Came for an early dinner on a weekday and snagged the last counter top seating . Ordered: - Steamed Chiu Chow Dumplings (3/5) Was warned that this dish has a strong five spice flavor which I didn't mind. But didn't love this dish. Maybe it needed the chili sauce accompanying this dish to elevate the flavors, however, the sauce was really spicy! Too spicy for me to eat with the dumplings. Felt like there wasn't enough filling to skin ratio. There was so much skin, that I used alot of the soy sauce which I typically don't typically use. - Taro Shrimp Cake (5/5) I was worried that this was overly fried by its appearance. The exterior was perfectly fried while the interior maintained airy yet springy texture. Great flavor with and without the sauce. - GDY Cantonese Roast Duck Ordered a half and bone-in duck with the rice and garlic green which was enough for 2 people. The duck was moist, flavorful and not fatty. The duck was good on its own but the accommodating two sauces... plum vinaigrette and duck au jus were both amazing. I loved the plum vinaigrette with the duck and the duck au jus with the rice. Definitely more expensive than the chinese bbq spots but dishes tasted clean and not greasy. I also really enjoyed their house tea. It was a hot pu erh tea with a hint of lychee. The service was friendly and not rushed despite the growing waitlist. I would definitely return for just the duck. read more

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Food and services is 5 but it's hard to look for parking at the area. Came here because the name of the restaurant is interesting 去你鴨的and I heard of this place is owned by Chinatown's old Hing Lung family. Restaurant is not as decorated as bright Chinese restaurant, it on a darker side modern style. Once walk into the restaurant staffs are welcoming, take our name name even we have no reservation. We wait around 30mins we got our table. It's exactly the time we were told to come back. (Recommended to make reservations) We got deboned half duck, make it easier to eat, skin is crispy and meaty, it is Cantonese duck. Crispy and bbq pork combo, crispy skin for pork belly, cha siu is not over sweet. All of three of the Cantonese trio must order and they do run out. Fish sauce chicken wings are crispy, a bit sweet and savory, little sticky favorful. Nice Melons has very interesting favor, it's seems watermelon with salty sauce peanut strong garlic favor. I liked it but not for my kid OG Charsiu Noodles, it is good, it is OG, noodle is not over cook its chewy not soft. Rice and green of course we need because Char siu and Roasted duck it's a combo with rice and duck fat vegetable. A plus, homemade soft serve, sweet cream soft serve tasted like white rabbit candy, chocolate soft serve also good. read more

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Go Duck Yourself was a nice experience for upscale Chinese food. Location and interior had a very nice decorative style and food was overall good (see below for more details). Service was excellent and food came out promptly. Overall: 4.3/5 Ordered the GDY Cantonese Roast Duck which was excellent. Duck was fatty and rich with good flavor but I felt like the salt levels were inconsistent, with some pieces being quite salty. The au jus included was a standout highlight with excellent balanced flavor. The duck paired well with the bao buns which were soft, fluffy and steamed to perfection. The stuffed sticky rice was also good, but on the same flavor level as a standard sticky rice you would find at other restraints. While enjoyable, given the price, I was hoping for a more elevated flavor profile. The last item we ordered was the chiu chow dumplings. These were not my favorite, very vegetable forward without much flavor. The dumpling skin was also a bit doughy for my taste. read more

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Apparent from the name, this is a restaurant to eat duck in San Francisco at Bernal Heights. Reservations is a must at this whimsical place. Choice of appointments from the belt driven fans, lighting, general color scheme to the pretty dishes exuded the good taste of the owners. The staff were polite, and attentive. Cantonese duck was the center of the attention, which was well deserved. Very nice and crispy skin and delicious and succulent meat that melted on the tongue. The Nice Melons salad was very delicious along with other dishes. This is must go place. read more

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Love the ambience and energy! Casual yet still feels a little elevated. Located in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of SF. Service was attentive but they did forget one of our dishes (watermelon salad). We had eaten enough by the point we realized so it was a blessing in disguise. Between 5 people we got the BBQ combo, a disco duck, 9 steamed buns (come in orders of 6,9, and 12) and some garlic greens. The skin was super crispy and the sauces definitely enhanced the food. We had eaten enough but had room for an indulgent dessert. It was pricey for what it is when I live close to many options in Chinatown but overall nice experience to catch up with friends visiting from out of town. read more

