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Jin Duck House is where I only remembered to take pictures and mental notes midway through our lunch, missing the most important dish, the duck. We had a gathering here of about 10 people. The table was reserved and banquet menu items were preordered. Even though 2 people arrived late, the owner didn't seem bothered and still gave great service. The dishes were plated nicely and the portions were perfect. Their signature dish, the duck was cooked perfectly. It was seasoned well, tender and not dry like most 'duck' places. The eel over sticky rice was rich and comforting. The jellyfish had a nice kick, with a slight crunch to the bite. The beef was tender. I think the only dish that was average (but still good) was the walnut shrimp. It had big pieces of shrimp but not enough glazed walnuts. There were other dishes that I forgot about because we're too busy socializing, but remembered those were also good. We were there for at least a couple of hours and never felt rushed, even though they were a full house. The owner even thanked us all as we were walking out, with a big warm smile. Even though the ambiance isn't high end or classy, this is still a great place for a gathering or celebration. Just know that there aren't any small tables for 2. I would seriously consider Jin Duck House again for future gatherings.
Jin Duck House recently moved from City of Industry to San Gabriel , but I'm glad they've kept the same quality and standard. The food was delicious, especially the duck, and the combo set was very tasty. The service was friendly and attentive, and the new location has a nice, comfortable ambiance. Overall, a great dining experience. I'll definitely come back!
Roast duck and steam eel with sticky rice were really tasty. Have other food as well but was alright, nothing really special. This place is reservation only so keep that in mind before coming here.
Delicious Peking Duck and friendly service! We went for birthday celebration and ordered the 4 people family menu package- Peking Duck 3 ways, cold dish appetizer, French Style beef and jumbo shrimp with veggies for under $200 before T&T. The server was so nice and gave us the sweet rice ball desert for the birthday treat. The duck was so tender and we truly enjoy it , the slice duck meat with bean sprouts was light and balanced out the duck skin fat. The Duck, tofu with vermicelli soup was a perfect closing for this feast.
Rowland Height's Happy Duck House closed a year ago, and the owners have reopened under the name of Jin Duck House, at the location that once housed the popular Tasty Duck. Jin Duck House has brought back that delicious Beijing style roast duck with slices of that crispy skin with bits of fat that makes the skin really flavorful. What's a great deal is their 10-course family style dinner for 10 for $595 plus tax and tip. Aside from the Duck, you get lobster, sea cucumber, while steam (or deep fried) fish, jellyfish, eel with glutinous rice and more. It's such a great value.
Came back a 2nd time on Father's Day. I must say, each time we come we feel special, I'm not sure if it's because it's reservations only or how small and intimate the place is, but I enjoy the food so much. We got a back table due to our size exceeding 10, I think more than 10 is not a comfortable seating arrangement but we made it work. Duck was great, crispy skin and delicious sauce and pancakes. Lobster was huge, not as spicy as before which helps me a lot! Plenty of meat in the shells. My son ate a lot earlier at a potluck and ate even more here! We all had a good time, since we ordered a set menu, each dish came in sync and didn't have time to take photos as we all dug in pretty quick. Wonderful staff who came often to clear our plates and were always nearby if we needed anything. Still the best place for duck in my opinion. We got to take the duck carcass home for my dad to use for duck soup!
This restaurant was previously in the City of Industry. When it closed, I was so disappointed. Fortunately, it opens up at a much closer location. We ordered the $308 combo menu, which included everything that this restaurant is famous for. The Peking duck and the walnut shrimp are the highlights of the dish, with the eel with sticky rice as the highlight. It was delicious, and this restaurant still has the great flavor. A reservation is highly recommended, as this restaurant doesn't have many tables. The service is attentive and polite, and I will come more often.
Honestly very surprised at how stellar this place was. It is located in a very unassuming plaza. Even though we had a reservation, we still had to wait about 15 minutes for a table to be ready. As a table of 12, we got the set menu which came with a variety of dishes from vegetables to protein to soup to dessert. The duck is their speciality but I honestly think the other dishes were the real stand outs like the steamed fish, lobster noodles, and eel with sticky rice.
