A nice restaurant in a nice area, I booked this restaurant through Dimmi. The service was good, water was refilled very often and the cutlery was very extra. We ordered cripsy duck (I thought it was roast duck from the menu) and it came with hoisin sauce, the mandarin pancake and fillings too. The duck was amazing as expected. We also ordered dumplings (I’m surprised these are called dumplings because they are actually wontons) and san choy bau (serving size was a tad bit small). We decided to try fried ice cream for dessert, nothing too special. I think the full price of these dishes are not worth it, however I was satisfied with the discounts that I had. Overall, I recommend this restaurant if there are deals/discounts.
Surprisingly, being a Chinese person who..gasp..isn't particularly fond of Chinese food... I found this place AMAZING. Not that the cuisine wasn't authentic, but modern Chinese sums it up perfectly. We ordered their speciality; the whole duck with pancakes. The texture...makes me drool just thinking about it. We also ordered the sesame tofu and some pork, all excellent and generously portioned. All the staff were attentive and super lovely. Ive found a new local favourite 💞
We ordered the crispy duck, tofu and crispy pork. The definitely recommend the tofu! The crispy duck was good too but not enough wraps were provided so most of the duck was just eaten on its own. We finished off with the deep fried cream which was quite well down, however the ice cream was pretty melted when we cut through the deep fried cake bit. This place would've been pretty pricey if it weren't for the dimmi offer.
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The newly re-vamped Quadrangle Shopping Village in Castlecrag is set to become one of lower North Shore’s hottest foodie destinations with all the exciting developments taking place. Two of Kensington Street much loved restaurants have already opened their doors. Bistro Mekong the sister restaurant of Mekong and Holy Duck are now in full swing serving their specialised menu that is sure to please one and all.
This is my second trip to the Quadrangle, just a few months ago, I attended the launch of Bistro Mekong and just recently I was invited again for a full sit-down dinner to try out Holy Duck’s offerings.
On arrival, a thirst-quenching cocktail was served, a mixed of HD Royale Martini balanced with organic honey and pink grapefruit Paloma, a refreshing, light and fruity drink perfect as a point of conversation with other guests including Marcus Chang the CEO of Kensington St who shared the table with us.
At the entrance, the prominent Holy Duck signage with glowing globes will welcome you along with the classic duck neon sign. The main dining room is an open space with simple and clean deco, a mixture of versatile table settings that can be transformed to cater for larger groups. Contrasting to the white table cloths, are the bright signature orange serviettes and gold tipped chopsticks which added a pleasing tone.
The tasting dishes were served in stages with choices of Holy Duck’s own wine label and beer as an accompaniment to the meal.
The first dish to arrive was a mixture of steamed dim sum served in a bamboo steamer. It came in pairs; prawn har gow, vegetable dumplings, chicken siu mai and prawn and chive dumplings. These delicately flavoured bite-size Chinese staples were silky and translucent along with the siu mai with savoury filling. The accompanying sauce gave a spicy hint and a pleasant topping to the dim sum.
Platter of house specialty was the second dish to arrive, this dish allows you to sample a unique mix of flavours of roast duck, char siu (BBQ Pork) and crispy roast pork belly. Shiny golden brown skin, the roast duck was moist.The other duo, bbq pork and crispy roast pork belly were succulent tender jam-packed with umami flavour and the crackling was light and crunchy.
My wine of choice was the Holy Duck’s red which went down well without overpowering the dishes.
The highlight of the evening was the Holy Duck’s signature dish, duck served with steamed pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber and shallots. I must admit that I’m a big fan of this unique approach to a duck dish. The skin is so crispy and the meat literally falls off the bone. It requires assembling as below:
Shred all the duck meat by using two forks.
Place pancake on your plate.
Spread the hoisin sauce on the pancake then add cucumber and spring onion.
Add a generous serve of both soft meat and crispy skin.
Fold both sides of the pancake over.
Use your hands to eat and savour every bite of this delectable holy duck
Another stellar dish on the table was the all time favourite san choi bao served with yellow pickle, chilli, basil and crispies. Chicken was the main ingredient of this version, overall it was appealing to the tastebuds. Cos lettuce was sturdy and well-sized for folding in all the delicious fillings.
At this stage, I was already getting full and another pair arrived, glossy and bright green stir fried vegetables along with a serving of fried rice with mustard seeds. The rice was light and filling, a perfect combination to the veggies. One thought while devouring this pair was I should have saved the rich juice from the specialty platter, it would have been a nice add-on to the fried rice, oh well it’s a very Asian taste I guess.
How did we finish off the meal? A sweet note of banana and chocolate spring roll served with slices of strawberry. It was served warm with golden crunchy pastry drizzled with chocolate. What a dessert!
So whether you’re in the heart of the city or across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, why not duck in to Holy Duck and enjoy their traditional and modern Chinese style offerings!
Holy Duck, what a great name for a restaurant! Specialising in Modern Chinese cuisine, and that oh my, that duck. This is what you come for. Castlecrag is the home of the second restaurant of this name, with first in Kensington Street Chippendale. The restaurant is located in the shopping square, unassuming from the front, apart from the large lit up sign directing us to Holy Duck. Once inside, the restaurant opens up into a large dining space with the decor of a traditional Chinese restaurant. With large round tables making Holy Duck the perfect place for a group dining experience and the white lined table cloths adding a touch of class. We were here on a Friday night and shared the restaurant with many families and couples sharing a meal together.
