Authentic Sichuan cuisine at fine-dining levelReguliersdwarsstraat 35, Amsterdam · 020 626 93 27
Sichuan Food
Our specialty

Peking duck in Amsterdam,
served in three courses

For decades, the traditional Peking duck has been the signature dish of Sichuan Food in the heart of Amsterdam. A whole duck, carefully prepared and carved at your table, that unfolds into a complete three-course ritual.

The dish

Lacquered and crisp, carved at your table.

Peking duck is all about patience. The skin is slowly lacquered until crisp and glossy, while the meat stays tender. At Sichuan Food our staff carve the duck at your table, as tradition dictates, so you see and taste the dish at its finest.

It is not a side dish but the centerpiece of the evening: one duck that unfolds into three courses, each with its own flavour and texture. The three-course Peking duck is 63.50 euro per person and is meant to be shared, by two to four people.

Peking duck being carved at the table at Sichuan Food in Amsterdam
Three courses, one duck

How the duck ritual unfolds

1

The crispy skin

The first course: the lacquered, crisp skin with thin pancakes, spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce. You roll it yourself, bite by bite. The classic, familiar opening.
2

The soup

The second course: a clear duck broth drawn from the duck. Warm and full of flavour, a refined transition in the menu.
3

The meat, three ways

The third course: the duck meat, prepared three different ways and seasoned in the Sichuan tradition. Savoury, varied and a rich finish to the ritual.
Close-up of the crisp lacquered Peking duck at Sichuan Food
Heritage

A dish with history.

Sichuan Food was once the first Chinese restaurant in the Netherlands to be awarded a Michelin star, a historic recognition of Chinese cuisine at the highest culinary level. You still taste that background in the care with which the duck is prepared.

Today we no longer chase a star, but the same craft and refinement define every plate. The Peking duck remains its finest example. Curious how that tradition compares across the city? Read our guide: where to eat the best Peking duck in Amsterdam.

Good to know

The Peking duck in brief

3
Courses from one duck
2 to 4
People per duck
Ahead
Reservation recommended
Central
Reguliersdwarsstraat 35
Frequently asked

Peking duck, explained

Should I reserve or order the Peking duck in advance?
We recommend reserving in advance and letting us know you would like the Peking duck. That way we make sure the duck is ready for you, as it is a dish that takes time and preparation.
How many people can share one Peking duck?
One duck is usually enough for two to four people, depending on your appetite and whether you order other dishes alongside it. Our staff are happy to advise when you reserve.
What does served in three courses mean?
From one duck we serve three courses: first the crispy skin with thin pancakes and hoisin sauce, then a clear duck broth, and finally the duck meat prepared three different ways. The full three-course Peking duck is 63.50 euro per person.
Are there other dishes or vegetarian options?
Certainly. Alongside the Peking duck we have an extensive menu of authentic Sichuan dishes, including specialities with oyster, lobster and dim sum, as well as vegetarian choices.
Where is Sichuan Food and what are the opening hours?
You will find us at Reguliersdwarsstraat 35, 1017 BK Amsterdam, in the city centre near Rembrandtplein. We are open Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00 to 22:00, closed on Mondays. Reserve by phone on 020 626 93 27 or online.

Taste the Peking duck.

Reserve your table in the heart of Amsterdam and experience our specialty as tradition intends, in three courses. Planning a special occasion? Discover romantic dining, a business dinner or group dining at Sichuan Food.