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Tiny restaurant under RedFarm for peking duck prix fixe meals plus a bar with drinks & Asian bites.
Hours
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 529 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 691-9700
Website: http://decoynyc.com/
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Decoy – 529 ½ Hudson St. NYC
Located between West 10th and Charles Streets in New York’s West Village, downstairs from its sister restaurant RedFarm.
Decoy Peking Duck Dinner – RedFarm West Village – SevenRooms
Decoy is New York City’s premier destination for Peking Duck feasts: an intimate, high-end dining experience tucked beneath RedFarm in the heart of the West …
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Located in the Village in NYC on Hudson St on lower level of 529 Hudson , downstairs from RedFarm . The actual address is 529 1/2. Peking Duck is their …
Reviews
Kelsey Stanker
Absolutely unreal hidden spot in the WV. The food was probably the best Chinese food I’ve ever had (the dumplings are so good) and the staff if really kind, quick and knowledgeable. We were there on a night where they weren’t doing the Peking duck so I can only imagine how amazing that is. Stunning and complex cocktails and overall an absolute favorite for anyone looking for authentic Chinese food and great atmosphere. 11/10
… moreAndrea Dindinger
Cool, funky, fun place and delicious food. The service was friendly and fun and impeccable. Everything was perfect!! Loved the lobster dumplings and chicken soup dumplings. Peeking duck was great, and we especially enjoyed the pancakes that seemed homemade. We will definitely be back next we’re in NYC.
… moreDaniel Hernandez
This place is exceptional. Some of the better, if not best, Chinese food I’ve ever had. I sat at the bar and Alberto and Luis took great care of me! Can’t wait to come back. (Highlights – bbq fried rice, pastrami spring rolls, oxtail dumplings, all the drinks)
… moreNorb S
If you love Peking Duck this is the place for you. Made reservations to come here for a date night with my wife and from the drink to the dessert we were not disappointed. The menu is filled with great selection of items. Presentation was top class with every plate dressed nicely. The food was delicate and flavorful. The duck was the best we have had. Perfect skin with tender meat. The buns they use a super flat so the flavor is of the duck itself not a cake style bun. It is accompanied by varied sauces all were fabulous. Would go here again any time.
… moreEE Grimshaw
***4 1/2 stars***
After watching a generational stage talent hone her craft (cough cough Sarah Snook in The Portrait of Dorian Gray cough cough), a nip was in order, and I had zero interest in lingering anywhere near the Broadway/Times Square area. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I initially Ubered over to nearby Orient Express (one of my faves), but it was too crowded so after walking past a few other packed establishments, we saw this – a subtle basement-level bar with a small handful of customers. My kind of jam. It also feels like being in a basement, in the best possible way. There’s a lot of wood paneling that felt like the merging of my grandparents’ finished basement from back in the day, but with a lot of modernist touches. And of course, oodles of art featuring ducks, the go-to decoy for waterfowl hunting. Very into it. It’s dark so if you’re looking for gorgeous lighting, I’d keep walking, but I think you sort of know not to expect that going in when it comes to basement bars.
The cocktail situation here was excellent and very innovative. As with the bar food, there was a distinct Asian influence, which isn’t something I encounter regularly so it was a pleasant change of pace (though my favorite wine, gewurztraminer, has those vibes by virtue of its lychee notes). We tried a few items on this menu, but the best was probably Golden Yuen, which my chum LOVED, and she’s pretty picky especially when it comes to tequila-based beverages. It had a sweet yuzu foam on top, and the ginger paired really well with the tarter fruits in it – you had a long of strong flavors that were kept in check, which was impressive. Really strong item. I also opted for a Nectar of Wukong, which was as close as I could find to a bourbon-based drink (it was scotch). Decent with a solid presentation value; per the accompanying pic, it had a bubble on top that was reminiscent of the toadstools from Mario. Little too sweet for my palate though.
The food rivaled the drinks, which is saying something. I wasn’t insanely hungry but had bypassed dinner so the compromise there seemed to be some dumpling action – I’m always down for a dumpfest. We ordered multiple dumplings, including the Five Flavor Chicken (the bartender’s recommend), the Pan Fried Lamb, the Shrimp/Snow Peas, and the Oxtail. We diverged considerably on our opinions here, but the Chicken probably WAS the best, though it was very peanut buttery – not something I’m always in the mood for. That’s not to say I had a negative opinion of the other dumplings, but they were all pretty much on the same playing field for me, tasty and flavorful, but not quite to the level of the Chicken.
Honestly, the only negative, and it’s definitely a “your mileage may vary” situation, is that it’s pretty pricey. The cocktails were all hovering in the $20 range, and the dumplings were close to $25, despite only having four each in an order. We ended up spending over $200 here, which is fine and something we’re both willing to do on a city excursion like this, but it’s arguably not worth the price given the portion sizes. I thought the price point for the cocktails was the more reasonable of the two, when you considered how high quality they were and that you’re in the West Village – this stuff is just going to cost a few more dollars than it would in the suburbs.
