Duck & Dumpling

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222 S Blount St
Raleigh, NC 27601

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(919) 838-0085
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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.

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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 win...

Good food and even better service 9/4/2006

Having searched for decent Asian food in the Triangle, this has been one of my favorites thus far. The dumplings are good! Almost as good as mom makes. Entrees are much better than the average we get in Raleigh - clean tasting flavors, expertly stir fried (perfectly cooked meat and veggies). If you're expecting food drenched in gloppy sugary sauce - this is not the place. We had the ginger lamb and moo shu duck - both were delicious. The only complaint is the moo shu wrappers were a little tough. The waitress was great - knew the menu as well as the wine list with great recommendations. Chef Mao was in the restaurant and visited the tables - it was great to see him so involved with the service! The only downside is that the desserts seem to be the standard restaurant fare - not much of an Asian theme, and likely not made in house. Despite this, the chocolate bundt cake was fabulous - possibly one of the best I've ever had. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience Cons: Price more
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The waitress was the saving grace.......... 7/26/2006

The service was the only shining spot in a night of mediocre food. Their dumplings were great I'll give them credit for that. It's too bad you can't get a whole meal of just dumplings. The Sushi grade tuna was flaky but the taste was a bit off, and the vegetables for lack of a better term were bitter and took away from the flavor. Their ""Shaken Beef"" was supposed to be shaken in a sauce, but the only taste I received was from the sauce at the bottom of the dish-and overall the meat just tasted like unrubbed/unmarinated/unspiced beef. more
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Nothing exciting about this place! 6/16/2006

We expected this place to be above all of chinese restaurants in as far as taste but nothing unusual here. The appetizers were expensive for what you get and the entrees though nice presentation left me still hungry. We were paying for the presentation than the taste of the food. I had better at other Chinese restaurants. We would not go back! Pros: Nice presentation, waiter was professional Cons: Boring taste in the food, nothing special more
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Great Dowtown spot 2/17/2006

The service, and food are great here. The bartenders and staff are personable and professional, and the food is good too. While it is not the best meal I have had in Raleigh it is a good value overall. Pros: Staff, Food Cons: Crowded on Weekends more
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A good downtown spot. 2/1/2006

We've been four times. It fits nicely into the downtown scene. The chef often comes out and talks with the patrons. A good wine selection. A good menu. Service staff has been good and professional. Pros: downtown scene, chef is personal more
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good stuff for the price 1/19/2006

i've dined here numerous times for lunch and dinner and have always had great ,friendly service, good food, and great drinks..then the bill comes and i am even more impressed...ambience,service,food, drinks and wine selections are all great for the money you'll spend Pros: service, food, ambience Cons: sometimes parking more
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Best Asian in the Triangle 8/1/2005

The Duck and Dumpling is one of the few Asian restaurants I can go to in the Triangle-actually I drive all the way from Chapel Hill. Its not the typical Americanized Asian fare doled out at most Chinese/Japanese restaurants in the area so it is a welcomed change. Not only was the food and presentation outstanding, I found the service to be excellent as well. more
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Duck and Dumpling - Fantastic food and ambience 6/8/2005

I've read several of the reviews and many were a little critical. This is not a chinese restaurant. The menu is oriental based but is very original. We moved here from Seattle and quite frankly the restaurant reminds me more of one found on the west coast. I find the food exceptional and go quite often. You cannot beat the price. I also think it is a great place if you have children; my kids love it. more
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Great After-Concert Place 11/20/2004

My partner and I dropped in here unexpectedly after a downtown concert, and we decided to stop for drinks and appetizers. We were both exceedingly impressed with the tastes of the dumplings and the very upscale New York ambience. There was definitely a feel that we were not in Raleigh, but the wait staff were quick and friendly enough to remind us that we were. Will definitely go back again!! Pros: Ambience, Service, Tastes more
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I'll go back!! 6/7/2004

There's a saying about most Asian food: you'll be hungry 30 minutes later. With this place, I just wanted to go back 30 minutes later to enjoy the vibe. The food's great--great filet cubes especially--but the overall feel really sets it apart. I would tell anybody who's looking for a hot date spot, go here. A huge step forward for Raleigh!! Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Service Cons: , Parking, Crowd more
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Asian Bistro, not chinese 12/3/2003

Hands down the greatest addition to the downtown Raleigh restaurant scene. It's touted as Asian Bistro, not chinese so the food isn't oversauced, greasy, oily and fried like chinese food. The menu is well thought out matching sauces with appetizers to bring out the full flavor of different ingredients. Full flavors, great smell, friendly service, yum! And a great room in the back for parties of 12 or less. more
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OK 8/21/2003

