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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.
This is overrated. We ordered 2-piece chicken and cost $18. The chili sauce was very oily and too strong for me. The better was breaking down into a power form. The restaurant interior was cute and they have unique drinks like lychee sparking water. - 2 Piece Chicken Meal (2/5): chicken was soft but sauce was greasy and too strong. - Dirty Fried Rice (3/5): very plain. - Spicy Chicken Sandwich (3/5): better than chicken meal but too oily and greasy. read more
2 years ago
Love this spot for fried chicken and drinks. Its a great location in dowtown brooklyn. Walking inside, the giant marquee menu is helpful and adds a nice ambience through lighting and retro vibes. I got the chili chicken meal with cornbread, and the chicken was super crispy and had a nice sweetness to it. The cornbread also came with honey and was a nice pairing. Such a fun spot to bring friends visiting read more
3 years ago
Heard about Pecking House on social media and wanted to check out the hype. My partner and I ordered the 2 piece chicken meal (w chili chicken and charred cucumbers w ginger side) and a spicy chicken sandwich - TASTE: 4/5 - the chili chicken was great and the right amount of spicy; I'm curious to try their salted egg flavor lol. The fuqi chili sauce in the spicy chicken sandwich was initially spicy and intimidating lol, but became evenly balanced w the rest of the sandwich. Thought there could've been stronger ginger flavor in the cucumbers TEXTURE: 5/5 - the fried chicken was perfectly fried, 10/10! Crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, and super satisfying PRICE: 4/5 - our lunch came out to $42.02 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - I like having the options for the 2 vs. 3 piece chicken meals because the 2 piece was a perfect portion for me SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in when Pecking House opened at 12pm on a Monday, ordered at the counter, and got seated. Our food came out in 10min ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - great use of space with modern-meets-retro decor, including the chicken mural PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot on the same block along Flatbush Ave read more
3 years ago
In my opinion this was kind of a perfect chicken sandwich! The chicken was really crispy and juicy and quite large, the Sichuan spice is a pretty uncommon pairing but unsurprisingly very tasty. The bread was very ideal in every aspect (thin, very soft,) and there was an apt amount of pickles and sauce. My one complaint was that the chili oil made this quite oily and messy. I would definitely be interested in trying the salted duck yolk flavored chicken sometime. The cheddar cornbread was ok as it was a little bit dry/crumbly and the cheddar was just in a (slightly dry) layer on top. Not sure if I tasted any apple in the honey Was not that busy when we came in at ~12:30 on a Saturday. read more
This place serves up chicken in a variety of ways, with an Asian twist. I appreciated how they had flavors like salted egg, which was pretty unique. The restaurant has been hyped up so much by social media and my friends so I was excited to try it. From the name, I kind of assumed they would have more Chinese dishes, but it's heavily revolved around chicken and southern cuisine. The place itself is gorgeous and nicely decorated. I've always walked past it on the outside and assumed it was a proper restaurant, but it's actually a more casual, fast food vibe. You order at the register in the front and they bring you the food to your table. You also have to get your own water and busk your table at the end. I was surprised that they heavily pushed for a tip, even having a sign next to where you pay advocating for it. I got the 2 piece chicken meal with the salted egg flavor with the cornbread side. For $18 this is pretty expensive, as the chicken pieces skewed on the smaller side. We also tried the potato salad and cauliflower sides. The chicken itself is solid, but didn't wow me. I was expecting more from the salted egg flavor, but it didn't really pop to me. The chicken was juicy, I just wished it was a big bigger. The cornbread was ok, it came with honey on the side, but still was pretty dry and crumbly. The potato salad tasted as expected. The cauliflower, however, was my favorite by far. It came cooked in cheese and topped with breadcrumbs. I loved how creamy it was and it complimented the chicken perfectly. Overall, I'm glad I tried Pecking House, but I doubt I will come back. There's far better chicken places in the area, that are also more affordable considering the casual environment. read more
