Crispy Duck

After visiting Kiasu yesterday, I didn’t want to visit another Malaysian place, so I declined C&R and went next door to Crispy Duck.

Food

Your typical menu really, but seeing their name was Crispy Duck, we thought we would also try the duck. The Shredded duck with pancake didn’t look very promising. In fact, it looked like they had removed half of the meat and given us the leftover. Nevertheless, we worked with what we had and wrapped it up to eat. The duck itself didn’t taste like much, but we just piled on the hoi-sin sauce, and didn’t notice the difference.

As for the mains, I had a sip of the congee, and it was actually quite pleasant. The Fukien fried rice was also surprisingly nice. The rice has been generously coated in a thick sauce, loaded with seafood and vegetables. Simple things done well.

Rating - 6.5

Atmosphere

The place, like most other Chinatown restaurants, is spread over several levels. They managed to half fill all of their floors, so it wasn’t too loud or too crowded there. In fact, there was quite a bit of space to move around and be comfortable. In terms of décor, it looks like any of your old style Chinese restaurant, with the meat hanging at the front, white tiles, practical furnishing.

Rating - 1.5

Service

Another place of rude service. They were so indifferent and the service so lacking, we might as well serve ourselves. All the Asian countries have now improved their service, they should really keep up.

Rating - 1

C-factor

Very cheap, and the portions aren’t bad either.

Rating - 1.5

Brownie Points - 10.5

Info

27 Wardour Street
London
W1D 6PR
Phone +44 (0) 20 7287 6578