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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!
Good Chinese food place! Dishes are very authentic, and very flavourful. The mapo tofu tastes ma but is not too spicy, and the kung pao chicken is very delicious too! I would recommend getting the Black Pepper Angus Beef with Golden Garlic every time. The beef is quite tender and the garlic melts in your mouth. The restaurant is a little outdated but still has a nice atmosphere, especially when the place is full. Service is a bit more hit or miss though. We were forced to move tables halfway through our meal because the staff seated us at a reserved table that was due to be seated in 10 minutes, and acted as though we took too long to eat, even though not all our dishes were served yet. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
Yeah...this is a no for us...Had one of the most disappointing walnut prawns I've ever had (breading was thick and tough and just...no...), their Jian Bing Guo Zi was dry and flavorless, and while their black pepper beef with garlic was yummy, the portion was small and not special enough to warrant a visit back. Maybe the experience would have been different if we were able to get the peking duck dinner, but based on what we had it's a pass in the future. read more
Food 4/5 - Peking Duck 5/5 - not fatty at all, nicely deboned, meat was delicious, small duck was plenty for 4 of us, ordered 10 more pancake -- bones made into soup 3/5 - need more vegetables and tofu - string beans with eggplant 4/5 - fried string beans were over cooked a bit but eggplant was perfect - crispy shrimp 5/5 - perfectly cooked and able to eat even the shells - salt and pepper fish 4/5 - larger pieces of fish than normal Their dishes are not too salty which I appreciate. All well seasoned. Service 4/5 You order via code in table except for the duck which we pre-ordered. They had many servers to flag down. Food came quickly. Typical Chinese restaurant service. Ambiance 2/5 Very outdated restaurant. Pictures on Yelp look better than in person. I would come back for the duck and try the rainbow salad dish. read more
3 months ago
We were appreciative of how they let my reservation be pushed back by 30 minutes super last minute because boy, this place was PACKED for dinner. This is a typical authentic Chinese restaurant with super loud diners, terrible service, but great food. Portions were perfect as well and we had a lot of leftovers for 6 people! FAVORITES Beijing style braised lamb ribs, Mongolian beef, fried diced chicken with red chili, duck soup Chow mein, Yang zhou fried rice - Average dishes that were neither bad nor good Green beans with tofu - Green beans were dry but tofu was crispy and delicious. Sweet and sour fish fillet - NOT worth the price. It was over -fried so the inside of the fish was like... not there. Also, sweet and sour sauce was too much and way too sweet. Peking duck - Wasn't worth 80$ imo because it was pretty bland :/ Duck soup made out of the bones was fantastic though. read more
2 years ago
Got to try this place for the first time today after craving Chinese food! Parking was really easy and there were plenty of seats inside. Tables are clean and service was super fast. The owner was very friendly and suggested a lot of special Beijing-style dishes. We ordered: -spicy cold beef combo appetizer -black pepper angus beef with golden garlic -Beijing style crispy shrimp -griddle cooked cabbage with pork I have to say that every single dish was a 5/5 for me. The angus beef was tender and the garlic pieces paired so well with the meat. The crispy shrimp was seriously one of the best shrimp dishes I have ever had in my life. You eat the entire shell with the shrimp and it's so crispy and delicious! The cabbage had excellent wok flavor and stayed hot since they put it on a little stove. The beef appetizer came with a super large portion and was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be back here and it is now one of my favorite Chinese spots in the bay! They have a Peking Duck dish that I did not know took an hour to prepare (they make it to order), so I will definitely be calling ahead next time! :) Awesome spot! read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
I love the food here as well as the ambiance! the duck is a must-get and it's cooked perfectly - the skin is crispy and the sauces they provide are also amazing! they also use all parts of the duck as seen by the soup they made with the bones and leftover meat! overall would definitely come back again :) read more
8 months ago
