I was pleasantly surprised by Chef Huang, a Chinese restaurant specializing in Peking duck and Beijing cuisine in of all places, Murray Hill. This neighborhood feels pretty homogenous to me, and many of the bars and restaurants clientele reflect this. However, there is precedent for authentic Chinese food in the area (Little Alley), so this place shouldn't come too much as a surprise. I don't usually eat duck because I consider it a red meat, which is not part of my diet. But my dining companion prepared me what he described as a perfect bite, with the wrapper, thinly sliced cucumber, hoisin sauce, and duck with equal parts fat and meat. I can't deny the flavors: it was pretty good. The scallion pancake and pea shoots were also delicious, but the sleeper hit of the night for me was the smoked tofu salad, made with edamame and some other kind of chopped up green. I loved it, and would like to try making this dish at home. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again, but wouldn't be mad about trying more of their menu.

I celebrated my birthday here and it was an amazing experience. The food was very delicious. It was a very creative take on Chinese food with authentic flavors. The restaurant was modern and comfortable. The staff were super friendly and nice. They don't have the annoying rule on how long you can dine there. Highly recommend it.

I come here for the Peking duck. It is wonderful. The service is spectacular and the rest of the food is simply marvelous. Very small restaurant so reservations are highly prized.

Food 5/5 This is a local favorirate restaruant. I feel like most people who have lived in Murray Hill or are living here have been here at least once. Most people came here for the Peking duck, so you better come here with the group. There's no way you can finish the duck on your own. It is one of the few things you have to order if you come here Ambiance 5/5 The restaurant is on the smaller side, but it has quite a few big tables. so again, This is a place better for big groups. I don't think I will ever come here by myself or order takeout. Service 5/5 I was welcomed when I came in. The food came quickly too. Would come back

Hands down the best Peking duck I've had in the U.S.! As someone from Beijing, I think the Peking duck here is the closest to the ones I've had in Beijing. I've tried several places in New York and the Bay Area, but nothing compares to the quality here. The duck is incredibly juicy and crispy, with perfectly caramelized skin that shatters with each bite, revealing tender and savory meat underneath. The flavor and texture are so rich and satisfying. Each bite melts in your mouth. The duck is served with delicate pancakes, fresh scallions, and a tangy-sweet hoisin sauce. The balance of crispy skin, succulent meat, and vibrant condiments creates a symphony of flavors that is both satisfying and addictive. Whether you're a Peking duck aficionado or simply love great food, Chef Huang's is a must-visit spot for Peking duck. Savor each moment of a beautifully crafted meal that leaves a lasting impression.

Our family friend took us here for dinner - what a feast! It felt like it was chinese new year Everything tasted amazing - you can tell the quality is set to a high bar, and the chefs spend a lot of effort and time on each dish. The roast duck was perfect with real crepes (not the thick baos that other places give). The lobster and crab were perfect with lots of "wok hei." The beef brisket in the sesame pancake was SO tender! I think our friend ordered 12+ dishes and we enjoyed every single one. Perfect balance of flavor and texture. The staff were nice and quick as well. Private room was nicely decorated with couches on the side and a water cooler. Definitely make a reservation- we ate dinner around 6pm, when we left at 8pm every table was taken. If you're looking for authentic chinese food in midtown, Chef Huang is a great place for a group. And please share your food, family style

Incredible food with an authentic yet contemporary regional Chinese inflection, exquisitely prepared and presented. Among the standouts are the succulent PEKING DUCK, BEEF RIBS WITH CRISPY CRUST (sort of an elevated pancake beef roll by way of beef Wellington), and BBQ LAMB KEBABS, but we were impressed with everything we tried, including several classic Shanghaiese appetizers/side dishes like SMOKED FISH, GLUTEN & MUSHROOMS, and VEG, BEAN CURD & EDAMAME. Even the humble SAUTEED NOODLES are a cut above! The discerning menu contains of many of our favorite Chinese dishes. Chef Huang's kitchen does it right! My toddler was even given his own little wooden plate. Next time we come back, we must get the adorable animal ice cream dessert. So cute.

Love it! The whole duck order came with a bowl of tofu and seaweed (?) soup, and they gave the leftovers so you can make another dish (soup or fried rice) on your own. The duck was tender & juicy, and skin was crispy (some) a flavorful. Definitely one of the best Peking ducks around. It wasn't cheap though - the order of a whole duck, with ingredients, wraps etc. was $88 plus tips and fees delivered. We got our money's worth for sure.

I'm always trolling for new places to satisfy my Peking Duck addiction, so when Chef Huang's eatery came up on my Yelp feed I was really excited to try them. Made a rez on Yelp (recommended since it's a small place) and headed out for an early Saturday dinner. The Peking Duck was tender, a large portion and very tasty, although a mite too fatty for my tastes. The duck wasn't carved tableside nor wrapped up by staff, but as a do-it yourselfer I prefer it that way. Surprisingly the "whole" duck was not served with its tasty legs, never saw this before elsewhere. Did they escape the chef's knife? Hmmm.....Accompanying wrappers were paper thin, plum sauce tasty and not overly sweet. The order of whole duck comes with soup that was tasty and refreshing. Also had the stir fry pea shoots with garlic, sooo delicious and of course healthy. I wanted to get their famous chocolate animal shaped ice cream for dessert - especially looking forward to the shar pei shape - but sadly they were all out by 5:00PM on a Saturday so I made do with the green flower shaped mochi instead, 4 small pieces for $10.

Visited here with a friend during what seemed like a slow lunch for the place. There was only one other large group when we arrived. We ordered the half peking duck, lamb kebabs and vegetable fried noodles. Honestly, this might've been one of the best peking ducks I've had. The duck was flavorful and the meat was juicy. The wrappers were as thin as crepes and for just half a duck, they gave more than enough for 2 people to share. I think I'm a fan of kebabs as the lamb kebabs here were tender and well seasoned. It came as 5 skewers over a small stone grill with 3 pieces on each stick. The vegetable fried noodles were a pretty big portion as well, next time I think I'll try the meat versions of this dish as it felt like something was misssing from the flavor profile...seafood or scallops would've been a great addition. The server was quietly attentive in refilling our water glasses through out our meal. The decor here doesn't really match what's on the menu. It gives off a French bakery vibe, both the exterior and interior. Restrooms are downstairs and have the decor of a flower garden.