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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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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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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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 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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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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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

Came back for the duck this time with the fam and we enjoyed it. We preordered a large duck that came served sliced and then presented on a plate like a painting. Came with pancakes, scallions, cucumbers. Was also able to have the option to get the bones stir fried or soup. We chose the soup and it was flavorful. Ordered everything we did last time and this time added the large prawns (crunchy, sweet and good) and the eggplant and beans (I'd skip this one). They get busy so best to make a reservation. There's a service button on the app so it's nice to get their attention that way. Menus are QR code only. read more

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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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Peking duck was beautiful, delicious. Crispy, fat nicely rendered from skin. Soup a bit bland. Cabbage dish on the oily side but nice and smoky. Service was quick, friendly. read more

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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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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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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My friend and I tried the fishes , because he wants to check the asian foods , and see how this Chinese restaurant meet his expectations.

"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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The service was brutal, but the food was decent. Had reservations, Christmas Eve, Wednesday 7:30 pm for a table of 3, only to find out there was still a wait, and tables with reservation times of 7 pm had yet to be seated. What we got: - Small Peking Duck ~ We called in advance for this as part of our reservation. The duck was underwhelming as it was served already carved. Served on a candle-warmed plate, this duck was buttery and juicy- not overly greasy. This place offers either stir-fried duck carcass or duck soup with the remaining carving. We chose the duck soup option, which never arrived until we realized it was missing during payment of the tab. - Dry-cooked string beans ~ Great for the table. On the saltier side. Needs rice to pair with. - Beijing Style Sweet and Sour Fish Filet ~ THIS. This dish requires a 20-minute wait and was the last item to arrive, but it was well worth it. Presented well and served saucy, this dish paired perfectly with rice. Despite being full, I found myself going back for more! The sauce was sweet yet tangy. The fish was crispy yet soft. Highly recommend! - Beijing Style Crispy Fried Shrimp ~ Crispy indeed and well flavored! With the flavor profile of honey walnut shrimp, this was a very solid dish. Shrimp fried to perfection, even the shell is edible! Highly recommend! All in all, this place was very beautiful, serving up traditional Beijing-style cuisine. However, the service is questionable. Despite parties being late, they were still able to be seated 30 minutes past their reservation time. Service was also chaotic and hectic, potentially due to short staffing. Hostesses would disappear, leaving the reception area empty, causing incoming customers to wait eons to check in. Not only would the hostess go missing, but the waitstaff would disappear with our teapot and not return with our tea. TLDR: Would not return for the Peking duck, but maybe other dishes. My condolences to the girl who flew in from Australia with her luggage only to stand in the lobby and wait over an hour, despite having a reservation. 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 celebrated my mom's birthday here and it was a great experience overall! We've already been here a handful of times so we knew what we liked. Some standout dishes are the Tofu, Crab Meat, and Crab Roe in Stone Pot and the Salt and Pepper Prawns. And of course the duck, which also has a beautiful presentation! Definitely recommend pre-ordering the Peking duck (you can just call the restaurant and let them know what time you're going to be there and that you want it!). I secretly asked our waiter if they did anything for birthdays and initially they said no, but later they came to me and said they can make our table a free dessert. It took a while, but at the end of our meal, they came out with a fresh plate of red bean mochi complete with a tea candle in the middle of the plate, while playing an instrumental birthday song on the speakers - it was so sweet of them! Thank you Boiling Beijing for the lovely meal and celebration! read more

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Wow what a wait but it was worth it!! Best recommendation Make a reservation order a whole duck!!! Sooo delicious every bite, they even give you duck soup with tofu and noodles so yummy, I love the little tortillas they give you with all the little fixing on the side Over all 5 stars I can't wait to come back read more

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Excellent Peking duck served with thin pancake and choice of stir-fry veggies or soup! The soup was rich and brothy like hot-pot style! So comforting. We waited for the duck since we didn't order in advance or make reservations. But we didn't mind since that's only thing on item we wanted. However, perhaps they could have brought us tea while seated. Wait was worth it. Duck was perfectly cooked- skin crispy and meat was moist. The restaurant had good authentic decor and plenty of crowds eating happily. We will return to try other regional dishes. read more