Unlike the other reviewers, I didn't come in here thinking I was supposed to be eating the best chicken ever! A friend recommended it to me after waiting a long wait list for their chicken. It was super expensive and it still is! For two pieces of chicken you pay for 20 dollars! I couldn't be able to do that for myself. So instead I spent it on other things I would find more delectable. My party ordered the chicken so we had some shares to side. A big part of why I didn't give this a 5 is mainly because the sides were not optional.. you have to have the side with your chicken meal and for some people we just want chicken. I feel like there should be at least one option for that. Since it's a pop up, everything is order at the cashier- basically the same as how the Rosalu Diner is run (the morning diner portion). The draft beer was good as I got their draft IPA and for my meal I had the duck drumettes and the chili wings and my vegetarian party ordered the only vegetarian option on the menu, the oyster mushroom sandwich (the sides are so small- it is not enough for a meal even if you combine them) Everything we got was super flavorful and delightful. The chili wings tasted really unhealthy but really comforting as it reminds me of eating spicy chips while eating chicken! It's definitely really unique and I never ate anything like that. The duck drumettes were my favorite by far- cooked really well and has amazing seasoning and whatever they put on top of it really brought all the flavors out. It came with jalapeño and I recommend eating the jalapeño with it! The oyster mushroom sandwich was actually fried and had a really unique flavor to the sandwich that's really comforting and inviting! It's actually spicy too which is a plus. My vegetarian party was happy with the meal however not full still. My other party was mixed as one loved the chicken meal and one didn't like it at all. It really depends on your taste buds for this place but I can tell you one thing- a lot of the flavor of the other main entrees beside the chicken is really flavorful and unique. I would come and get the duck drumettes again for sure. The sides were very Chinese forward in taste. The beans were more vinegary and I really enjoyed the taste of those. The Brussels sprouts were soft and steamed- it's sort of a fusion from American to Chinese (the mayo from regular crispy Brussels sprouts and the steamed veggies in Chinese culture) and my favorite side is not vegetarian- it's the mashed potatoes with duck gravy. I kept eating it - it was so good. All in all- come at your own risk since it's a high price tag and if you enjoy trying new foods I would say give it a try. But if you don't want to risk not liking it and buying the hype than I would say you can stick to the classics or bring a friend split a meal! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Oh cluck!! Third and final update: Why did I come here? Why have I been blinded by my Neanderthal desire for fat and salt? What is the allure of this place? Why am I updating for a third and final time? Because I have come to the conclusion that this place is overrated. Perhaps the cooking style is relatively unique to this area, or that I just really want to love this as much as the first time round? But I can't give it four stars anymore. Third time I saw through my fried fantasies of amazing chicken and feel it's just too little bang for the high price. I opted for a side sauce of Green Garlic Ranch: NOT worth the $2 they tack on. It was pleasantly green and garlicky but not worth it and I ended up resenting the extra cost. The food is already expensive and well, a $2 plastic ramekin of goop? The Gratin of cauliflower was flavorful but the consistency was pasty and mushy. Sure, that's sorta what one may expect but something about the texture was unpleasant. After my VERY expensive mistake with the chili chicken I went back to my original choice of "naked" chicken and was sadly underwhelmed. The batter wasn't as dreamy, nor was it consistent with my previous experience. It seemed like two normal pieces of fried chicken for $18. Same bones. Same flaky crust. What the doop? Lastly what ends my relationship here always the state of the bathroom. I came in at 5pm. Well before the 6:15pm rush and found the WC in a deplorable state. Couldn't bear to wash my hands in a filthy sink and the general grime seems unfit for a place with such high price points and nickel and dining me for 2 oz of sauce. So I've run my run here at Pecking House. I'm sure it's going to do just fine without my patronage. read more
I came in on a Thursday evening, the place was pretty much half empty, with plenty of tables. You place your order at the front desk and then they give you a number before you choose your own seating. I got the PH chicken sandwich which was $16 and the Orange Pepper Wet Wings for $13. For the portion size of the wings, it's 7 small wings for $13, making it really expensive. The PH chicken sandwich came with crispy chicken thigh, pickles and some caramelized onion. The first few bites were great, but the chicken didn't really have much flavor. Towards the middle and end, it really didn't feel tasty. There's not enough flavor in the chicken sandwich, making it feel dry. As for the wet wings... I truly don't know how I feel about the sauce. Besides the portion/wing size, the flavor wasn't hitting the spot for me, it was very soggy hence wet wings, I guess. But it didn't really stand out. Wouldn't pay $13 for these wings again! read more
THE best fried chicken eveerrrrrrrr. There's no contesting this. Just do it and love it. We had the salted egg sort and it was like fried chicken flavor x 100. The service and host were all so helpful, sweet, approachable. Nice sit down area was unexpected. We got lucky as there was no line at all. Anyway.... Blah blah blah. Eat it! =) read more
