Came back and got our tried and true spicy numbing fish. This time we tried the watercress which was cut into bite size pieces - something I haven't experienced before and a nice considerate touch since the leaves can be quite large. Also got the lamb hot pot which had substantial lamb inside, was just thrown off how herby it was. Staff and service attentive as usual. read more

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I had a good meal at Boiling Beijing and would go back, especially to try the Peking duck. The interior of the restaurant is pretty old school, it reminds me of the way Chinese restaurants looked when I was a kid. This isn't a pro or con. They also have lots of large circular tables with food turntables on them, so this place is clearly ready for groups ordering a lot of shared dishes. Ordering is via QR-codes, which is quick, and the food comes out hot and fast. We started with the sautéed green beans, which were cooked nicely, still crisp, with a nice flavor from onions and whatever else they added. Good to get your greens, especially when they taste nice. Next to arrive was the cumin lamb. It had cumin flavor, but not much else, and the lamb was a little grainy and stringy. This was okay but could have been better. The herbs were a nice touch. Finally we had crispy shrimp, which were great. Cooked properly and I loved that the shells were included, so you can eat them too. I also liked the size of these, definitely in the two-bit range. The sweet glaze was very subtle, just a little something to make it interesting. I came here on a whim so we didn't preorder Peking duck, and they told us it would be an hour wait to get any. So we declined, but I would like to try it in the future. My friend paid so I'm not sure how expensive this was, but I think it's on the pricey side. Shrimp was worth it, lamb is skippable, duck is TBD. After the food came we didn't really have any waiters coming by to check on us, and we did run out of water. So I wouldn't call the service doting. Parking is not easy, you'll most likely have to walk a few blocks. They take credit cards but don't want to split bills, which is annoying. read more

Boiling BeiJing - Crispy shrimp with sweet glaze - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Made a same-day reservation for 6 people right when they opened for dinner at 5:00 PM, so we were seated immediately. The space inside is beautifully decorated with a vibrant traditional Chinese aesthetic. They also have a private room available, which is great if you're hosting a larger gathering or special occasion. A super important tip if you're coming here: make sure to pre-order the Peking duck ahead of time. If you wait to order it at the table, it takes a while to prepare. When it arrives, the presentation is amazing, it's served beautifully in a duck-shaped bowl and a nice flower arrangement dish. When you order the duck, they'll ask how you want the remaining bones prepared (either stir-fried or in a soup). I highly recommend opting for the soup! Ordering is easy via a QR code on the table. Since we were doing family style, we ordered 8 dishes in total. Everything we got was really delicious and plated very nicely. A few helpful details for families and diners: -They have high chairs available for kids. -When you're ready to wrap up, the staff packs your leftovers for you. -The restaurant definitely got pretty packed as the evening went on, so reservations are a smart move. -For parking, there is both street parking and a dedicated parking lot, but be sure to check the signs and hours as you'll need to pay for both depending on when you go. read more

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Wow. The peking duck here is amazing. I couldn't stop eating. I'm planning to bring my friends and team here so I can eat more duck! Note. The peking duck is made fresh, so you'll need to call in advance. It takes 75 minutes to prepare a large duck, and 60 for a small duck. I walked in and waited. I got impatient even. But, it's so worth it. 5/5 read more

Boiling BeiJing - Duck soup! - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Really, really enjoyed the peking duck here. You can choose from 2 sizes - we ended up ordering the small and it was the perfect amount of duck for 3 adults. I love how they make use of the duck bones and ask you "soup" or "stir-fry" options. We also ordered the tofu with crab roe which had a mild, comforting flavor. Servers were attentive and accommodated my friend's baby well. Inside is wayyy nicer than what it looks on the outside. Overall this has become one of my top peking duck places in the bay area now!! read more

Boiling BeiJing - 石锅蟹粉豆腐Tofu ，Crab Meat，Crab Roe in Stone pot - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

