐水鸭肝

• Avg. Price: ¥136-150 RMB/Person

• Opening Hours: Generally 10:30am-21:00pm (varies slightly by branch)

• Address: Multiple branches, e.g., Bianyifang (Xianyukou Branch): No. 65-77 Xianyukou Street, Qianmen, Dongcheng District.便宜坊（鲜鱼口店）：东城区前门鲜鱼口街65-77号

4, Da Dong 大董

• Why we love: A representative of high-end roast duck, famous for its "Crispy Non-Greasy" roast duck. It promotes a modern healthy concept with low fat and less oil. The duck skin is exceptionally crispy and melts in the mouth. The dishes are exquisitely presented, resembling "conceptual cuisine," with excellent ambiance and service.

• Must-Try

"Crispy Non-Greasy" Roast Duck “酥不腻”烤鸭

Dong's Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions (intangible cultural heritage

technique, rich sauce flavor) 董氏葱烧海参

Saffron Sauce Chinese Cabbage (conceptual cuisine) 红花汁白菜

• Avg. Price: ¥400+ RMB/Person

• Opening Hours: Generally 11:00 am-22:00 pm

• Address: Multiple branches, e.g., Da Dong (Huamao Branch): 4th Floor, West Zone, Huamao Shopping Center, No. 81 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. 大董（华贸店）：朝阳区建国路81号华贸购物中心西区4层9楼

  
  

5, Sheng Yong Xing(Sanlitun Branch) 晟永兴(三里屯店）

• Why we love

  A modern high-end roast duck restaurant and a Michelin-starred eatery. It blends Chinese and Western elements, with its signature caviar roast duck being unique—combining duck skin, steamed bun, and caviar for rich layers of texture. The ambiance is luxurious.

• Must-Try

Caviar Roast Duck (unique combination of duck skin, seamed bun, and caviar) 鱼子酱烤鸭

Truffle Prawn Balls 松露大虾球

Golden Armor Deep-Sea Yellow Croaker 金甲深海大黄鱼

• Avg. Price: ¥400+ RMB/Person

• Opening Hours: Generally 11:00 am-14:00 pm, 17:00 pm-21:00 pm

• Address: No. 5A Xindong Road, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区新东路甲5号

Note:

• The addresses provided are for specific branches; other locations are also available.

• Operating hours and prices may vary by branch; checking in advance is recommended.

• Photos of the dishes and restaurant ambiance can be added for visual reference.