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Wow wow wow! We ordered here for the first time last night and the roasted duck was so good. Everything we got was really good! We ordered it via UberEats and it was packaged so well especially with the foil neatly wrapped around it. The Seasame balls were pretty big and pretty good! The Charsiu was also pretty flavorful. The noodles were also decent! The roasted duck was definitely the star here and by far the best we had so far. Totally recommend getting take out here. We look forward to going to the restaurant as well!! read more

Go Duck Yourself - Fried Glutinous Sesame Balls w/ Red Bean Paste Filling (3 pcs); Steam buns; GDY Cantonese Roast Duck; Charred Pork Collar (Charsiu) - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

No wonder this reservation is a little tough! This place is delicious. Service was excellent, attentive without being overbearing, genuinely excited about the food. We had the Cantonese duck, and added garlic greens and rice. It was tender and delicious. We added the buns and the hoisin they came with was really good. The duck came with a savory sauce and a tamarind sauce and both were really good - I was worried deboned duck would be too whitewashed but it was delicious. I want to try the other styles but I'd definitely eat this again. The pork combo (char siu and pork belly) were both good - I'd say not outstanding just solid but the sauces were again the star of the show. Authentic yet impactful, I was double dipping each time. I really enjoyed the fried noodles too - lots of meat, and really good noodles - thick chewy glutinous and a great flavor. The Asian pear salad was decent but I think it's the only thing I wouldn't be excited to order again, it was decent but I felt like the pear chunks were a little too big and the contrast with the fish sauce in the dressing was more than I was excited about. I'd definitely return, though! Yum. read more

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This is a great taste of SF Chinatown in Bernal Heights. I love a restaurant with a forceful name and they make it very clear that they are all about the duck. They also make sure that you know it's NOT Peking duck but Cantonese, which is the same kind of duck you get from SF Chinatown. Three of us came here on a Sunday night and we ordered the Cantonese roast duck, soy marinated chicken, crispy and BBQ pork combo, garlic greens and egg custard buns. Everything was good but the highlight of the meal was the crispy and BBQ pork. They serve a pu'er tea that pairs really well with the food but packs a bit of caffeine. In terms of ambiance, it's very casual and typical of neighborhood Asian spots. Service was solid and attentive. With tax and tip, this was about $60 per person. This definitely scratched the itch for Chinese food without having to go to Chinatown. read more

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Saw a clip of this place and the two brothers and knew we had to try it. My wife and I love a good duck. Came right at opening for a date night and had great service. The younger server was clearly doing his best, and a woman stepped in to help and really elevated the experience. It was just the two of us (no kids), so we over-ordered as usual. Got the half duck boneless. normally we prefer au jus, but here the plum sauce was phenomenal. The au jus was a little salty. Duck with rice was better than with the bao, but the cracklings with vinegar and bao were SO good! Also tried the braised pork belly (a bit salty), the char siu noodles (solid), and finished with the bao sampler and soft serve. Baos were just okay. I've seen comments about pricing compared to their old spot, but Bernal Heights rent isn't Chinatown rent. Love supporting local. We'll definitely be back--next time with our boys. read more

Go Duck Yourself - Baos, Pork Cracklings, Duck, and Braised Pork Belly with Mustard Greens - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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From the moment you step into the restaurant, you're welcomed with such a beautiful setting. The people here are so warm and welcoming. I love the blue plates on the wood tables. Now let's talk about the food, Go Duck Yourself for real if you don't come and visit this place! The food was AMAZING!! The duck! OMG! The best! They cook the duck in the special duck oven. Legit the best! read more

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Definitely get a reservation as this place gets busy! Smaller restaurant so not the best for big groups. Staff was attentive and really kind. Food- some of the best duck I've had. Rivals the classic Peking Duck. This duck was so unctuously fatty and paired well with white rice and the dipping sauces. The sticky rice was also very delicious. The two style of pork was fun to try - I like the BBQ one the best and the almost hainan chicken style dipping sauce. The crispy pork belly was a little overcooked and tough so not my favorite but also not bad. Overall I would come back if I was craving some fatty non-beef protein read more

