Duck & Dumpling

The food here is outstanding, I have eaten here a number of times and never hesitate to go back. I can't say enough about the fried rice. more

My husband and I decided to try this restaurant for the first time tonight and had a great experience. It was busy so I was surprised that we were seated right away (we did get there early 6:30 PM). All of the employees were friendly, from the hostess, water refiller, door opener and waitress. The food was great, the value was very good, the dessert (chocolate cheesecake was excellent). We will definitely being going back!! I got the Beef Curry, my husband got the Ginger Duck and we got the Pork and Shrimp wontons. It was all very good. Pros: Great service, good atmosphere, tasty food, good value more

I ordered off the Price Fixe Menu for lunch - $12 for choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. I had the salad which was bigger than i expected and their ginger dressing was creamier than i was used to, but very good. I chose the Tofu and Broccoli entree. The broccoli were cooked perfect - bright green and crunchy - they must have been steamed. And the tofu was placed in the middle. It was steaming hot with a crispy outside and thick delicious sauce. With the scoop of ice cream, it was just enough to satisfy me without weighing me down the rest of the day. My service was great - ask for Sean. I can't speak for the dinner portions as other reviewers had, but my meal size and quality was well worth $12. Pros: Unique menu, excellent service Cons: Parking - i drove around and parked in the street more

I could eat at the Duck and Dumpling every day and be happy! I think I've tried almost everything on the menu and have found nothing disappointing! The Diver Sea Scallops in ginger sauce on Chef David's winter menu may be the best dish I've ever had, EVER. Pros: The best Asian food I've ever eaten Cons: None! more

The food was good, but I am still hungry even after spending over $130 for 3 people. The portion sizes were very small on the appetizers as well as entrees. The entree called Lion's Head was very misleading. It was supposed to be ground pork wrapped around diver sea scallops. Well, there was ONE scallop on this entree, and it was small and overcooked-- not what I expected for $22. There was a dessert called Chocolate Souffle. It was NOT a souffle at all. Instead, it was a small brownie, heated in the microwave with chocolate syrup over it -- again, not what I expected for $6. What a disappointment. I won't be returning to this restaurant. Pros: Pretty good steamed dumplings and tuna tartar Cons: Small portions and too pricey more

I have never liked dumplings. I even lived near Cinatown in NYC but I just didn't like them. But a friend took me to Duck and Dumpling the other night and we had their pork dumplings and I have seen the light!!! Pros: Decor, food, exceptional service Cons: I don't have a single con more

The Duck & Dumpling is a favorite stop on the Raleigh Food Tour. Not only is the presentation delicious to the eye, the handmade dumplings are scrumptious. The attention to detail at this restaurant sets it apart from the ordinary. The dinners are a fabulous fusion of flavor and never disappoint. Try the succulent tenderloin tips or seafood medley. The fresh flavors of ginger or lemongrass soar. This is the real thing! Pros: Olivia & James are wonderful managers. more

My wife and I had heard that this place was a great dinning experience. Let me tell you just how ""great"" it wasn't; we were not very hungry so we stopped in to grab a drink and a couple of appetizers. If the bartender could have fit one more ice cube in my glass it would have officially been the first frozen gin & tonic. We ordered two different appetizers, the eggplant dish (8.50) and the spring wrap (6.00). The eggplant dish was composed of three small slices of eggplant with a shrimp puree on it. If we were runway models this would have been something we needed a doggie bag for. The bartender brought our spring rolls out about ten minutes later after she said that she would go back to the kitchen to see where they were. After being extremely dissapointed with the eggplant, we actually got a little excited with the delay thinking she would appear with a plate of six to eight spring wraps. NOT! They brought out a plate with two, yes two spring rolls on it. We could see why it took an extra ten minutes to prepare that. It's a possibility that dinners could be much better here but if they are anything like the anorexic food we were served, you had better have a back up plan. We spent $32 plus tip for something that cost the restaurant about $2, boy are we in the wrong business! more

I ate at The Duck and Dumpling for the first time, after wanting to eat there for years. I am so glad I did. As I ate my first bite of food, I realized the low quality of other Asian food I had eaten in the past. Each dish I ate was creative, light, and full of flavor. This is the way all Asian food should taste. The restaurant itself is trendy and chic, and the service was good. Everyone was very friendly. I will definitely return. Pros: food, atmosphere, friendly staff more

\r I have been seeing some negative reviews about ""The Duck"" and just wanted to put out there that my husband and I very happily frequent this restaurant. I love almost everything ( I am allergic to shellfish) that Chef Mao puts on my plate and ""The Duck"" reminds me of being in New York. I am always happy with the service, quality of food and the attention to detail. If you haven't been, you should DEFINATELY try it!! more

