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Juicy in the inside, crunchy and crispy on the outside, this fried chicken was so good it had me thinking about it afterward. I got the salted egg sauce and the umami from the salted egg combined with the chicken was such a great combo. I highly recommend. The corn bread was also good but probably not worth the amount I paid for. Overall the food was good, the price was decent.
Love their chili chicken meal - WOW! The thigh was so soft, crunchy, nicely seasoned + meaty. Super flavorful! The cheddar cornbread w/ apple honey was also divine - tasted like a cake. The chili chicken sando was also super delicious! The watermelon drink was ok. Tons of indoor seating. Staff was friendly.
Glad I got to try this in NY and not as a pop up in SF where the waits would have been crazy. A casual Tuesday lunch for 3. We ordered Chili flavored half chicken - regular spicy I think? It was great, a little kick, nothing crazy and slightly sweet. I was worried about a "too numbing" flavor but that wasn't the case and it was pretty good. salted egg wings - YUM!!!! this flavor was so good on the wing, crispy, juicy, well flavored! we should have ordered another one haha. turnip with miso butter - oh you know, we thought it was healthy-ish to fight the heavy chicken lol but it was nice. pretty tasty actually, you do taste the...pine nuts? yummy too. very different as a side. overall it was yummy, I think it helps there's no line, no frills. definitely would get again!
I really wish I could've tried the famous fried chicken that went viral but alas because it was not halal I had to try one of the veggie options which was the mushroom poboy. It was just mid to say the least and way too salty. I get that this is primarily a fried chicken spot and did appreciate there were two veggie friendly sandwiches on the menu but it was a total miss for me. My friend really liked it though! So guess it really is whatever your palate favors. I personally liked how chewy and firm the bread was vs my friend not so much so it's definitely something I can see people being divided over but I didn't think it was worth the visit or the stomach space. But my curiosity was satiated! Appreciated there was a water station.
Finally tried this pandemic hype spot. Salted Egg Fried Chicken - I love salted egg typically, I sort of feel like it has salted egg's heaviness yet the tastiness. It was greasy. After half chicken I couldn't eat anymore of this flavor. Chili Fried Chicken - it was better, spicy, flavorful with five spice, soak in chili oil though. It tasted better than Salted Egg one. Corn Bread - dry Dirty Rice - nothing special, no chicken liver flavor Bean Salad - beans were undercooked Cucumber Slaw (?) - it was fine/normal Fried Chicken Sandwich - safe item it was pretty good Ghost Pepper Wing - it was served cold, like right out of fridge. Had a thought that David Chang served cold fried chicken as well, but this was way too cold... Almond Panna Cotta & Peach - it's the almond extract flavor (I don't mind it) and canned or sugar soaked peach, overall is a bit too sweet. I'm glad I finally tried, but honestly, way too expensive for what it is! $30 for 3 fried chicken in BK, might as well go to Coqodaq for their Bucket for $38.
One of my favourite restaurants in the area! Unfortunately, also the last day before they close. From my understanding, this is due to no fault of their own. It's a shame to lose such a delicious, welcoming, unique restaurant. Thanks for all the wonderful meals.
Been meaning to try this place out. Food was a good portion and satiating. Will try the Tofu Sando next time.
I was told by someone to try their chili fried chicken & I finally was able to come here! We came here on a weekday (Monday) at 6pm + it was a bit slow (only 2 staff, 1 took orders + 1 brought you the food items). So if you are in a rush to go somewhere (like a concert at Barclay's) then this may not be ideal. Ordering was very easy (you order at the register next to the door) + they give you a numbered stand if you dine in. There were a few tables w/ chairs for indoor dining. Love that they have a water dispenser (sparkling or still water) to choose from. There is even a box of gloves for those who don't want to dirty their hands. Tons of wipes were also available. We ordered to share: 1) 2 piece chili chicken meal w/ 1 side (we chose the cheddar cornbread w/ apple honey), 2) Chili Chicken Sando, 3) Watermelon drink. 2 piece chili chicken meal - WOOOOW! I had no expectations and was utterly surprised at how delicious the chili chicken pieces were! The thigh was so soft and meaty & soooo crunchy + nicely seasoned. The breast was also soft but not as soft as the thigh + it was super meat & crunchy + nicely seasoned. The chili oil & spice they put on the outside was not severely spicy but it had a very nice kick to it. So much flavors going on in these chickens! Super delicious & I would reorder this meal again. The side we chose was the cheddar cornbread w/ apple honey + it was so soft, delicious, flavorful w/ the right amount of sweetness. I felt like I was eating a cake haha. Chili Chicken Sando (duck fat chili oil, kewpie mayo, bread and butter pickles, milk bread) - WOOWWW! I loveed this sando so much! The milk bread was so soft + fluffy. The chili chicken piece was so meaty and well seasoned + crunchy. That pickle + kewpie mayo paired so well + elevated the sando. I would reorder this in a heartbeat! YUM!! Watermelon drink - this was very light and not very sweet. You do taste some watermelon in there. The sparkling water was refreshing, but the still water was the best tasting. I would come back here to try their other items! YUM!
