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We called ahead to reserve for a 7pm seating (the last seating for Peking Duck) for a table of 5. It was so so busy in there with a lot of people crowded around the hostess table. You need to check in and let them know you arrived so they can put you in the queue to be seated. Even though we arrived at 6:45 we didn't get seated until 7:15 (aka no point in arriving early if you have a reservation). The Peking Duck is what they are famous for and deservedly so. It is so so good and the presentation is beautiful. Skin is crispy, meat is tender, wrappers are thin. They give you an option to have the Duck remains (bones and left over meat) to be made into a soup or stir fry and we opted for the soup. It was so clean and healthy tasting. One of the best places for Peking duck in the bay. A must try
I think my experience with the food is a little mixed but overall I loved how kitschy this place is. I feel like the interior is the quintessential Chinese American restaurant interior of a certain vintage. If the vibe inside wasn't so Chinese fr, it'd feel like a caricature. But this place is super packed with Asians. And hearing them talk, yeah mostly Chinese. Like 95%. The tables with non-Chinese people were accompanied by Chinese people. Anyway, I was surprised. I was like ok I see you, boiling Beijing. You're legit. What brought me here was the Peking duck. I've had Peking duck but I've never tried hunting the dish down. It was the kind of thing I ate as a kid if an adult ordered it. But I've recently been trying to find good Peking duck that comes served with haw jelly. Other than Palo Alto's Imperial Treasure, this place also serves it that way. And similarly you have to call to make a table reservation (no online system) and duck reservation. The pancakes/wraps taste better here. The duck meat was more tender and moist here, but the portion for the same price was much larger at imperial treasure. Also the cuts at imperial treasure were nicer/cleaner, and you get the table side experience. I do appreciate how boiling Beijing kept the duck on a warmer. It actually worked unlike the steamer of pancakes/wraps which sat on hot water that quickly went cold. I appreciate the effort. The soup tasted like msg and came out very quickly after our duck. It was pretty salty and had very little noodles and vegetables. Imperial treasure is better. We also ordered the oyster crab steamed egg dish. I think it sounded interesting but you can definitely pass on it. The egg was a bit spongy and overdone. The service was fast and friendly, they seem well staffed and efficient. The only hiccup was they forgot our hanging bread but they let us cancel it so it was fine. I won't stop going to imperial treasure but I definitely want to come back to try other dishes and see how those stack up.
Came here after hearing about the Peking Duck being one of the best in the Bay Area. Pre-order the day before. The duck came last but it was definitely good. We ordered crepe pancakes but didn't realize it already came with some. They carve the Peking duck and serve the skin and meat nicely on a platter with nice condiments but perhaps needed a little more salt. They also offer you the option to have the bones and can order as a soup or pan fried for a small price. We misunderstood what the server was asking and ordered them fried with hot chillies...it was tasty and crispy but next time we would try as a soup. Restaurant was crowded so glad we made a reservation so seated right away. Tried some other tasty dishes, too. The cumin lamb was very good, and the pepper beef and salt pepper fried chicken wings were pretty good, too. A little pricey ($60/person without drinks) but some unique northern Chinese dishes. Would likely come back again for the Peking Duck but might try to compare to a few other places known for theirs, too. Also, was curious about a hanging pancake dish that several other tables ordered!!
Boiling Beijing has always been my favorite restaurant in the bay for peking duck. I recently came back from Shenzhen and their duck is definitely comparable, just not size or price wise. It's hard to find an authentic Chinese restaurant that serves their peking duck with haw jelly and mandarin pancakes( steamed thin wraps) as most Chinese restaurants offer only steamed buns. For a party of three, we preordered the large duck a day before (make sure you call ahead) and on the day of, we got seated immediately even though there were people before us. The duck was served before we even had a chance to order anything else. The duck skin was crispy, juicy, flavorful and it was as good as I had remembered. The price between the small and the large was only a $10 difference and it didn't seem that much bigger. Instead of the cumin dish, we decided on the soup and I have to say, the flavors weren't as bold as it used to be and was quite bland. There was much less veggies, vermicelli and more liquid than before. I recommend the cumin lamb from previous visits and the crispy shrimp, which had a tangy and sweet glaze to it. Very similar to their sweet and sour whole fish. It was fried perfectly so you could eat the whole shrimp with the shell on. I saw a lot of people order the hanging pancake and I'm not sure if we were missing something, but it was not worth $18. It was neither hanging when it arrived nor did it have any appeal to it. It was a bit sweet and tasted like the flakey outer layer on a wifey cake. Before ordering, I didn't even see anyone ordering a dish to dip it with either. There was a language barrier since I don't speak mandarin and not everyone spoke English so I didn't even bother asking before ordering... my own fault I suppose. I much prefer roti at other restaurants, and would definitely skip it next time. I highly suggest their duck, cumin lamb and crispy shrimp though!
