The food was amazing, I got the beef noodle soup and omg it was delicious! the service was great and the waitress was so so so kind the wait was not that long. The environment was perfect, it was clean and really pretty. If I could I would definitely give this 5.5 stars. And I would definitely recommend going here at least once! read more

As an avid Stephanie Izard fan, Duck Duck Goat has been on my Chicago must-try list for a long time! Finally my schedule, bank account, and the weather all lined up to try brunch at this West Loop spot. Like everywhere else at Fulton Market, be prepared for parking to be what parking is going to be here! There are some paid street spots, I also think there is a garage somewhere, and it is noted that Duck Duck Goat does not offer valet. The restaurant is in a super chic corner spot in Fulton Market, with a very picturesque little patio dining space out front. I had a reservation and arrived just a couple minutes early; we were greeted as soon as we walked in and taken to a table without any wait. I absolutely love the inside of this restaurant. Our table was a half booth/half chair two-top in the front window. There is so much rich color and decoration, and it really feels pretty intimate - I think this is a great date spot. The brunch menu has some amazing food options, and the service was very friendly but not overbearing. We started with an order of the crab rangoon to share between both of us, and then the pork fried rice omelette and the bacon and egg moo shu as brunch entrees. This is a dim sum restaurant and the plates are more of a style to be small bites and/or shared plates, and portion size definitely reflects such! Also because of this style, the dishes came out as they were ready, not all together "as entrees". The crab rangoons were incredible - the mascarpone filling is tart and bright to counter the briny crab and the pineapple sweet and sour is incredibly craveable. I will dream about this omelette for the rest of my life. The richness of the pork and the savoryness of the fried rice paired with fluffy egg, piled high with a texture bomb of accoutrements like crispy fried onions, (fresno?) chilis, and picked red onions. This is one of the best bites in the city. The moo shu had perfectly made sunny side up eggs with the richest egg yolks. All the veggies were cooked perfect, I loved the lotus root in the veggie mix. I love that our reservation wasn't rushed, and the service was really nice. We both said before even finishing our brunch that we wanted to come back and try dinner. Also a super cute touch, we were given complimentary little almond cookies after we were done. Thank you so much, Duck Duck Goat, for a wonderful brunch date! We will see you soon for dinner! read more

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We came here around 4:30pm on a Saturday and were seated right away at a table. Our waiter was really friendly and gave us recommendations. We ordered two dim sum and two entrees like he recommended for two people to share. We started off with the Jiaozi and wow, they were so delicious and definitely my favorite dish that we ordered. Next, my bf wanted to get something with duck/goat in it (I've never tried duck or goat so I was a bit hesitant). He decided to get the duck and goat spring rolls, and I tried a tiny bite with it dipped in the pineapple jam/sauce. The sauce was really good, but I still don't know how I feel about goat or duck lol. For entrees, we got the pork belly (hongshao rou) and they serve it with assorted pickled veggies plus mandarin pancakes. The pork belly was soo tender. We also got the dan dan slap noodles. I love that we were able to watch them through the window making the noodles by hand. Our waiter gave us some cookies for free when he brought us our check! I definitely want to come back for the jiaozi read more

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I had a lovely dinner here on a first date. We had a 4:30 reservation because that was the only time available, yet we really wanted to try this place. Gorgeous decor, and excellent service. Everything was family style, which we enjoyed. We started with the jiaozi and spring rolls, then had the duck fried rice, which we'd read had great reviews. Everything was delicious! Make a reservation early because this place was absolutely packed with people waiting outside by the time we left. read more

Duck Duck Goat - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I loved Girl & the Goat so I had high expectations for this one, but it didn't hit the same. Vibes were nice. Dim lighting with cool Chinese decor, but more casual and louder than I expected for a place that looks this nice. Still a fun energy though. Service was great. Super friendly, consistent water refills, and I liked how they explained each dish when bringing it out. 8.5/10. Food was kinda hit or miss and a little overhyped tbh. The Chai'd and True cocktail was strong but smooth and sweet. 8.5/10. The Xi'an goat slap noodles were really good. Thick, chewy, perfectly al dente, just a little oily. 8/10. The grilled beef & broccoli was my favorite. Broccoli had the perfect texture, beef felt like actual steak, and the sauce was super unique. 8.5/10. Everything else was more mid. Crab Rangoon had a citrus flavor I didn't love. 6.5/10. Spring rolls were crispy and meaty but the filling itself wasn't great. 6.5/10. Chongqing chicken was just okay, basically popcorn chicken with Sichuan flavor. 6/10. The crispy banana dumplings were the best way to end the meal. Tasted like a peach banana cobbler inside a crispy wonton shell. 9/10. Overall, a fun and popular spot, but I expected more flavor-wise. read more