A little overhyped, but glad I visited to say that we tried. Inside there are a couple of booth seats and stools to sit by the bar. There are also water cups that you can refill on your own with either sparkling or still water. - Dirty fried rice: 3/5; dry, lacking flavor - Mala fried chicken: 4.5/5; nice szechuan spice, with a good numbing kick. Use the excess chili oil to soak up the dirty fried rice. A nice stop in Brooklyn, but a little gimmicky with the fusion concept. I would recommend going to Chinatown Brooklyn if you're looking for somewhere more authentic with better mala flavor.. :3c
Came on a hungry day and tried out their quarter chicken with salted egg. I like the light crisp to the chicken skin and it wasn't heavy. The salted egg also added umami and richness. The dirty rice complimented it well, but I do wish it had more to it. Eating along side with the chicken is really good, but by itself was plain.
Great food and a chill vibes. It's order upfront and find a spot to sit, I really liked the casual vibes. I got the pecking chicken sammie (w/foie gras) and had the two spicey two piece chicken with the cauliflower rice. The sammie was huge and delicious. Perfect crunch, super juicy. The foie gras add on was a generous portion and made the sammie super fatty and filling. I'd probably skip the add on next time as it was a great sammie by it self. The two piece chicken was huge, again with the perfect crunch and spice. The way it was spiced was very different than other places, but super good. Also the side was fantastic. Definitely drop by for a taste if you're near.
I'm [currently] no stranger to fried chicken, and when I heard about Queens born and raised and Eleven Madison Park trained Eric Huang opening this ode to fried chicken, I waited in line along with the rest of legion of fans when he opened this location. I had read about the 10,000 person-long waitlist he had when Pecking House was just a pop-up out of his parent's Chinese restaurant in Queens, but I wasn't a chicken-eater at the time. Having gone back to Pecking House for multiple visits now the place has made me a true fried chicken convert. Chef's skills are clear across the menu-- one bite and you can basically taste the Gramercy Tavern and EMP pedigree coming off the chicken, which I tried in both the salted yolk and spicy batter. His spicy batter is signature-- that Sichuan spice rub has so much depth of flavor and is the flavor you should get. If you're a salted egg yolk stan like me, you'll be more than satisfied with the chicken in this flavor. Of course, no chicken meal is complete without the sides-- I love their dirty fried rice, heirloom bean salad, and cheddar cornbread the most. I tried to venture outside the chicken meals and also ordered the mapo tofu sandwich made with yuba, but I'd skip that next time, as well as the wet wings-- they just paled in comparison to the main event and sides. PB dessert is full of great texture from all the crunchies on top of the ice cream, and their affordable prices and casual environment mean I can get my fine dining fix without breaking the bank.
While not being heavy on customer service Pecking House made up in food. This spot is an order first then sit down FYI. Chili Chicken Sando -10/10 Chili oil *2 Piece Chicken Meal - 10/10 Orange Pepper Wet Wings 8/10 Cheddar Cornbread with Apple Honey 8/10 Charred Cucumbers with Ginger 10/10 Dirty Fried Rice 7/10 Salted Egg chicken 6/10 It's definitely worth a visit.