I came specifically for the crispy red bean rice cake, and it did not disappoint. The outer layer had that soft, glutinous rice texture, and it tasted freshly fried in clean oil. The chicken meatball soup, hotpot, and sliced tofu also all met expectations. This is easily one of the better Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes from the menu.
One of the most consistently solid Chinese spots I've been to in the area. The food quality is impressive across the board -- everything tastes fresh, well-balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell they don't cut corners. The flavors are authentic but still refined, not overly greasy or heavy like a lot of places. Portions are generous, making it great for sharing with a group. Service was smooth and attentive without being overbearing, and the overall atmosphere is lively yet comfortable -- perfect for both casual dinners and hosting friends. This is the kind of place you can confidently bring people to and know it'll deliver every time. Definitely a go-to spot.
A group of friends came here during the weekend for lunch. One of them heard Boiling Beijing had the best duck around and had been dying to try it. The service was polite and quick, taking our orders and tending to our table as needed. The decor and atmosphere felt lavish but not overly fancy as the energy was more casual than formal. It wasn't too crowded when we got there. Only a few families and groups were present, so we were seated quickly. We took some time to look over the menu to figure out what else on top of the peking duck we wanted. The food came out by dish fairly quickly and in a linear fashion, which was great for the progression of the meal. We ordered the Roast Duck, Dry Cooked String Beans w Tofu, Griddle Cooked Cabbage w/ Pork, Beijing Style Louis Root Glutinous Rice in Osmanthus Date Sauce, and some Steamed Rice. The Roast Duck was perfect, and included sides, wraps, and sauce. The duck was juicy, crispy, and a delight to eat. The presentation was also super cute - it was on a two level platter was was a duck figurine. The the first level was a small flame to keep the food on the second level warm. Would recommend 10/10. The string beans and cabbage dishes were solid and came out well. The tofu that came with the string beans was super tasty and I thought was the star ingredient of that dish. The Louis Root Glutinous Rice was interesting, but I probably wouldn't order again since flavor wasn't to my liking. Overall, I had a memorable experience eating the duck here and I'd come back again just for that dish!
Ordered peking duck takeway (called 2 days in advance) for Christmas day pickup and I genuinely feel swindled by how little food was given for a $90 order. I used to live in NYC and used to order whole roasted duck from a couple of different places (Chinatown NYC) for years. On average, I would get 2-3 meals out of the actual duck meat/skin and another 1-2 meals from the duck bones they gave with the orders for $60-80 (shoutout to Hay Hay Roasted miss you guys so much). Boiling BeiJing advertises the "Large Duck" to feed "2-4 people" which is absolutely not true. My partner and I were able to finish the whole order by ourselves in 1 sitting. The order comes with 20 wraps, hoisin sauce, some poorly cut up green onions and cucumbers, and 2 chinese radish soups that includes a couple of duck bone. From pictures, it looks like they take more care in presentation when you eat inside their restaurant. I guess there aren't many other restaurants doing peking duck in this immediate area so they are able to charge the prices they do and people still order from them. I for one will now drive further to SF Chinatown to hopefully find a better place for value and taste. The one positive is that the duck skin was good and decently crispy even for takeaway, but not worth the price we paid for our meal.
Boiling Beijing requires reservation not only for the guests but also for the Peking Duck. The service is a definite miss. They seemed to be extremely busy and did not have enough utensils at times. For example, there were 5 of us and they brought only two glasses of water. However, you don't come to this restaurant for the ambiance or the service, and the food lived up to its billing. The duck was delicious. I also really liked their green vegetables (that were cooked in garlic) and their cauliflower dry pot. They also had a pepper beef dish, which was excellent. So overall, a very nice meal and I would definitely return.