Second time here. Came for my birthday celebration. Preordered a day before for a large Beijing style Roast Duck for 4 people; a small would have sufficed. This is IMO the best place for RDuck, so delicious served with side of sliced spring onion, cucumber, beets, crepe, sugar, and hoisin sauce. The presentation is so beautiful. You have to order the Crispy Shrimp, delicious! The sever recommended combination Chow Mien (for celebrant's long life) which was surprisingly good. Also had Pea Sprouts for a balanced meal. Service was a little slow as they were quite busy with lunch crowd... not too bad though. Everything was good. Will definitely return. read more
3 years ago
Everyone gets the peking duck here! The duck is roasted well - crunchy skins, barely any fat remaining under the skin. The meat, as Shirley H. wrote in her review, is mild in flavor, different from the Cantonese version or the smoked tea duck that I prefer. I like that they use the traditional thin crepes for the dish; it's served along with the shredded cucumber, beets, and green onions. In addition, the duck order comes with a choice of a dish made with the bone - either soup with duck bones, tofu, and Napa cabbage, or deep fry salt & pepper duck bones. We opted for the soup, which came at the end of the meal, and offered a satisfying wrap to the meal. Pro-tip: pre-order the duck a day ahead! We ordered two additional dishes and together, these were perfect for our party of four: - rainbow skin: a cold noodle salad dish - stir fry eggplant and string beans All in all, a solid Beijing restaurant, decent prices too! read more
3 years ago
A family staple! We've walked past this restaurant so many times and never understood why the lines was always so long. UNTIL WE TRIED IT! Their star dish is their Peking duck. The skin is separated from the meat with a thin piece of wrap instead of the giant buns other restaurants normally give. The other unique dish is their fried shrimp. You can eat the shell as well and each bite is just a blast of flavor in your mouth. The app makes everything so easy to order since there's pictures on there too. Can't wait to come back! read more
5 months ago
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My experience here was just ok. The restaurant seemed spacious, and it was pretty packed, so that seemed like a good sign. The hostess (a bit gruff) and the servers were ok, not the best but definitely not the worst I've experienced. We ordered the traditional duck (3/5), string beans (3/5), fried rice (3/5), a spicy cabbage dish (3/5), and the beef (4/5) which was the best thing we had. If you're in the area and have a hankering for decent Chinese food, give it a try, but for me I probably won't be back since there's a few other restaurants down the road I would rather try out. read more
I think I just discovered my favorite Chinese food restaurant in SF. The food here is so legit and so flavorful, I literally am still thinking about it now and taste it in my mouth. We only had 3 ppl, but we ordered 4 things but do not regret any at all. We of course ordered the duck, which I highly recommend anyone who comes here to order it. When you order it, the chef asks what you want to do with the bones. I recommend getting it with salt and pepper stir fry. The bones came out so flavorful and it felt like eating fried chicken. An extra dish just from the duck! Anyways will definitely be coming back and hopefully next time with a big group so I can try even more things! read more
1 year ago
It's located on a popular street with lots of Asian restaurants. Plenty of paid parking available. The restaurant decor is decent. The front desk waitress is not especially friendly. Maybe she is overwhelmed on this Saturday evening. The dishes are mediocre. Since I just returned from Beijing a month ago, I didn't order the roasted duck. I craved for Jian Bing Guo Zi, which is a popular street food in Beijing. But the one they make here tastes so weird - maybe a little too much cumin in it? Then Dou Fu Nao, the other weekend special, is also subpar. Also ordered a Napa cabbage dish and a meat dish, which at least were no big surprises. Overall I don't think this restaurant deserve the hype. read more
Incredible Peking Duck! It's probably the best I have had since coming to the Bay Area. I called over the phone (a day before) to reserve a large duck. This portion was very generous for me and two friends to share. We had tons of leftovers too, which the staff packed for us. I think it would be just the right amount for 4-5 people. The duck itself was flavored well and dipping the skin in the sugar was LIFE CHANGING. The duck is marinated with osmanthus, which gives it a subtle sweetness. So good! They give about 20 wraps, some cucumber, and green onion. Also, you have the option to stir fry the duck bones or add it into a cabbage tofu glass noodle soup. We opted for the soup, which had way too much white pepper and salt. It reminded me subtly of a Korean Sul Lung Tang. Overall, it was decent, but I'll try the stir fry next time! We also tried the Sauteed Eggplant with String Beans and this was pretty delicious! It lacked garlic for me, but the veggies were cooked just how I like it. Eggplant wasn't too soggy and the green beans had a little crunch to them. read more