Definitely some of the most uniquely delicious fried chicken I've had in a while. I'd heard so many great things about the fried chicken at Pecking House and I finally made the journey to try it. We ordered the 3 piece salted egg fried chicken, regular fried chicken sandwich, dirty fried rice, white beans, and cornbread. The salted egg fried chicken was delicious. Not my favorite rendition of fried chicken.... But inspired and totally worth making the trip to come try. All sides were delicious, especially the white beans and dirty fried rice. I saw they also had chicken salt fries we didn't try. I'd you're a fried chicken or salted egg fan, give Pecking House a visit. read more
The customer service was excellent just like the food OMG I LOVE THE FOOD. For me everything was just perfect!!!!! I just couldn't get enough especially for the apple cider honey cornbread combination with the chili covered chicken!!!!!! The ambiance was very comfortable and inviting. I recommend that EVERYONE WHO WANTS THIER TASTEBUDS TICKLED WITH PLEASURE RUN TO THIS SPOT TO GET UR EAT ON!!!!!! Sooooo YUMMIE SERIOUSLY!!!!! read more
I'm obsessed with this chili fried chicken. I was blown away when I had Pecking House as a pop-up in SF. I knew I had to try their flagship location in NYC and it does not disappoint. When two fine dining chefs first opened Pecking House as a pop up in NYC, it had a 10,000 person wait list. Now their permanent spot is spinning up the city's best fried chicken. The skin is thick and crunchy, the meat is tender and juicy. We got the 3 pc meal for $27 which includes two sides. Don't skip on the cornbread! read more
I was on vacation with my family and we were looking for a good spot for lunch. I found Pecking House and we agreed to give it a shot. We ordered a chicken sando for the kid and a spicy three piece combo for my wife and I to share. Our food arrived and we dug in, my kid liked his sandwich but thought it was just a little bit too saucy. I gloved up(!) and got into the chicken. Spicy, crispy, juicy and just a bit oily. I liked the flavor but thought maybe next time we might try "naked".. The sides were fine. Dirty rice tasted good and the corn bread with a bit of honey was decent. Next time I'll try the potato salad. My only concern was that it was a bit expensive. $27 for 3 pieces of chicken and two sides seemed just a bit steep. Good nonetheless. Thanks. read more
Pecking House was one of those businesses that opened up during lockdown that seemed to thrive off of word of mouth and social media hype building and continues building its success. My hot yoga studio is located a few blocks down and so I'm always in the area at the right time to pick up food. I showed up about two minutes before opening and grabbed a salted egg chicken and two sides to go. If you're consuming this on your own, I recommend sizing down from a three piece. Surprisingly both sides (I say surprisingly because I wasn't expecting it from the rice) had that wok hei taste that I can never recreate in a home kitchen. I can't help but draw similar motifs from Manhattan's Double Chicken Please. Both Eric Huang of PH and Mark Chou of DCP flaunt a pedigree from EMP--making me wonder if they were colleagues in the same years. Both establishments have a simple line drawing of a chicken and grew their name from shatteringly crisp fried chicken paired with salted egg yolk flavors. Though vastly different in product, both are *chef's kiss* immaculately prepared and served screaming hot but I digress. Can't yet speak for the PH spicy chicken but I hear from my buddies that it's worth another visit. read more
Stopped here for lunch today with family. Had three spicy chicken sandwiches, two orders of 3pc chicken meal with two orders of cornbread along with three cokes and the total was over $100 dollars! Food was good but definitely over priced Service was fast Ambiance is good as well Worth checking out if in the area! read more
3 years ago
I found this place from tiktok. It kept coming up so I felt like I had to go. We orders 2 piece and 3 piece chicken for 3 people. That was more than enough food for all of us. My favorites from the meal was the cornbread and chicken. I wasn't a fan of the side, I'll be honest. They were too "healthy" lol. The cornbread was amazing tho. It was pretty dense, and I really enjoyed it. The chicken was great. The was super juicy and well made. I thought it was too oily for me, but that's not a big deal. I loved the flavor of chickens seasoning. Very umami! The crust of the chicken was thick too. It had a satisfying crunch to it. The inside of the place was well done. I liked all the details they had with the coat hangers and recycled chairs. I loved the whole vibe of the place! read more
2 years ago
I really wanted to like this place but it just wasn't good and the chicken was pink on the inside too so I definitely would've gotten food poisoning if I ate it. I've definitely had better sichuan fried chicken. The cornbread was good though read more
3 years ago
