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1949 The Hidden City is a destination restaurant that blends history, atmosphere, and cuisine into one memorable experience. Tucked away in a beautifully restored courtyard, it feels like stepping into a hidden world, making the dining journey as impressive as the food itself.
The signature Peking duck is one of the highlights — crispy skin, tender meat, and precise tableside carving, all paired with delicate pancakes and condiments that balance richness with freshness. It’s easy to see why this dish has earned the restaurant Michelin recognition.
For a more curated experience, the Black Pear Set Menu offers a thoughtful progression of flavors, highlighting refined takes on classic Chinese dishes. Each course is elegantly plated, with an emphasis on both presentation and taste.
… moreVL Kong
Seems like an institution where many hotels recommended their foreign guests to try Peking Duck. The duck dish was alright, nothing spectacular compared to previous restaurants we had tried. Soups were good though. Service was perfunctory.
Ambience was a bit cold and dim.
… moreNicholas H.
You can’t really give less than five stars for a place that’s working so hard to impress you. I work to separate any nuanced complaints I have and compare them to – perhaps simply a lacking of my palette or even understanding of local dishes and preparation. For example, the Peking Duck was clearly impeccable. I doubt I will ever eat anything so special again. I hope I do! However the meat used for the curry and beef dish was incredibly fatty and at times tough. Maybe I am missing something, maybe this cut of meat is preferred by locals or tradition demands it? The pumpkin soup with beans was silky. It has little salt and somewhat muted but still very unique. The ambience is pretty impressive and service is excellent too. You’d hardly complain about anything here. The wine menu is substantial. It’s probably a bit more for tourists as the pricing is way out of line for local actual costs for a great meal. You pay for the assumed Michelin stars. Honestly, 4/5 stars but again I could be missing something. Everything was well prepared and presented.
… moreJanina Dos Santos Pereira
Absolutely fantastic dining experience at Duck de Chine!
The signature Peking duck is truly world-class – crispy skin, tender meat, and beautifully carved tableside. The traditional wood-fired oven brings out incredible flavor, and the house-made hoisin sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
The ambiance is elegant and modern with a nod to Beijing’s heritage, and the service was both attentive and knowledgeable.
If you’re looking for a refined yet authentic duck experience in Beijing, Duck de Chine is a must-visit. Definitely recommend making a reservation!
… moreErica Oh
I LOVEEEE all dishes they serve me! After a long day strolling around Great Wall, this restaurant is really worth to visit. The atmosphere is very classy and relaxing, staffs are very helpful and the quality of every dish is top notch for my taste.
– Duck liver 10/10
– Sliced Cucumber with tofu skin 10/10
– Shark Fin soup 9/10
– Pecking duck 10/10
– Cod Fish with yellow pepper sauce 7/10
– Braised Beef 7/10
– Spinach Veggie with Garlic chicken soup 8/10
– Bird nest mango sago dessert 8/10
I will definitely recommend people to try thisss!
… moreCw Yeo
Every menu we tried is amazing. I drink Ice lemon tea almost every day and I just had my best one yet in this restaurant, we can tell that a lot of effort is being put into even just a drink. Can really feel the food and drinks are cooked and brewed with love and passion.
This place would be a good motivation to fly to Beijing for a short weekend trip which I will probably do in the near future.
Was too busy enjoying the food so this was the only picture I took which is the mushroom and crispy tofu. Both are absolutely amazing.
… moreAnonymous
I recently dined at 1949 – Duck de Chine, a Michelin-featured restaurant, and the experience was memorable. The decor was a tasteful mix of East and West, creating a comfortable atmosphere.
The highlight of the meal was their renowned Peking duck. The skin was thin and crisp, and the meat was tender and richly flavored. The accompanying pancakes, cucumbers, scallions, and hoisin sauce completed the dish, offering a balanced taste experience.
The service was professional and efficient. They carved the duck at our table with skill, adding to the overall experience.
… moreAlina Sadekova
The restaurant moved to another location near Jinbao Palace. We have ordered tenderloin beef from the menu….it was expected to see the beef alone… usually it should be steak …but they brought it cut with mushrooms ( 30% meat, 70% mushrooms on the plate) and the mushrooms that were not included in the food description!!!….the taste was nice but I did not want mushrooms, I wanted just a piece of good quality meat …the situation was slightly improved by the spicy radish and pumpkin, but the last one was served with…gnawed plum pit…i think this place does not worth its money, only service and interior is perfect
… moreNomad
Tier 1 roast duck: crispy skin, juicy meat.
My mouth is watering just typing those words.
Wrap these slices of epicness in a flour pancake, add their snazzy hoisin sauce and a little garnish and weep openly at the joy this brings to your tastebuds.
A little hard to find but absolutely worth any hassle you may encounter doing so. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and staff are well trained.
Order a duck or two and be very happy about it.
… moreKT
Was here long time ago and this place is a very good experience for Peking duck. The environment is very creative and amazing. The duck meat is juicy in the inside and crispy on the outside. I have been here couple time and it taste very good each time I was there. Would highly recommend tourist to try out this place when you are in Beijing.
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