My friend raved about this place, so I knew I had to take my family here to try it out! Made a reservation on Thu for Fri night at 6:30, was not a problem - and emphasized I wanted to order the infamous duck. It's QR code ordering, so I took care of it for my mom. Probably over-ordered since everything looked so good. I ordered: - Infamous duck, with the wraps and duck soup (duck is done in 2 ways): SO GOOD. Skin is super crispy and light. - Shredded potatoes with vinegar: cuts the grease of other dishes, very nice and tart. - Dried cooked string beans: always a hit at any Chinese restaurant. - Sweet and sour whole fish: wow - fried perfectly, not hard at all. For someone like me who isn't a huge fan of sweet and sour, this one has a very nice balance and is very enjoyable. - Black pepper Angus beef: upgraded to a larger size, very meaty and seasoned well - Fried diced chicken with chili (not pictured): I thought this was good, had good heat. - Chinese cauliflower: my mom complained this was spicy, but I thought it was fine. - Beef with green onions: I'm running out of adjectives, just know this was GOOD too Definitely a great hidden gem in the Peninsula and I will be back!
First time at Biiling Beijing for dinner and it was Christmas Eve! My dad made a reservation for 5:30pm and we were promptly seated even though we arrived a bit earlier. Service was great and the ambiance is very vibey with lots of Chinese decor and furniture. Food was delicious and I could see why they were busy. We ordered a variety of dishes from the beijing peking duck to the braised pork and everything was amazing. I would definitely come back!
We made a reservation for a large party for a later lunch and they were able to snag us a big table with a lazy Susan. Overall we were happy with the food and would definitely come back at some point! We ordered two small ducks for the table and I thought it was pretty good! I guess the duck skin could have been a bit crispier but duck is usually pretty good because it's so oily. It went well with the thin pancakes that were served with them. I added some of the sauce to top it off. The duck bone soup that came with it was quite nice. It was a milky white broth with some duck bones and noodles. The broth perhaps was a tiny bit too salty but otherwise good and felt wholesome to eat. The spiced chicken is incredibly spicy! I liked it a lot but found myself having to pace my bites. Even one bite of chicken was sending me to spice town and the spice was lingering a lot! Yang Zhou fried rice was decent, maybe a little dry. This one did have shrimp in it though so I took them out. The mapo tofu was nice. Very saucy. I recommend eating this with white rice. The jalapeño pork belly was also not bad. A lot of jalapeño in here! The tong hao (veggie) was okay. I think this could have used a bit more flavor and salt. Service was okay - they were nice but a little slow in getting us some basics like napkins, spoons, bowls, etc. The napkins were also incredibly thin so you need a lot!
The food here is honestly so good. I know they are famous for their peking duck but I have yet to try it since I didn't know that I had to preorder at least an hour beforehand. I got the garlic pea sprouts, crispy shrimp, and black pepper beef and everything was so tasty. The crispy shrimp had a nice glaze and the shell is so crispy that you can just eat the whole thing. The black pepper beef is so tender and so flavorful. The only thing is that the portions are really small so it is pricey for what it is. But I will still be back to try their duck next time. read more
We celebrated my mom's birthday here and it was a great experience overall! We've already been here a handful of times so we knew what we liked. Some standout dishes are the Tofu, Crab Meat, and Crab Roe in Stone Pot and the Salt and Pepper Prawns. And of course the duck, which also has a beautiful presentation! Definitely recommend pre-ordering the Peking duck (you can just call the restaurant and let them know what time you're going to be there and that you want it!). I secretly asked our waiter if they did anything for birthdays and initially they said no, but later they came to me and said they can make our table a free dessert. It took a while, but at the end of our meal, they came out with a fresh plate of red bean mochi complete with a tea candle in the middle of the plate, while playing an instrumental birthday song on the speakers - it was so sweet of them! Thank you Boiling Beijing for the lovely meal and celebration! read more
We came here from a recent IG post. The duck as highlighted as their specialty and you have to order in advance. Could be we didn't really know how to pair it together but the sugar kind of threw me off. Great if you want to try something than the traditional bun, but I've always preferred the bun so might be preference. My favorite dish that I would def return back for would be the black pepper beef. That was 5/5. Super tasty and flavorful. Great texture and cooked to perfection! However the other dishes seemed to be okay and nothing really particular that caught my eye. read more