Fantastic spot if you're looking for authentic Beijing duck! They make the skin perfectly thick, crispy, and juicy in the inside. Paring it with their sauce and wrap gives this additional unbelievable soft and chewy bite. The duck soup and eel rice are my second favorite dishes. Beijing beef was a close third. Portions are generous and the service was attentive. Decor was nice. Looking forward to eating here again!
Leave it to my luck to show up to try this rather new-ish peking duck restaurant on the same night a party of like 30 people show up and take over more than half the restaurant and overwhelm the incredibly small staff (there were two women serving, with the female owner - I think - helping out a little). I'll warn you right now to make a reservation and not just show up. Lots of people showed up, and they were all turned away. I don't know if the place was set up especially for the huge party, but except for the four top we sat at, all the other tables were giant banquet tables. So, if this is the regular seating, good luck getting a seat for a small party without a reservation. It's located in a strip mall in San Gabriel that has been home to at least two previous important local peking duck restaurants. Parking was horrible the night we went. I think we got maybe the last spot all the way in the back of the parking lot. Since we had a reservation and had pre-ordered one duck, we were seated pretty quickly. At first the entire restaurant was empty, but that was just them setting up for the large party, I guess. Staff were friendly and attentive at first, but once the 30 people showed up all, they were swamped. I don't blame the staff. It's totally understandable. However, understanding it doesn't make the situation better when you can't wave anyone down to ask where a missing dish is or to get your check at the end. It was near impossible to get anyone's attention once they were overrun. On to the food. The peking duck was decent. It wasn't anywhere near as good as Ji Rong. The skin wasn't crispy enough and was oddly very thick. It was good but not great. Then we got the honey walnut shrimp, which I think was the best dish we had there. It was a decent if not large portion of good sized shrimp. Looks are a little deceiving, as the shrimp is piled on top of a mountain of broccoli, so it looks massive and turns out to be a fair amount but alas still an illusion. The one dish we absolutely hated, and we must warn others to avoid at all cost were the XLB dumplings. First of all, we had finished both other dishes and were sitting there forever, so we finally got the owner, hoping to cancel the missing dumplings, but she insisted they were coming. They still took awhile and are simple steamed dumplings. That was annoying, but what was disgusting was the taste of the filling. I don't know if the meat is rancid or the spices are just bizarre, but after 20 years of eating XLB in the SGV, I can honestly say I have never tasted anything like it. I don't know if I've ever had a truly terrible XLB until this night. We each tasted one and then stopped eating. We took them to go and tossed them in the trash. We prayed we wouldn't get sick, and luckily we didn't. Final thoughts: For $90 you're better off going to Ji Rong. Avoid the XLB. Make a reservation or don't show up. Will I go back? Probably not, sadly.
The elders some how discovered they have a soft opening. Real casual sit down restaurant specializing in chinese duck dishes. Staff is pretty friendly, and the dishes came out relatively fast. I think we had some sort of special treatment and got 3 different type of teas ( I feel like auntie and uncle got some sort of vip treatment.
Perfect spot for large parties. Comparable to Ji Rong across the street. The flavors were great in every dish and my family and I liked how they weren't too oily. There are only two servers but they were pretty responsive and quick.