Really solid recommend overall. The service was excellent, and we both really appreciated that the staff let us linger and didn’t try to push us out despite our being the only customers there for a significant stretch (I think they were still technically open the entire time, but the foot traffic was going into the nearby Alehouse – hard pass for me). And who doesn’t like sipping on a cocktail whilst gazing at a duck portrait?
… moreAfter watching a generational stage talent hone her craft (cough cough Sarah Snook in The Portrait of Dorian Gray cough cough), a nip was in order, and I had zero interest in lingering anywhere near the Broadway/Times Square area. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I initially Ubered over to nearby Orient Express (one of my faves), but it was too crowded so after walking past a few other packed establishments, we saw this – a subtle basement-level bar with a small handful of customers. My kind of jam. It also feels like being in a basement, in the best possible way. There’s a lot of wood paneling that felt like the merging of my grandparents’ finished basement from back in the day, but with a lot of modernist touches. And of course, oodles of art featuring ducks, the go-to decoy for waterfowl hunting. Very into it. It’s dark so if you’re looking for gorgeous lighting, I’d keep walking, but I think you sort of know not to expect that going in when it comes to basement bars.
The cocktail situation here was excellent and very innovative. As with the bar food, there was a distinct Asian influence, which isn’t something I encounter regularly so it was a pleasant change of pace (though my favorite wine, gewurztraminer, has those vibes by virtue of its lychee notes). We tried a few items on this menu, but the best was probably Golden Yuen, which my chum LOVED, and she’s pretty picky especially when it comes to tequila-based beverages. It had a sweet yuzu foam on top, and the ginger paired really well with the tarter fruits in it – you had a long of strong flavors that were kept in check, which was impressive. Really strong item. I also opted for a Nectar of Wukong, which was as close as I could find to a bourbon-based drink (it was scotch). Decent with a solid presentation value; per the accompanying pic, it had a bubble on top that was reminiscent of the toadstools from Mario. Little too sweet for my palate though.
The food rivaled the drinks, which is saying something. I wasn’t insanely hungry but had bypassed dinner so the compromise there seemed to be some dumpling action – I’m always down for a dumpfest. We ordered multiple dumplings, including the Five Flavor Chicken (the bartender’s recommend), the Pan Fried Lamb, the Shrimp/Snow Peas, and the Oxtail. We diverged considerably on our opinions here, but the Chicken probably WAS the best, though it was very peanut buttery – not something I’m always in the mood for. That’s not to say I had a negative opinion of the other dumplings, but they were all pretty much on the same playing field for me, tasty and flavorful, but not quite to the level of the Chicken.
Honestly, the only negative, and it’s definitely a “your mileage may vary” situation, is that it’s pretty pricey. The cocktails were all hovering in the $20 range, and the dumplings were close to $25, despite only having four each in an order. We ended up spending over $200 here, which is fine and something we’re both willing to do on a city excursion like this, but it’s arguably not worth the price given the portion sizes. I thought the price point for the cocktails was the more reasonable of the two, when you considered how high quality they were and that you’re in the West Village – this stuff is just going to cost a few more dollars than it would in the suburbs.
Really solid recommend overall. The service was excellent, and we both really appreciated that the staff let us linger and didn’t try to push us out despite our being the only customers there for a significant stretch (I think they were still technically open the entire time, but the foot traffic was going into the nearby Alehouse – hard pass for me). And who doesn’t like sipping on a cocktail whilst gazing at a duck portrait?
Lenny Li
One of the best Peking Duck places in the city. Definitely need to make reservations for larger groups, but there were only two of us so we got there early and got seats at the bar. If you show up later, it might be good to reserve a duck. We also got the oxtail dumplings and the truffle fried rice. The oxtail dumplings were extremely delicious and worth it. The truffle fried rice was good but probably not worth $28.
… moreAnthony M
(Closer to a 4 than a 3)
We were frequent diners at Decoy prior to the fire and were excited to return. We understand the prix fixe is now $115 per person, but we were disappointed that Diet Coke was $6 with paid refills, adding an unnecessary $24 to an already expensive meal for 2. We were seated at 5:15 and finished by 6:15; while the staff was excellent and not overtly rushing us, the pacing and spacing of courses felt too fast for a meal of this price point. Spending over $325 for an hour-long experience felt rushed. As parents who rarely get a night out, we had hoped for a more relaxed, properly paced dinner.
The food was very good overall, but the octopus was served in the same sauce and seasoning as the pickled cauliflower and cucumber we had just finished, which made the flavors feel repetitive and caused the dish to fall flat. The duck also seemed different from prior years; the skin was noticeably less crispy than in past dining experiences and overall it felt under-seasoned. We have always loved Decoy and truly looked forward to returning, but the rushed pacing and these details left us feeling underwhelmed.
They have been back up and running for a few months, so perhaps there is an adjustment period.