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We actually saw this video recommending this place for the best Peking duck in the Bay Area so we had to make the drive out to test it out. You'll find large parties here celebrating birthdays, and gatherings, and the restaurant itself presents very well. The presentation all of their dishes are very grand and makes you just wanna snap a photo. As far as the ordering; you scan the QR code and order it through there I like that there's photos so that you can get a visual. There are two separate QR codes, one to order takeout and one for there at the table. Make sure your you order on the correct one. Food came out fairly quick other than some items, including the fish which actually warned you that it takes up to 30 minutes, so be patient for items like that. We got the whole Peking dock which feeds 4 to 6. ( we felt like we could do with another one). We also tried the sweet-and-sour whole fish, and rainbow skin noodle . All were very tasty and good portions. The prices are however very high, but I guess you get what you pay for. There were some language barriers with people ordering when we were inquiring about certain dishes. during the weekend and dinner times it could be very loud and hectic, but the workers do a good job of funneling people in and out as quickly as they can. Mediocre bathrooms in the back with two stalls for each. The parking could be a nightmare since there's a small little lot with very few parking spots. If not, you'll have to find street parking which is far and few. read more

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Fantastic! We had a reservation 630 but didn't get seated until 7! It was CRAZY packed however every item we ordered was fantastic. One of my favorite spots in town. Tip - make a reservation! There was a walk in of 6 and they waited 1.5 hours before finally getting a seat ( and this is after they were nagging the poor host about their wait time ). Duck also has to be preordered read more

Boiling BeiJing - Roast duck - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

My parents have been really wanting to try the duck at Boiling Beijing so we were glad we finally got around to it and it didn't disappoint. The place was busy by the time we got there, so plan in advance or get reservations. My favorite dishes were the black pepper steak, cumin lamb, and of course, the duck. I really liked how they also offer to fry or stew the duck bones to your preference after finishing. The duck was juicy and perfectly cooked. Parking is easy since it's the big shopping mall lot. I'd just recommend going early or getting reservations in advance. It seems like it gets busy a lot. read more

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This place came highly recommended by a coworker who grew up in Beijing. We were talking about Peking Duck and she said the best Peking Duck in the Bay Area is at Boijing Beijing. Coincidentally, some of my friends were also thinking of coming here so we made it happen on Sunday evening. We pre-ordered the big duck and shared the rainbow salad, bok choy with morel mushrooms, sweet and sour shrimp and sweet and sour whole fish. The Peking Duck was indeed the best I've had in the Bay Area (it's crispy, rich but somehow not greasy). You get the traditional crepes (as opposed to the Bao in most places) and accompaniments. They also made a great broth with the duck bones that served as an excellent consommé. The rest of the dishes were also good - I would order that shrimp and rainbow salad again for sure. Service was OK and the restaurant looks recently remodeled. There were five of us and we spent about $55 each - an incredible value for the meal. Highly recommended!!! read more

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The good news: Amazing place to go if you like Peking duck. One of the best dishes they serve here. Other dishes like honey walnut prawn and fish were delicious. The bad news: this place is a war zone on weekends, even with a reservation, get ready to wait. We waited 30 mins. The service was fairly decent but they are extremely busy. Reserving makes it a bit better and you can order a duck read more

Boiling BeiJing - 自制烤鸭饼Homemade rost duck Pancake(10~12) - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

I think my experience with the food is a little mixed but overall I loved how kitschy this place is. I feel like the interior is the quintessential Chinese American restaurant interior of a certain vintage. If the vibe inside wasn't so Chinese fr, it'd feel like a caricature. But this place is super packed with Asians. And hearing them talk, yeah mostly Chinese. Like 95%. The tables with non-Chinese people were accompanied by Chinese people. Anyway, I was surprised. I was like ok I see you, boiling Beijing. You're legit. What brought me here was the Peking duck. I've had Peking duck but I've never tried hunting the dish down. It was the kind of thing I ate as a kid if an adult ordered it. But I've recently been trying to find good Peking duck that comes served with haw jelly. Other than Palo Alto's Imperial Treasure, this place also serves it that way. And similarly you have to call to make a table reservation (no online system) and duck reservation. The pancakes/wraps taste better here. The duck meat was more tender and moist here, but the portion for the same price was much larger at imperial treasure. Also the cuts at imperial treasure were nicer/cleaner, and you get the table side experience. I do appreciate how boiling Beijing kept the duck on a warmer. It actually worked unlike the steamer of pancakes/wraps which sat on hot water that quickly went cold. I appreciate the effort. The soup tasted like msg and came out very quickly after our duck. It was pretty salty and had very little noodles and vegetables. Imperial treasure is better. We also ordered the oyster crab steamed egg dish. I think it sounded interesting but you can definitely pass on it. The egg was a bit spongy and overdone. The service was fast and friendly, they seem well staffed and efficient. The only hiccup was they forgot our hanging bread but they let us cancel it so it was fine. I won't stop going to imperial treasure but I definitely want to come back to try other dishes and see how those stack up. read more