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The food here is honestly so good. I know they are famous for their peking duck but I have yet to try it since I didn't know that I had to preorder at least an hour beforehand. I got the garlic pea sprouts, crispy shrimp, and black pepper beef and everything was so tasty. The crispy shrimp had a nice glaze and the shell is so crispy that you can just eat the whole thing. The black pepper beef is so tender and so flavorful. The only thing is that the portions are really small so it is pricey for what it is. But I will still be back to try their duck next time. read more

Boiling BeiJing - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Incredible dishes here -- so good I came back with my parents just a few weeks later. While you really can't go wrong with any dish, some of the stunners are: - The Peking duck: you have to order this in advance (either a half or a whole) over the phone to reserve! Although a bit pricey, it's worth trying at least once! You get all the deboned meats with paper-thin wraps, scallion, cucumber, and Hawthorne (I recommend ordering extra wraps). You also get the crispy skins to dip in sugar. It sounds strange but the thin, oily, crunchy skin with the bit of sweetness is mind-blowing! Then they also offer the duck bones either stir fried or turned into a soup -- I highly recommend the soup. It turns out suuuuper fragrant and is so delightfully rich it turns cloudy without ever being greasy. I could easily drink 5 bowls of this broth. - Shrimp: I personally didn't love the shrimp, but still highly recommend to first time visitors. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the shells are actually kept on and fried incredibly crispy, do you can eat them whole. This is always a hit for older Asian parents. - Crispy corn dessert: I was skeptical when I saw this at first, but it's seriously addicting. Crispy, slightly nutty, airy batter peppered with plump corn throughout. It sounds so simple but you can't help but reach for more every time it comes around the lazy Susan. I think about this dish regularly. **Notes** No designated parking lot, and no free street parking. read more

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

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Really great Beijing duck. You can call ahead and to make a reservation for large parties. We didn't have a reservation, the host sat us down but I did notice our table was the only one without a table cloth... The shrimp was wow 10/10. Good flavor and butterflied well. The Beijing duck with wrapper and sides, 10/10. When you order the duck, it also comes with a duck prepared anyway you want it , we went with duck dry fried with cumin and it was great! The vegetables were necessary to wash down the rich duck taste. I'm definitely coming back!! read more

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We got the black pepper garlic beef, roasted duck, cold beef, rainbow skin, and some fried fish dish. Would highly recommend the black pepper garlic beef, the beef was so tender and flavorful. The Roasted duck was good but could be crispier. My parents said they were better last time they were there, I think because the time we went they only had 1 chef cutting the duck. The cold beef and rainbow skin was so delicious, good flavor and I loved the noodle in the rainbow skin. The fried fish dish was not my favorite. It was just a fish version of the sweet and sour pork dish. I felt that they overfried their fish. Overall the meal was delicious but pretty expensive. Would only come here on special occasions read more

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We came here from a recent IG post. The duck as highlighted as their specialty and you have to order in advance. Could be we didn't really know how to pair it together but the sugar kind of threw me off. Great if you want to try something than the traditional bun, but I've always preferred the bun so might be preference. My favorite dish that I would def return back for would be the black pepper beef. That was 5/5. Super tasty and flavorful. Great texture and cooked to perfection! However the other dishes seemed to be okay and nothing really particular that caught my eye. read more

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Came back to Boiling Beijing recently and had a fantastic dinner, so I thought I'd update my review. I came with 4 other friends for a weekday dinner. I called and made a reservation beforehand, since I wanted to reserve a Peking duck. When we came at 6, it wasn't too crowded, but surprisingly the restaurant mostly filled up as we were eating. I guess it's popular enough that folks come here even on weekdays. My group shared the below dishes: Peking duck ($79.95 for large portion that serves 4-6) - served in two ways, the duck itself plus soup made from the bones. First of all, I loved the presentation! The duck meat is presented nicely as a rose and also in a nice duck bowl. I appreciate the effort. The taste was solid as well. All of us really enjoyed this dish. It was a cold rainy day out when we came, so the hot soup was perfect for the weather. Squirrel fish / Beijing style sweet and sour fish ($45.95) - probably my least favorite dish of the meal, as I'm not a big fan of sweet and sour dishes in general. I've never had this dish before, so I'm glad to have tried it once, but I think I'll pass in the future. Iron skillet cumin lamb ($25.95) - my favorite dish of the night! Lamb was super flavorful and tender. Would definitely order again. String beans and tofu ($14.95) - pretty standard. It was good to have a veggie dish with all the meat we ordered. read more