Overall rating: 3.5 I know this was a popular place for awhile but something's missing for me. Personally, I feel like this belongs in Bushwick over Prospect Heights. The ordering process is complicated! First, it's not explained. There's a sign that says something but it wasn't entirely clear for a first timer. I kinda wish the staff was more helpful. Because when I asked questions, I just got confused looks. I wanted to sit down and eat but bc of my poor experience, I ended up taking it to go. When I did get my food afterwards, there was another person that was much nicer. I'm not sure something overall on the service just felt off to me. The sandwich itself was good. But again, $20 for a sandwich in prospect heights. No. Not for me. They should consider dimming the lights because it is way too bright in there. read more
3 years ago
I've wanted to try this spot for a while after seeing YouTube videos and recommendations. I got their (new?) Chicken crumb seasoned fries ($10) or something like that that the worker recommended. I also got the spicy and the regular sandwich. The fries were not worth it. They tasted very average. The seasoning tasted a bit like Cajun but it was fairly light. The spicy chicken sandwich had a lot of seasoning and sauce and it looked great from the outside but the chicken has not flavor from the inside and I would say it did not absorb the best. The regular chicken sandwich had too much mayo. For $16 a chicken sandwich, I'd say it's very much not worth it. One sandwich was not filling to me at all. read more
Truly the most amazing fried chicken I have had!! It was hard to decide between 2pc chicken and the sandwich, but I'm glad we went with the 2pc. We both got the chili chicken - the delicate, crispy perfectly-fried shell was drenched in the most delicious and spicy sauce and the meat was incredibly juicy and tender. Devoured both!! Loved the bean salad - must get. The cornbread was a bit dry, so I would pass on this one. The vibes were fantastic inside as well. We truly loved it. PH is also super close to Barclay's so it is the perfect spot before a game. Will 1000% be back! read more
Every time we walked by this place, it was packed it a line out the door. So my husband and I finally went to see what all the rage was about. We got there a little before opening and ordered, and sat down. I got the PH chicken sandwich. My husband the 2 piece salted egg fried chicken, and a side of cornbread. I don't mean to be harsh, but Chick-Fil-A does a better job with their chicken sandwiches and they don't cost $16. My husband's fried chicken, was honestly nothing special about it. The outer coating maybe was a little creative, but frankly, I was not impressed. I'm not too sure what this place's identity is: are they going for like Southern Fried Chicken or Southern comfort-Asian fusion? Right now, they seem confused. The food was mediocre, the prices were way too high, and it's basically glorified fried chicken and bougie chicken sandwiches that you can get from Chick-Fil-A for half the price. In fact, I can get a Chick-Fil-A sandwich, fries, and nuggets for less than $16. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more
3 years ago
Came here for lunch on a Saturday and really enjoyed my meal. You walk in and order at the counter, get a number and grab a table. They bring the food over to your table. It did start getting busy in the afternoon but turn over is pretty quick. Chili fried chicken - pretty good, quite spicy though. The pieces that were primarily skin were very heavy in flavor but with the chicken it was amazing. Salted egg fried chicken - my favorite item, a must try. I love salted egg and the combination with the chicken was just perfect. Obviously quite salty but with the right amount of chicken to skin ratio it was perfect. Sweet potato mash - pretty good! I liked the pumpkin seeds in it, added nice texture Dirty fried rice - I wasn't a huge fan, it was a little dry for me and the flavors are more subtle which is okay but was definitely Italy overshadowed by everything else. Tasted really good with the skin from the chili fried chicken. The restaurant itself is so cute, I loved the chicken murals along the walls. It's a very chill and easy-going vibe. read more
I love fried chicken. I love fried chicken sandwiches. And the Spicy Fried Chicken Sando at Pecking House... I love it, too. This sandwich was huge! I had a hard time eating it because the fried chicken cutlet is just that big... and that's a good thing. The chicken was sooo tender, too. The spice wasn't a fiery spice like I expected. They use a ton of chili oil, which made it more of a numbing spice, but not in an overwhelming way. My one complaint is that it did feel a bit greasy because of how much oil they used, but that didn't bother me too much. Overall, I would recommend for a quick lunch or dinner! read more
3 years ago
Had their well renowned fried chicken at a popup by EatOutpost in the UES and the spice rub is amazingly tasty - little bit of heat but not too spicy and very flavorful. The chicken itself though was dry in some parts so can't say it was one of the best fried chicken I've ever had. The sides were good especially the potato salad ! read more
4 years ago
