Was looking forward to a banquet with family. Thought it was unlikely with a Celiac and no stairs- (disability accessibility) This place in Chinatown Melbourne has an elevator next to the entrance stairs. Also accommodates gluten free requests. Booked a table online, mentioned that we'd like to have one of their banquets to suit our needs. WOW, after being seated, acknowledged our booking. Made some recommendations and changed a few things to accommodate. Overall the food was delicious and more than we could eat. We had a lovely time. read more

We ordered the Peking duck and it was very good. The duck was carved at our table and there were just enough pancakes for the amount of duck (usually we run out of pancakes). read more

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It makes me sad writing such a poor review but this establishment was quite the disappointment. The girl ushering us to our table didn't want to be there. I witnessed her do several other things to other patrons but I won't mention them because they weren't specific to my experience. We were seated and weren't given menus for the longest time til a waiter came over and asked what we wanted. I honestly thought I'd ignore all this and let the food be the redeeming feature but sadly I was to be let down. The steamed prawn dumplings I was so excited to tuck into were chewy with crunchy yellow pieces inside. The pork spare ribs my date ordered were overcooked and dry. I noticed there wasn't any soy sauce at the table so when I asked the waitress for some, she glared at me and then returned to the table 10 mins later. Was it something I'd said? I was extremely underwhelmed by my chicken & cashew dish - one I didn't finish eating due to concerns with the chicken. The rice might have been nice but it never showed. Oh how I didn't want this to be the case! With a long standing tenancy of over 25 years in one of the best spots in Chinatown, this place could be amazing but I felt everything was tired and needed some new energy. For $100 spent on 4 dishes & 2 lemonades, I was hoping for a lot more. read more

Dahu Peking Duck Restaurant - Look for the big yellow sign in the middle of Chinatown - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Every time I've been here for lunch, it has been relatively quiet, which may be dull for those that enjoy people watching, but great for folks that want a guaranteed seat and quick service in a traditional Chinese restaurant. The lunch specials are around $10 for a large plate, with the rice served in a separate bowl, so it doesn't appear like a meal for one, and thus makes it great for sharing. Hence I've usually come with 4 or more people, and we get to feast on a variety of dishes which leave us full and satisfied. I had the pleasure of trying their peking duck over lunch as well, and while it may not be as amazing as some other famed peking duck restaurants in the suburbs, it was delicious and once again, portions were generous. Normally they say one duck is good for 2 to 3 people and yes I've felt the despair of craving for more fleshy duck meat after it's all gone, but this one comfortably fed 4 of us, without having to fight for its last succulent pieces. Maybe we were just lucky that our duck was obese :) The pancakes supplied had run out before the duck was finished (a common occurrence) though it did seem like the coverage was slightly better here. If you need a top up of the spring onion, cucumber and/or hoi-sin sauce, just ask. I can't comment on the dinner experience at this restaurant, but lunch is certainly stress free, and good value. Ordering a peking duck will obviously bump up the price but for a special treat, I think it's worth it. read more

Dahu Peking Duck Restaurant - Interior - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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【Extremely Bad experience】attitude of the boss was terrible，and this is the worst Chinese food experience i have had in Australia. BE CAREFUL. BE smart. read more

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A twenty year favourite with the best Peking Duck in Australia! Great service, traditional decor, well priced, amazing reasonable wine list with good prices. A must visit when in Melbourne and really an institution in a hot CHINESE precinct. read more

Dahu Peking Duck Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

What do you order at a Peking duck restaurant?! Peking duck of course! We were certainly not disappointed with our choice of 'half a duck' (perfect for two people) at only $26. We also ordered some salt and pepper squid (entree serving) and a small serve of steamed dumplings! All the food was delicious, the staff were super friendly and the end bill - for the huge amount of food that we ended up with was dandy! Very authentic and an enjoyable meal all round! read more

It's all about the duck. Dahu Duck is no fuss, casual dining. It's not about the environment, it's about the food; specifically Peking Duck. The waiter will come to your table, carve the duck, roll the first pancake for you, and then leave the rest up to you. Plenty of fixings are provided and you can roll your own until you can eat no more. it's a delight! It's not quite up to the standard of the genuine article in Beijing but it's pretty darn good. read more