4.5 stars -- absolutely amazing food, with ambience and service of a typical Chinese restaurant. Given that there are more and more high end Chinese places around, I suppose I'm starting to expect some service too ;) Call ahead and order a Peking Duck. It's the best I've had in a while, not just in the Bay Area, but also comparing to those in Asia. The condiments were standard, and if those are good too it'd have been superb. There are 2 sizes of the duck, for 4 people you only need the small one. If you want to order other dishes, I think the small can feed 6 as well. You also get another preparation of the rest of the duck, and we went with the soup -- delicious brimming with umami, and filled with Napa cabbage and vermicelli noodles. We also ordered a bunch of dishes: rainbow skin (which is mixed veggies with a wide mung bean noodle that is called skins), mapo tofu, stir-fried chrysanthemum. It was plenty of food for 4, with quite a bit leftover. The menu itself has some classic Chinese items that folks in the U.S. would come to expect, but I'd stick with the Beijing specialties, as we do like those dishes better -- for example, rainbow skin is sooooo good, whereas I'd go down the street to another place for mapo tofu. We saw plenty of people eating Beijing style hot pot and I really want to try that next time, especially with the lamb. The staff was busy walking around but barely paid attention to us, which is not surprising. However, we got some non Chinese people in the party and they didn't even ask about the second preparation of the duck until I asked them about it. I wonder if they'd have just not served it had I not asked. The tables for 4 are also way too small for a Chinese meal and you'll feel quite cramped, but it's totally worth it for this meal. Overall I'd highly recommend this place, and bring your friends!!! read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
This is my favorite place in the area for Peking duck. The skin is so crisp and just everything about it I love. They also let you choose how you want to utilize the bones (soup or crisp). We always choose the soup. It's so flavorful though the portion has gotten much smaller over the years. You may need to reserve the duck a day in advance. The other food is also really good. This place can get really crowded on weekends. And parking can be really hard to find. But overall, the food here is worth it. read more
We heard about the infamous Peking duck at this place and had to try it! We made a reservation which is highly recommended because during lunch on weekends, it can get pretty busy. Service is super quick, food came out one after the other. The restaurant is fast paced and depending on where you sit, you can see the chefs working hard in the back. All the flavors of each dish were unique. The Peking Duck is Halal so they use every part of the Duck. At the end, you get the option of: stir fry, soup or porridge with the bones. We chose the soup and it was a great choice to finish off with. My personal favorite was the Chef's special, dry shrimp. The shells are crispy and sweet and it's soft enough for you to eat it whole with the shrimp. Flavor is exactly like honey walnut shrimp minus the wet coating. Super yummy! I would definitely come back to try more items on their menu. read more
Old school Chinatown vibe interiors complete with murals on the walls, and easy street parking. It's worth the drive to the peninsula for the parking situation alone. They specialize in Peking duck which you must preorder. It is a must. Three people shared the small order and had them make the soup with the left over duck. It was amazing, and we brought home two portions of the soup. We also ordered the shrimp and were instructed to eat the whole thing, including the shell. The batter was light and tasty, and the shrimp was delicate. We decided to get some tonghao (new to us) greens in garlic, and it was very tasty. Finally we also ordered the lamb. It was delicious. It was sliced very thin with onion and cumin seeds. The Peruvian in me asked my dining friends, doesn't it remind you of saltado? Just add tomato and fries? Our waiter asked if it was our first time, and it was, so he helped us choose what to order. He recommended one or two dishes in addition to the duck. The duck with the soup would have been plenty for three, but then we would have missed the other dishes. Further kudos to the waiter who we saw deal with a particularly nasty customer complaining about the rice. The rice was perfectly fine. And the price? Cheap for the quality we got. Definitely worth the trip for the Peking duck, but also there are so many specialties you don't usually see. read more
1 year ago