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I stopped by Go Duck Yourself after hearing a ton of buzz, and I'm glad I finally checked it out. First things first: this is not Peking duck, so don't walk in expecting the traditional Beijing-style crispy skin, tableside carving, or pancake setup. What they do serve is their own fun, modern twist on the BBQ Cantonese duck--think bold flavors and dishes that don't take themselves too seriously. The duck itself was juicy and well-seasoned. I especially loved the sauces--they clearly put thought into balancing sweet, savory, and spicy. The vibe of the place is casual with a bit of attitude (in a good way), and the staff was friendly enough to guide first-timers through the menu. Prices are on the higher side for what is essentially elevated comfort food, but the creativity makes it worth a visit. If you come in with the right expectations--again, not Peking duck--you'll probably walk out happy and full. Would definitely return when I'm in the mood for something ducky but different. read more

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Cantonese style duck that is so juicy while the skin was crispy and flavorful. The sauces on the side were also unique and my favorite was the plum based one. Also do not sleep on the combo both the char siu and crispy pork belly were not heavy at all. Not pictured is the watermelon salad which is the perfect light appetizer to go with the meal. The noodles were ok i probably wouldn't order it next time. Overall great spot with fast service and good food! read more

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The ambience is nice. I loved the music. Didn't care for the food so much, or the lack of attention from the server. I came in on a Friday around 12:30. There was one table of three the rest of the restaurant was empty. The server brought me a menu and never looked up from his phone to see when I was ready to order so I got up and went to the counter. I got the steamed chive, shrimp, dumplings, and the Chiu Chow Dumplings these dumplings are the biggest I've ever seen. I could not pick them up with the plastic chopsticks. I ended up eating them with my hands and getting the dipping sauce all over my fingers. I liked the chive shrimp better than the Chiu Chow. The ratio of wrapper to filling was way off. It could use a lot more filling. I also got the Chiu Chow wings at the servers recommendation and I didn't care for them at all, way too salty. Hey server put your phone down and pay attention to the customers read more

I need to go back asap! This is a wonderful place for families to eat. Our waiter was nice and very accommodating to toddlers. They provide high chairs, plastic plates and cutlery. As someone who is Chinese and lived in Beijing, I can say that thing duck is delicious. It does vary from the Beijing duck as it's soooo much juicier. we ordered a whole duck for three people (two very tall men, though), along with watermelon salad, buns for the duck, and Chinese broccoli. This was the perfect amount of food for the theee of us and we were able to finish every last bite. read more

Go Duck Yourself - Cantonese duck - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love the ambience of this place and the service was excellent despite there being a wait on a Sunday evening, we were able to have some drinks and peanuts while we waited. We got obviously the classic duck dish which was delicious. We also tried the taro cakes which were fried and very crispy, we really wanted to try the chicken, but they were out of that. Instead we opted for the combo platter which was quite good, which was the roast pork and crispy pork. We got the fish sauce wings which were great! I would say the fair the prices are quite fair. read more

Go Duck Yourself - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

OMGOODNESS what a great restaurant. We shared too much food, and it was all delicious. GDY Cantonese roast duck with bao, rice, and greens. AMAZING. Crispy skin pork belly with greens and rice. DELICIOUS. Nice melons. Watermelon cucumber salad. REFRESHING and DELICIOUS. Vanilla soft serve was a nice way to end the meal (would be even better with some crushed five spiced peanut brittle... just sayin', wink, wink) When we come back we'll skip the rice and just order the greens. The wok char on the greens was perfect. The GDY duck edged out the pork belly (only by a smidge)... and the duck was so good on its own it didn't need bao (we love bao, sauce, and green onions... it's just that the duck was. so. good.) Service was welcoming and wonderful. Can't wait to come back!!!! read more

Go Duck Yourself - Crispy pork belly, rice, green, GDY duck, bao, nice melons. - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