Yooooo it's been awhile since I've had Chinese food this good. I wish I took more pictures but I ate everything too quick. To keep this quick, we ordered eggplant, mung bean noodles, some soup thing, Peking duck, and some fish thing. The eggplant was amazing, it ignited my love and passion for eggplants even more. They were so juicy and the flavor was amazing. Everything else was really great too. All the flavors I had were wonderful and pleasant. The Peking duck was obviously amazing too, I think you may have to pre order it but if you get the chance to eat it then it's a real treat. I didn't get pics of everything but all the food we had here was insanely good. Service was solid as well despite the restaurant being packed. As someone who has lived in China, I seriously recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants authentic Chinese food read more
4 years ago
Since covid, I was so excited to return to this restaurant because it was my favorite Beijing style roast duck restaurant in bay area. The first time I went there, even though I made the reservation, they gave away my seat and my duck because only 4 people show up out of party of 5. Also it was super crowded at night. Eventually after waiting for 30 mins to get a table, and another 30 mins, they were able to get me another duck. The second time I went back because it was lunch time, there was no line. I still made the reservation but it didn't matter this time. Pro: Roast duck is amazing, I always get the big one because I don't mind the leftover and always like to take it home. I also love the thin wrapper that come with the duck. Con: The service is not very good. But I normally don't expect much from a Chinese restaurant. Also the menu choices is not very extensive. It's actually quite limited. In conclusion, I would definitely recommend if you want to have an authentic roast duck experience, other dishes were just ok read more
We came in on a Saturday night with a 7pm reservation, this place was a full house. So busy and lively! We had to wait a little to get seated. You order through a QR code, and if you've preordered the peking duck, that's the first dish that they would bring out. We ordered a good number of dishes and the ones that stood out were the beijing style crispy shrimp, and black pepper angus beef. read more
4 years ago
We went for peking duck and were pleasantly surprised by their other dishes as well. Pecking duck is to rage for, as expected. But their lamb soup, potato appetizer, stir fry chili lamb were all very delicious. We went for dinner on a weekday and it was still packed so beware. Parking is also quite difficult around the area but we were able to find one parking spot at a nearby lot. For pecking duck, you need to order at least 2 hrs in advance so make sure to give them a call before you go. read more
Visited a friend in the area who said this was THE place for peking duck and he was so right! This duck was like no other duck I've had before. Pleasantly crispy, fatty, juicy, and tender. It's really such a unique flavor and texture combo that you have to experience for yourself. It's recommended to call ahead to reserve your order. When we went on a Friday, they only had full orders available (Combo(L)4-6Person). This was more than enough for my group of 3 since we ordered a bunch of other dishes too. It comes with crepe-like steamed wrappers and the usual fix-ins. The server asks if we want the bones from our duck to be made into a soup or fried, we opted for soup and it was just as phenomenal as the main course. The warm broth was so rich with flavor and they even add veggies and glass noodles! Other dishes we ordered but were more like supporting characters were the Shredded Potatoes, Dan-Dan Noodles, and Beijing Style Zhajiang Mein. The black bean sauce was surprisingly super mild and subtly smoky. I liked that the noodle dishes are mixed by the server once it got to the table. They also have a jar of chili oil at each table! read more
Picking up my friend at the airport so decided to pick up Boiling BeiJing for dinner Ive missed Beijing food for so long The food was not strictly Beijing cuisine. Rather a mix of many different cuisines. Some are hits and some are misses. I really like the cabbage dish. Probably my favorite. Do not get the Jian Bing Guo Zi. Very sad and was not made with the right ingredients or sauce or machine. The lamb chop was really good read more
4 years ago
I love this Peking duck place sooo much. Ppl online say make sure you order the duck in advance to secure the , which I totally agree, it's quite a busy restaurant. Duck is really good, I would say it's one of the best in Bay Area. At the same time, I recommend the rainbow skin, not sure whether this is the one in second picture but in Chinese it's called 五彩大拉皮, extremely good, it's like glass noodles appetizer, won't be too spicy but it's flavored really good, tgt with all the other vegetables, it's quite a combination. Wonderful place, I already recommended to my colleagues! I will definitely come back again sometimes! read more