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Came to Boiling Beijing again recently for Mother's Day. We got a ton of items - their cold noodle, fish, Peking duck, vegetables, appetizers, and more. Everything was delicious. Standout was definitely the Peking duck - super tasty, generous portions, and they prepared the duck 3 ways, including a delicious soup with the bones. Price was very reasonable given quality and quantity. Service was friendly and prompt despite the restaurant being absolutely packed for dinner. It did get pretty loud inside, but that's to be expected given how full it was. Lots of large tables and families eating together. read more

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We called ahead to reserve for a 7pm seating (the last seating for Peking Duck) for a table of 5. It was so so busy in there with a lot of people crowded around the hostess table. You need to check in and let them know you arrived so they can put you in the queue to be seated. Even though we arrived at 6:45 we didn't get seated until 7:15 (aka no point in arriving early if you have a reservation). The Peking Duck is what they are famous for and deservedly so. It is so so good and the presentation is beautiful. Skin is crispy, meat is tender, wrappers are thin. They give you an option to have the Duck remains (bones and left over meat) to be made into a soup or stir fry and we opted for the soup. It was so clean and healthy tasting. One of the best places for Peking duck in the bay. A must try read more

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Came here after hearing about the Peking Duck being one of the best in the Bay Area. Pre-order the day before. The duck came last but it was definitely good. We ordered crepe pancakes but didn't realize it already came with some. They carve the Peking duck and serve the skin and meat nicely on a platter with nice condiments but perhaps needed a little more salt. They also offer you the option to have the bones and can order as a soup or pan fried for a small price. We misunderstood what the server was asking and ordered them fried with hot chillies...it was tasty and crispy but next time we would try as a soup. Restaurant was crowded so glad we made a reservation so seated right away. Tried some other tasty dishes, too. The cumin lamb was very good, and the pepper beef and salt pepper fried chicken wings were pretty good, too. A little pricey ($60/person without drinks) but some unique northern Chinese dishes. Would likely come back again for the Peking Duck but might try to compare to a few other places known for theirs, too. Also, was curious about a hanging pancake dish that several other tables ordered!! read more

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How many restaurants out there these days still keep the 90's decor Chinese restaurant? Regardless the taste, it's a good place to bring your true friends here. By true friends, I meant the ones will not only appreciate how this place looks, but also understand how old this particular San Bruno district is. If you look for a hip place or area, make a U turn now. What caught me the most on watching the youtube video online is that they serve hawthorn jelly stick with the duck. I've never seen anywhere else in my entire life here in the bayarea, immediately, I tell myself, this is legit. You can't go wrong with the duck but I would suggest to skip the soup. I really don't think duck bones are for soups, it has a very weird smell. Fried shrimp with crispy shell (note that the shell is the main character here) is decent and you can tell the cook is not Cantonese when beef cube tastes more on the salty instead of sweet side (have you tried the Vietnamese/French style steak cubes? I had this HKese restaurant that did a fantastic job on it, but it's been gone for a long long time around. I still regret nowadays I didn't push forward to ask the waiter who used to work there where the chef moved to ~~~ How can I be so stupid and slow ........ sigh... I suspect they have a northern cook because the pickled cabbage fish (suan cai yu) has neither numb nor spicy taste and the soup is delicious! Later on the waiter has confirmed it's with a non-Szechuan approach and Mr. Chef is from the north. Anyways, I think, whoever understands me, understands this place. read more

amazing and authentic chinese restaurant! spacious layout, big tables suitable for large groups, and high ceilings. the staff are helpful and friendly, and can make great recommendations especially if you talk to them in chinese! the peking duck was one of the best -- crispy juicy skin and tender meat. they offer hawthorn as one of the sides which is not very common here in the US. the crepes are interesting as they seem grilled instead of steamed, but still delicious! read more

I came specifically for the crispy red bean rice cake, and it did not disappoint. The outer layer had that soft, glutinous rice texture, and it tasted freshly fried in clean oil. The chicken meatball soup, hotpot, and sliced tofu also all met expectations. This is easily one of the better Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes from the menu. read more