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December 2022 (9.3/10): The vibe at this place is really cute and honestly would be a great place for a bunch of people. I think overall out of the dishes we got, I was very happy with the quality. The xiao long bao were incredible and the broth inside was delicious. The duck fried rice was also incredible as the duck tasted great, but was salty. Scallion pancakes were fine. Both cocktails were also yummy! We were sad we didn't get the pitcher of the stranger things drink. The dessert we got was also so flavorful and creamy. February 2026 (8.2/10): Finally came back and while I really still do love this place, I'm dropping the score. This time I tried the green beans and the beef dumplings and both of those dishes are lovely, potentially even the best two dishes served. However, they are fully just small appetizers. The mapo tofu is edible, but it's not something I'd order again here. The duck fried rice is still absurdly salty, but this time I've had a lot more duck and know what it tastes like to know it shouldn't be THAT salty. read more

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We came and it was a wait but they were so kind in getting us to our table to giving us complimentary shishito peppers and bubbles. Thank you! Their food was absolutely amazing. Got their glass noodles and it was so much flavors and filled with mushroom and pineapple which was unique. Our waitress was so nice and gave us the recommendation for a lychee martini which was good but really wished they would have added a lychee in it. The shishito peppers were nice and hot and crunchy. The veggie spring rolls was our favorite, it was long and savory. We also had their shrimp dish and tofu which both were so good. Loved how their dishes were filled with so much flavors and very crunchy. The banana dumplings were absolutely so good, would definitely recommend getting it. A Carmel swirl ice cream with a banana filling in the dumplings but it was more like a crab rangroon. The ambiance inside was so nicely decorated and much bigger than you see from outside. There's like three rooms one towards the front. You can also sit at the bar area as well. read more

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The food here was very very good! As a vegetarian, I absolutely loved the options and everything was super flavorful. The portions are also very good (except the potstickers which are way too expensive for the portion and don't feel as worth it). The string beans were my absolute favorite--they are packed with flavor and a great portion for sharing. read more

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I was in on Monday for Restaurant Week and lowkey for the past eight years that I've been in Chicago, Duck Duck Goat has ALWAYS been on my list. So, was happy to finally make landfall. The inside of the restaurant is quite cool, with very moody lighting, which, if you're familiar with any of my other work here, you know I adore. Decor is chic and very Fulton Market, but not in a cheugy way. Service was constant, this staff is trained all the way up, like we were taken care of! New plating was coming out routinely, water was constantly topped, and always being checked in on. Did not go unnoticed. The restaurant week menu itself offered quite a bit of variety, though we ventured outside of its bounds into the realm of à la carte. The RW deal was $60 and was totally prix-fix, so you don't really get to choose what comes out, which was fine because it was all excellent. What was brought out was pork sichuan jiaozi, (which was a pork potsticker, very meaty but in a good way), shengjian bao (pork baos), duck & goat spring rolls, which were not overly ducky nor goaty but a good combination of the two. Green beans came out next, which were seasoned with black bean garlic sauce, fried shallots, and cashews (my second favorite dish of the evening). The final entree as part of the deal was beef slap noodles, which were made with a very good short rib ragu and super chewy noodles! Dessert was citrus tea baobing, which essentially was shaved ice, ice cream, and condensed milk - I liked it, but would not go out of my way to order it, like it was fine. Not on the RW menu, we ordered the scallion pancakes, duck fried rice (which came with a duck egg!), and the chilly chili noodles (which imo were the best thing I ate that night). The fried rice was memorable, and the scallion pancakes were like buttery - but I don't think I'd order them again. Good but not crazy. At the end of the meal, the sodium and MSG kinda got to me, so drink lots of water, but very good otherwise. read more