When someone says let's go get some duck they assume it's going to be Peking duck. One place in San Francisco in which serves delicious Cantonese duck and not Peking duck. I remember when I advised someone last year to go duck yourself in Chinatown . Now I have told the same person to go duck yourself this time in Bernal Heights so they can enjoy some tasty flavor duck and a view the city from a different view. I got the GDY Cantonese Roast Duck with Garlic Greens and shallot stir-fried greens, finished with a shot of whiskey with Jasmine rice . The duck was golden brown crispy and very juicy. The duck was juicy and very tasty. Dipping in the plum vinaigrette and house-made duck au jus to enhanced the flavor. It is if not one of the best ducks I had in San Francisco. Great service and a good atmosphere. Next time I will have to try the Disco Duck here. Duck vibes only . This new location in San Francisco is very "stealth" this duck is not on display in the front window or hanging on a store"shelf" .Chinese culture eating duck symbolizes prosperity and " wealth" and some eat it for the taste and for a good source of protein"health " This is Cantonese Duck the style from Hong Kong which was once a British Territory but not part of the "Commonwealth" now has some autonomy which currently rules "itself" I don't give a duck don't need to share I can eat it "myself "and if someone asks where they can get some good duck in San Francisco you can always say "Go duck yourself " read more

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Come for: delicious cantonese bbq Know that: this is not peking duck and they have a whole educational page on the menu explaining why I LOVE cantonese bbq, but it's so hard to find a place that has both good flavor and good cuts of meat. Go Duck Yourself is definitely positioned as a bougier cantonese bbq spot. A clean sit down restaurant with waitstaff that serves wine - look mama we made it! I ordered the classic bbq meats - siu yuk (crispy pork), char siu (bbq pork), and siu gnap (roasted duck). Each one was excellent. I'd say the siu yuk was a little saltier than I like but this complaint would be nitpicking. The roasted duck was the star and I loved how they had rendered out a good amount of fat. Did it become healthy? No. Did I lie to myself that it did? Yes. We also ordered the garlic greens and continued with the lie that this meal was healthy. Solid greens! Overall, I'd definitely come again. You'd probably find more bang for your buck at a normal cantonese bbq place but the quality here is top tier. I think cantonese bbq deserves more respect and GDY has done a great job showcasing just how delicious and elevated this cuisine can be. read more

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Wonderful food, service and atmosphere duck and Tao bar were fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for awhile and when a friend said he loved duck, I immediately said, "Let's go to Go Duck Yourself!" So today he and his wife and I are having lunch here. Of course, I forgot to take pictures until we had dug into the lovely presented dishes, so the pictures are not as lovely as the dishes actually were when put on the table! Anyway, on with the experience! For the three of us we only ordered two items, each with the $8 combo added. We had the half roast duck, deboned, and the pork cooked two ways (roast pork and bbq pork). The half duck was $38 + $8 to make it a combo with garlic greens and rice. The crispy and bbq pork combo plate was $24 + $8 to make it a combo. This turned out to be a pretty pricey lunch for me, but I enjoyed every minute of it! The duck was so succulent and the skin was crispy, as promised. There was hardly any fat in most of it, which made it even better; there were only a couple of pieces that were very fatty that couldn't really be eaten. I loved eating it with the rice. It didn't need any additional sauce on it, but the au jus was great on my rice. The bbq pork was another really mouthwatering dish; lean and so flavorful. The lack of fat didn't make the meat dry or anything at all. The roast pork had the crunchiest skin! But, alas, there was a thick layer of fat under that skin that was not to my taste. The lean portion was very small compared to the fatty layer, so this was a bust for me. Have to say, though, the crunchy skin was really flavorful and delicious! We ended up needing a side of rice in addition to what was served with the two orders, but otherwise, the amount of food was good for the three of us. Outside of the garlic greens being a bit on the saltier side and the thick layer of fat on the roast pork, our meal was great! I wouldn't mind going again, but I'd have to save up my pennies to do so! read more