This place was absolutely awful. Our waiter talked 100mph and he rushed us way too much. He kept walking in and out of the restaurant which also made me feel very uneasy, and for some reason, when we were done eating, he didn't come to us with the check or take our plates away for literally 15 minutes! The food, it wasn't all that, especially for the money. I ordered the lemon grass chicken thing which was absolutely horrible, not too mention the minimal amount of food they gave me for the $17 plate. My boyfriend got absolutely sick from the duck soup thing and he was sick for about 2 days because of the food! All in all, it's a cute environment, but AWFUL FOOD and TERRIBLE SERVICE! Don't go! Pros: cute decor Cons: awful service, even worse food more

The taste of the food is quality. Great menu items and a lot of good flavor to the dishes, but for the price of the dishes I was expecting a little more quantity. The dumpling sampler plate was a good 6-8 dollars I believe and they only give you 4 dumplings. You can get a greater value at a mom and pop's dim sum place. The decor was impressive and I loved the art, its a nice date place to impress someone but not a place I would visit frequently. more

I thought it would be cheaper and taste better if I could get a bag of dumplings from Asian Market and make a dish for the whole family. The dumplings were not cooked right. By the way, why people here attack one another for expressing his/her opinion? It's only a personal opinion. Pros: Good service Cons: Bad food more

It is too bad the disgruntled diners were narrowly focused, and not open-minded. This is not authentic Chinese. Chinese Bistro, Asian Bistro, call it what you will. There is a blending of old and new, East and West. Chef David always walks the floor to visit with customers and will send out complementry samples of soups and appetizers. The service has always been professional, the staff is well versed on the menu and is ready to provide recommendations. The parking situation may be inconvenient, but the walk is worth it. I have been there several times and will visit at least once everytime in am in Raleigh. Pros: GREAT FOOD, great service, great atomosphere, good value more

An average Cinese restaurant. I couldn't find any food authentic. Service was good and friendly. I don't think I'll return Pros: Average restaurant Cons: It lacks everything a great restaurant has. more

The food was just OK here. If you are looking for fancy continental sized services of fusion style food, then you are at the right place. Personally, when I eat Chinese, I'm looking for a place that's going to have authentic food. The ambience here is amazingly beautiful, however, I go to restaruants to eat, not to be wowed by interiors. Pros: Ambience Cons: Parking, portion sizes, authenticity more

Been there couple of times for the dumplings. The staffs are quite friendly but the price is a bit high for the kind of food they are serving. Overall, this is a better Chinese restaurant in Raleigh. Now, what the hell is ""Asian Bistro""??? What's next ""Indian Brasserie""? I find this Asian Fusion concept a bit played out. Pros: Friendly Staffs, Dumplings Cons: Price, Duck more

I came into the Duck and Dumpling on a hopping Saturday night with several friends. We didn't have a reservation so we waited at the bar for a table. The decor is great, lots of style, very hip. I felt like I was in a total urban setting. The red lights over the bar are cool. The bar staff was friendly and informative, with many drink specials to choose from. It was clear they enjoyed being there. I looked over a menu as we waited. It was so interesting-sounding. We got to the table, a little crowded, but, hey, it's a bistro. Our server was wonderful. On a busy night, she still had time to chat us up and make friends. More features. The homemade dumplings are the best. I had roast duck with a cherry sauce. The others had filet, duck soup, and ginger lamb. We had to share because it was all so good. The chef even came by our table to check on us. I love that. We skipped dessert, but the menu looked tempting. Thank goodness for a staff that cares! Pros: Busy and fun atmosphere, service Cons: none this time more

I really dont know what that last guys talking about because our meal was GREAT! Pros: GREAT FOOD, great service, great atomosphere Cons: Street Parking more

From a favorite restaurant to the most despised in Raleigh, all it took was a series of unfortunate events. Dining here on my birthday, the bartender offered a free bottle of wine but later billed us for it at the end of the meal. The Manager later called and apologized and offered the wine again. Returning a few days ago, the offer of the wine was retracted to my dismay as the owner stated the Manager exceeded her authority. This bait and switch type tactic will keep me from ever returning again. And the food continues to slide downhill. In recent meals, lamb with scallions was a few strips of Food Lion grade lamb at a high price. Tuna tartar was attractive on the plate but seemed to have been made hours before and had an undertaste of unfreshness. And avoid the oyster specials at all costs as the oysters are extremely fishy. Perhaps, the simple dishes of stir fried chicken or won ton soup are the best but can be obtained for half the price at your local strip mall Chinese restaurant. Don't waste your time or your money. Perhaps, the restaurant should be renamed ""Duck and Fumbling"". That would closer describe the restaurant in its current state. The upscale urban surroundings cannot mask the customer service fiascos and problems in the kitchen. On a positive note, the new female bartender is excellent and makes spectacular drinks!!!!!! Pros: Attractive surroundings and great new female bartender Cons: Dishonesty with customers and lack of freshness in the kitchen more