Peking BBQ — Restaurant in New York

My first meal back from Japan had to be some roasted chicken. Although, I bet the Japanese could make some fire roasted chicken if they put their mind to it.

A lot of people in my comments have been talking about Peking BBQ as a potential chicken Titan, so I made the push to Queens to check it out.

Right when I walked in, I knew I was in for a treat as the smell of high quality roasted chicken gracing my nostrils is something that is unmistakable. It’s as unmistakable as the smell of a quality NY pizza shop.

This spot is a cash only chinese peruvian restaurant that is the definition of no frills. Not a single frill in here. It’s straight barebones which I’ve come to know is a crucial ingredient to ELITE roasted chicken.

I got the 1/2 chicken with a side of pork fried rice, and an order of maduros all for under $20. This chicken was as advertised. Crispy golden skin, with the meat being juicy and tender, almost falling off the bone. The perfect contrast. Not Casa Adela level tenderness, but when paired with the green sauce it’s tough to beat. I'm tryna drown in that Peruvian green sauce.

These maduros were DANCING like an iced out rollie. They were caramelized golden brown with a slightly crisp outside, and a soft interior. Some of the best maduros I’ve had.

I’m slapping a 9.5 on it, which ties it with caravan chicken for #2 on my nyc roasted chicken list.

Authors note here, but I'm curious as to the reasoning behind the Chinese Peruvian restaurants. I’ve seen a few different ones in NYC now so there must be some historical reason for this. I would do a deep dive on google, but I gotta clock into my 9-5 rn. THANK YOU PEKING BBQ!

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A really great peruvian/chinese take out spot. Kinda run down looking but don't let that deter you. I've only tried three items here but have been consistently ordering the same 3 items for that past few years.

First thing to order would be an extra pint or two of their green sauce. Really the best around nyc. But let's just be up front here, when reviews mention there is some secret/crack sauce in a sauce, it's usually a ton of msg or some variant. So be prepared to drink tons of tea or soda to quench that msg thirst after slurping Peking BBQ's green sauce like soup.

Next to order is their fried rice. That giant liter sized one. Their fried rice is probably the best chinese take out fried rice around. Rice has some sheen to it, so you know it's oily, many chunks of that cheap roast pork joint chinese tale outs use. Really, what's up with other spots cheaping out on some pork-ish meat. So the set up is ready, already oily rice, lots of roast pork, now pour about half the pint of green sauce on to the fried rice and mix. Think of it as a salad, but better.

And of course cop some chicken. Not head and shoulders better than other Peruvian rotisserie chicken, but equally as good. Now pour the rest of the green sauce onto the chicken.

Order with the expectation that with this meal you'll end up thirsty and feel the struggle of your blood flow, and you'll be...

Peruvian flair disguised as Chinese food!

If you love Peruvian food, you'll love this place. If you love Chinese food you'll love this place. If you love both, then this will be your vice for years to come.

The chicken always drew me then I didn't come for a while then something told me to try the ribs. Omg. It is a fall of bones texture which rivals Dinosaur BBQ. While the flavor can't match these are really good ribs nonetheless!!

The fried rice has a taste like Peruvian Chaufa and the green sauce is not too hot and sooooo good! Lomo saltado is also awesome but you will wait forever for it. Pretty much anything NOT pork fried rice, chicken or ribs will take an eternity due to freshness made to order. On the flip side. Pork fried rice chicken or ribs orders are filled incredibly fast due to the "Soup Nazi" style ordering system.

Don't be fooled by the crappy outward appearance, this is premium tasting grub. I mean it's sooo good, funny not to find Zagat stuff here. It is a neighborhood staple as is the Lemon Ice King in Corona and the taste represents some real Queens.

Some things to note.

-No phone number to place order ahead. -No delivery.

Enjoy.

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