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(Kari's Rating 6/10) TLDR: -Come for the duck and the green beans -Expensive dishes with not much protein Came with a group of five at 7:30 for dinner, we had pre-ordered the Peking duck for $110 and we were all at the restaurant at 7:32 at the latest. Although we didn't get seated until 8 PM, the host is brought over a complementary champagne, and then when we got seated, they brought over five vegetable spring rolls as well to compensate for our wait. We ordered: -Peking duck -green beans -fiery shrimp -xiao Long bao -Jiaozi -goat noodles -beef and broccoli -fire shrimp We also ordered a bottle a little wine for the table. They did warn us that the dim sum portions were extremely small so they recommended 8-10 plates for a party of six. The duck was the star of the show-it was tender, juicy, the skin was crispy and the pairings were delicious as well. The green beans are also delicious kind of reminded me of Din Tai Fung as they were probably blanched and then flash fried, however charging $18 for the green beans is criminal. The vegetable spring rolls that they served were extremely mushy in the middle, but the sauce they served it with was delicious. Beef and broccoli was smokey- but the ratio of beef to broccoli was very off -there wasn't a lot of protein for $32. The firey shrimp was decent, however, there were probably only fiveish shrimp in the entire dish and most of it was vegetables, so same feedback as the beef and broccoli. The goat noodles were really heavy and the cumin was a little bit overpowering, but overall not terrible- we had the most leftovers of these. The duck Xiao long bao's were relatively average as well. Servers are relatively attentive, and I appreciate the fact that they compensated us something for the long wait. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back as I wasn't in love with most of the dishes, and I feel like we got a decent variety. For the price, I think it was a tad expensive for what it was as most dishes were advertised as family style. read more

Made a reservation to celebrate an anniversary and asked for a peking duck to be reserved for us. That's what we went in to try. I got there a little early but they were very accommodating and offered us to wait at the bar until our table was ready. It was ready within 5 minutes. We took our drinks and sat. Our server was so lovely and explained everything well. She mentioned they had a restaurant week menu but that we also had a duck reserved. We ordered fried rice, chilly chili noodles and veg egg rolls. Everything was so delicious. The duck skin was nice and crispy but the meat was so tender. The chilly chili noodles were just the right amount of spice and the eggroll filling was amazing. I will definitely be back as it's such a beautiful and delicious restaurant. read more

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I've always enjoyed Chinese food in unassuming hole-in-the-wall restaurants, so I never thought to visit Duck Duck Goat until recently. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and service was terrific as well. I came with a group of seven and we shared the crab rangoon, jiaozi, xiao long bao, duck fried rice, Xi'an goat slap noodles, mapo doufu, grilled beef and broccoli, and Chongqing chicken. Every dish was either okay or too salty for me, and I just did not like the xiao long bao. Maybe it was my fault for ordering it, but I just did not love the gamey taste of the filling. I think if I had to pick favorites, it would be the goat slap noodles and jiaozi. I really enjoyed the chewy texture of the noodles but the sauce was on the saltier side. In short, Duck Duck Goat is pricey Chinese-American food with terrific ambiance suitable only for West Loop real estate, but if you are looking for good Chinese food without the drama and flair, I'd probably look elsewhere. read more

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Came here recently to dine with a couple of friends and we had a good time. The restaurant has a dedicated vegan/vegetarian menu that our waiter was able to provide to us which made figuring out what to order a lot easier. Our table ordered a couple dishes including the green beans, a tofu dish, and glass noodles. While the dishes tasted good, the portion sizes felt a little small for the price. The dishes are certainly unique and have an Asian fusion twist but I would still rate the flavor as a 4/5 read more

It's a beautiful space, lots of separate rooms, various table layouts. Feels cozy, but not too loud. We arrived at 6:45 on a Thursday, and by the time we left, there was a crowd at the bar and all the tables were full. We had a table reservation but sat at the bar. Lots of interesting drink options, but they aren't huge. We had the soup dumplings. They were very good, warm spices and a little kick. The are substantial, but very nice. We also had their version of gyoza. Beef with bone marrow. Very rich, but the sauce and Fresno peppers cut some of that fattiness. The sticky wings are big and very sticky. The coating was delicious, and the siracha ranch was a nice foil. Finally we had the fiery shrimp. It came with crispy rice, and loads of bok choy and greens. Definitely spicy, but not overpowering, more of a long, slow burn. The crispy rice added a great texture. We saw the Peking duck, which looked great, a big platter with all the fixings. Looked like more than enough for two. I would highly recommend a visit. Bring a bunch of friends and an appetite so you can try everything. read more