Yes, yes, yes. A resounding yes. The fried chicken in their chili flavor is jaw dropping-ly good. Be prepared for a bit of oil at the bottom of your tray, but my goodness this is scrumptious. That skin is chock-full of mala flavor and the crisp from the skin is absolutely brilliant. I'm not sure how Chef Huang achieves it, but I haven't had anything else like this yet. It's addictive to say the least. I had the braised red cabbage side, it wasn't really my taste profile of what I wanted to achieve. Perhaps it's for someone else, but not for me. Come here feeling like it's potentially overhyped, and it still delivers on par, if not better. Quick to deliver the food, spacious location and plenty of seating. Can't wait to come back and have a go at their chicken sandwiches or other flavors! read more
*This review is based on a pop-up in San Francisco at Lord Stanley Turntable. I was late to the game last year in pre-ordering chicken during their run here, so I was on it this year. This NY based restaurant pop-up is no joke when it comes to Fried Chicken! That CRUNCH is a game changer. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful with a thick and even more flavorful craggy crunchy crust. It's pure genius perfection and I've never had anything quite like it. I've had a lot of fried chicken growing up in the south (I've even been known to say that I need fried chicken to be my last meal on earth- I love it so much) and I can truly say this is the best I've ever had. We tried both options, the Chili and the Salted Egg. Both were phenomenal, but if I had to choose a favorite I'd say the Salted Egg just because it was so unique. We tried all of the available sides and all were great. The Heirloom Bean salad was the fave- unique, bursting with flavor and fresh. The Yams were great- nothing special. The Dirty Rice was my least favorite as it lacked any powerful flavor that one would expect in a dirty rice. The Peanut Butter Pudding dessert was nice. Super dense and not too sweet, with the brittle being a nice touch of texture. I'd definitely add this place to my NY list of restaurants and hope they make a return to SF in years to come. The ordering through Tock and pick up was pretty seamless. Not a cheap bucket of chicken meal, so be ready to pay for what you get, which is the best fried chicken you'll ever eat. read more
4 years ago
Saw a YouTube video about this place and heard great things from a co-worker about the chicken here. Location: close to Barclay center stadium Seating: coming on a Wednesday lunch wasn't busy and my group of 3 was seated once we ordered at the front. Others: service was great, food came within 10-15 mins, and they had sparkling water and distilled water on tap. Food: 4/5 Crispy chicken sandwich this is a their rendition of a classic chicken sandwich with their own sauce, soy pickles, and caramelized onions. This was really good and savory but the sauce was a little overwhelming in my opinion. 4/5 Spicy chicken sandwich: fried in fuqi chili sauce, pickled jalapenos, oaxaca cheese, and chipotle mayo. This was my favorite because it was my first bite and it was cheesy with a kick. The chicken was crispy and the chili brought out the flavor. 4.5/5 3 piece chili chicken - came with a leg, thigh, and a breast. I split this and unfortunately got the breast which was still very tender and delicious, but it wasn't as tender as the dark meat that has more flavor. The skin was delicious with the chili sauce fried into the skin and had lots of flavor. 2.5/5 Collared greens with bacon - side was heavy and wasn't as appetizing. 5/5 Bean salad - super refreshing compared to all the heavy sauces and chicken. It cut through the fried and spiciness of the chicken. Overall it was a great experience, pretty expensive, but definitely delicious. I honestly felt heavy the whole day after eating this so just a heads up, but would come again in the future. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
I've been wanting to try this place forever!! They came to SF for a pop up restaurant and i missed it. When i came to New York i knew i had to come try this place out. We got the salted egg wings with cornbread and it was 10/10. The flavors were so unique!! Next time i want to try their other flavor. So glad i was able to visit their restaurant! read more
This was my first time visiting and I must say I enjoyed , gave four stars do to the chicken sauce being a bit overwhelming. I enjoy spice but it couldn't been spicier , still good overall. The service was top notch for such a small intimate setting , the staff were super friendly. Lastly the music and beverage/alcohol selection is limited but those mini bottles packs punch don't be fooled . read more
3 years ago
Service was excellent -- we wandered in on Memorial day for an early dinner and there was 0 wait. We ordered at the counter and then sat in a booth, waited (perhaps, not so patiently, lol) for our meal. The ambiance is what one would call Instagram gold. Lots of spots in the space that are worth capturing. Now, for the food! TBH, I was...underwhelmed. The salted egg chicken was good, but not great. The regular fried chicken was just alright (too). The rice was exceptionally dry and we barely finished the beans dish. I was surprised, especially since I had such an incredible meal when I ordered from them during the pandemic. I'm going to chalk it up to coming on an off day, and possibly return again for a 2nd try. read more