A friend took us here on a rainy evening which was perfect for something hot and boiling! This place was packed during dinner time but we were seated in a matter of 5 minutes. You order using a QR code on your phone and we primarily did the hot pot and added a few dishes on the side. The hot pot, was nice, but boy the dinner ended being really expensive for what you're getting. I'd rather go to an AYCE to be honest. The rainbow skin salad was nice, the mapo tofu was just ok. Overall, decent, but I'm sure if we ordered what other tables were getting like the peking duck etc maybe our dining experience would of been a little more worth it. read more
2 years ago
This place was amazing. We loved the atmosphere, the service, and of course the food was delicious! We are definitely coming back. read more
I ALWAYS come here for peking duck. Birthdays, chinese new year, anniversary, you call it. I'm surprised I haven't left reviewed yet! Being here so many times, let me be really honest: I love this for peking duck. But for other dishes, I have not yet found anything else that's truly worth coming back. Most of the other dishes are either so bland, not great in ingredients composition, or the flavor is just off. 1. Peking duck: always amazing. Great price, great portion, great flavor, great crepes, great condiments, great EVERYTHING! Worth coming back 100%. 2. Beijing lotus root glutinous rice with osmanthus date sauce: one word: ew. We ordered this because our Chinese friend loves it, but even she said it's not cooked correctly. It tastes weird. 3. Black pepper angus beef with garlic: it was ok, but a tad saucy and beef is tough. 4. Braised eggplant with shredded pork: this is so gross, heavily sauced but not great flavor. 5. Wonton soup: very, very bland. Meat is dry even though it's inside a soup. 6. Walnut shrimp: the only acceptable dishes. Perfectly fried, seasoned, but walnut is still somewhat frozen. 7. Sautéed shredded pork with bean curd shin: this is ok, I like the wok hei flavor on this. But wish this has a little more flavor to it. Bland! 8. Hunan stir fried beef: this is VERY spicy it's insane. I love spicy and can handle spicy but even this one is almost too much. Imagine for the non-asian audience. 9. Mongolian lamb: ok this is insane. We barely see the lamb, only onions. It's more like mongolian onions!! Despite all that, I still love their specialty, will be coming back only for peking duck. read more
I've eaten about 100 Peking ducks so I'm a bit of a fiend when it comes to this beloved dish of mine. When I was in Beijing, Da Dong and Made in China were my go-to places. Boiling Beijing is not exactly that but you won't find a better one in the Bay Area. The sweet and sour fish (squirrel fish or 松鼠鱼）is also a favorite. The service was surprisingly good and attentive. They didn't mind the toddlers in our group being messy when we apologized. The waitress assured us they can sweep up the rice clumps that dropped on the floor. read more
I had no idea that this restaurant is popular because when I walked past the place every week I assumed it caters to non Chinese or Cantonese who are usually not big on authentic Beijing food. However when I tried it for the first time with friends on the weekend I saw a decent line waiting while we were dining. Every table was occupied during lunch time. The food is definitely Beijing style as it has a lot of lamb dishes. The copper pot is kinda small compared to authentic food from Beijing and it's decent. The lamb spine was pretty good although not superb. Interestingly what blew me away was the fried prawns. It's super delicious and even the shell was fried to perfection. I think it's even better than Japanese tempura for other prawn/shrimp aficionado. read more
This is a spot with some great roast duck, but other dishes weren't as great. The duck was fantastic. The meat was tender and the skin was crispy and airy. They even give you sugar to dip the duck skin in (try it!). They serve the duck on the thin crepe-like pancakes as opposed to the fluffy bao buns (two different styles). You can also get duck soup made from the leftover duck carcass. Some of the other dishes didn't quite stand up. The stir fried knife cut noodles were quite greasy, and the sweet stuffed lotus root dish didnt have much flavor. Side dishes that did stand up: chinese cold dishes dressed with chili oil were great - super fresh and flavorful chili oil, which the waiter told us they make in house. read more
