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    4.3 (81 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Christine A.

    Insanely crispy fried chicken! Delicious toppings. I've tried the spicy and the classic chicken sandwiches on brioche. They are huge! I actually weighed one at home and it came in at around 8ish ounces of chicken and toppings. I just finished one and I'm in a food coma now. Probably shareable. I tried Golden Diner, and this chicken is crispier. By the way, the ambience is clean but nonexistent. And the Services is fast and courteous.

    Japmeet S.

    I saw online that this place had some of the best fried chicken and so we had to try it when we were in New York and it did not disappoint. Honestly, some of the best Fried chicken I've ever had. It melted in your mouth yet had a perfect crunch and the sauce it came with was delicious. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

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    Aditya S.

    Elite fried chicken, crazy mala flavor on the chicken quarters, spice bag was great flavor with a unique blend of spices and the chicken sandwich with chili oil on a milk bun was top tier. They have gloves for you to eat with and I highly recommend using them but this is a must try spot

    Chili chicken sandwich
    Mark S.

    Unfortunately, this restaurant disappointed me. I've been reading about it and seeing videos about it for months, but I felt like the chicken sandwich just fell flat. It wasn't as juicy as I would have liked. The flavor wasn't as complex as I would have liked. I was mostly just getting heat. I feel like I could easily get a much better chicken sandwich in the city. The service was fast, and I liked the casual comfort of the restaurant. However, due to the food lacking complex flavors, I will not be returning.

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    Dennis G.

    If you haven't been to Pecking House yet, consider this your sign to go. The restaurant has become a favorite among the Gen Z crowd, and after one bite of its signature chili-fried chicken, it's easy to understand why. The chicken is crunchy, intensely flavorful, and carries just the right amount of heat. Each piece is buttermilk-brined, country-fried, and dusted with Sichuan peppercorns, Tianjin chilis, and five-spice, creating a combination that's spicy, numbing, savory, and deeply addictive all at once. But the menu goes beyond the famous fried chicken. Seasonal dishes rotate regularly, alongside standout chicken sandwiches and wings that deserve just as much attention. There's an energy to the food that feels modern without losing sight of technique or tradition. That balance comes directly from chef and founder Eric Huang. Huang grew up working in his family's Chinese restaurant while training as a cellist at Juilliard School before eventually abandoning music. After a detour studying history at Northwestern University, he committed fully to cooking and spent more than a decade training in some of NYC's most prominent kitchens, including Cafe Boulud, Gramercy Tavern, and Eleven Madison Park. As a sous chef at Eleven Madison Park, he was part of the team that helped the restaurant earn the title of "Best Restaurant in the World" in 2017. Like many chefs, Huang's plans changed dramatically in 2020 when the pandemic interrupted his ambitions of opening a Michelin-starred restaurant. Instead, he returned home to help save his family's struggling business. Out of that difficult moment came the dish that would define Pecking House: the now-famous Sichuan chili country fried chicken, reportedly perfected on the very first attempt. Pecking House succeeds because it combines serious culinary pedigree with food that's delicious, craveable, and unpretentious. The fried chicken alone is worth the trip and the long line.

    Vivian C.

    Saw this place on social media and wanted to give it a try! It's a small, but clean little shop with chicken decor everywhere. There's only 4 small tables, so if you want to eat-in, I would recommend coming a little earlier or getting take-out, as that seemed to be a popular option. Once you get there, you order at the counter and then take a seat at a table. We waited about 15 minutes for our food, but it was during the dinner rush. We asked for what was popular and was told the Chili Sandwich and the Chinatown sandwich. Definitely can taste all the chinese spices on the chicken, super flavorful and both sandwiches were crispy. Both were good, but felt like maybe could have a little something more to help balance the flavors. A little pricey for a sandwich in my opinion, but this place was still good to try and they do the fried chicken well!

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    Emily G.

    My partner brought me to Pecking House on a Saturday afternoon. I was like, where are you taking me?? We shared a chili chicken sandwich and fries. While we ordered it to go, thankfully some seating opened up in time. Our order took 25 minutes to be served. There are 4 tables inside that seat up to 2 people, a few stools if you really want to cram in there for a part of 4 MAX. While I say be prepared to order takeout, it's quite a messy sandwich due to the nature of fried chicken and the chili oil, so it's best eaten sitting down with many napkins readily available. I really loved the chili chicken sandwich, and thought the Sichuan spice was prominent. The fries were $8 which I first found pricey, but it comes with a LOT of fries. The experience was good overall; it is bit pricey (total was $26 for a sandwich + fries), doesn't have many healthy options, and limited seating.