Great fried chicken! So crispy, juicy, and a really unique flavor. We ordered the chili chicken sandwich, the 2 piece with a side of dirty fried rice and their green garlic ranch. You order at the front and seat yourself. Food is brought to you when it's ready. The chili chicken sandwich is seasonal so be sure to try it soon. Chicken was good, but the green garlic ranch really elevated both the sandwich and pieces we got. The dirty fried rice was amazing! Garlicky and flavorful; a great side dish. Overall we liked what we ordered. Our food came out quickly and the employees were friendly. The spice from the chili level isn't much, I wish it was a little spicier, but the flavor and seasoning is definitely good! read more
Great addition to the neighborhood. I got the sloppy po tofu sandwich and my husband got the chicken pieces. Personally, the reason it gets a 4 is because the sloppy po made the bread too soggy for my liking so it changed the taste a bit and made the eating experience super messy. read more
oyster po boy 4.3/5 chicken sandwhich 4.5/5 fries 4/5 pancetta 4/5 lot of ginger not a huge fan of ginger but loved it otherwise please do be getting this if you can hang watermelon lemonade refreshing 3.5/5 but boring calamansi soda it's from a can p nice no lies here 3/5 corn bread with honey 3/5 not a huge fan it's mid but not bad read more
4 years ago
Absolutely incredible chicken sando. Getting it with the foie Gras is a must - adds such a delectable richness to the sandwich! It's on the pricier side, so definitely an indulgence. We had gone at an off time, so it wasn't super busy, but I can see how it would get very packed since there isn't too much seating. read more
2 years ago
Pecking House by Eric Huang & Maya Ferrante is the Brooklyn pop-up that brought me to this rotating kitchen in San Francisco. They had me at fried chicken, but Szechuan-chili blend and limited time are what made me hit preorder. Eric Huang wasn't the only one getting curious about fried chicken during the pandemic. Here in San Francisco, I also took my hand at making the pan-cultural sensation. Like most times I cook, I highly underestimate the time and prep that delicious simple dishes take. Pecking House is definitely among the top 3 best fried chicken I've had in the world. While saying that is subjective, their fried chicken exceeded the three of my personal fried chicken criteria: crunch, flavor, and juciness. The flavor comes from its' brine or marination period, of which Pecking House is a master of flavor. Crunch, comes from it's breading and dredging mixture, another thing PH nailed. And lastly juiciness, something obtained by fry time, oil/oil temp, and freshness. Unsure if the cooks from Brooklyn came for out for the pop up, but everything was on point! Highly recommend Pecking House while in Brooklyn, feeling really lucky to have gotten a taste all the way on the other coast! read more
2 years ago
Five stars for the special "spice bag," which was a pretty large bag with fries, chicken thigh nuggets, peppers and onions, served with a terrific side of curry ($14). Those little chicken nugs were absolutely fantastic. Please put them on the menu on their own! And the curry was great! Next time I would order this, plus a side of rice, for a makeshift chicken katsu curry (OMG just put that on the menu, please!!). As for everything else fried, tbh, I don't love the sauces on everything. The chicken itself is great--and so is the fried cauliflower--but I would so prefer the sauces (which are all interesting and kind of funky) on the side. Will ask for it on the side next time, and then I'll be happy. Little gem salad was okay. The lettuces are super dense this time of year; would work better quartered instead of halved, allowing a little more opportunity for the dressing and toppings to do their thing. read more
Heard so much about this place for a while and saw that there is finally a brick-and-mortar. Lucked out on a Wednesday evening that there was a minimal (15 minute) line, probably because it was cold and a weeknight. You order at the front when you arrive and then you are sat when a table/seat opens up - a well choreographed take on fast casual dining. The food - ordered the oyster mushroom po boy and spicy chicken with sides of roasted cucumber salad and mashed potatoes and duck gravy. The sandwich was fantastic - good bread, tender mushroom, spicy. The chicken was the star of the show, but I would recommend only for those who enjoy spicy. The chili oil flavor really comes through from glazed skin to the meat. The roasted cucumber salad wasnt my favorite. It's a cold cucumber salad made with unevenly roasted cucumbers. The mashed potatoes and gravy had that distinctly delicious duck flavor. Definitely would come back and try new dishes and less spicy chicken. read more