… moreWe were frequent diners at Decoy prior to the fire and were excited to return. We understand the prix fixe is now $115 per person, but we were disappointed that Diet Coke was $6 with paid refills, adding an unnecessary $24 to an already expensive meal for 2. We were seated at 5:15 and finished by 6:15; while the staff was excellent and not overtly rushing us, the pacing and spacing of courses felt too fast for a meal of this price point. Spending over $325 for an hour-long experience felt rushed. As parents who rarely get a night out, we had hoped for a more relaxed, properly paced dinner.
The food was very good overall, but the octopus was served in the same sauce and seasoning as the pickled cauliflower and cucumber we had just finished, which made the flavors feel repetitive and caused the dish to fall flat. The duck also seemed different from prior years; the skin was noticeably less crispy than in past dining experiences and overall it felt under-seasoned. We have always loved Decoy and truly looked forward to returning, but the rushed pacing and these details left us feeling underwhelmed.
They have been back up and running for a few months, so perhaps there is an adjustment period.
Christine Yang
The Peking duck lived up to expectations: seriously delicious, crispy skin, and flavorful meat. Instead of the usual Peking duck crepes, they serve with baos. I did not mind this, because the duck was so delicious. The five flavor chicken dumplings and stir fry wide noodles were also delicious. My only concern is that the address of the restaurant was incorrect which made a stressful time finding the restaurant to realize we were in the wrong location. The service also was also not up to standards (maybe because they just reopened), but definitely could work on knowledge of the menu.
… moreTian G
I love this place! It’s a tiny little place with extremely crowded setting, and you have to book your reservation ahead of time as it is really popular. Been there three times and yesterday we went in a group of four. We ordered the pre-fixed dinner with some cocktails.
As for dinner we got four sides, two mains, once rice to choose from apart from the standard Peking duck.
First round of starters are some appetizers, including fried fish skin and some small-sized vegetables. The cauliflower, kimchi cucumber, curry potatoes, mangoes and peppers are good but I don’t like their Chinese broccoli.
As for the small plates, we ordered noodle with uni, bbq beef, bbq duck and Lichi and the shrimp dumplings. Personally I love all but uni since I don’t like raw food. My friends like everything.
Then the Peking duck is served. No complaint about the duck itself. And I like their Husain and sweet sauces. However, the portion is the same for a group of 4 or 3, and you only got 10 skins regardless of group size. This doesn’t make much sense to me as I feel that for a Peking duck prefix, if you charge each person the same amount the Peking duck itself should be served proportional to the number of people. So it doesn’t worth that much if you go in as a mid-sized or large group to order the pre-fix.
For the main, we had ribs and the sea bass. We also had the scallops and crab fried rice. Their sea bass was served in a clay pot last time but was on a normal plate today, and it tasted a little bit different – Last time more saucy and juicy, which I enjoyed more. The scallops were not very fresh today, but the ribs were excellent.
The three cocktails we got were good, no complaints. And the service is good as usual.
It totals up to $120 each includes everything. Pricey for what you got but definitely good amount of food plus high quality dishes.
… moreAs for dinner we got four sides, two mains, once rice to choose from apart from the standard Peking duck.
First round of starters are some appetizers, including fried fish skin and some small-sized vegetables. The cauliflower, kimchi cucumber, curry potatoes, mangoes and peppers are good but I don’t like their Chinese broccoli.
As for the small plates, we ordered noodle with uni, bbq beef, bbq duck and Lichi and the shrimp dumplings. Personally I love all but uni since I don’t like raw food. My friends like everything.
Then the Peking duck is served. No complaint about the duck itself. And I like their Husain and sweet sauces. However, the portion is the same for a group of 4 or 3, and you only got 10 skins regardless of group size. This doesn’t make much sense to me as I feel that for a Peking duck prefix, if you charge each person the same amount the Peking duck itself should be served proportional to the number of people. So it doesn’t worth that much if you go in as a mid-sized or large group to order the pre-fix.
For the main, we had ribs and the sea bass. We also had the scallops and crab fried rice. Their sea bass was served in a clay pot last time but was on a normal plate today, and it tasted a little bit different – Last time more saucy and juicy, which I enjoyed more. The scallops were not very fresh today, but the ribs were excellent.
The three cocktails we got were good, no complaints. And the service is good as usual.
It totals up to $120 each includes everything. Pricey for what you got but definitely good amount of food plus high quality dishes.
Angie Bailey
Best. Peking duck. Ever. It’s not cheap, but oh so good! Very tiny restaurant with a communal table. We couldn’t get reservations but made a point to get there before they opened so we could sit at a bar and get a duck. We highly recommend doing that. If you reserve seats, you’ll sit at the communal table. If you reserve 5+ seats you’re guaranteed 2 ducks, under 5 guarantees 1. If you can’t get a reservation, do what we did and get there before they open so you can get a duck. If you show up later, you might be SOL! They have a sister restaurant upstairs.
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