Peking Duck
Peking Duck is a legendary Chinese dish, and at Happy Taishan, we bring this imperial classic to your table with respect for tradition and a focus on exceptional quality. Roasted to golden perfection, our Peking Duck is served with thin pancakes, scallions, and our signature hoisin sauce.
1. A Royal Dish
Peking Duck traces its history back to the imperial courts of Beijing, where it was served as a delicacy reserved for royalty. Today, it is one of China's most celebrated dishes, known for its crispy skin, juicy meat, and elegant presentation. At Happy Taishan, we honour this heritage with every bird we roast.
2. Preparing the Duck
The journey to perfect Peking Duck begins long before it reaches the oven. We start with a plump, high-quality duck, which is cleaned, inflated, and left to air-dry for hours. This drying process is essential — it allows the skin to tighten and ensures that final, crackling crispness that defines a great Peking Duck.
3. The Roasting Technique
Our chefs roast the duck at a high temperature, allowing the fat to render slowly from the skin while the meat stays moist and tender. The result is a deep golden bird with skin so crisp it shatters at the touch of a knife. This balance of textures — crisp exterior, tender meat — is what sets our Peking Duck apart.
4. Traditional Accompaniments
Peking Duck is traditionally served with thin, delicate pancakes, fresh scallions, and a sweet, savoury hoisin sauce. The combination is simple but irresistible: a layer of sauce, a strip of duck, a sprinkle of scallion, rolled into a neat parcel. Each bite delivers the perfect mix of crispy skin, juicy meat, and fresh aromatics.
5. The Happy Taishan Touch
What makes our Peking Duck special is the attention to detail at every stage. From the careful selection of the duck to the precise roasting time and the fresh, hand-prepared accompaniments, we ensure that every plate is a testament to the art of Chinese cooking. Order your Peking Duck at Happy Taishan and experience a timeless classic.