The food was ok- tried 3 different items (spring roll... not memorable), Tofu & Broccoli (bland) and a Chef's Special of Radish and Beans (salty). I probably won't go back, but it is an attractive place, the ambience was good, and the service was great. Perhaps if they upped the flavor I would be more excited that a place with such variety is actually in downtown Raleigh! Pros: Great Service, Attractive Restaurant, Menu Variety Cons: Uninspiring flavor more
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Great Gourmet Chinese... 7/24/2003

but needs bolder flavors. The very likeable Chef David does a great job of presenting gourmet Chinese dishes, like the handmade shrimp and pork dumplings, moo shoo duck with hand-made wrappers, tender lamb, etc. However, the dishes lack the bold Chinese flavors that I hoped to find there. Traditional Chinese has wonderful flavors of five-spice, salty black beans, chili, sesame oil, ginger, sweet&sour, hot&sour, etc. but I did not find those exciting flavors here. My favorites were the dumplings and moo shoo duck. I'll return for more, but I hope to find more flavor next time. Pao Lim in Durham offers stiff competition with bolder flavors. Pros: Gourmet Chinese, Beautiful Restaurant, Nice Window Views Cons: Lacks Bold Flavors, Parking more
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I love this place! 7/21/2003

Everyone who works at this restaurant is extremely friendly. I recommend this to anyone wishing to have a good time. The bartenders make very good martini's-- ask for Terrance or Kendra. Both are very knowledgable and know the menu very well. The only down side is the music, which I have been told they are working on. The food is excellent... this is one of my favorite places in Raleigh. more
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FABULOUS! 7/21/2003

This is a great place to go before you go to the clubs. The drinks are great, the bartenders know just how to make drinks, and the food is excellent! more
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Decent food 6/22/2003

Food was displayed very nicely, but the taste disappointed me. Not that it was bad, but it did not have the ""restaurant quality"" taste. Our waiter(forgot his name) was extremely professional for a place in that price range. more
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Not Bad 4/2/2003

I'm a professional bartender/amauter restaraunt critic, so I thought I'd check out this new asian restaraunt for lunch. The food was good, the atmosphere was good, the service was good. My only complaints/suggestions would be a larger menu (perhaps the dinner menu has more to offer. . . the lunch menu today had about 2 soups, 4 appetizers and 4 entrees), smoking should be allowed at the bar, and the bartender needs to be a bit more personable. I tried engaging him in conversation a couple of times, but he seemed dis-interested, although he was courteous and attentive. Pros: good food, good atmosphere, decent value Cons: Needs more menu items, Needs smoking section more
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Wonderful 3/28/2003

I had lunch here for the first time today. The food was delicious and competitively priced. Great vegetarian selection! Pros: food, location, price Cons: parking more
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Lower the hype! 3/17/2003

Atmosphere: simple, chic, but needs music. Service: BAD management. Food: very disappointing H&S soup was ok. Spring roll wrapped so thin, it barely had but a few veggie shreds in it. Shrimp fresh, but had no natural flavors. Dumplings definitely disappointing, too mushy, filling lacked flavor. Chicken I think it ODed on sugar; it was way too sweet. Price: not reasonable for what you get. If you want authentic and flavorful Asian food, try these places (some may not be as trendy, but the food is tasty!) Red Palace Peking/Beijing duck; China One dim sum; Fortune Palace steamed fish (flavored with ginger, black beans, scallions 1 of my favorites); Pho Cali huge soup bowls There are so many more establishments that serve wonderful foods at reasonable prices. Just remember, those prices are reasonable because theyre not all hyped up like D&D. Pros: nice bar, cool atmosphere Cons: bland food, expensive, bad management more
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Excellent on 1st visit ... will go back 2/20/2003

My wife and I dined at D&D for the first time last night and it was a delightful experience. The decor immediately impressed us and the seating is perfectly spaced. The food is unlike any Chinese food I've ever eaten. I tasted new and exciting flavors for the 1st time. The spring rolls are little flavor bombs and the two sauces are a very interesting contrast to one another. The handmade dumplings are full of flavor and should not be missed. The Kung Pao Shrimp is the best I've ever tasted; delightful in it's simplicity and flavor. The chef, David, came by and told us about his dishes; he should be very proud of his creations. I cannot wait to return and try the wonton soup which contains homemade wontons. We sat at the bar after dinner and it is wonderful; no smoking & great martinis. Pros: Wonderful atmosphere, great food, excellent service more
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Downtown Asian Eatery

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  • Long before Fayetteville Street reopened and Hargett Street reawakened, The Duck & Dumpling was a favorite for busy executives at lunch, pre-theater crowds for dinner and romantic first dates that lingered until closing. The Duck was a catalyst for a new era of dining in downtown Raleigh in 2002 when Chef David Mao brought his contemporary spin on Chinese-Vietnamese home cooking. Now that Chef David has retired, his favorite recipes have been handed down to a new generation of Asian chef.

    Chef James Yott Boyle has taken over in the kitchen, cooking not only The Duck favorites, but also his mother's traditional Thai recipes that he's tweaked with his own Asian style. With a new downtown, we hope you enjoy the new Duck & Dumpling.

Editorial

  • In Short
    This downtown addition is cosmopolitan in style and decor, with beautiful mahogany wood paneling enhanced by warm red lighting. Classic jazz plays in the background, tables are...

  • 7/10/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 11:30am - 2:30pm;Sat. 5pm - 11pm;Sun. CLOSED
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Central
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