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One of the most consistently solid Chinese spots I've been to in the area. The food quality is impressive across the board -- everything tastes fresh, well-balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell they don't cut corners. The flavors are authentic but still refined, not overly greasy or heavy like a lot of places. Portions are generous, making it great for sharing with a group. Service was smooth and attentive without being overbearing, and the overall atmosphere is lively yet comfortable -- perfect for both casual dinners and hosting friends. This is the kind of place you can confidently bring people to and know it'll deliver every time. Definitely a go-to spot. read more

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Had a family dinner for 14 and ordered all their specials. Food came out fairly quick, and everything was just mediocre for me. Compared to the other restaurants around the area serving the same thing. read more

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We went to try this restaurant because the Peking duck looks good in the pictures. The restaurant is very nicely decorated, giving us a good impression. We were promptly seated and we were supposed to be ordering on the tablet. Since it was our first time, we chose to ask the waiter. We found out that Beijing style is either spicy or sweet!! Yes, the Peking duck was served very ornately, some slices arranged as a blooming flower, most of the meat and the crispy skin served in a duck shaped tureen with candles in the base to keep the meat warm, steaming pancakes in a basket. Now the difference is on the plate that came with sliced cucumbers and slivered onions there is a substantial amount of ...SUGAR! Yup, apparently Beijing people sprinkle sugar on top of their duck! And nope, we skipped this ingredient. We also had green beans ( asked for non spicy ), peppered angus beef cubes and garlic ( different kind of heat, we can do this !) fried tofu plain, and combination fried rice, and crispy fried shrimp. This was a surprise, the shrimp was in the shell and nicely fried, crunchy.... BUT they were totally SWEET!! Sugar sweet, dessert sweet! Nowhere was it mentioned they would be this sweet! There were some interesting dishes we saw on neighboring tables, like the spicy chicken, but since we don't eat that spicy, we didn't order that. They offered hot pot too, but the whole party had to order the hot pot, not just one or two persons. The tables did have wells for the hot pot, so I saw people have to get up to dip and cook their meats in the hotpot broths. Not a good set up. Parking is easily found on the streets, but be warned you need to feed the meters till 8 pm even on Sunday. read more

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A group of friends came here during the weekend for lunch. One of them heard Boiling Beijing had the best duck around and had been dying to try it. The service was polite and quick, taking our orders and tending to our table as needed. The decor and atmosphere felt lavish but not overly fancy as the energy was more casual than formal. It wasn't too crowded when we got there. Only a few families and groups were present, so we were seated quickly. We took some time to look over the menu to figure out what else on top of the peking duck we wanted. The food came out by dish fairly quickly and in a linear fashion, which was great for the progression of the meal. We ordered the Roast Duck, Dry Cooked String Beans w Tofu, Griddle Cooked Cabbage w/ Pork, Beijing Style Louis Root Glutinous Rice in Osmanthus Date Sauce, and some Steamed Rice. The Roast Duck was perfect, and included sides, wraps, and sauce. The duck was juicy, crispy, and a delight to eat. The presentation was also super cute - it was on a two level platter was was a duck figurine. The the first level was a small flame to keep the food on the second level warm. Would recommend 10/10. The string beans and cabbage dishes were solid and came out well. The tofu that came with the string beans was super tasty and I thought was the star ingredient of that dish. The Louis Root Glutinous Rice was interesting, but I probably wouldn't order again since flavor wasn't to my liking. Overall, I had a memorable experience eating the duck here and I'd come back again just for that dish! read more

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Ordered peking duck takeway (called 2 days in advance) for Christmas day pickup and I genuinely feel swindled by how little food was given for a $90 order. I used to live in NYC and used to order whole roasted duck from a couple of different places (Chinatown NYC) for years. On average, I would get 2-3 meals out of the actual duck meat/skin and another 1-2 meals from the duck bones they gave with the orders for $60-80 (shoutout to Hay Hay Roasted miss you guys so much). Boiling BeiJing advertises the "Large Duck" to feed "2-4 people" which is absolutely not true. My partner and I were able to finish the whole order by ourselves in 1 sitting. The order comes with 20 wraps, hoisin sauce, some poorly cut up green onions and cucumbers, and 2 chinese radish soups that includes a couple of duck bone. From pictures, it looks like they take more care in presentation when you eat inside their restaurant. I guess there aren't many other restaurants doing peking duck in this immediate area so they are able to charge the prices they do and people still order from them. I for one will now drive further to SF Chinatown to hopefully find a better place for value and taste. The one positive is that the duck skin was good and decently crispy even for takeaway, but not worth the price we paid for our meal. read more