1 month ago
For the duck, it's common courtesy to call ahead! Very wonderful service from whom I assume to be the owner. The duck was unsurprisingly the highlight, especially crisp duck skin which was less oily than other places. The snow fungus and papaya dessert was also really good and a satisfying end to a delicious meal. read more
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超好吃， 烤鸭十分好吃！for my english speakers, this is the spot 100% a lil bit pricey, but that duck is to die for :P read more
Jin Duck House is where I only remembered to take pictures and mental notes midway through our lunch, missing the most important dish, the duck. We had a gathering here of about 10 people. The table was reserved and banquet menu items were preordered. Even though 2 people arrived late, the owner didn't seem bothered and still gave great service. The dishes were plated nicely and the portions were perfect. Their signature dish, the duck was cooked perfectly. It was seasoned well, tender and not dry like most 'duck' places. The eel over sticky rice was rich and comforting. The jellyfish had a nice kick, with a slight crunch to the bite. The beef was tender. I think the only dish that was average (but still good) was the walnut shrimp. It had big pieces of shrimp but not enough glazed walnuts. There were other dishes that I forgot about because we're too busy socializing, but remembered those were also good. We were there for at least a couple of hours and never felt rushed, even though they were a full house. The owner even thanked us all as we were walking out, with a big warm smile. Even though the ambiance isn't high end or classy, this is still a great place for a gathering or celebration. Just know that there aren't any small tables for 2. I would seriously consider Jin Duck House again for future gatherings. read more
27 days ago
Jin Duck House recently moved from City of Industry to San Gabriel , but I'm glad they've kept the same quality and standard. The food was delicious, especially the duck, and the combo set was very tasty. The service was friendly and attentive, and the new location has a nice, comfortable ambiance. Overall, a great dining experience. I'll definitely come back! read more
Delicious Peking Duck and friendly service! We went for birthday celebration and ordered the 4 people family menu package- Peking Duck 3 ways, cold dish appetizer, French Style beef and jumbo shrimp with veggies for under $200 before T&T. The server was so nice and gave us the sweet rice ball desert for the birthday treat. The duck was so tender and we truly enjoy it , the slice duck meat with bean sprouts was light and balanced out the duck skin fat. The Duck, tofu with vermicelli soup was a perfect closing for this feast. read more
Rowland Height's Happy Duck House closed a year ago, and the owners have reopened under the name of Jin Duck House, at the location that once housed the popular Tasty Duck. Jin Duck House has brought back that delicious Beijing style roast duck with slices of that crispy skin with bits of fat that makes the skin really flavorful. What's a great deal is their 10-course family style dinner for 10 for $595 plus tax and tip. Aside from the Duck, you get lobster, sea cucumber, while steam (or deep fried) fish, jellyfish, eel with glutinous rice and more. It's such a great value. read more
Came back a 2nd time on Father's Day. I must say, each time we come we feel special, I'm not sure if it's because it's reservations only or how small and intimate the place is, but I enjoy the food so much. We got a back table due to our size exceeding 10, I think more than 10 is not a comfortable seating arrangement but we made it work. Duck was great, crispy skin and delicious sauce and pancakes. Lobster was huge, not as spicy as before which helps me a lot! Plenty of meat in the shells. My son ate a lot earlier at a potluck and ate even more here! We all had a good time, since we ordered a set menu, each dish came in sync and didn't have time to take photos as we all dug in pretty quick. Wonderful staff who came often to clear our plates and were always nearby if we needed anything. Still the best place for duck in my opinion. We got to take the duck carcass home for my dad to use for duck soup! read more
This restaurant was previously in the City of Industry. When it closed, I was so disappointed. Fortunately, it opens up at a much closer location. We ordered the $308 combo menu, which included everything that this restaurant is famous for. The Peking duck and the walnut shrimp are the highlights of the dish, with the eel with sticky rice as the highlight. It was delicious, and this restaurant still has the great flavor. A reservation is highly recommended, as this restaurant doesn't have many tables. The service is attentive and polite, and I will come more often. read more
Honestly very surprised at how stellar this place was. It is located in a very unassuming plaza. Even though we had a reservation, we still had to wait about 15 minutes for a table to be ready. As a table of 12, we got the set menu which came with a variety of dishes from vegetables to protein to soup to dessert. The duck is their speciality but I honestly think the other dishes were the real stand outs like the steamed fish, lobster noodles, and eel with sticky rice. read more