This place opened after I moved out of the neighborhood. After having grown up in the south, I was really curious to see what the fusion of southern and Chinese cuisine would taste like. When I first walked in, Ic couldn't help but notice the cute decor with cartoon chickens painted everywhere. This is a casual, self-service spot where you order at the counter first and then sit at an available table. My friend and I ordered the three piece meal with the chili sauce and chose dirty rice and the turnips as our sides. Our food came out relatively quickly and we both enjoyed the Sichuan spice rub with a hint of sweetness to it. It's a comforting flavor to me and not too spicy. The dirty rice paired with the fried chicken really well, although I wasn't a big fan of the turnips. They tasted like thick pieces of potatoes to me and didn't seem to go well with the rest of the food. They also have a variety of beers that probably go really well with the fried chicken, and they also offer complimentary still AND sparking water (self service) next to the napkins and utensils. I'll definitely be stopping by again! read more
3 years ago
We ordered for delivery for this place. I was worried that the chicken was going to be too spicy but it was not. It has a sweet and spicy flavor. The chicken was juicy and delicious. We got a side of the rice and it was also very good. The sandwich was also delicious! The chicken was moist and the pickles and bread were perfect. It was a well balanced in flavor. read more
really tasty fried chicken, great texture/crunch, the chili sauce is a good amount of heat without overdoing it and just the right amount of numbing spice. tried the side of beans and black vinegar which helps cut through the fat. delicious read more
I came here to reconnect with a friend and we both ordered the 2 piece chicken combo salted egg flavor. I got the potato salad and my friend got the cornbread as our chosen side. The salted egg was ok and unique as a flavor and the chicken was moist. However, I felt like it needed more flavor, more pepper maybe and I wish we could chose two different flavors for the chicken. Additionally, I did not enjoy my potato salad as it was too heavy on the mayo. We got there around 11:15am and they opened at 11am. When we were on our way out around noon, it was a bit more busy. Additionally, food came out in about 15-20 minutes. read more
Dropped by during opening week and it was packed! Lots of space and the line moves relatively fast. We had three people and shared the 3pc fried chicken with salted egg, 3pc chili, and fried chicken sandwich. The chili was my favorite and also the most umami. The salted egg was slightly pickled and a nice balance to the chili. Would highly recommend ordering both flavors to share. The chicken sandwich was the most disappointing for me cause the chicken itself wasn't very juicy and quite thin as well. Toppings were on the sweeter side if you like a savory and sweet sandwich. Fries with chicken salt - the salt is so good and fries are quite flavorful Heirloom tomatoes - quite refreshing and contrasted well with the chicken Cucumber - the most plain side we had Beans - loved the hint of sesame oil read more
I was hungry on a Sunday evening and took a walk looking for something interesting. Eventually, I settled on Pecking House. The menu seemed interesting, with the promise of chicken and cornbread. Walking in, you are greeted with the cash register, where you order and then receive a number to take to your seat. There is a large white board with the menu and the list of draft beers available, and the restaurant generally looks modern. Once I ordered, my food came shortly thereafter. The chicken sandwich was good, if not particularly memorable (or spicy, as promised). The cornbread was similar, with the honey providing a nice sweetness to the cornbread, but nothing incredible. Given the rest of the menu, I'd have expected French fries to have been an option, but they were not. Overall this place is fine, if a bit pricy. All the above ended up being about $30, which seemed to be a bit much for what you got. I'd go here Sunday, but otherwise there is a Chikfila down the street that will satisfy whatever craving that would bring you here. read more
2 years ago
Food - I had the 2 piece salty egg flavor with a side of dirty fried rice, and my friend got the chicken sandwich with the butterbean salad and a side of ranch. The chicken was juicy, but the skin/batter was really oily and just too much. I had to take off majority of the skin because I started feeling sick. My friend couldn't finish his sandwich either because of the same issue. The salty egg flavor was ok. Price is insane. Maybe because I'm from TX, but $20 for 2 pieces of chicken and a cup of rice of this quality is wild. The butterbean salad was good though, and it helps cut the grease from the chicken. Service - your usual fast casual, order at the counter and they bring the food to you with a self service water/sparkling water station. read more
The spicy fried chicken was excellent. A good mix of the Szechuan spice and something maybe a bit sweeter to balance out the spice. The breading was excellent and extremely flavorful. The meat was was tender and flavorful as well. The sandwich wasn't as good in my opinion but still a good option for those who want more than just chicken. The fried rice side was not great but the cornbread more than made up for it, definitely make sure to try that. read more
