We visited Duck & Dumpling to ring in the Lunar New Year, drawn in by a craving for Peking duck, and everything we ordered ended up being just as enjoyable. We got a half order of the Peking duck, which was beautifully crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside. It paired perfectly with the soft, chewy spring pancakes. The accompanying soup was fine, though I found myself spitting out small bits of bone with almost every spoonful.
We also tried several dumpling dishes, all of which were solid. But the surprise standout for our whole table was the Spicy and Crispy Chicken. It was incredibly flavorful with an addictive crunch, though definitely not for anyone sensitive to heat.
I don’t think we had an assigned server, since each time we pressed the call button a different person came by. Even so, service was consistently prompt and the food arrived in an orderly flow. I also appreciated the jugs of water on the table, since nothing derails a meal faster than half the group sitting with empty glasses. Overall, we had a great experience and are already looking forward to our next visit.