Canton Cook Marietta
Order: Cantonese seafood from the tanks, Peking duck, noodles
Peking Duck in Atlanta: Where to Order It
The short answer: only a handful of Atlanta restaurants roast Peking duck (北京烤鸭 běijīng kǎoyā) the traditional way, and many need it ordered a day ahead. Our picks are below, with ordering notes on each listing. For Cantonese roast duck by the half or whole, see the Cantonese barbecue shops further down.
Chef’s House Peking Duck
Order: tableside-carved Peking duck with buns or pancakes, duck soup, honey walnut shrimp
Gohan Buffet
Order: seafood buffet with ginger-scallion lobster, dim sum steamers, Peking duck, braised abalone
Royal China
Order: cart-service dim sum, bacon-wrapped shrimp, bolo bao and egg tarts, Peking duck
Urban Hai
Order: whole roasted Peking duck, pork and crab xiao long bao, hot and numbing flounder
Cantonese roast duck and barbecue (烧味)
BBQ Corner 2
Order: soy sauce chicken, beef chow fun, congee, har gow
Best BBQ
Order: Cantonese roast duck, honey barbecue pork, har gow and siu mai, shrimp congee
Peking duck vs. Cantonese roast duck
- Peking duck: the skin is the point. It is carved at the table and wrapped in thin pancakes with scallion, cucumber and sweet bean sauce. The rest of the duck often comes back as a second course, such as soup or stir-fry.
- Cantonese roast duck (烧鸭 shāoyā): marinated inside, roasted whole and chopped on the bone, sold by the half or whole at barbecue counters next to char siu and crispy pork belly.
Ordering tips
- Call a day ahead for Peking duck; many kitchens roast a limited number.
- A whole duck feeds three to four people as part of a larger meal.
- During Lunar New Year, order roast ducks several days early.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get Peking duck in Atlanta?
Our list above names restaurants that serve it, with notes on whether you need to order ahead.
Do I need to order Peking duck in advance?
At many restaurants, yes, often a day ahead. Each listing notes the restaurant's policy when we know it.