Boiling BeiJing - $90 for a "large order" - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

Boiling Beijing has always been my favorite restaurant in the bay for peking duck. I recently came back from Shenzhen and their duck is definitely comparable, just not size or price wise. It's hard to find an authentic Chinese restaurant that serves their peking duck with haw jelly and mandarin pancakes( steamed thin wraps) as most Chinese restaurants offer only steamed buns. For a party of three, we preordered the large duck a day before (make sure you call ahead) and on the day of, we got seated immediately even though there were people before us. The duck was served before we even had a chance to order anything else. The duck skin was crispy, juicy, flavorful and it was as good as I had remembered. The price between the small and the large was only a $10 difference and it didn't seem that much bigger. Instead of the cumin dish, we decided on the soup and I have to say, the flavors weren't as bold as it used to be and was quite bland. There was much less veggies, vermicelli and more liquid than before. I recommend the cumin lamb from previous visits and the crispy shrimp, which had a tangy and sweet glaze to it. Very similar to their sweet and sour whole fish. It was fried perfectly so you could eat the whole shrimp with the shell on. I saw a lot of people order the hanging pancake and I'm not sure if we were missing something, but it was not worth $18. It was neither hanging when it arrived nor did it have any appeal to it. It was a bit sweet and tasted like the flakey outer layer on a wifey cake. Before ordering, I didn't even see anyone ordering a dish to dip it with either. There was a language barrier since I don't speak mandarin and not everyone spoke English so I didn't even bother asking before ordering... my own fault I suppose. I much prefer roti at other restaurants, and would definitely skip it next time. I highly suggest their duck, cumin lamb and crispy shrimp though! read more

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My friend raved about this place, so I knew I had to take my family here to try it out! Made a reservation on Thu for Fri night at 6:30, was not a problem - and emphasized I wanted to order the infamous duck. It's QR code ordering, so I took care of it for my mom. Probably over-ordered since everything looked so good. I ordered: - Infamous duck, with the wraps and duck soup (duck is done in 2 ways): SO GOOD. Skin is super crispy and light. - Shredded potatoes with vinegar: cuts the grease of other dishes, very nice and tart. - Dried cooked string beans: always a hit at any Chinese restaurant. - Sweet and sour whole fish: wow - fried perfectly, not hard at all. For someone like me who isn't a huge fan of sweet and sour, this one has a very nice balance and is very enjoyable. - Black pepper Angus beef: upgraded to a larger size, very meaty and seasoned well - Fried diced chicken with chili (not pictured): I thought this was good, had good heat. - Chinese cauliflower: my mom complained this was spicy, but I thought it was fine. - Beef with green onions: I'm running out of adjectives, just know this was GOOD too Definitely a great hidden gem in the Peninsula and I will be back! read more

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Boiling Beijing requires reservation not only for the guests but also for the Peking Duck. The service is a definite miss. They seemed to be extremely busy and did not have enough utensils at times. For example, there were 5 of us and they brought only two glasses of water. However, you don't come to this restaurant for the ambiance or the service, and the food lived up to its billing. The duck was delicious. I also really liked their green vegetables (that were cooked in garlic) and their cauliflower dry pot. They also had a pepper beef dish, which was excellent. So overall, a very nice meal and I would definitely return. read more

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First time at Biiling Beijing for dinner and it was Christmas Eve! My dad made a reservation for 5:30pm and we were promptly seated even though we arrived a bit earlier. Service was great and the ambiance is very vibey with lots of Chinese decor and furniture. Food was delicious and I could see why they were busy. We ordered a variety of dishes from the beijing peking duck to the braised pork and everything was amazing. I would definitely come back! read more

