Peking Duck

北京烤鸭 Also: Beijing Duck, Roast Duck
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Soy: Likely contains restriction
Sesame: Likely contains restriction

Whole duck roasted until crispy-skinned, sliced tableside, served with thin wheat pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber, and green onion.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Ingredients

  • whole duck
  • hoisin sauce
  • wheat pancakes (bao bing) (Gluten)
  • cucumber
  • green onion

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • wheat pancakes (thin wheat flour wrappers)
  • hoisin sauce (soy + wheat + sesame)
  • sweet flour sauce (甜面酱) sometimes used instead of hoisin

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

No dairy in traditional Peking duck preparation.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Wheat pancakes are a defining component. Hoisin sauce also contains wheat.

Peanut-Free

Check with staff

Hoisin sauce sometimes contains peanut paste. Verify the specific brand.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

Tree nuts are not in traditional Peking duck.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in Peking duck.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in Peking duck.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in Peking duck.

Soy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Hoisin sauce is soy-based.

Sesame-Free

Likely contains restriction

Hoisin sauce contains sesame oil.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains duck.

Key risk: Peking duck requires wheat pancakes for wrapping, making this dish inherently not gluten-free. Hoisin sauce contains soy, wheat, and sesame. Sweet flour sauce (tiánmiànjiàng), sometimes used as an alternative, has wheat as its primary ingredient.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.