Came here again to celebrate Mother's Day. Again the dinner was delicious. A few things to point out: 1) Check your bill - we were charged twice for one drink 2) Different restaurants charge differently, however I personally do not tip on tax and this restaurant automatically adds in the tax on their tip recommendation. So it's up to you, just be aware 3) We tried the shredded pancakes and it was flavorful and can substitute for a noodle or rice dish and has vegetables too. read more

4.5 stars -- absolutely amazing food, with ambience and service of a typical Chinese restaurant. Given that there are more and more high end Chinese places around, I suppose I'm starting to expect some service too ;) Call ahead and order a Peking Duck. It's the best I've had in a while, not just in the Bay Area, but also comparing to those in Asia. The condiments were standard, and if those are good too it'd have been superb. There are 2 sizes of the duck, for 4 people you only need the small one. If you want to order other dishes, I think the small can feed 6 as well. You also get another preparation of the rest of the duck, and we went with the soup -- delicious brimming with umami, and filled with Napa cabbage and vermicelli noodles. We also ordered a bunch of dishes: rainbow skin (which is mixed veggies with a wide mung bean noodle that is called skins), mapo tofu, stir-fried chrysanthemum. It was plenty of food for 4, with quite a bit leftover. The menu itself has some classic Chinese items that folks in the U.S. would come to expect, but I'd stick with the Beijing specialties, as we do like those dishes better -- for example, rainbow skin is sooooo good, whereas I'd go down the street to another place for mapo tofu. We saw plenty of people eating Beijing style hot pot and I really want to try that next time, especially with the lamb. The staff was busy walking around but barely paid attention to us, which is not surprising. However, we got some non Chinese people in the party and they didn't even ask about the second preparation of the duck until I asked them about it. I wonder if they'd have just not served it had I not asked. The tables for 4 are also way too small for a Chinese meal and you'll feel quite cramped, but it's totally worth it for this meal. Overall I'd highly recommend this place, and bring your friends!!! read more

Boiling BeiJing - 3. Rainbow Skin - Chinese Near Me - San Bruno, California

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**Important note** The duck takes an hour to prepare! So order it as soon as you come in! It may be possible to order it when you place a reservation but I can't say for sure. The service here is on point. A lady refilled our tea cups at least four times while we waited. Our server saw us looking at the duck on the menu and made sure to tell us that it would take an hour and to let him know asap if we'd like to order it. The restaurant is spacious and decorated in a traditional Chinese style. While waiting an hour for the duck, we tried the rainbow skin which is a dish with cold rice noodles and an array of vegetables in a sesame based sauce. It was different but quite good! We ordered the small duck for $67. It was a perfect portion for two people. It came with thin pancakes, green onions, cucumber, plum jam and a sauce. The duck was cooked perfectly and the skin was very crispy. The duck comes with either the bones or soup made with the bones. It was our first time and we were a bit confused and ordered the soup. In retrospect I would have ordered the bones as the soup was a bit bland and boiling the bones takes away from the remaining meat that can be picked on. I would say we enjoyed our meal here and will definitely call ahead next time. read more

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

We've been here twice now and it gets packed around dinnertime. We've had a reservation both times and we were seated right away. The restaurant is on the main street in San Bruno and parking is street parking. It is harder to find parking the closer it gets to 6/7pm at least in weekends. The service is quick and it is a typical no-frills chinese rest. Get the duck. Period. Order it in advance if you can. The other dishes like veggies, fish, beef roll, etc are good, but the duck is most memorable! If you have a kid, our kid loves the cold sesame noodles. Good thing he doesnt have a sesame allergy or else we'd be in trouble. He wasn't a huge fan of the fried rice. read more

This is my favorite place in the area for Peking duck. The skin is so crisp and just everything about it I love. They also let you choose how you want to utilize the bones (soup or crisp). We always choose the soup. It's so flavorful though the portion has gotten much smaller over the years. You may need to reserve the duck a day in advance. The other food is also really good. This place can get really crowded on weekends. And parking can be really hard to find. But overall, the food here is worth it. read more

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