Eclectic fusion restaurant that transports you somewhere like Shanghai. Each room has its own theme and color scheme, making you feel like you've stepped onto the set of an 80s Chinese movie. Service was great, attentive and friendly, though I found the food a bit underwhelming - probably because I came in with very high expectations as a huge fan of Girl & the Goat. This review focuses on their brunch options only. Crab Rangoon: 6/10 Standard rangoons, similar to what you'd get at Panda Express. The mango chutney-style sauce on the side was a nice touch, but the filling lacked crab and felt mostly like a cream cheese puff pastry. Duck and Goat Egg Rolls: 7.5/10 I really liked this. The mustard sauce and mango chutney paired nicely, though they were a bit small and didn't have a lot of filling. Cucumber: 8/10 Vinegary, slightly spicy, and flavourful. The cucumbers were cut unevenly, but the dish was refreshing and a nice palate cleanser between heavier dishes. Xiao Long Bao: 6/10 A bit bland. Nothing particularly memorable here. Oxtail Dumplings: 9/10 My favorite dish of the brunch. Generous filling and packed with flavor - definitely a highlight for me. Pork Fried Rice: 7.5/10 A bit overwhelming. More like an omelette with rice rolled in, topped with pickled onions, fried shallots, jalapenos, and other veggies. The rice and egg alone would have been fine and the extra toppings felt like too much and distracted from the dish. Hong Kong French Toast: 6/10 Decent, but I didn't love that peanut butter was sandwiched between the toast. Might be someone else's favourite, but not my cup of tea. read more

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This meal was unreal. If I went again I'd have to get the Jiaozi and xiao long bao again. The beef and broccoli had such thick pieces of tender steak with perfectly cooked broccoli topped with crispy onions. We also got the Dan Dan slap noodles and they were unbelievably fresh and delicious. read more

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Amazing ambiance. Food is so flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend the pickled cucumber salad everything else you can't go wrong. read more

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The food was okay. It's not mindblowing or anything. I feel as though it's just like any other chinese restaurant in Chinatown in terms of flavor profile and creativity. read more

Duck Duck Goat - Hongshou rou - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love the food here! I've been a few times. The bao and fried rice are always delicious! The goat slap noodles are amazing (and if your wondering, the sichuan peppercorns are not over powering at all, the spice is very mild.) I was able to enjoyed the spicy sticky wings which surprised me because they were burnt. The chili crunch & sichuan ranch kind of complimented and over powered the burnt flavor. The waiter was odd and passive aggressive. He gave us spoons for our dessert and then told on us for having outside dessert. When he could have just told us we can't eat outside dessert there. read more

Duck Duck Goat - Duck Fried Rice and BBQ pork bao - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Duck Duck Goat is absolutely incredible; it is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! Everything about it is flawless; from the vibes and aesthetic to the service to the delicious food! If you have never tried soup dumplings before, this place sets the standard; by far the best soup dumplings I've ever had! Every dish is made with the best ingredients and to order, the branzino is amazing and it's so hard to stop eating the chongqing chicken! There are so many phenomenal things I can say about this place - you NEED to check Duck Duck Goat out!! read more

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Ohhhh Stephanie Izard did the dang thang! A friend and I dined in for weekend brunch and we both loved it. We opted for lunch food vs breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed the options offered. The space itself has multiple rooms and I liked how each room is designed differently. Service throughout was great and timed out well. I highly recommend making a reservation if you know you're going here. By 12pm the place was jam paaaaacked! During our time here everything came out spaced out at perfect intervals. Once we were almost done with 1 dish, the next 1 was being brought over. For my drink I tried the Jade fox (Non alcoholic). It was tasty, light, and very refreshing. For food we shared 5 dishes: Jiaozi (my favorite - flavorful, texture was great and everything was well balanced), Xiao Long Bao (this was OK - overall delicious but some bites were super salty while other bites lacked flavor), Duck & Goat Spring Rolls (2nd favorite - I could eat this all day! The meat is tender and flavorful while the fried egg roll itself is crispy. Very delicious), Pickled Cucumber Salad (Just OK, pretty standard cucumber salad, I wouldn't order this again but I'm glad I tried it), and the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (the beef is tender, moist and spot on with flavors, broth was a little too salty but flavor was still very good. I enjoyed all the components of this dish, the different textures which felt like a story being told while eating). read more