Holy Duck has expanded and is also now located in Castlecrag in addition to its original store in Chippendale. Holy Duck is best described as Modern Chinese. Matt and I head to Holy Duck in Castlecrag this particular Sunday. It's a lot more spacious than I thought as I walk into Holy Duck and there are big windows that you can peer into the sky and suburban view. It's a sunny day with a splatter of clouds in the sky. There's also a mirror wall which I indulge in some vanity for a few seconds before I sit down.
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
+4
This place is quite new and tucked away in a quiet shopping village in Castlecrag. There is a menu out the front with such tempting pictures you would find it hard not to enter! What immediately takes you back is the size of the place! A massive dining area, well appointed and tastefully decorated in warm hues and mirrors.
Had dinner here last weekend it's one of the best modern chinese restaurants on the lower north shore! The best crispy duck around, crunchy and tender wrapped in fresh pancakes. Must try and every bit as good as the flagship in Chippendale. The sweet and sour pork is delicious too, san choy bao delightful, spicy and refreshing at same time. Staff attentive and helpful, very welcome addition to the north shore dining scene.
Had the full crispy duck, and it was amazing! The pancakes that came with the dish were so soft and thin too. Big fan of the duck fried rice - very interesting but delicious flavour with the mustard seeds. Also recommend the crispy egg noodles, excellent combination of texture and flavours.
The steamed egg tofu however I didn’t enjoy very much, a bit bland and boring, not what I was expecting.
Also had the seafood noodles and roast pork belly, definitely would return to this restaurant.
Relaxed Chinese restaurant with a twist on the traditional.
Loved this place, not your standard neighborhood Chinese restaurant. Crispy duck was a stand out and a great reworking of a traditional Peking duck pancake. I also tried the specialty BBQ platter which was a great sampler of all my favorite Chinese meats! Another highlight was the roast Fried Rice - the addition of mustard seeds just took it to a new level!
The decor is not overdone, simple and lets the food take centre stage.
Loved the contemporary twist on Chinese cuisine when I visited last week. The crispy duck with chinese pancakes are definitely recommendable. Seafood was also fresh, with great flavours. Moderately priced, but worth the experience. There could be more variety on the dessert menu, but overall, good food and service.
This is our first visit. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We loved the food. The duck is crispy and not oily. The drunken fish was a hit with us. I love the special fried rice. The four of us eat out a fair bit and we find our visit to Holy Duck very enjoyable - food, service, atmosphere. Will return for another feast.
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
+5
Holy Duck, what a great name for a restaurant! Specialising in Modern Chinese cuisine, and that oh my, that duck. This is what you come for. Castlecrag is the home of the second restaurant of this name, with first being in Kensington Street Chippendale.
The restaurant is located in the shopping square, unassuming from the front, apart from the large lit up sign directing us to Holy Duck. Once inside, the restaurant opens up into a large dining space with the decor of a traditional Chinese restaurant. With large round tables making Holy Duck the perfect place for a group dining experience and the white lined table cloths adding a touch of class. We were here on a Friday night and shared the restaurant with many families and couples sharing a meal together.
With an interesting mix of interesting cocktails to choose from, a great way to start the meal whilst deciding what to eat. The holy drink is a favourite - an exotic mix of flavours that will refresh you and get the tastebuds ready for the meal ahead. It is made with vodka kaffir lime lychee, ginger and coconut water.
The food at Holy Duck was absolutely brilliant. The steamed dim sum platter the perfect start. With an assortment of of tasty dumplings including; prawn har gow, vegetable dumplings, chicken sui mai and prawn and chive. These were possibly the best dumplings we’ve had in a long time.
A revelation was the pink salt and black sesame egg and spinach tofu. An contrast of flavours and textures that will blow your mind. Crisp fried outer crust and soft centre of the tofu combined with the pink salt and sweet toasty black sesame.
But the show stopper was the signature crispy duck. You can hear the crispiness of the fried duck as you break through the skin to reveal the tender, moist flesh. This will leave you with a slack jaw muttering Holy Duck, we reckon this is how they named the restaurant. This fine specimen served with a make your own pancake kit, complete with julienne cucumber, thinly sliced shallots and hoi sin sauce.
To finish, you are left with a tough choice do you do dessert and what do you order?
Of course you do and it is a difficult choice. The silky vanilla panna cotta with honeycomb with contrastingly decadent black sesame ice cream. Pretty much like having two desserts in one, perfect if you like to share.
Be sure to visit Holy Duck, you will be in for a treat. There is a great range of modern and traditional Chinese cusine. The signature crispy duck is a must.
Me and my wife used the delivery for Castlecrag last night, great service all round. The food came quickly and was still hot on arrival.
We shared the signature crispy duck and crispy spring chicken. Both meals tasted great, especially the crispy duck. Made the perfect night in for us, will definitely order again.
My friend recommended this place to me, and I’m very glad that he did! Came in for the notorious signature holy duck (delicious by the way) and stayed for the great vibes. Even the desserts were brilliant – banana and chocolate spring rolls were dreamy. Will definitely be back with friends in the near future as there were too many delicious dishes to choose from!
Food is great, one of the better Chinese redtraunts in the north shore, great Chinese BBQ and duck.
However deco is dated - think the new owner should renovate the place to charge the price they are charging, at the moment it's a bit overpriced.
Service is pretty good, generally curtious and friendly, but sometimes can be a little slow.
Tasty food and attentive service. It's not a picturesque view, but it is nice to look down into the winding street below and out across the surrounding housetops. Again the servers are very attentive to their customers which can be a real rarity in Sydney especially when dinning with a coupon. Just don't get the two locations confused!
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