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I haven't dined at the restaurant yet but I've ordered delivery numerous times and it's my favorite solo dining order. Why solo you might ask? Because I don't like sharing ANY of it. It's SO good!! Family out of town? Go Duck Yourself! Celebrating a successful project? Go Duck Yourself! It's a Tuesday night and there's lots of food at home? Go Duck Yourself! Decorum and discipline go out the door when I dig in. It's a good thing I eat this by myself because if there is an equivalent to an ugly cry for eating, it's this. Quality of the food is superb! My go-to is the deboned half duck, which probably feeds two but I wouldn't know because I eat it all. It's juicy and rich and I practically drink the duck sauce -- what do they even put in this?!?! It's addictive! I also order the rice and greens. I like to drizzle them a little bit of the duck sauce. These two dishes will fill me up the rest of the day. I just finished eating and I'm already looking forward to the next time I can indulge in this meal. Go Duck Yourself! read more

Go Duck Yourself - GDY Cantonese Roast Duck, White Jasmine Rice, and Stir Fried Greens - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came to try a new place with a friend as we hadn't had duck in a while! The ambiance is very nice - I loved the vibes and feel. The lighting is a bit darker, but I loved the blue porcelain plates and bowls! I also enjoyed that they had small chalkboards listing the reservation! Moreover, the service was great and the waiters were all very warm and wonderful! As for the food, it was great! My friend and I shared a half roast duck, with baos and garlic greens on the side. The duck was perfectly crispy, fatty but not too fatty, and delicious! It was so flavorful. Paired with baos and various sauces, it was truly a delectable combination of flavors. We also got the glutinous crispy rice dumplings! Overall, we enjoyed our entire meal and would be likely to come again! :) read more

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The star was really the roast duck - we got the disco duck because it came with the extra sauces / pop rocks which was very interesting and actually not bad. The duck was cooked so well, the best thing on the menu! The crispy skin pork belly was also delicious and the greens were a standard addition. The good ducking noodles were fine - a lot of food and on the saltier side. The service was great and quick. You can see into the kitchen too if you want to see the duck being made. Good casual spot for good food! read more

Go Duck Yourself - GDY Cantonese Roast Duck Disco Duck Stir Fried Greens - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

Note to self for next visit, call in for reservation and to reserve duck! I had this Go Duck Yourself bookmarked after seeing a few Instagram post, I really was curious about trying out the duck. Catchy name, time for duck at Go Duck Yourself! It was between this restaurant and the famous one that starts with the letter "G" too, I opt for Go Duck Yourself. We missed the lunch time hours so stopped here for dinner instead. Bonus, we get to check out Bernal Heights district, nice neighborhood. Luckily it was a Sunday and street parking was FREE and we found a spot close by. Walked in and we had a wait of 25 mins. I got to explore the area nearby before our table were ready. Go Duck Yourself, such a fun name too, nice, cozy and quaint restaurant, they use to be in Stockton now with a new name and new location. Who knew eating roasted meats could get so fancy! hehe. We LOVED it! We got to meet Patricia, wife/owner, she was super friendly! She took our orders and took care of us, I loved her customer service! She broke the bad news to us that they ran out of duck, which was one of the reasons I wanted to try Go Duck Yourself but we ended up trying the roast pork, bbq pork and duck noodles, which worked out! Taro shrimp cake appetizer, the crispy and BBQ pork combo, added the combo of rice and garlic greens, and good ducking noodles. We got the different sauce ( ginger scallion chutney, hoisin, duck au jus, for dipping. Didn't know eating duck, roasted meats could be so fancy & fun! hehe. We truly LOVED our meal and 1st time experience! Still sad that we couldn't try the duck but happy with the rest of the food we got which was very tasty, that made up for it. = Means we have something to look forward to next time we visit. The crispy pork was super nice and crisp! The BBQ pork was tender and has a nice light sweet sauce. The duck noodle was very flavorful. The taro shrimp cake appetizer is a yummy omg must try, never tasted anything like that before. It was so nice dining in, enjoying the ambience over a delicious meal. If you come across the vids/post of Go Duck Yourself on social media, bookmark and give GDY a visit. The food is so ducking good. I have to make sure I visit again and try the famous crispy duck, OK... now Time to Go Duck Yourself here!! hehe.. read more

