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    Peking Duck House

    Chinese · Turtle Bay, Manhattan

    Restaurant in Manhattan, United States

    The Read

    Chef

    Various

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Peking Duck House works for a Midtown Chinese meal when the priority is a celebratory table rather than a quiet counter experience. It is stronger for groups, birthdays, family dinners, relaxed business meals than for solo dining or a hushed date night. Cross-shop Mr. Chow for a splashier scene or Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen for lower-key value.

    About Peking Duck House

    Peking Duck House is a Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, open daily from 12–9 PM and recognized as Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended for 2026. Use it as a straightforward option when planning Chinese dining in Manhattan.

    Its schedule is simple: Peking Duck House is listed as open daily from 12–9 PM. Diners should confirm current availability and any specific needs directly with the restaurant before making plans.

    Choose it for Chinese dining in Manhattan

    For diners specifically looking for Chinese food in Manhattan, Peking Duck House belongs on the shortlist. For details such as chef-led formats, tasting menus, seating style, delivery or takeout availability, allergy accommodations, price range, or specific dishes, check directly with the restaurant.

    The safest recommendation is simple: consider Peking Duck House when the priority is a Chinese restaurant in Manhattan with daily 12–9 PM hours. For more detailed planning, confirm the current menu, booking process, service details directly.

    Where it sits among Manhattan Chinese options

    If you are comparing Chinese restaurants in Manhattan, other options to cross-shop include Shun Lee Palace, Mr. Chow, Blue Willow, Little Alley. Compare current price, formality, service style, menu structure directly when narrowing your choice.

    Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen is another Chinese option to consider in Manhattan. Peking Duck House stands here as a Chinese restaurant with daily 12–9 PM hours and OAD Casual in North America Recommended status for 2026.

    Practical read before committing

    Hours: Peking Duck House is listed as open Monday through Sunday from 12–9 PM. Cuisine: Chinese. Location: Manhattan. Recognition: Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended (2026). Before you go: confirm reservations, current menu, pricing, dietary accommodations, any service details directly with the restaurant.

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    Restaurant contextManhattan, United States
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    Planning details

    Location
    236 E 53rd St, Manhattan, New York, United States
    Website
    pekingduckhousenyc.com
    Phone
    212-759-8260
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A classic, bustling Chinese restaurant atmosphere that feels lively and straightforward rather than quiet or intimate.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicLivelyIconic

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Large

    Signature Dishes

    • Peking duck
    • lobster scallion ginger
    Planning details

    Location

    236 E 53rd St, Manhattan, New York, United States · Directions

    212-759-8260

    pekingduckhousenyc.com

    Recognition and awards
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    Also Consider

    Restaurant context

    How It Compares

    Peking Duck House is the practical group-dinner pick in this set: easier to treat as a shared occasion meal than Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen, but less scene-driven than Mr. Chow. Choose it when the group wants Chinese food with enough structure for a celebration and does not need the room to carry the whole night.

    Shun Lee Palace is the closer comparison for diners who want a more formal old-guard Chinese restaurant feel. Mr. Chow is the splurge-adjacent choice if ambiance and name recognition matter more than value. Blue Willow is the better cross-shop for a different Manhattan Chinese mood, while Little Alley makes sense for diners looking at a mid-priced Chinese alternative.

    For value, Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen is the sharper pick if the meal can be casual. For a group occasion in Midtown, Peking Duck House is easier to justify because the format supports shared ordering and a fuller sit-down meal.

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    Peking Duck House Manhattan and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    Peking Duck HouseManhattanChinese
    2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended
    ;
    Shun Lee PalaceNew York CityChinese
    2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4882023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended
    ;
    Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns RamenNew York CityChinese
    2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
    $
    Mr. ChowNew York CityChinese
    2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5632023 OAD Casual in Europe RecommendedPearl Recommended Restaurants
    ;
    Blue WillowNew York CityChinese
    2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #424
    ;
    Little AlleyNew York CityChinese
    2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
    $$

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I eat at the bar at Peking Duck House?
    Can Peking Duck House accommodate groups?

    Peking Duck House is a Chinese restaurant in Manhattan. For larger parties, confirm group capacity, private dining, seating arrangements, availability, booking details directly with the restaurant.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Peking Duck House?

    Peking Duck House is listed as open daily from 12–9 PM. Choose a time based on current availability, confirm any lunch or dinner menu details directly with the restaurant.

    How far ahead should I book Peking Duck House?
    What are alternatives to Peking Duck House in Manhattan?

    Other Chinese restaurants to compare in Manhattan include Shun Lee Palace, Mr. Chow, Blue Willow, Little Alley, Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen. Compare current pricing, service style, menu format directly when deciding.

    Is Peking Duck House good for a special occasion?

    Peking Duck House is a Chinese restaurant in Manhattan with Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended recognition for 2026. For occasion-specific services, private dining, or special-event arrangements, confirm details directly with the restaurant.

    What should I wear to Peking Duck House?