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We made a reservation for a large party for a later lunch and they were able to snag us a big table with a lazy Susan. Overall we were happy with the food and would definitely come back at some point! We ordered two small ducks for the table and I thought it was pretty good! I guess the duck skin could have been a bit crispier but duck is usually pretty good because it's so oily. It went well with the thin pancakes that were served with them. I added some of the sauce to top it off. The duck bone soup that came with it was quite nice. It was a milky white broth with some duck bones and noodles. The broth perhaps was a tiny bit too salty but otherwise good and felt wholesome to eat. The spiced chicken is incredibly spicy! I liked it a lot but found myself having to pace my bites. Even one bite of chicken was sending me to spice town and the spice was lingering a lot! Yang Zhou fried rice was decent, maybe a little dry. This one did have shrimp in it though so I took them out. The mapo tofu was nice. Very saucy. I recommend eating this with white rice. The jalapeño pork belly was also not bad. A lot of jalapeño in here! The tong hao (veggie) was okay. I think this could have used a bit more flavor and salt. Service was okay - they were nice but a little slow in getting us some basics like napkins, spoons, bowls, etc. The napkins were also incredibly thin so you need a lot! read more

Boiling BeiJing - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

I've come here now three times for their Peking duck and it's one of my favorites places. The duck skin is perfect, the meat is tender, and the pancakes are very thin! The rainbow skin dish is a yummy cold mung bean noodle dish with eggs, cucumber, spam, tofu skin, and fungus. It's a go to for me every time I visit. We tried the spicy lamb hot pot and it comes with lamb ribs in a spicy broth. I want to try that next time with the thinly sliced lamb, tofu, and noodles like a true hot pot experience. You order on a QR code, so it's simple. Definitely book a duck early ahead of time and prepare for a wait if you didn't book a reservation. I've even seen them pretty busy for lunch! read more

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This is my favorite Chinese spot, it's authentic and real! They make every dish tasty and generous portions filled my group of 5! I was mainly here for the Peking duck which I had to pre order 24hrs ahead. And also the sweet and sour fish will always be my favorite. Great service and helpful staffs. Inside is spacious so go ahead and bring your friends and family. read more

Boiling BeiJing - Peking duck, and 石锅蟹粉豆腐Tofu ，Crab Meat，Crab Roe in Stone pot. - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

The duck is amazing! They have really thin wraps with plum sauce, veggies, and thin sliced crispy duck skin. The bones are also used in a rich and hearty duck soup. The dish does need to be preordered ahead of time and it is very much worth it! Most of the other dishes were really solid too from fried chicken and garlic beef. This was a much appreciated family Chinese style restaurant that stands a level above the rest. The only knock on it is that the service can be slow since it is so packed so we had to flag down waiters for stuff. read more

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"Boiling Beijing" specializes in authentic Beijing Duck, prepared fresh daily with a one-hour advance order, and even the duck bones can be turned into soup or fried for extra flavor. Other standouts include the tender Black Pepper Angus Beef, flavorful cumin lamb, and the must-try hot & spicy boiled fish fillets. The restaurant has large tables perfect for groups, and service is fast and professional. Excellent food with standout Beijing Duck, spacious group-friendly ambiance, and efficient service--ideal for family or group dining. read more

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Peking duck with tortilla wraps: this place features the wraps instead of the bread, it is light and not too filling. the duck is presented on a slanted board with not too gamy flavor. it comes with scallions Shrimp: crunchy taste that you can eat the entire shell Black angus beef cubes: tender beef with mushrooms, paired best with rice to not have a salty flavor hit your throat. String beans: Nothing fancy. Greens to accompany the dinner. Pork liver MALA: the spices are not joke, not for the weak. it can be washed in the tea if it is too spicy. Chicken wings: excellent spot for wings, their breading is a little heavier than San Tung in the city. It came out pipping hot even after 5-10 minutes. Tip: you have to reserve the peking duck in advance. service is efficient. there is a private room with a couple tables. read more

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Make a reservation if you can because it gets packed! Service was rough as the place was super busy, even at 5 pm. The food however, was outstanding. Highly recommend the Peking duck with the soup option rather than the stir fry. The soup was milky and so so flavorful. The chilled noodles, black pepper beef, and beijing shrimp I would definitely order again. read more