I'm so glad I tried this place! If you've heard of Bistro Na's in the 626, Boiling Beijing feels like a Bay Area version of it in terms of food, with chef specialties like black pepper beef and the most delicious Beijing style crispy shrimp. So far I've tried: - black pepper angus beef - I'm definitely coming back for this one. This beef is so flavorful (mix of savory, sweet, noticeable black pepper) and so tender. Pretty good value for the price too imo. - Beijing style crispy shrimp - the dish I originally tried at Bistro Na's and am so happy to have found in the Bay Area!! I usually don't like eating shrimp shells at all but I will gladly do so for this dish since it's just so crispy, but without being hard if that makes any sense. The flavor of this shrimp is a nice subtle sweet too, which I love. Definitely coming back for this one as well. - sweet and sour whole fish - presentation is very cool, and the fish itself is delicious. It amazingly holds its crunch even though it's covered in sauce. Would probably get again if I went in a group--it's my third favorite of the dishes I've tried so far. This place is also well known for duck, which I normally also don't like but am super interested in trying here next time! Other things to note: - expect a wait. I came in at 630pm on a Saturday for a party of 2, and it took an hour to get seated. We didn't have reservations, but I also heard people with reservations had to wait a bit too - parking is easy, and there's a lot on the side of the restaurant Ambiance itself is kind of chaotic, but the food here is just so freaking good. Can't wait to come back! read more
1 year ago
Great Beijing style roasted duck! The duck is well made, the skin is soooo juicy and crispy, and wrapper is thin, the sauce is delicious. Remember to order ahead for the duck! We made a reservation on a Sunday night and shortly after we got seated, the place is PACKED. The highlight is definitely the roasted duck. A must try here. The other dishes are decently OK. Nothing really too surprising. I liked the tofu and the sweet and sour fish! The lamb dish comes with the soup. If you ordered the duck, they will also ask if you want to deep fry the bones. That is a separate dish and costs $7 as an add-on. I would come back for the duck! read more
We had to preorder the duck, but it was worth it! We got there at 5 PM and were one of the first people to get seated. The duck was really good but a little more on the oily side. It was really nice that they gave us plenty of wraps for the duck and that we had the option of having a soup or stir fry. We opted for the soup and it was a good end to the meal. My favorite thing was the sour beef and the cold beef combo dish which is less spicy than other places. The dishes all came our really fast and at the same time. We didn't get seated at a lazy Susan table but wish we did because the table was completely saturated with plates! Of note, they did charge for to go boxes but it was a dollar. read more
Wow, this place knows how to present a dish!! Located nearby SFO, my family stopped by for dinner before dropping my grandma off at the airport. You can order through a tablet which includes pictures of the dishes. All the dishes were so yummy! The most notable were the duck (preordered), fried shrimp, and rainbow noodles. I loved that no part of the duck goes to waste, the pieces that werent used for the peking duck were still cooked and served! read more
10 months ago
Our cousin from Toronto recommended this place. She has traveled extensively all over Asia and said this place is the best! Food was hot and fast. We preordered the duck and it was the first dish. It even had a flame underneath the plate to keep it hot! Tasty succulent flesh separated crispy skin and served three ways. The famous fish with the sweet and sour was complemented with the eggplant and string beans. Restaurant was loud and busy but did not take away from the great atmosphere. Definitely will come again and again! read more
2 months ago
A few of my friends wanted Chinese for dinner and we stumbled upon this establishment online. First mistake was that we did not know we had to preorder their specialty, roast duck. Fortunately, they told us it was still available to order, but would take ~45-60mins to make. We were happy to wait! The waitress put the order in before we even sat down, which was nice of her. I enjoyed majority of the dishes we ordered that night. Parking was easy. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Below is an outline of what we ordered. Beijing style duck: 4/5, this is their specialty and what everyone comes here to get. