Allison T.
Yelp
Oh wow, I really enjoyed this spot. Sorta out of the way, but not. Map it out so you you don't just call it 'the duck spot by the hotel park' like I did. Space is dark and moody with tv screens and velvet, and foodie sexiness. Staff is welcoming and give you the 'you are gonna eeeeat' look, like they know the goodniss is coming.
Came with a group and lucky me, it was still Happy Hour. I got 2 cocktails that made me think I should talk more than I usually do. They didn't hold back on the liquor.
We had FLAMING PEKING DUCK (served 3 ways). This made me giggle, it was fun, and then it was also tasty AF, so win-win. Roast duck was set aflame, and then cut like they asked it beforehand, and it was ok with being eaten. Crispy skin, juicy interior, with or without the pancakes, yummy. The smoked duck was great to watch being prepared too, and not overly smoked. I wanted to gobble it up, but had to share. We also had the bones from the duck deep fried, and the representation was rough, but the taste was deevine. Who knew.
NORTHERN-STYLE CUMIN LAMB CHOPS. Wasn't my fave, but had great flavors. The texture wasn't the greatest for me, and lamb really has to impress me, cuz I know how difficult it could be to cook.
GRILLED EEL FRIED RICE W/ EGG. Lovvved this. Great flavor, so much eel, and good amount, enough to share with 3 or 4 people. Doesn't need anything to go with it, I'd eat all this up with a bottle of white wine.
SICHUAN DRY-COOKED STRING BEANS. Good side dish. Wasn't memorable, but wasn't bad at all. Everything else we had just overpowered this dish.
Had a nachos dish for the happy hour that was presented in a giant hoisin can. The server removes the can to reveal all the 'bad for you but guud to eat' stuff. I think there's pork and cheese, and scallions and goodnissss. If you see it, get it, and share with a table of friends.
I would totally go back, and eat eat eat, with a bunch of happy hour dishes and drinks too. See you there.