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Quality food for premium prices. There are certainly cheaper places if you're just searching for a hearty meal with meat and veggies, but they certainly try to bring the best flavor out in their meats. We got a bbq and roast pork combo with half duck and steamed buns. The best bite was the duck. Its skin was so crispy, and there was a lot of meat to enjoy. It did get a little salty at the end, and the jus provided with the duck was also salty. It was good to try, and I would certainly recommend that people come and try the roast duck, but get it deboned. It just makes the experience a bit more pleasant. read more

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Yes. Eat here. 30 minutes before closing is kind of an A-hole move, but we did it anyway because I guess we are A-holes. Hungry A-holes...with rapidly diminishing choices. And there was parking in front. Service with smiles and no side eye. Thank you I appreciated that. Deboned duck for an extra couple bucks? Oh yes. It's a whole other experience when you don't have to deal with the bones. Rice, gai lan and bun to round it out. Yum. 1/2 duck with sides is about right for 3. On to the ambiance- dark blue walls, dark wood and metal furniture, pretty red Chinese lanterns, and pretty serving ware. Bummer there isn't a patio but you can't have everything. Then we got the bill and I was happy to see that the 'healthy sf' tax wasn't separated out. I find that practice irritating as to me it implies there is something wrong with paying for employee healthcare. I support a healthcare tax the same way I support California gas taxes for transportation and environmental programs. It costs more to do the right thing. At the moment I envy all of those states that are upset about paying $3 a gallon but that's a whole other diatribe.... Finally the restaurant's pay point figures your suggested tip based on the pretax. I think that's the first time I've seen that and thank you! I hope this will start a new trend. In sum... YES. Eat here. It's good. read more

We're rarely in the Bernal Heights neighborhood as it's far from our usual activities, but we would 100% return for Go Duck Yourself. Highly recommend the GDY Cantonese Roast Duck - this was the *best roasted duck of our lives so far*. (My partner is a big fan of duck, while I am generally not a big fan... but GDY has converted me into a fan of *well-made* roast duck!) We specifically ordered the Disco Duck version, which is boneless (much easier to eat than bone-in) and comes with duck au jus, sweet-sour plum vinaigrette, and finally an interesting combo of strawberry preserves + popping candy. The strawberry + popping candy combo sounded strange at first, but the sweetness and crackle & pop mouthfeel actually worked well to complement the savory & juicy duck meat and crispy skin. We got the combo version, which comes with a side of white Jasmine rice and stir-fried greens. Portion size was perfect for two people. The restaurant itself looks quite nice - carefully designed with unique features. Service was good as well. They'll be re-opening up their more casual location, Quack House, (previously known as Hing Lung), near the border of Lower Nob Hill/Tenderloin later this year. Can't wait to try that spot as well! read more

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We arrived for a late afternoon meal after driving around a few times searching for parking on weekend. There were a few diners still there and by the time we finished our meal, only a couple of customers were still waiting for their takeout which was delayed. The kitchen doesn't seem astute with takeout orders. Saw a delivery fella waiting a very long time for his pick up and front staff had to check to see if all items were really in the bag. What was disappointing about the experience was the facility sold out of at least 6 menu items especially the roast pork which was what Hubby came for. During our meal we heard they were out of the chicken as well. Since most of the dishes we wanted to try were not available, we only ordered the 1/2 duck $35 with additional $8 charge for stir fried vegt and white rice. The duck cane with 2 sauces: au jus and plum sauce vinaigrette. I preferred the au jus. A small complementary ramekin of roasted peanuts with dried anchovies was very good. Service was OK. Staff were apologetic for the lack of items on the menu. Hard to believe they'd run out of so many things before 3 PM. They said more roast pork would be available by dinner time, which didn't help us. I thought the inside decor reminded me of industrial lofts. Walls were painted dark grey-black. Not very warm nor inviting. It seems if you want to dine here, you have to arrive right as they open or risk not being able to order what you want to eat. read more

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Food is just ok but I can get the same thing a few blocks away for 1/3 the price. In my opinion bone-in duck is better than deboned duck. read more

