List of places that make extraordinary duck
From Peking’s centuries-old roast duck traditions to France’s confit mastery, duck reaches its highest culinary expression in the hands of specialized chefs worldwide. This category showcases temples of duck perfection — Beijing’s legendary quanjude restaurants crisping skins over fruitwood fires, Toulouse’s bistros slow-cooking legs in their own fat for melt-in-the-mouth confit, and Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred kitchens glazing breasts with premium hoisin. Discover where this rich, flavorful bird transforms into extraordinary dishes through precise cooking techniques and cultural traditions. We spotlight establishments that honor duck in all its forms — Bangkok’s aromatic five-spice roasted versions, New York’s avant-garde restaurants aging duck for complex umami depth, and Berlin’s modern gastropubs reinventing schnitzel with duck breast. Whether it’s the lacquered mahogany of a perfect Peking duck, the tender shreds of Mexican barbacoa de pato, or the crisp perfection of London’s duck-fat roasted potatoes, these venues demonstrate how one ingredient inspires endless global creativity. From the duck farms of Challans to the tea-smoked specialties of Sichuan, embark on a worldwide tour of web-footed gastronomic excellence.