Beijing Duck

Beijing Duck also called Peking Duck (after the old Anglo- pronunciation of the capital city) is one of the most famous dishes in China. If you visit Beijing, you really must try this treat. This is probably one of the most famous Duck restaurants in Beijing. This was Jon and my third time to eat here.

They have a window where you can watch them cook the ducks. They bake or roast them in large brick ovens.

We ordered two ducks, because we had 7 people eating. The guy brings out the duck and carves it expertly in front of you. Then he takes away the bones and makes a soup with them. The soup is really not that great, but the duck is fabulous!

Hallie enjoyed taking pictures of the process.

You wrap the pieces of duck meat in these "pancakes". They are a lot like tortillas. They are made from corn or flour. I liked the flour kind, but Poppa and Granny liked the corn ones. You can add duck sauce and leeks, cucumbers, or peppers if you like. Everyone ate well this night. The kids even liked it.

This was one of the places I really wanted to go to while in Beijing. It did not disappoint.