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed in this dish. Maybe it comes down to preference, but I prefer the traditional classic cantonese roast duck over this beijing style duck. The skin had a thin fat layer underneath, making it crunchy and crispy, however the fat content was way too high it almost felt like I was eating a bite out of a butter stick itself. The chinese duck wraps (Chinese tortillas) coupled with the side dishes make the dish much more enjoyable, however still prefer the traditional baos instead. Glad I got to give it a try. Black pepper angus beef: 5/5, this was my favorite dish. The beef itself was extremely tender with great beef flavor. It had solid "wok hay", where it came out piping hot. Rainbow skin: 4.5/5, good way to mix a bunch of vegetables into one dish. At times I thought the dish was a bit too saucy for me personally, but overall enjoyed the flavor and would order again. Sizzling lamb cumin: 4/5, nothing much to say about this dish. It wasn't my favorite. It was essentially sliced lamb cooked with onion and ?cilantro, in a tin foil cooked in several Chinese condiments. Yang Zhou Fried rice: 5/5, not pictured, but initially based on presentation, I thought it was going to be disappointing as it had zero to no color (pale white). But after trying the dish, it was soo flavorful. Great for the kids or young adults. Overall I'd recommend giving this establishment a try! read more
7 months ago
I've recommended this place to a few friends now and they've all had great experiences. I got to come back for a Sunday Lunch and really enjoyed it! The floors look like they've been updated so it feels much cleaner inside. The food and service were pretty great for a chinese restaurant. Food has always been standout-- ordering ahead for their famous Peking Duck + soup! Fish, rainbow noodles (they aren't too spicy imo), cubed garlic steak, and crispy shrimp. The staff offered to take photos for our large group, they were accommodating of children, service was fast, and they were helpful with a birthday cake too. This will be on my short list of places to take friends and family for celebrations like birthdays, team offsite dinner, when parents are in town, and just meeting up with friends again. read more
The Peking duck here alone is worth the drive to San Mateo for. The space is typical of other Chinese restaurants with a few banquet style tables that were all full when we came. So I think a reservation is necessary on a weekend. We came for the Peking duck which was one of the better ones I've had. They were well cooked and expertly cut up and arranged with all the condiments. The dishes used were cute as you can see in the pictures. The other dishes we got were also delicious and I would come back to try more of them. read more
The Chinese food I had delivered to me from here was very good. The dumplings were nice and tender and the soup was very spicy which is just the way I like it. The ambiance of the place and the service was great from what I've read on other people's reviews. I highly recommend this place. I give them 5 stars . I may order food from them again sometime. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Tip: call ahead for the Peking duck. My friend and I came here for lunch after we made a reservation. When we got here our table wasn't ready yet. The group in front of us was about to make a scene as the girl didn't realize the world didn't revolve around her. She only has to wait 10 mins and wasn't having it, smh. You'll need to order on your phone with the QR code. Most of their food is spicy but they have some non-spicy options as well. We got the numbing fish and beef cube along with our duck. The duck is the main dish that was perfectly made. There was no fat under the skin and the skin was thin and crispy. The meat was tender was well. The beef cube was ok, I found it to be too sweet and there was so fat on the meat, which I didn't like. The numbing fish dish was so tender and numbing. You need a high tolerance for spicy food to handle this dish. My lips were numb for a good period of time. However, I'll still get this dish again, but with a bowl of rice to help. read more
6 months ago
Arrived 5:50, was told the wait was 30mins but ended up to be 50mins due to person at front's incompetence. The place was packed with guests non stop coming in, so we assumed the food is good and couldn't wait to try. Very disappointed - the flavors were below mediocre and blend, the stirred fried shredded pancake had more veggies than pancake, see photo; the Peking duck was lukewarm and on the dry side. Not worth it. read more
Hands down the best Chinese food in the area. Can't go wrong with anything. Every dish is authentic and delicious. They have a great variety of selection. The peiking duck is outstanding. You can't come and not order it. Just call in and order in advance otherwise it's an hour wait if you order on the spot. Their crispy shrimp, dry/spicy pots, and noodle dishes are so good! They also have private rooms. I booked a private room for NYE and the place was PACKED. Everyone was speaking Chinese like we were in China. That's when you know this is THE spot. They charge a flat fee of $10 for bottle opening regardless of the number of bottles. What a bargain! All in all, prices are very reasonable and portions are good. They even have TVs in the private rooms but we didn't use them. We'll probably be back in a week! read more
