Z&Y Peking Duck, the swankier sibling of Chinatown’s famed Z&Y, dazzles with succulent Peking duck carved under a spotlight and a menu of spicy Sichuan delights in a stylish setting.
"At this swanky Chinatown spot, the big round tables downstairs are reserved for large parties—so gather a dozen fowl-loving friends and go to town. The Peking duck is indeed excellent, with skin so glittery you could use its reflection to check your hair. But the rest of the generously portioned Sichuan dishes, like lip-numbing chili pepper chicken and twice-cooked pork, are also deserving of space on the built-in lazy susan." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"This Chinese spot is one of the city’s best places for a group dinner, thanks to the downstairs dining room with big round tables and shareable Sichuan dishes. Go for one (or better yet, two) of the whole Peking ducks with stretchy pancakes and all the fixings, plus the fiery chili chicken and green onion pancakes. There’s also beer and wine that sets the pace for a night out of hitting the nearby bars in Chinatown or North Beach." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"From the team behind neighboring and original restaurant Z&Y, comes a haven for all things crispy and fowl. Obviously, this new restaurant specializes in carved duck and other high-end Chinese fare. The restaurant recommends reserving a duck in advance for your meal, but there are also other dishes to try such as Wan Zhou grilled whole fish or plates of dim sum." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"The name says it all: The duck is the star of the show at this Z&Y offshoot. Put in your order for the Beijing-style duck immediately when you sit down — it’ll take some time to come out of the kitchen — and in the meantime, enjoy everything the menu has to offer from Beijing pot stickers to Sichuan-style poached fish that leaves your tongue tingling with its flaming chile oil. When the duck is ready, the show begins, as it’s delicately carved under a dramatic spotlight in the dining room and brought to your table with ultra-thin crepes and a bevy of accouterments like cucumber, green onion, sweet bean sauce, and sugar." - Lena Park, Eater Staff
"This Chinatown spot serves arguably the best Peking duck in the city, but that’s not the only reason you’re here. The Z&Y spin-off is the hottest place in the neighborhood for big group dinners that end up lasting hours longer than expected. The two dining rooms are controlled chaos, complete with a spotlit duck carving station, entrées overflowing with Szechuan chilis, and tables packed with so many dishes you can’t see the surface. Round up your cohort of coworkers, extended family, or whatever quadruple date you can scrape together to get here (and make sure to reserve a duck ahead of time). " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