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It was difficult to get a Saturday evening dinner reservation at the best Chinese restaurant in Chicago. Fortunately there was a cancellation and we were able to get a table. Unfortunately, the Chinese food in Florida isn't authentic so this was a real treat. Ray was our waiter and he happily put aside of Peking Duck for us. The restaurant was loud, I felt like I was in China. The kitchen was open & I was able to watch the chef snap the noodles. The atmosphere was authentic. We started with dim sum. We each enjoyed a duck and goat spring roll with hot mustard & pineapple sweet-and-sour; it was perfect!!! We had the Jiaozi beef short rib & bone marrow potstickers that melted in my mouth. The Peking just took 15 minutes to slice and serve. It was served with Mandarin pancakes, pickles, and garnishes. The duck was amazing, the skin was crispy, and the meat was sweet and melted in our mouth. The complementary almond butter cookie with the perfect ending to a fabulous memorable meal. Dinner was pricey without drinks with tax and tip. It was $200, but it was worth it a delicious splurge. read more

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I've done here for a second time, this time for brunch. I thought it was even better than when I was there for dinner. We did the pork baos, soup dumplings, spring rolls, potstickers, mushu, and omelette fried rice. All of the items were excellent, especially the fried rice and the pork baos. Well cooked and had tons of flavors. It wasn't as crowded this morning so the service and vibes were much better than when we came from dinner. Really the only "downside" is that it's expensive. Still, for the expense, you're getting some high quality food. I will be back read more

An amazing restaurant in an amazing location, serving amazing food with amazing service. From the moment we walked in the door, we were treated to delightful service and wonderful food. We arrived just prior to the opening of the restaurant, so we were offered a seat at the bar. Not only did my daughter enjoy a wonderful cocktail, but the bartender took time to explain the ingredients and preparation. Once the restaurant opened, we were quickly seated and took time to review the full menu. We started our adventure with an order of crab Rangoon and spring rolls. Both of these appetizers were uniquely prepared, looking nothing like similar named dishes in other Asian restaurants. It was clear that this was gonna be a great meal. For the main course, we ordered a selection of noodle dishes and stir fries. They were all amazing. I really don't think that you can order a bad entree. The dining room was comfortable and allowed for conversation at the table. The service was top notch. If you're in Chicago, this restaurant is a must stop for you. I know the next time we're in Chicago, we will be stopping back to try all the dishes we couldn't try on this visit. read more

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We made Dim Sum reservations for a Saturday at 12:30. The place was very cute, and the service was friendly and efficient. Parking, however, was an issue. We drove around for quite a while trying to find a spot. Upon being seated, they brought us two glasses of Prosecco to celebrate our anniversary. Nice touch. We started with the Crab Rangoon - OMG, best we have ever had! There was lots of filling and they were perfectly crispy and huge. We then had the Chilly Chili Noodles. It was a generous portion of tender noodles and just the right amount of chili oil. We were very happy that they were not too spicy. They had more of chili pepper taste, and not heat. Everyone around us had the wings, so we ordered them too. They were great. The Xi'an Crispy potatoes were indeed crispy, but there was something in the spice mix (probably 5 spice seasoning) that we just didn't like at all. The best dish of the day was the Jiaozi - the beef short rib potstickers. The dough was so delicate and the filling was sublime. Next time we are in Chicago, we'll go back to try dinner. read more

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When I go back to chicago to visit friends I have to spot by one of Stephanie's restaurants. This time it was Duck Duck Goat! We sat at the back bar and all our food arrived quickly. You really can't go wrong ordering anything! But the green beans are always my favorite. read more