Saw a recent post from the owner about tipping and also coincidentally that the pop up was in SF again through the end of the month. With all the hype, we had to go check it out. The best/easiest way is to use the Tock reservation system to submit a prepaid order online -- then you can walk up to the window and they'll assemble the order and you'll be on your way in less than 5 minutes. As others have mentioned, I too am not a huge fan of white meat. I understand they can't give customer's a preference because they need to use the entire bird, but leaving the experience up to chance isn't great. You could end up with a ton of white meat. It would be nice if pre-orders could get a preference, subject to availability. We tasted some of the chicken right away and also ate some of it later. tl;dr is you'll want to enjoy the chicken right away. If you need to travel any distance with it, the quality deteriorates pretty rapidly. The chili fried chicken ($19 for 3 pieces) was juicy and loaded with spice -- it's a flavor explosion in your mouth. Lots of complex chili flavor, Sichuan peppercorn, and a hint of sweetness to balance out the heat. In many ways, it reminded us of 辣子鸡, a famous Sichuan chili chicken dish, but in fried chicken form. Although the dark meat was noticeably juicier, I also would not have characterized the white meat as dry -- it too, was decently juicy when eaten straight away. We normally love salted egg, but it was doing it for us as a coating for fried chicken. I would definitely recommend sticking with the chili fried chicken. The peanut butter pudding ($8) was delicious. So yes, we enjoyed the chili chicken, but didn't think it was worth $19 for 3 pieces. I can order the Sichuan dish for $15-16 and get a lot more chicken, so ultimately, it's not a great value (IMHO), but we're happy to have had the chance to try it. Everything is served out of a window in paper bags so there's no traditional front-of-house service component, but of course, we're still asked to (and somewhat guilted into) providing a tip. I agree with the owner's viewpoint that tips should be shared between front and back of house but asking for tips at all for this setup is a bit ridiculous. Instead, he should factor in the avg tip amount, raise the prices by that much, and note that tips are not allowed and that the prices listed provide for livable wages for all staff. According to his post, the tip average is 18%, so allow me to help out and revise the prices accordingly: THE MEAL...$39 3 pcs chili fried chicken OR salted egg fried chicken, choice of 2 extras FRIED CHICKEN...3 pcs for $22.50 Chili Fried Chicken Salted Egg Fried Chicken add Green Garlic Ranch...$2.50 EXTRAS and things...$9.50 Dirty Fried Rice Mashed Yams with Bacon and Almonds Heirloom Butterbean Salad with Sesame Peanut Butter Pudding read more
The menu layout on the wall looks great and Peking House is conveniently located near the Bergen 2/3. I was really excited about coming here after hearing all the hype. You order at the counter and the take a seat. I got the spicy chicken sando and potato salad. All around the sandwich was good, the chicken was juicy and tender, but I expected it to be a lot spicier. The first bite I had definitely had some kick but it was over after that. read more
Got lucky and was able to get in without a long wait. They had a guest chef book signing and I got to try his curry chicken sando. We didn't wait very long. The chicken had a nice crisp but got soggy as time went on. Their chicken was juicy and huge. There was just enough curry flavor that wasn't too overpowering. It looks like a lot of cheese but it was too cheesy. I would have been ok with less of the katsu sauce? read more
2 years ago
I've come here three times since this location opened, Clearly I have a problem. But this is literally the juiciest chicken breast I've ever had. We all know how dry that piece can be but not here. The chili chicken sando is a must try, so juicy with a nice fragrant spice that doesn't over power. The cornbread was good, pro tip ask for the honey on the side as I felt like it was too much when they did it. One thing is they are always out of the mash and I wanted to try it so bad. All three times I've went they were out. Maybe it's just their way of getting me to come back. read more
4 years ago
Amazing!!!! Literally, I wish I good rate this place 6 stars. The food and service were amazing and I truly believe the restaurant pop up concept is pretty cool because .... I ordered the two piece chicken with mashed potatoes, butterbean salad, green ranch dressing with an IPA. Everything was so good! The fried chicken looks crispy but it's actually tender, I have no idea what they season the chicken with it has a simple, unique but great taste, they definitely have some sort or secret seasoning lol. The mashed potatoes were served with a savory duck gravy that was bomb; the butter bean salad was seasoned with mushrooms and sesame oil. I'm so happy I had the opportunity to drop by before the pop up ends and my friend and I are really happy with the food and service. read more
