Pecking House Chinatown

Restaurant · Chinatown

Pecking House Chinatown

Restaurant · Chinatown

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83 Henry St Shop 1, New York, NY 10002

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Pecking House serves addictive Chinese-spiced fried chicken and inventive sides in a tiny Chinatown spot with lively, cozy vibes.  

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83 Henry St Shop 1, New York, NY 10002 Get directions

peckinghouse.com

$10–20

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83 Henry St Shop 1, New York, NY 10002 Get directions

+1 646 360 3351
peckinghouse.com

$10–20

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Pecking House - Review - Chinatown - New York - The Infatuation

"Pecking House’s Chinatown location is so small, it makes your first apartment seem like a manor on some sun-soaked estate. At the Manhattan iteration of the famous fried chicken spot, you’ll have to ask a fellow customer to pass you a fork, a napkin, a cup of water, or maybe even to tap your credit card. And, as chaotic as that sounds, swimming your way through Pecking House makes this location feel more lived-in and fun than the original near the Barclays Center. If you're new to Pecking House or need a refresher, the former pop-up originally went viral for its Chinese-inflected fried chicken, with well over 10,000 people on the waitlist. And while we wouldn’t stand in a line for their crunchy, Southern-style chicken dusted in Chinese spices or chili oil, it more than does the trick when you need a juicy fried bird. Fortunately, the menu at the Chinatown Pecking House is nearly identical to the original, so there's even more opportunity to get your hands on a sandwich, a quarter chicken, and charred cucumber salad with ginger. And just because everyone is here for chicken doesn't mean you should underestimate the sides, which are often more interesting. photo credit: Will Hartman photo credit: Will Hartman photo credit: Will Hartman Because of the size of Pecking House 2, the majority of your visits here will be for takeout. But if you manage to get a seat against the wall, it’s a nice place to listen to some indie sleaze or oldies, crunch on quarter chickens, and watch people wind themselves to the front of the store. Nicer even—and much more human feeling—than the roomy, tile-and-globe-light original. Your first apartment may have been bigger, but it never had duck fat chili oil sitting in the fridge. Food Rundown Chili Chicken Sando A juicy, crunchy fried chicken thigh drenched in a warm duck fat chili oil and a lemony mayo? Sign us up. This is the best variant of fried chicken to eat at Pecking House, made better by the sweet milk bread that does its best to contain the mess. photo credit: Will Hartman Blackened Chicken Sando Do not confuse this sandwich for a bulking-friendly grilled chicken dish with 250 grams of protein. Sure, nothing on it is technically fried. But the sandwich is still an indulgent hunk, coated in a cumin and anise-forward blackening seasoning, then layered with salsa macha, melted Oaxaca cheese, and pickled jalapeños. Each bite really shines because of the pickled chilis. photo credit: Will Hartman Wings The wings at Pecking House are itty-bitty, crispy, and juicy. We like the Orange sauce, which tastes like lemon pepper wet, except…more orange. photo credit: Will Hartman Sides Often, the most interesting part of a meal at Pecking House won’t be their crunchy chicken—it’ll be the seasonal sides, where the Chinese influence is a bit more visible. We love the classic potato salad and the butter beans with black vinegar vinaigrette, but, if you need your cornbread and potato salad fix, they’ve got good versions of those, too." - Will Hartman

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/pecking-house-chinatown
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NYC’s New Restaurant Openings

"Pecking House, the Park Slope fried chicken shop, has a second location in Chinatown. The prices at this location are a bit lower—half chickens with a side cost $23, as compared to a three-piece and a side for $27 in Park Slope." - will hartman

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/new-nyc-restaurants-openings
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The 19 Best New Restaurants In NYC

