NYC | A Surprising Peking Duck Find on 5th Ave 🦆✨

When a friend brought me here, I was skeptical—why have Peking duck in an elegant, dimly-lit Asian fusion spot filled with non-Asian diners? 🤔 Named after chef Philippe Chow, the restaurant tries hard to feel “authentic”—from the black-and-white panda statue at the entrance to the panda-shaped chopstick rests. At the time, there were hardly any reviews online about this place. 🐼 Since the Peking Duck takes 30 minutes to prepare, we started with Lobster Satay and a Tsingtao beer 🍺. Despite its simple presentation, the lobster was tender, flavorful, and perfectly grilled—a delicious surprise! Finally, the chef wheeled out the whole duck and carved it tableside. The skin was glossy and crisp, the meat juicy and fragrant. Wrapped in thin pancakes with scallions, cucumber, and hoisin sauce—each bite was pure satisfaction, well worth the wait. 🥢💖 Going in with zero expectations made the experience even better. Honestly, it was better than many Chinese restaurants I’ve tried! Now I know where to go for duck after a day of shopping on Fifth Avenue. 🛍️😊 📍 Philippe Chow 33 E 60th St, New York, NY 10065 #NYCEats #PekingDuck #FifthAvenue #AsianFusion #UpscaleDining #NYCFood #HiddenGem #DuckLovers #NYCDining #FoodSurprises #ChefStyle #NYCChinese