Yan Chuan Roasters Review: $6.90 Peking Duck And Crispy Roast Pork At Lavender

Further exemplifying this sense of accessibility lies in the shop’s modus operandi; it is run like a fast food restaurant. Food at Yan Chuan Roasters We were advised by the friendly cashiers to order their Peking Roast Duck ($6.90) .

This includes a quarter of a Peking duck and a choice of soda . Instead of the typical crepe that comes with Peking duck, we were given steamed mantou as part of the set. I assembled my Peking duck mantou as I would have with a crepe.

Thankfully, owing to the well-seasoned meat, the natural duck flavours shone through the uninspiring mantou. Its skin was also crunchy – the hallmark of a Peking duck.

As scrumptious as the Peking duck was, I was perplexed by how it was served. The generous portion of duck came with only two measly mantou.

A light smokiness creeps up to you, providing a precedent to the hints of cloves and fennel seeds, which perfumed the duck and provided a luxurious aftertaste. I remember having to compete with my brother for the drumstick as a kid.

Per to Thus, it came as a relief when I was, peking duck set comes with one. Eating the drumstick was the highlight of my meal.

It’s the harmonious crackling of skin and thumping of the chopping board that creates an ASMR experience. Digging in, you’ll realise that the crispy skin juxtaposes dramatically against the pillowy meat. Notes of five spice powder and lingering charred bits become more apparent the more you chew, as the meat slowly ends off with a creamy, luxe finish.

Ambience at Yan Chuan Roasters In many ways, Yan Chuan Roasters’ contemporary Chinese interior lends it an austere and polished vibe. Yet, it is the joyful conversations and cacophonous chatter in the kitchen that imbue a sense of warmth and familiarity. That told reporters, one caveat I have is this: their mantou rendition of Peking Duck just doesn’t feel like Peking Duck to me.