Fantastic spot if you're looking for authentic Beijing duck! They make the skin perfectly thick, crispy, and juicy in the inside. Paring it with their sauce and wrap gives this additional unbelievable soft and chewy bite. The duck soup and eel rice are my second favorite dishes. Beijing beef was a close third. Portions are generous and the service was attentive. Decor was nice. Looking forward to eating here again! read more
Leave it to my luck to show up to try this rather new-ish peking duck restaurant on the same night a party of like 30 people show up and take over more than half the restaurant and overwhelm the incredibly small staff (there were two women serving, with the female owner - I think - helping out a little). I'll warn you right now to make a reservation and not just show up. Lots of people showed up, and they were all turned away. I don't know if the place was set up especially for the huge party, but except for the four top we sat at, all the other tables were giant banquet tables. So, if this is the regular seating, good luck getting a seat for a small party without a reservation. It's located in a strip mall in San Gabriel that has been home to at least two previous important local peking duck restaurants. Parking was horrible the night we went. I think we got maybe the last spot all the way in the back of the parking lot. Since we had a reservation and had pre-ordered one duck, we were seated pretty quickly. At first the entire restaurant was empty, but that was just them setting up for the large party, I guess. Staff were friendly and attentive at first, but once the 30 people showed up all, they were swamped. I don't blame the staff. It's totally understandable. However, understanding it doesn't make the situation better when you can't wave anyone down to ask where a missing dish is or to get your check at the end. It was near impossible to get anyone's attention once they were overrun. On to the food. The peking duck was decent. It wasn't anywhere near as good as Ji Rong. The skin wasn't crispy enough and was oddly very thick. It was good but not great. Then we got the honey walnut shrimp, which I think was the best dish we had there. It was a decent if not large portion of good sized shrimp. Looks are a little deceiving, as the shrimp is piled on top of a mountain of broccoli, so it looks massive and turns out to be a fair amount but alas still an illusion. The one dish we absolutely hated, and we must warn others to avoid at all cost were the XLB dumplings. First of all, we had finished both other dishes and were sitting there forever, so we finally got the owner, hoping to cancel the missing dumplings, but she insisted they were coming. They still took awhile and are simple steamed dumplings. That was annoying, but what was disgusting was the taste of the filling. I don't know if the meat is rancid or the spices are just bizarre, but after 20 years of eating XLB in the SGV, I can honestly say I have never tasted anything like it. I don't know if I've ever had a truly terrible XLB until this night. We each tasted one and then stopped eating. We took them to go and tossed them in the trash. We prayed we wouldn't get sick, and luckily we didn't. Final thoughts: For $90 you're better off going to Ji Rong. Avoid the XLB. Make a reservation or don't show up. Will I go back? Probably not, sadly. read more
2 months ago
The elders some how discovered they have a soft opening. Real casual sit down restaurant specializing in chinese duck dishes. Staff is pretty friendly, and the dishes came out relatively fast. I think we had some sort of special treatment and got 3 different type of teas ( I feel like auntie and uncle got some sort of vip treatment. read more
3 months ago
Perfect spot for large parties. Comparable to Ji Rong across the street. The flavors were great in every dish and my family and I liked how they weren't too oily. There are only two servers but they were pretty responsive and quick. read more
We are back to our family's favorite restaurant! As always, best Beijing Duck I've ever had. Today we also got walnut shrimp, and that was delicious too. And again, no pics of the two ducks we got because we ate it before I remembered to take photos. Service is fast and friendly! read more
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Amazing food and service! Reservations are required in advance since there is limited seating. We ordered the duck, lobster, and fish with our reservation. This is my favorite Peking duck restaurant. However, all the dishes ordered here are delicious as well. Other highlights would be the house lobster, flavor is really good and the noodles are a great touch. Beef is also tender and the honey walnut shrimp is so so crispy. Cannot wait to come back. read more
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Everything we had there was really good! Peking duck is a must! The staff is also really friendly and accommodating! read more
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The restaurant have room for private party 1-2 tables? Thanks.
I don't believe so, but there are 2 large table towards the end of the restaurant, just not in a private room