    Michael C.

    Delicious fried chicken. Got the chili leg quarters. Wish it was a little bit more spicy to be honest. Barely any seating inside so you may have to wait a bit. Pricing was fair and would definitely drop by again.

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    Matthew S.

    Another Lower East Side hole in the wall that produces some solid food... all right under Manhattan Bridge! Of course! Yes, you can hear the rumbles of the subways running over your head as you eat, and no, do not mistake it for you passing gas, because you will likely be doing that too as you exit due to all the oil and richness of some of the items on the menu. The Chili Chicken Sandwich is a good place to start for something quick and easy. It is like an Asian take on the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. It has plenty of heat, but not too overwhelming. The pickles help balance it out nicely. A close comparison would be more like Wooboi in Herndon (yes, it was not all bad over there). The fact it is a plump and juicy bird only makes it easier to eat, as well as the milk bread. Good call there. I also got the Chili Chicken Wontons. Eight to an order, and super delicate, these have nice flavor that does not go overboard on the chili. I also recommend getting some rice to help counter some of the oil. The rice is a good saturation agent that will not only soak up the oil and sauce, but help put a plug on the digestive system so it can go to work without going into maximum overdrive. You also have to get some cornbread as it is as simple as it gets without the crazy. Eat this last because it will come to your table piping hot. They also offer French fries, which I tried some, but the portion is huge and it is a truly dense potato. This is best shared. I also like that they offer free water for you to get at your leisure. That makes me a happy customer. Next time you feel a little rumble (and not because you know you are near Manhattan Bridge), tumble your way here and get your spice game on. No need to worry, your insides will survive.

    Chili Sandwich
    Su S.

    Very very good deep fried chicken. I got chicken sandwiches and tenders. Chicken is very crispy, crunchy, and juicy. There is savory spicy and a slightly sweet ( similar like some potato chips, the msg gives you a taste of sweetness) I've never had deep fried chicken with Szechuan peppercorn sauce. Tho I have to warn you the chicken were strongly coated with Szechuan peppercorn chili oil. Fabulous but strong! If you love deep fried chicken this is a must try.

    Chili Sandwich
    Anushka M.

    We've been wanting to try the famous chili chicken sandwich here after seeing a lot of hype for it online. Walking in it's a small space with 4 tables. We were able to grab one and ordered the chili chicken sandwich and their fries. The sandwich was ok. It didn't seem to have a specific flavor to it, just spice. The fries were really good and I liked the ranch it came with. The employees were very friendly, but I'm not sure if this lived up to the hype.

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    Louise F.

    I'm salivating just thinking about pecking house again. Small little storefront, big huge tastes. Just look at the sando and you know you're in for a treat. We came here in June, it was 102 degrees outside, the AC in the shop was seemingly on it's last legs and barely running, and I happily sat there sweating my face off eating one of the best fried chicken sandos of my life. Had heat but not too much (i like spice), crazy fragrant, amazing texture. When we got the salted egg yolk wings, the salted egg yolk sauce was literally still bubbling as it dripped off the kitchen. I do have one huge regret. They had merch and we LOVED the tshirt - both my bf and I wanted one, but they were out of both a mens large and a women's small. A tragedy. I've filed this away for half a year now just waiting for our next nyc trip to check for them again.

    Jane K.

    Had high hopes but it didn't live up to the hype. Tried the chili chicken sandwich, salted egg quarter chicken and regular chicken sandwich with fries. Everything was just okay. Nothing spicy, unique or memorable. Probably wouldn't return.

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    Philippe Chow is why Yelp exists. You would otherwise never know that this upscale Chinese…read moreRestaurant blasts club music and mandates 20% gratuities. The food is all over the place but the main theme is that everything is over-seasoned to please the crowd of people who all were gulping down colorful sugary cocktails with dinner while wearing athletic clothing. Peking duck (for 4-5) had great accompaniments (rare to actually get bao with it) but it was a lackluster portion of duck. Salt and pepper shrimp were offensively salted. Special "mignon" was great. The hand-pulled noodles *gasp* weren't hand pulled. "BBQ" chicken in the other noodles was very dry. Sea bass portion was very small. Scallion pancakes were good. Shrimp dumplings were the highlight. I recommend skipping this restaurant.

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