"For a little fried chicken in Chinatown, check out Pecking House’s second location. Like their original in Park Slope, they’ve got crisp chicken sandwiches in donut-like bread, and some seasonal sides that are even more memorable—like a butter bean salad with a black vinegar vinaigrette, studded with fresh celery. Though this location is much smaller than the original, you can get larger format fried chicken here—they do quarter- and half-birds rather than piece-by-piece. Plan on waiting for one of about 10 seats, or take your chicken to go." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/best-new-new-york-restaurants-hit-list
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A New Kind of Hot Chicken, from Pecking House | The New Yorker

"The takeout-and-delivery operation, from the pedigreed Taiwanese-American chef Eric Huang, offers a meat-and-three set, with Szechuan-peppercorn-seasoned fried chicken, Cajun-inspired fried rice, and greenmarket-driven sides." - Hannah Goldfield

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/14/a-new-kind-of-hot-chicken-from-pecking-house
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Tien F

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The store is located under Manhattan bridge which is an interesting location. Service is friendly and quick. The good: chili chicken offers a peppercorn flavor with a sweet soy which is awesome but it’s a little intense and oily. The first bite is fascinating but once the nuance wears off it’s a little dry on the inside. Same with the garlic herb. It’s a great Asian flavor combo you can’t get anywhere else but inside it’s not juicy and letting the wrapping/ coating do all the work is a little unfair. All in all a great place to try but is it worth $22 for like a leg and some wings? I’ll let you decide.

Mr Mumble

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The chicken sandwich was fried to order. The thigh meat was nicely seasoned , juicy,, and very crispy. Creatively toppings either caramelized onions, soy sauce, and pickles. Lots of other interesting menu items. Very limited seating.

Alex Zhang

Google
It’s a very small restaurant hiding at the edge of Chinatown on a quiet street. The restaurant is very small only four small tables for two you can sit down to eat. Most people are take out and delivery available on DoorDash too. I had the chili chicken sando, deep fried chicken dark meat soaked in chili sauce and chili oil, it’s very flavorful but not too spicy. The coating is very crispy. The quarter dark meat chicken is a whole leg, the size isn’t very big. I picked the salty egg option which is $1 addition. I’m usually a salt egg fan but I don’t think it wows me on the big piece of chicken. The food are very oily and they advertised themselves WITH MSG, which it’s fine, there’s no concrete evidence of MSG is bad unless you over consume it. If you have problem with oily food and MSG this might not be your place. The cashier is super nice, delivered food to my table and even brought me utensils and box tissue that I forgot to grab, the price went up. Isn’t a cheap place to eat in Chinatown

Yunny Dang

Google
This is the best fried chicken we’ve ever had. The chicken is so juicy, tender and full of flavor. We went back a second time during our trip just to try the half chicken which was fantastic with a perfect crisp to the skin and the spicy seasoning was delicious. Not too heavy on the heat but flavorful that you can taste the distinct notes of seasoning. So delicious.

Benedict Joson

Google
Hole in the wall, club vibes meets gourmet eats! Hot day out so it was hot inside; maybe a stronger AC or open window would’ve cooled it off. Although restaurant is small, it’s clean and brightly set; playlist was poppin; chicken sandwich and veggie side dishes were delish. I had the salted egg tenders afterward which satiated my fried chicken craving. Y’all must gooo! And check out the founder/chefs story.

Erik Z

Google
It's good chicken. The chili chicken sandwich was really unique. It's really good especially if you like Chinese chili oil. I recommend giving this place a shot.

carlos borges

Google
This place is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. It’s small, so be prepared for a wait or a line, but it’s definitely worth it. We typically order takeout, and the food never disappoints. The chicken is absolutely fantastic, and everything here is thoughtfully prepared with a clear focus on quality ingredients. The only letdown for me is the gem salad. It's drenched in buttermilk dressing, which overpowers the delicate flavors of the lettuce. However, the true star of the show is the French fries. Coated in umami powder and topped with shaved egg yolks, they’re quite possibly the best fries I’ve ever had. Simply put, they’re unbeatable.

Xuan Hu

Google
This place lacks atmosphere, but the food is absolutely incredible. You must try their spicy fried chicken—it’s probably the best on the entire island. It’s super juicy and flavorful.