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I absolutely love Duck Duck Goat, it's one of my favorite spots for a celebratory dinner. The atmosphere is gorgeous and full of character, perfect for birthdays or special occasions. The food is incredible. The jiaozi and xiao long bao are delicious, the green beans are perfectly seasoned, and the hong shao rou is rich, flavorful, and tender. Every dish feels thoughtfully made and packed with flavor. If you're looking for great upscale Chinese food in a beautiful, lively setting, this is the place. read more

Duck Duck Goat - Peking Duck - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm sorry to say but I may be a hater. There's alot of hype around this restaurant but I was really disappointed with the food. I went for restaurant week with my friend and just did the brunch menu. Pickled cucumber salad was fine (hard to mess up), Xiao long bao (it was eh, flavor not bad), omelette friend rice (doing too much with all the components and flavors), sheng jian bao (also doing too much with all the condiments), the Bingsu (terrible with too many components, overly sweet, and a texture nightmare). I also had a duck and goat spring rolls which was actually the thing I liked the most out of everything Take this review with ur likes in mind because I'm not a believer in Asian fusion. If you like heavy flavors and lots of components and lots of different textures then duck duck goat is for you. Plus side of this place is that it looks really pretty inside! read more

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Worth the wait!! Was told about Chef Izard's Asian-inspired restaurant two years ago after hosting an event at Girl and the Goat and Duck Duck Goat was definitely worth dreaming of the last two years. The atmosphere is bold, vibrant and bustling. Even with a reservation, we were asked to wait by the bar and we were happy to do so while sipping some unique and tasty cocktails (Raspberry Beret for the win). When we were seated, we had an amazing waitress who gave us the low down on how many dishes we probably needed for four people and made great recommendations. Here's what you must get: Jiaozi Spicy Sticky Wings Green Beans Duck Fried Rice Goat Slap Noodles Beef and Broccoli Also tasty: Crab Rangoon Dan Dan Noodles Chongqing Chicken Fiery Shrimp Since we sampled about half the menu, I'm gonna go ahead and say you probably can't go wrong with any dish. read more

I came here with a group of friends for Restaurant Week, and it was a great opportunity to try an array of different dishes. The cucumber salad, bao, and fried rice were all delicious and full of flavor--I would definitely come back just for those. Our waitress was very attentive and accommodating, and the restaurant had a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere that made our group feel comfortable right away. One thing I would recommend for anyone planning to dine here during Restaurant Week is to come with an even number of people. Some of the dishes are served family-style. We had seven people and were given three plates to share, which meant one group had to split a dish among three people. With six people, each pair would be able to share a dish evenly. Other than that, the overall experience was absolutely worth the price. read more

Duck Duck Goat delivered an excellent dining experience from start to finish. We went early on a weeknight and were seated in one of their smaller rooms with unique decor that made it feel intimate and special--just us and one other family in the space. The service was great and attentive throughout the meal. We tried the veggie spring rolls, squash blossom crab rangoon, jiaozi, and duck fried rice, all of which were flavorful and well-executed. The banana dumplings for dessert were a perfect sweet finish, and they surprised us with complimentary almond cookies at the end. The cozy atmosphere combined with delicious food makes this a spot I'd definitely return to. read more

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Small menu, but every item on there is fantastic. We tried the fiery shrimp & the goat slap noodles and they were both worth coming back for. read more

Duck Duck Goat - Xi'an Goat Slap Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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WOW. My boyfriend just said "top Chinese dining experience....ever" We did our homework and came prepared knowing to order the favorites that would soon become our favorites. We ordered the xiao long bao (duck & goat soup dumplings), jiaozi (beef short rib & bone marrow potstickers), duck fried rice, Xi'an Goat Slap Noodles (cumin hand pulled noodles), & crispy banana dumplings for dessert. would absolutely order everything again but highly highly recommend the potstickers & noodles. The dessert was also SO good and I could not have guessed those flavors but HEY they worked. Our server was fabulous (I didnt grab her name) and the ambience was very chic & fun while also feeling upscale but not stuffy. I've heard their restaurant week deals are the best - can't wait to bring friends here! read more