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It's funny, I've always passed by Boiling Beijing and it never strikes me as busy. Then, I see it featured on a Youtube video for their Peking Duck dinner...so of course we had to make a reservation afterwards. Walking in on that Saturday evening though, whoa! It was PACKED. People were vying for a table or just asking if ducks were still available so I highly recommend calling to reserve one if that's what you want to try here. The duck meal comes in 3 courses - 1st: crispy skin served with sugar, 2nd: Sliced meat with skin to wrap in pancakes with scallions, cucumbers, and plum sauce and 3rd: (your choice), carcass to be used as a soup or carcass stir fried. We went with the soup. Actually, almost every table did. We also added a mushu pork (be aware, Northern style doesn't come with pancakes), a cold sesame noodle, and the stir fried cabbage. Everything was excellent and it was just enough for 5 people. The reason for a star deduction was due to service. Serving utensils (including bowls for the soup) weren't brought over initially and when we asked, the passing waitress scolded us that it was coming (it didn't). There were also other interactions that were just a bit...abrasive. I'm not terribly surprised but hey, it can affect your feelings regardless. Would recommend the experience overall! The duck course was a very reasonable $79.99 and all the other entrees were about $18-20 a piece. read more

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On the Peking duck hunt after having Z&Y a few weeks ago, and I'm looking for someplace closer to home without the hassle of navigating SF Chinatown parking. Boiling Beijing piqued my curiosity when I read that Yelpers felt that this was the most Chinese restaurant they've ever been in, including ones in China. I called to reserve a small duck for Sunday night dinner and arrived with three friends as the restaurant opened. A half hour later the place was completely full of families and other large parties. When I saw that the large order of duck was only $10 more than the small duck, I asked if I could upgrade, but wasn't not allowed because all the ducks had already been reserved. I wanted to try a few menu items such as the knife cut noodles, shrimp and chive dumplings, and the wonton soup, but all these items were unavailable. Enjoyed the combination chow mein and hot and sour soup we had instead. Also the green beans were perfectly crisp, and the beef perfectly tender. Uneven service, but with food this good, I will come back - especially for the Peking duck. read more

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Came here with a big group for a birthday party and wow was this a cool experience! My friend said this was the "best chinese food in the bay" and I think he was onto something! Good: - The food came out really quickly - Prices for the most lavish set of courses was just $33 per person - The duck was great, I liked all of the little things it came with too - I loved the crispy shrimp the most, it was really tasty and also tasted sweet while being savory - The staff were all super nice with taking photos for us and also answering our questsion - We got to cut the cake inside and eat it! Bad: - Food is all pretty greasy overall but that's expected - The place is a bit more casual and loud but it's bustling and high energy Overall would come again - really solid asian food! read more

Boiling BeiJing - 7. Dan-Dan Noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Food was delicious but unfortunately we didn't get to eat the Peking duck since it took a hour to make. The wings and fish were fresh and crispy. The walnut prawns weren't amazing. The menu was hard to read and didn't give much explanation. Half the items I ordered were spicy, which was challenging for my kids to eat. Service was promo and rushed read more

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Wow, this place was so good! I called 30 minutes ahead on a Tuesday night and was able to snag a table for six. I ordered the duck in advance but made the mistake of not realizing there were two sizes. If you do this, be sure to specify small or large, mine was already being made when I got there, so I couldn't change it. That said, the food came out super fast and everything was delicious. a lot of dishes have chili in them. The ordering system is on your phone, so double-check before you submit; we accidentally ordered two fried rices. We got the hot pot and the Peking duck. The hot pot was fine but nothing special, so I probably wouldn't recommend it. The duck, however, was amazing. They ask how you want the duck bones prepared, either as soup or fried with salt and pepper. I was confused at first about how to eat them fried, but it ended up being the best decision. You just nibble at the meat around the bones -- perfect beer food or a snack. read more

Boiling BeiJing - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

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We enjoyed our meal today. Every dish we ordered today was good, and the kitchen was great about accommodating our request for no added MSG. Best of all, the kids loved the food, so we will come again. The only thing I disliked was that the hot soup was served in a plastic bowl, which isn't ideal for health reasons when dealing with hot liquids read more

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I'm finally writing my review for this restaurant after a year, but I never forgotten about this place because of the duck. The duck skin with the crepe is so delicious and crispy with the hoisin sauce. The whole duck takes about an hour to cook and depending on how many people want to order it. The Beijing sweet & sour fish was alright. It was a little too salty for me. After you finish the duck, they take the bones and make a soup out of it. The soup was super creamy from all the bones. My favorite is definitely the duck, but def get there early bc the tables fills up fast. read more

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