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[da_moler]

Does anyone know where to eat Beijing/Peking Duck in Seoul?

So far I've only found the Beijing Duck restaurant in Apgujeong, but it was very disappointing.

Any other places?

[stevemcgarrett]

damoler:

You will be very hard pressed to find anything resembling real kouya anywhere in Seoul, including Chinese restaurants in a five-star hotel (which are probably your best bet, nonetheless).

Even in China it is difficult to find authentic Peking Duck dining outside of Beijing. What's interesting is that some of the best and cheapest can be had at non-descript, smaller restaurants there, by the way.

An authentic duck dinner involves several courses, most including part of the duck. While I don't care for the duck soup at the end (sorry, Groucho), I find it a delectable experience.

BTW, I'm amused when Koreans parade around hotpot as if they invented it. Originating in Mongolia, it was perfected in Beijing too.

[pugwall]

Near Bongcheon station on the number 2 line there is a little Chinese community with real chinese restaurants and shops. If you exit from exit one its the street parallel to the station. Can get some real Sichuan food and all proper Chinese dishes and Beijing Duck.

Although will concur with Steve nothing to compete with real Beijing Kao Ya from the Big Dumpling

[stevemcgarrett]

pugwall recommended:

[da_moler]

Thank you guys. I will check on Bongcheon.