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We went to Duck Duck Goat for an early dinner. Since, the restaurant is usually crowded, we had made a reservation in advance and would highly recommend doing so, even for 5:30 pm table. We didn't have too big an appetite but were very excited! Got seated quickly and got a quick rundown of the menu - everything sounded so good! We decided to start with the Xiao Long Bao (goat and duck soup dumpling). The dumplings were actually filled with soup and you have to remember to make a hole in there to let it cool down a little. But the flavours were so unique and on point. Came with a condiment which further accentuated the flavours! Second course was the Dan dan slap noodles and boy did it slap. It was unlike any Dan Dan noodles I've had - creamy and crunchy due to the peanut sauce, hot because of the jalapeños with a rich porky flavour! Both were really amazing and we were cursing ourselves because we were already full. We gulped it all down with their jade fox refresher. Amazing meal and will be back soon! read more

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Duck Duck Goat, one of the restaurants by Stephanie Izard, serves up some incredible Asian food.This is a family style restaurant so ordering different food and sharing is the norm. We started our meal with Xiao Long Bao, duck and goat dumplings at its finest. It was very flavorful! We also had the Duck and goat spring rolls, which were crispy and delicious. For the mains, we had the Xi'an Goat Slap noodles and the Moo Shu. The Goat Slap noodles were seasoned to perfection and the flavors were incredible. This was easily my favorite dish! The Moo Shu has some unique veggies in it, the snap peas truly added some crunch to the dish. There are several other items on the menu that were intriguing. Looking forward to trying them next time. Reservations are highly recommended as this place can get packed on the weekends. read more

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I love the way this place is decorated! It makes it such a cozy little wintertime spot. Our service was quick and our waiter was very sweet as well. In terms of the food, we ordered 3 dishes. My favorite was definitely the Chongqing Tofu - it was so crispy and the dipping sauces were delicious. The moo shu was a little salty but overall pretty good. I was pretty disappointed by the mapo tofu though. It didn't feel spicy at all and maybe that's because they weren't going for traditional map tofu but it really missed the mark for me. Overall I enjoyed my time and really appreciated the extensive vegetarian/vegan menu they had. I would love to come back to try some other items from their menu. read more

Duck Duck Goat - Veggie Mapo Doufu - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A great birthday experience! The service was great! The pork baos were my favorite!! The ambiance was intimate with beautiful decor. Great place for birthday dinner, date night, or girls night. read more

Duck Duck Goat - Char Siu Bao (Pork Bao) - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Decided to finally try this spot for restaurant week! Service and ambience were great. Here is what we had to eat: Pan-dried potstickers 2/5 - they weren't horrible, but they were very underwhelming. Also, the sauce that was on them made our tongues feel weird. Pan-fried pork bao 5/5 - amazing. I could eat 10 of these. Duck & goat spring rolls 5/5 - I don't even like duck (I know I know), but that duck and goat combo is superb. Green beans 4/5 - a little over-sauced, but really tasty. Beef slap noodles 4/5 - the flavor is quite mild but I enjoyed it. Citrus tea baobing 10/5 - crack in a bowl. We also decided to try the crag rangoon 0/5 - the worst I've ever had in my life. Nothing crab or rangoon about em. They were made with some sort of puff pastry that might've been good if it was soft and doughy and not just flaky. Also, they were much bigger than normal crab rangoon but only about a fourth of them had any filling. Overall, I enjoyed most of the things I ate, but absolutely nothing justifies the price point. Especially since you only get 1 piece of these items or a very small portion. read more

Duck Duck Goat - Citrus tea baobing - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is there is a surcharge of 2-3 percent that appeared on the bill, which was on top of the prices in the menu. As for the food, the duck and goat dumplings, egg rolls and soup are fantastic. read more

Loved our meal at Duck Duck Goat -- such a fun spot with amazing flavors and really thoughtful dishes. We ordered a mix of small plates and mains, and everything was delicious. The Hong Kong French Toast was a standout -- rich and indulgent with peanut butter, spiced pecans, and the pickled kumquats adding the perfect bright contrast. The Veggie Spring Rolls were super crispy and paired so well with the sesame horseradish aioli. The Scallion Pancakes were another hit -- perfectly flaky with a delicious shiitake slaw and hoisin. For mains, the Moo Shu with mandarin pancakes was so fun to assemble and packed with flavor, and the Mushroom Mapo Doufu (my favorite) had great heat and that classic Sichuan kick while still being veggie-forward. Overall, such a flavorful and memorable meal -- I'd happily come back to try even more of the menu! read more

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