Very yummy and close to authentic Beijing food. The signature duck dish was on a nice boat dish and was cooked very well. The other dishes we had were good and my favorite was probably the string beans. The staff were attentive and the restaurant had ample seating and good lighting. However, it is a little pricey. Would come again for a celebration! read more
3 years ago
The BEST Peking Duck that I have ever had the pleasure to eat is at Boiling BeiJing in San Bruno, CA!! Honestly, I'd be happy to just come here and only eat their Peking Duck. Good thing my sister made reservations for our group of about 20 people. Also, she made sure to pre-order a couple of Peking Ducks ahead of time so we did not have to wait for this entree too long!! We had a bunch of other entrees as well. Everything tasted fine. The standout of the meal, though, was that Peking Duck!! WOWZA!!! Overall, each one of us had a terrific time at Boiling Beijing! Service was good. Peking Duck was beyond excellent!!! The company of family and friends was priceless!! read more
I cannot express how much this place impressed, this was as other reviewers have noted a recommendation from Mikey Chen (Strictly Dumpling) on Youtube. The place mainly was on my radar since my friends have been craving Peking Duck and there's no better version in my mind than the one Beijing styled ones To sum up the major point of the duck, it was phenomenal. The duck was so eloquently sliced and placed on a duck boat that had a candle underneath to keep the meat warm which is even better than the places I've had good duck in Berkeley. This place even asks after you've ordered a full duck which "side" you want the duck bones/remaining meat is used for: soup, stir fried and I think in rice. We opted for the soup and it reminded me of the soups my parents used to make before every dinner. If you're looking for a solid duck spot, I have no qualms recommending this spot, the only concern is I recall the duck was around $70 or so which can be pricey for some folks As others have also noted, you can easily tell the quality of this place is good because almost all the patrons were Chinese people who only spoke Mandarin. My group was the only group that spoke a lick of English which is usually a sign to me that a small group of foodies know about this spot There were plenty of stand out dishes but I don't have the capacity to review them since our group of four had so much ordered that we were moved to the largest table in the restaurant lol. The one dish outside of the duck that I cannot say highly enough about was their mapo tofu. It seems so ordinary but this is the first mapo tofu I've had where I would honestly eat this for the rest of my life. Typically I think of mapo tofu as just spicy with a hint of savory but you can easily tell this dish has a rich umami flavor from the fermented black bean paste (doujanng) and it works so well with the slight spicy kick. The tofu is also of a silken texture that blends really well with rice and would be well rounded of a flavor I would get this for my grandma or any other family member I know There's plenty of other great dishes but these two were stand out dishes, there's also a clay pot dish that I forgot to picture and describe but I wouldn't expect based off ordering 10+ dishes between four people and each were amazing in their own right that you would have a poor quality dish Lastly I will say part of the reason for this high praise was that my group had so much food ordered the chef and staff had to go into their "closing" hours between lunch and dinner. Not once did they kick us out or give us a glare which is understandable and felt they were very respectful which most Asian people know is not always the case at establishments where the food is good TL;DR highly recommended for their Beijing styled food which honestly was the closest I had to good food outside of Beijing and maybe San Diego read more
Honestly didn't love many of the dishes that we ordered but we came specifically for the duck! And the duck was excellent! The duck skin was a "puffy crisp" texture, as opposed to a flat crisp...if you've had a lot of Beijing duck, I think this will make sense. First time that I dipped the duck skin into sugar before wrapping. Sounded funny to me at first but I gave it a try and loved it! Adds another dimension to the crispy duck. I recommend ordering ahead and going for the large portion of duck. And concentrate on the duck. Most of the other dishes were passable. A simple stir-fry of potatoes was surprising good and goes well with the duck. Also - you can choose a second course made with the duck carcass...we choose salt & pepper which was a total miss! Ask for duck soup instead! To be fair I don't think the restaurant is dirty, but it is old so it shows it's age. You order from a QR code but the staff was generally nice and eager to please. read more
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649 San Mateo Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
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