【Travel Ideas】Visting Beijing? The Best Peking Duck Restaurants

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From glammed-out ballrooms to backstreet dives, we lay out the best Peking duck in Beijing

No visit to Beijing is complete without trying the city's most iconic dish: Peking duck.

This dish, with a history of over 600 years, is the golden name card of Beijing's food culture ✨. Starting from carefully selected high - quality Beijing white ducks, which are fed four times a day to reach an ideal weight of 3 - 3.5 kilograms, and then roasted to a shiny brown. The chef will precisely slice it into about 70 - 80 pieces right in front of you. Each piece has crispy skin and tender meat. Paired with thin pancakes, scallions, cucumbers, and sweet bean sauce, roll it up and take a bite. The taste is simply amazing 👍!

Moreover, every part of the duck can be used to make a sumptuous "all - duck banquet".

But with so many options around, how do you choose? What do the locals recommend? Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly option or a high-end experience, here's a guide to the top spots according to Beijing natives.

Budget-friendly options

(Under 200RMB per bird)

Zi Guangyuan (紫光园)

A long-established local favourite, Zi Guangyuan serves up classic Beijing flavours at an affordable price. With multiple branches around the city, this spot offers not only delicious Peking duck but also other popular dishes like their famous yogurt, scallion lamb stir-fry, and more.

Price: 168RMB per bird

Address: all locations of 紫光园. The well known branches are

紫光园·烤鸭(来北家园店)

北京市朝阳区来北家园小区 13 号楼 103 号

Zi Guang Yuan Roast Duck (Laibeijia Yuan Store)

Address: No. 103, Building 13, Laibeijia Yuan Community, Chaoyang

Phone: 010 - 65484667

紫光园(前门大栅栏店)

北京市大栅栏街 31 号一层、二层 2 - 9 号

Ziguangyuan (Qianmen Dashilan Store)

Address: No. 31, Dashilan Street, Beijing

Phone: 010 - 65484667

Deyuan Roast Duck (德缘烤鸭店)

Located in the historic Qianmen area, Deyuan is the go-to for a quick, budget-friendly Peking duck fix. With a no-frills, old-school vibe, this spot is loved by locals for its cheap prices. Whether you are a Peking duck newbie or apro, the laid-back, charismatic crowd here makes it a memorable experience.

Price: 188RMB per bird

Address: 德缘烤鸭店(大栅栏店)

德缘烤鸭店（大栅栏店）

北京市西城区大栅栏西街 57 号

Deyuan Qianmen Branch

No. 57, West Dazhalan Street, Xicheng District

Opening hours: 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:30 to 21:00

Phone: 010 - 63085371

Trendy & Innovative Options

(250 to 400RMB per bird)

Si Ji Min Fu (四季民福)

Siji Minfu is a restaurant highly recommended by local Beijing people! The quality of the roast duck is excellent, and the environment is nice too. It offers great value for money. However, it's so popular that on weekends, the waiting time can be 2 - 3 hours. You can make a reservation in advance through apps like Dianping or Meituan (both in Chinese). If you can't operate these apps, your tour guide can assist you.

Pro tip: There are numerous branches. The Wangfujing Dong'anmen branch and the Forbidden City branch are very convenient in terms of transportation. And specially, their Forbidden City branch has a stunning view, book in advance. Don't miss the grilled lamb with scallions or deep-fried shrimp with honey sauce.

Price: 259RMB per bird

Address: all locations of Si Ji Min Fu. The well known branches are

四季民福烤鸭店（故宫店）

北京市东城区南池子大街 11 号

Siji Minfu (Forbidden City Store)

Address: No. 11, South Chi Zi Street, Dongcheng District

Phone: 010 - 65267369

四季民福烤鸭店（王府井东安门店）

北京市东城区东安门大街 53 号漫心酒店 1 层

Siji Minfu (Wangfujing Dong'anmen Store)

Address: 1F, Manxin Hotel, No. 53, Dong'anmen Street, Dongcheng District

Phone: 010 - 65238571

Da Dong Roast Duck (大董烤鸭)

For over twenty years, Da Dong has been at the forefront of the Peking duck scene, offering an upscale take on this classic dish. Recognised on Michelin and Black Pearl lists, Da Dong combines tradition with modern flair. For those looking for a high-end experience, this is the place to be.

The environment is elegant, and the dish presentations are super delicate. They also have some creative dishes that blend Western elements, which are very popular among business people. Their duck is known for being leaner, resulting in a less greasy and more flavorful taste.

Pro tip: Multiple branches. The Wangfujing branch is extremely convenient, with great access to surrounding attractions and shopping areas

For a more youthful twist, try Xiao Da Dong, a trendy offshoot catering to a younger crowd.

Price: 398RMB per bird (Da Dong); 209RMB (Xiao Da Dong)

Address: All locations of Da Dong and Xiao Da Dong

大董烤鸭店(王府井喜悦购物中心店)

东城区东华门街道王府井大街 301 号王府商厦 6 层

Dadong Roast Duck (Wangfujing Store)

6F, Wangfu Commercial Building, No. 301, Wangfujing Street, Beijing

Phone: 010 - 65288802

Made in China (长安壹号)

Located in the Grand Hyatt Beijing, Made in China is renowned for its authentic take on regional Chinese dishes. The Peking duck here is roasted using traditional fruitwood over an open flame, delivering that signature crispy skin and tender meat. It's a good choice for those wanting a taste of old-school luxury.

Price: 388RMB per bird

Address: 东方君悦大酒店长安壹号(王府井)

Address: 1F Chang'an One at Grand Hyatt Beijing (Wangfujing)

Grand Hyatt Beijing, 1 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Phone: 010 - 65109608.

Operation hours: Monday to Sunday 11:30 to 14:30 & 17:30 to 22:30

Upscale options

(More than 450RMB per bird)

Sheng Yong Xing (晟永兴)

Sheng Yong Xing is at the upper end of the price range for restaurants of a similar quality. But with a hard-to-fault menu, thoughtful service and a wide wine selection of over 200 options from China and around the world, you won't regret the extra price spent here.

Price: 468RMB per bird (regular roast duck); 618RMB per bird (caviar roast duck)

Address: 晟永兴烤鸭店(三里屯店)

Address: L Building A5, Xindong Road, Chaoyang District (next to Beijing Bank)

Phone: (010)64640968

Operation time: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 21:30

1949 - Duck de Chine (1949 全鸭季)

This restaurant is hidden in a small courtyard in the hutongs, exuding a full - fledged traditional Chinese charm. The dishes are not only visually appealing but also delicious. Many international stars have visited here. Although the price is relatively high, the portion sizes are generous. Compared with Dadong, its unique courtyard atmosphere is more outstanding. It's recommended to make a reservation in advance, but usually, walk - ins can also be seated quickly.

Price: 468 RMB per bird (regular roast duck); 618RMB per bird (caviar roast duck)

Pro tip: Currently, there's only one location at 98 Jinbao Street, which is very close to many hotels in Wangfujing

Address: 1949-全鸭季(金宝街店)

No 98 Jinbao Stree 东城区金宝街98号

Phone: 010-6521 2221

Monday - Sunday: 11:00-14:30 17:30-22:30