This might just be one of the best Cantonese roast ducks in the U.S.--I haven't found anything better in NYC! The skin is incredibly crispy, while the meat remains juicy and tender. I highly recommend getting a combo set with rice and greens--the pan-fried greens, cooked in duck oil, are packed with flavor. I also tried the taro shrimp cake, which reminded me of Taiwanese Full-Moon Shrimp Patties. The crispy pork belly was delicious, though the sauce was on the heavier side--you might need extra rice to balance it out! Beyond the amazing food, the restaurant itself is clean and modern, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, this is the place to duck. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in SF! read more

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This place was excellent! The food was amazing and exceptional service. I loved getting ducked in SF !

Enjoyed the experience at Go Duck Yourself! Make sure to make reservations on Yelp (they did seem to have a slight issue finding my reservation, but was able to quickly resolve it). It's a modern take on the traditional Cantonese Roast Duck, bbq pork and roast pork belly. The bbq items were delicious and half a duck along with the bbq pork + roast pork combo was plenty of meat to feed 4 ppl. We upgraded both dishes to the combo. For just $8 more, you also get a generous portion of rice and garlicky greens. We were worried (but really didn't need to) about not having enough food for 4 ppl, and so also decided to order the duck noodles. It had nice wok hey, and it's a lot of noodles, but I think I can pass on it next time. Overall, prices are higher than what im used to for roast duck, but I can appreciate the price for the ambiance / nicer setting. The $8 combo upgrade on the other hand, I thought was a good deal! We also enjoyed the complimentary peanut anchovies that were served. read more

Limited menu but they mastered the duck and that's really the reason why you should come here. One of the best roast duck I've had in the Bay. Dishes (ranked from best): 1) Half Roast Duck, deboned: we also added the white jasmine rice and choy. I wish there was more of that to balance out the oily foods 2) Baos: rec 3 bao per person, a must with the roast duck 3) Crispy Pork Belly, medium size: probs would've been better with a small portion 4) Duck Noodles: a generous portion of duck in the noodles but quite oily when paired with the duck or roast pork 5) Egg Custard Bao: ask for a side of condensed milk to pair with it Complimentary items: 1) Lychee Rose Purer tea: omg it was so delicious. I kept asking for refills 2) Roasted peanuts with anchovies 3) side of hot sauce, ginger scallion oil, and condensed milk Logistics: -somewhat limited street parking -smaller restaurant with ~8 tables but they accept free Yelp reservations -accepts cc read more

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While in San Francisco, I tried a restaurant called Go Duck Yourself -- the name alone caught me off guard, so I knew I had to check it out. Since they're known for duck, that's exactly what I ordered. I didn't realize beforehand that duck is a fattier meat, but I ended up loving it. The skin was incredibly crispy and packed with flavor. One thing that really surprised me was that they serve fish with peanuts -- something I've never seen before. It was different, but honestly delicious. More restaurants should try it. My reservation was scheduled for later in the night, but I arrived earlier and was seated without any issues, which I really appreciated. I didn't stay very long, but the service still left a lasting impression. My waiter was extremely attentive -- I asked for hot tea, and he made it happen without hesitation. Overall, the food, ease of seating, and warm hospitality made this a memorable stop. Definitely a unique and enjoyable experience. read more

Go Duck Yourself - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

We tried the deboned half duck combo (+$3), which came with garlic greens and rice, along with a small crispy pork belly and a small order of baos to pair with the duck. The duck was tender, juicy, and easy to eat. It paired well with both the baos and rice, offering a balanced mix of flavors. The crispy pork belly was also pretty good with a perfectly crisp skin and juicy meat. The prices are definitely on the higher side, and the quality comparable to one of the good bbq spots in Chinatown, so more of a 3.5 stars. read more

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Good food, and different in a great way. Quality is good but an expensive meal. It's a great place for the area, but too expensive for Asians that will go to other places for good roast duck. read more