I heard about this place from a friend who said the duck was awesome. So I had to try it for myself. Came here on a Monday right when they opened. We were the first customers and were greeted by a friendly waitstaff. The decor was traditional Chinese with rosewood chairs and very beautiful art works. We ordered the tongho , angus beef, fried rice, braised fish, and the duck. We ordered the duck ahead of time which was required. I must say, the food was extremely good. The braised fish dish was filled with so much favors, it's beyond words. If you had a bowl of rice, you could had the fish dish alone and it would be enough for dinner. There were broccoli, tofu, noodles, and fish in the spicy, numbing slurry. The angus beef was so tender and juicy, I couldn't stop eating it. What about the duck? Well, it was probably one of the best I had. It's that good. Make sure you get reservation, it was packed even on the Monday when we were there. If you like spicy peppercorn type of dishes, this place is for you! Great on a cold winter day in the Bay! read more
3 months ago
I've been to this restaurant twice, and the first time I tried their renowned Peking Duck. It's one of the best I've had in the Bay Area, reminding me of home, and the price is very reasonable compared to other places offering the same dish. Their silken tofu soup, a popular breakfast item, is also incredibly authentic, as is the cold noodles dish. However, we enjoyed the dishes from our second visit a bit less. The lamb dish was somewhat disappointing, particularly because the lamb was machine-sliced thin. The more authentic and superior version would feature thicker, hand-cut slices. On the other hand, I was impressed by the sweet and sour Squirrel Fish dish. It's a challenging dish to execute due to the intricate knife work required to achieve the distinctive look, and this is the first restaurant outside China that has managed to present it authentically. I'll definitely return to try more dishes, especially the Beijing-style hot pot. Many of the flavors evoke a deep sense of nostalgia and remind me of home. read more
One of the more authentic spots for Peking Duck in the Bay Area, Boiling BeiJing is a great spot for Chinese food. We pre-ordered the peking duck for takeout and you get an option for either soup or stir fry for the rest of the duck, so they really don't waste any part of the duck! The soup is better, with parts of the bone in meat, glass noodles and bok choy. The Black Pepper Beef with Golden Garlic ($15.95) is has tender pieces of beef with whole roasted garlic cloves. The String Beans with Tofu ($14.95) were pretty standard and the Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodle ($12.95) was okay. I am allergic to shrimp so I can't comment on that, but it looked pretty good and crispy! Overall the duck is the star of the show here, but be warned you do have to pre-order it. read more
2 years ago
8 months ago
If you like Peking duck then come here and try their version I personally like it they do have other delicious plates as well service is good n friendly make sure you call ahead to reserve if you want the Peking duck read more
The food is so good! Don't even like beef but their beef dishes are bomb. The service is great and the tables can seat up to 8, and it looks like they have private rooms for even bigger parties. Do know you need to reserve in advance for peking duck. read more
10 months ago
Ordered a lamb roll, a cabbage, and a vermicelli for hot pot. The bill came out to be $50. I was far from full (being a female) and had to order a dish for take out. My total was $85 including tips for one person. read more
11 months ago
10 months ago
Peking duck and crispy shrimp so good that I came here twice in one month and subsequently gained 5 lbs. Points off for shoddy management of reservation timing (expect to wait up to an hour even if you have a reservation), indifferent service, and according to my friends, not the nicest bathrooms. I've gotten the Peking duck for Thanksgiving takeout twice before but this year was the first time I finally dined in. The takeout duck was good the first time and a bit lackluster the 2nd time. However, both times I've had the duck while dining it, it was good. As other reviewers have pointed out, the skin lacks seasoning but it is one of the consistently crispiest without being fatty and greasy skins I've had. It also comes with sugar that you're supposed to dip the skin into and hoisin sauce for adding to the wraps. The crispy shrimp is another standout dish here. As another friend said, possibly the best shrimp she's ever had. Most of the other food was good. The noodle and dumpling dishes went over well with the kids (and adults) in the group. The griddle cooked spicy tofu and tripe were both good spicy dishes. It's a decently sized space but gets crowded with many people. Parking can be difficult on San Bruno avenue. read more
1 year ago
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649 San Mateo Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
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