Siji Minfu

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Reviews

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  G Lem

  in the last weekView on Google

  Duck was great. Definitely one of the best I've had. Moist, skin a bit fatty, good ratio of meat to skin. 3 star comes from the remainder of dishes. Deep fried lamb was tasteless fat, corn patty was the worst, beansprouts was very good. 3 hour wait is definitely not worth it. Perhaps 30 min wait max.

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  Oc Fam

  a month agoView on Google

  This restaurant lived up to the hype about having the best Peking duck in Beijing. The duck was so crispy and delicious that it literally melts in your mouth. We had half a duck and it was enough for 2 people. We also tried their crispy shrimp with honey sauce and sweet and sour chicken. Both were amazing as well. Prepare to wait an hour or more if you come during their peak time. If you end up waiting, they provide free tea and snacks. This place is highly recommended if you’re in Beijing. It’s located near the forbidden city area.

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  Pi Dog

  a month agoView on Google

  Wow—this was one of the best Peking Ducks I’ve ever tasted! No wonder the queue was as long as the Great Wall of China. The restaurant was absolutely packed, which says it all. I highly recommend this place.

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  Konstantina Mouliou

  2 months agoView on Google

  Excellent food and quick service. We tried the Braised mushroom and mashed shrimp soup, the Peking duck and the fried eggplant with sauce and they were all exceptional. Just be mindful of the waiting time, as the queue during peak hours can be long, so make sure to take a seat and relax while waiting for your turn.

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  Zebang Xu

  a month agoView on Google

  In my opinion, Siji Minfu has officially nailed the best Peking Duck on the planet. The plating is delicate and elegant, and the duck is roasted to pure perfection. It’s crispy, flavorful, yet surprisingly light, unlike the famously decadent (but overly greasy) version at 大董 Da Dong. The duck meat itself is wonderfully tender and fragrant, though if you're craving a more classic "duck-heavy" punch, old-school spots like 全聚德 Quanjude might still win you over. But what’s truly mind-blowing here is the crispy duck skin, which literally melts on your tongue when dipped in sugar. We had the leftover duck bones made into soup, and it was the kind of hearty, northern comfort elevated by a subtle Cantonese touch: generous veggies, tofu, vermicelli, and that aromatic boost from plenty of white pepper. Pure comfort in a bowl. Beyond the duck, their 贝勒爷烤肉 Beileye grilled lamb is a must-order. The lamb was not only completely free of gamey taste, but impressively tender, beautifully seasoned and perfectly balanced; definitely one of the best lamb dishes I've had anywhere. My only gripe? Their creative twist on duck sauce, swapping the classic sweet bean sauce for a sweet-sour combo served with hawthorn strips. Too sweet and oddly tangy, it felt out of sync, hiding rather than highlighting the duck’s savory richness. Ultimately, what sets Siji Minfu apart is freshness and restraint. Unlike other heavy hitters, this duck stays refreshingly balanced from start to finish—no grease overload, no seasoning overkill. Every bite feels clean and satisfying. No wonder my Beijing friends keep hyping it up (but only locations outside the Third Ring).