The food was pretty good but the service was really wonderful. Just such nice vibes from both the people working, very warm and helpful and attentive. I round my rating up because of that. The menu has various pork and duck options along with a few other things like noodles, sticky rice, sides for the meat, etc. You can pay $8 to any of the meat orders for a side of greens and rice. Otherwise these sides are a bit more, presumably for a bigger portion. The food was delicious but it is pretty heavy. I wish they had more things on the menu in terms of light sides that could be ordered so you're not just mostly eating pretty fatty duck or pork. They have a few different sauces you can ask for and the duck comes with duck jus and plum sauce. The duck was nicely cooked and had a good combination of meat and crispy skin. I got this with the buns which was good but it was quite heavy. I think this would be nice with just the garlic greens instead. The hoisin sesame paste was great, bordering on too salty but delicious and complimented everything well. I thought the duck au jus was a little too intense for me and the plum sauce a little sweet but I did enjoy some bites with a little of these. They give you some peanuts and anchovies to start and these were delicious too. I do wish they had some more vegetable or salad options to their menu but solid spot and the people working when I went deserve a special shout out! read more

Go Duck Yourself - Buns, scallions, Hoisin Sauce Sesame Paste - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Go Duck Yourself is a Cantonese BBQ spot located in Bernal Heights. We came on a Thursday evening and were able to get seated immediately. The service was super attentive and kind, and they were helpful in giving suggestions for what we should order. We ended up ordering the Cantonese Roast Duck and Crispy and BBQ Pork Combo; we also did the combo deal to get garlic greens and Jasmine white rice. Everything was INCREDIBLY tasty. The meats were so juicy and full of flavor. I personally liked the BBQ pork the most, but I honestly think all of them are worth trying. I also really liked the sauces on the side; my favorite was the spicy sauce, but they were all fun to try and complemented the meats well. The rice and greens were standard but generally well done. The portion sizes were also pretty generous--we were super full and still had leftovers to take home. The ambiance was on the dark side which made it feel more intimate. Aside from the food, I loved talking to the employees and learning about the restaurant's history. Definitely check this place out! read more

Go Duck Yourself - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My review from five months ago was purely about the food since it was a takeout order that I shared with my family for lunch. On a recent Sunday, a visiting from out-of-town friend and I agreed to have an early dinner 5:45 pm). I deferred to him in choosing the place since he is only here a couple times a month. I picked him up and we drove here, finding a corner parking space about a block away. Walking in, we noticed there was only one unoccupied table and the greeter kindly asked us to wait while she set the table for us. After our plates and settings were set, we were each given two menus, one with the meal choices (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=2WLJlbFHi6dluOHnv8h-ig) and the other with small bites, beverages, and desserts (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=xLPpAMYYifBg57ZUoy_VTA). After a brief discussion, we placed our order with our young waiter. The 1st plate that arrived was the GDY Cantonese roast duck (half) with bone (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=qW2qZEasIEJcClc11pHNMg), adding the combo (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=XrGTqnH28jV2JrzPiw8WbQ), which includes garlic greens and jasmine rice. What I've always praised the restaurant for is that they provide two sauces, the plum sauce (suen moy jeung - described as plum vinaigrette on the menu) and duck au jus, the drippings from carving the duck. I generally put the duck in the plum sauce while pouring the au jus on my rice when bringing it home, enjoying the different flavors and textures from them. The greens are yay choy This is the traditional take on their food. We also shared the crispy and BBQ pork combo (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=2RhhlvK8WKpmEXEj_cNcTA), 6 ounces of crispy skin pork belly and 6 ounces of honey glazed BBQ pork. These signature meats were also consistent with what they sold in Chinatown, not easy to achieve when relocating kitchens. Served with hoisin sauce and a greenish ginger chutney, the meats were crunchy and tender respectively. My friend asked for chili sauce to spice things up but I was fine with the provided sauces. The dining room was full, a mix of families and couples, a mix of young and not so young. Our waiter was helpful, refilling our tea cups and removing empty plates. He was prompt in bringing takeout containers to pack our unfinished food. Before leaving, we said 'hi' to Simon introducing my visiting friend to him. Thank you, GDY, for duplicating the classic Cantonese roast and BBQ meats that you created for so many years in Chinatown. Looking forward to your Post Street location opening later this month or next month. read more

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