My New Favourite Chinese Restaurant in Melbourne. One must give credit where credit is due, and this eatery deserves 6 stars for so many reasons. However, when rating restaurants regardless of the cuisine, one must always take all aspects of the restaurant's offering into account. Nevertheless, its fair to say that; if I were rating it based solely on quality of food product, presentation, and taste, it would definitely score 6 stars. Firstly, the restaurant is conveniently situated on Little Bourke, as most of the restaurants in Chinatown are. When you finally arrive at their front door, you are greeted by a lovely young lady who was doing an admiral job of spruking for this very under-rated eatery. Then, you walk up a flight if stairs to the dining room where you are greeted by a few staff who seem only to eager to please. I was escorted to my table by the lovely Hostess Judy. Not only was she empathetic to my Coeliac condition, she actually went to great lengths to ensure the chef modified the dishes I ordered to ensure they were gluten-free. It would have been sacrilegious to not order the Peking Duck as my main, seeing as that is the specialty of this fine eatery. As an accompaniment, I chose the special fried rice upon Judy's recommendation. I couldn't believe how tender and juicy the delicately carved slices of Duck were. Judy was even kind enough to have the chef prepare a special sweet & sour sauce for dipping, as the usual sauce served contained gluten. The Fried Rice was a particular treat for me because I have been searching for a Fried Rice to rival mine since taking 1st place in an international cooking competition for my Fried Rice. The dining room, although not elegant, was tastefully decorated with traditional Chinese art, and warm and inviting. The staff were most attentive throughout my dinner, and made me feel quite special. I strongly suggest giving Da Hu Peking Duck Restaurant a try the next time you're craving some exquisite Chinese cuisine. read more

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There seems to be no consistency at Da Hu Peking Duck restaurant. Sometimes when you order the duck they'll prepare it all for you; other times you're left labouring over the pancakes and the hoi sin sauce, tasked to doing it all yourself. And if there's one thing I don't enjoy about pseudo 'fine dining', it's inconsistency. The menu here, along with the music, is authentic. Extensive and diverse menu of Chinese dishes and the quality of the food is pretty high. The customer service of the staff is also authentic, but not in the good sense. I've found that the larger the group you bring to Da Hu, the better off you're treated. Four or more people & you get the full service; just you, or two people, and it seems like they think you aren't really worth their time of day. Also, this place is ~covered~ in mirrors. If you don't like looking at your self or suffer from eisoptrophobia, Da Hu is a place to avoid. Overall, I'd probably come back here if I were in a group -- you'll be treated well by staff and the menu is diverse enough for a broad audience of people (assuming they like Chinese food, naturally). However, if I were just dining with a friend, there are a lot of other restaurants in Chinatown I'd be sure to try out first. read more

I love Peking Duck. Dahu's Peking Duck is reasonably priced for what you get, but sadly that is all it was when I went for the first time. Yes, the Pancakes were perfectly thin and plentiful. And the Duck was tender, if a little cold. But the spring onion shavings looked a little tired. And the cucumber slices didn't glisten. Sadly that's not the most disappointing part: they bring all of the bits out on a plate and just leave it to you to put it all together. No one-handed dexterous assembly at your table like I remember (in the good old days) at Ease Garden (in everyday Dandenong). It just didn't feel as special as it should. You may love calculating how to make the various components appropriately match the un-numbered pile of pancakes, but not me. Given Dahu 'specialises' in Peking Duck, I just expected they'd present it with a little of the sort of respect this dish once had. And maybe a little more crisp in the skin while we are at it. On the other hand, I've never felt like I've had my fill of Peking Duck before, but here I did. I was full on Peking duck without spending like an Emporer. So would I come back? Yes. But I'm still looking for something better in the mean time. read more

Touristy restaurant, wouldn't recommend anyone to come. Cups were dirty, tea was almost like hot water and the Peking duck we order were like less than a quarter. Honestly, even ChinaBar across the street does a better job, (yeah haters gonna say its a different kind of cooking etc) but isn't Asian food supposed to be 'value'? But well as I always preach, let your tastebuds do skepticism justice, for better or for worse. read more

Dahu Peking Duck Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

If possible I would give worse than one star. Sorry to begin with such a negative review, however this is the first time I have had to give a one star review. Da Hu Duck Restaurant advised us of our time to enter on not one, but three occasions. Every time we were sent back to wait on the street. We bought a bottle of wine from the local store as we waited, and as we proceeded to enter, they turned us away, stating that no alcohol was allowed on the premises (disregarding the sign they had advertised). We discarded the bottle and proceeded to enter - although by the time this 30 seconds had past, we were no longer on the reservation list. Please be advised not to come here if you have plans to act either socially or professionally. read more

Came here 2 nights in a row! Duck the first night (a little tip, if you like the legs ask for the carcus) second night was just as good. Pan fried dumplings are amazing as are the steamed dumplings!! Sooo tasty calamari entree is yummy also. read more

This business has been there for the past 25 years and both the owner and the cheffs have not changed. The Good: Great customer service. Very friendly staff. Great dumplings (very authentic) Great Shanghai steam soup buns (comparable to HuTong) Delicious food overall. Not too crowded, very quite (I went for lunch). The bad: Slightly pricy but worth it if you know what you like. read more

Pretty average and loud. The food was nothing special, the duck was tasteless.