Sang Kee Peking Duck House, Chinese barbecue restaurant in Chinatown, Philadelphia.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House is a Chinese barbecue restaurant at 238 North 9th Street that specializes in traditional Peking duck. The signature dish undergoes a slow roasting process that creates crispy skin and tender meat, typically served with thin pancakes and sauce for wrapping.
The restaurant opened in 1980 as the first establishment in Philadelphia to introduce traditional Peking duck preparation methods. Its founder brought this roasting technique from northern China to the city.
The menu reflects northern Chinese cooking traditions, with Peking duck as the signature dish alongside wontons and other roasted specialties. These recipes carry the flavor profiles and techniques that define this region's approach to food.
The restaurant opens at 10 AM on weekdays and closes at 10:45 PM, with later closing times of 11:45 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Both dine-in and takeout options are available, making it convenient for different dining preferences.
The kitchen relies on custom-built roasting ovens constructed to meet traditional specifications and precise temperature controls. These ovens are essential to achieving the authentic quality that defines the dish.
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