At $23, you get two thighs and two sides (priced at $5 each individually), so "most expensive chicken in nyc might be an overreach" but still pricey enough to make your wallet turn its head. I'm glad the price point comes with two appetizers because "best fried chicken in nyc" should be met with the same skepticism when a high school boy tells you "I've had sex". I was actually able to sample all 3 appetizers and the bean salad surprisingly slaps. Sweet potatoes are standard and the Brussel sprouts missed the mark. They were a little too dry... BUT the juices from the thigh overflow by the touch, so I was able to salvage it by mixing them together. Now I've had both the fried chicken sandwich and the 2 piece. For $14 how is my chicken not juicy? I think a lot of the flavor is dependent on the marinated garnish and... eh. The flavors are very Asian inspired and as an Asian, the novelty is lost on me. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that it'd fit in with one of NYC's many Chinese enclaves. And for the 2 piece-- same. On the outside, disguises itself as a dry rub from first glance. But one squeeze and it's a treasure chest chili flavors. I think the spice level is comparable to Taco Bell, so I wouldn't pack any diapers. Beyond that, the chicken quality is not as outstanding as the jingoists claim. read more
5 years ago
***** SF Pop-Up Review ***** 4.5 STARS 2-3 month waitlist?! People proclaiming: "The BEST fried chicken ever!" "The BEST fried chicken you'll have in your life!" "The BEST fried chicken in the world!" OK, these are fighting words. *KICKS OFF FLIP FLOPS* Let's GO! So does Pecking House have the BEST fried chicken ever/in my life/world? Hmm, I don't know about that..."best" is always subjective. BUT, what I do know is, flavor-wise, this is the most unique fried chicken I've had. So...I'm jumping on the hype train and saying, you gotta try Pecking House's fried chicken for yourself to decide. Lucky for those in the SF Bay Area, there's no 2-3 month waitlist and we don't have to fly to NYC to get a hold of Pecking House's highly coveted Chili Fried Chicken. The owner-chef, Eric Huang (Eleven Madison Park and Gramercy Tavern alum) is currently doing his pandemic born, Pecking House pop-up at Lord Stanley in SF until February 26th. O R D E R I N G Pre-order and pre-pay via Tock for takeout. Link to order: https://www.exploretock.com/turntableatlordstanley/. Pick-up times: 12:30 pm - 9:15 pm; 15 minute time-slots. M E N U * 3 pc Chili Fried Chicken ($17) * Sides: Dirty Rice ($6) or Mashed Yams ($8) * Meal: 3 pc Chili Fried Chicken + both sides ($30) * Dessert: Peanut Butter Pudding ($8) F O O D * 3 pc Chili Fried Chicken ($17): https://bit.ly/3oX1LjG ***One wing, a drumstick, and a quarter breast. Steep pricing! ***No side hot sauce included that was pictured in NYC pics. Two words: FLAVOR BOMB! The fried chicken is piping hot with a thick, extra crunchy and craggy crust packed with spices. It's like a hybrid of Nashville Hot Chicken and Sichuan Chongqing Chicken with an addicting málà numbing spice. Most of the flavor is from the batter but it's so deeply complex with a kiss of sweetness. Hits ALL the right flavor notes. And, yes...there's MSG in it which will make Uncle Roger VERY happy (I was not hella thirsty afterwards). The chicken was tender and moist (even the breast), not juicy though. One bummer is when I picked up the breast piece, the batter broke apart and fell off. Whomp. Make sure to ask for plenty of napkins. I was left with chili oil all over my fingers. S E R V I C E Friendly. After you check-in, they finish your order so it will take another 5 minutes. A M B I A N C E Takeout window. There's 2 round tables outside Lord Stanley to eat your food. P A R K I N G Parking always sucks in the Russian Hill area. Try to bring another person who can grab your order while you drive around the block. Overall, I get the hype for Pecking House. I can't say, that it's the best fried chicken ever/in my life/world but it's certainly the most unique I've had. If you're in the SF Bay Area and happen to be reading this, def worth trying Pecking House while they're in SF! read more
Came here on a Tuesday evening and found a spot for 3 immediately. Order at the front, take a number, find a seat, then they'll bring your food out to you. The food came out relatively quick. Pecking Duck Bahn Mi - Very underwhelming. People rave about the chicken here; I probably should have just ordered a chicken sandwich, but I figured a dish with duck would be pretty good considering the name. 90% of this sandwich seemed to be bread. Inside, the duck had the texture of a paste, somewhat like tuna salad. There were crispy pieces throughout the sandwich, which were nice -- would say close to airy duck rinds. This would have been much better with more substance in the sandwich. In its current form, would suggest to remove it from the menu and focus on the chicken items. At $16 for the sandwich, I expected much more. Value: 1/5 Quality: 3/5 Quantity: 2/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 read more
2 years ago
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