4.5/5 I expected a little more from Pecking House. The fried chicken was amazing; however, the spices lacked a little more than I expected. Since I'm used to Schezwan, I felt like the Chili Fried Chicken tastes very familiar to regular fried chicken with Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp, for those are familiar with it. The Salty Egg Chicken was an interesting take but I found it to be too salty. The sides were amazing. The Oyster Mushroom Po'boy wasn't that impressive. The sauce was very close to sriracha. I recommend getting 2 fried chicken dish of both chilli and salty egg to try. read more
3 years ago
My favorite place for fried chicken. The chili oil chicken is very unique. The chicken is super crunchy on the outside but juicy and tender on the inside. The only thing I don't like about the chicken set is the side dishes. I tried almost all of them. Why are they all so salty? I want something light and refreshing to go with my fried chicken. Can't I just order the fried chicken without the sides please? read more
Pecking house Came in for salted egg chicken 3 piece combo. The 2 sides I chose were the corn bread with honey and potatoes salad. The side dishes were great and tasted fresh. The chicken: it does have crunching I will say. But the taste was very overwhelming in salt. Liquid is definitely needed when eating this. The spicy Chicken flavor, it wasn't as spicy according to another friend. Although the color on that skin was very red in spices. It was a good place to try, but I won't come often for the tastes. read more
4 years ago
Rain clearly isn't a major deterrent for this new fried chicken spot on the border of Prospect Heights and Park Slope. That should come as no surprise though for a restaurant pop-up that once had a waitlist of nearly 10,000. Launched this past weekend by @eric.p.huang , former sous chef @elevenmadisonpark , and @mayasferrante , a @gramercytavern alum, @pecking_house has finally found a permanent residence on Flatbush Avenue after a two-year stint of running mini pop-ups across the city. With its quirky menu, this fried chicken spot does a really interesting job in bridging familiar flavors and styles of cooking between Chinese American and Southern American cuisines, be that with their Dirty Fried Rice or their Oyster Mushroom Po Boy. At the moment, Pecking House is currently doing dine-in only, so expect a bit of wait when you come here. I waited outside around 30-45 minutes in the rain. So was it worth the wait? Drumroll, please...it's obvious after the first bite of their fried chicken how they've honed their original recipe to a T. Their two-piece has a great crumbly crunch, amazing flavor on the chili style, bringing in traditional Taiwanese spices with Sichuan peppercorns, Tianjin chiles, sugar, and MSG, all while maintaining the juiciness of the bird beneath the crackling outer layer. For those who are spice-intolerant, the chili version is on the picante side, so fair warning. As for the crispy chicken sando, I thought it was *whispers* just okay. It certainly passes the crispy and juicy check. And I did appreciate the mountain of cabbage on the sandwich that's caramelized down in dark soy sauce alongside the addition of the charred pineapple jam at the base of the sandwich. The flavor profile though was all a tad too rich on rich on rich for me. Honestly, I can only imagine what it would taste like if you did the foie gras add-on. For avoidance of doubt, def not a bad sando, but in choosing your fighter, I'd recommend the two-piece over the sammich. Have you tried Pecking House yet? If you have, let me know your thoughts in the comments below! -------- IG: @dinelikeaduchess read more
First tried Pecking House at EatsCon and thought it was one of the best fried drumsticks I'd ever had, so was excited to go to their brick and mortar location. Chicken was just as good as I remembered and the ability to add foie gras to a chicken sandwich was a nice touch (and super delicious). The seating inside felt a little cramped, but you go for the delicious fried chicken (not ambiance). Would probably order takeout next time! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Tips: - opens at 12pm; gets pretty busy by 12:15pm, so if you want a seat, get there before 12:15pm (only 2 booths that fit 4, and ~8 tables that fit 3-4 with stools in my pictures) Food/drinks: - spicy chicken is absolutely delicious; tastes like Mala spice and packs a punch 5/5 - egg covered chicken is soggy - not recommended 2/5 - the both filled with fatty is reallllly good, albeit expensive - still some of the best broth for a hangover or during the cold 4.5/5 - chicken sandwich was insanely good and crispy; one of the best I've had 5/5 - fried rice side was bland, bit I enjoyed the bland flavor with a hint of the fried asian style 3.5/5 - cornbread = hard pass 1/5 - brussel sprouts tasted like they were from a top American restaurant - 5/5 - lady cocktail was well pre-made; cute bottle to take home with you also that fits 100ml 4/5 Overall, great fried chicken in the area. Cost is very high at $27 for a 3-piece combo, but it's top notch. The soup and the chicken sandwich were my favorite, followed by the spicy fried chicken. The egg covered fried chicken is a hard pass, given it makes it soggy. Will return back at some point, but given the price point, hard for me to frequent it. read more
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