Is Beijing's Michelin Star Peking Duck Worth it? Quanjude Qing Dynasty Duck

Out of all the Chinese foods out there, Peking duck is one of the most well known and high-end Chinese dishes. It requires a meticulous preparation process, including blowing the duck skin up with air like a balloon to separate it and get a nice crispy skin. There are loads of places in China to get an authentic Peking duck, but is the best Beijing roast duck in China, at least by reputation, worth it?

In this video we visit Quanjude Peking duck restaurant, which is a Peking duck house that has been around for more than 150 years. It has been around for so long that the Qing dynasty was in power for the first 50 years of its business. Not only is the Quanjude Imperial era duck famous from a historical standpoint though, it is also critically regarded as one of the best Peking Duck restaurants in Beijing. It holds a Michelin star and its current prices reflect its newfound prestige, though its price tag of $20 for half a Peking roast duck is still modest compared to most Western restaurants.

The higher prices have led many local Beijing patrons to declare Quanjude overrated and a tourist trap, but we are here to find out if the best Peking duck in Beijing is also its most historical and its most critically acclaimed. Is Michelin star Quanjude overrated? Or is Quanjude legit? And is Quanjude still one of the best restaurants in Beijing and one of the best restaurants in China? Join us on this China food vlog as we find out!

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QUANJUDE (Many locations)
(Original Location):
China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 前门大街30号 邮政编码: 100051