Great atmosphere. Cocktails were also good especially their specials list at $12, Orange gin and tonic was refreshing, and the perfect storm was just that. The scallops were cooked just right and the balance of the roe was great. Duck dumplings were ok but nothing special. However the crispy Roast pork was delicious with a pommery mustard mayo. The Sichuan chicken wings were great, hot but full of flavour and of course we had to try the signature duck, this was an interesting dish and well executed but not sure I would order again. If you like very sweet fried rice go for the roast holy duck fried rice it has the sweetness of lots of sugar. This was not to out taste. The service was good and friendly.
Popcorn Chicken ($11)
Bbq Pork ($22)
Beef Noodles ($19)
Overall ⭐️ 3.5/5 ⭐️
🍴Passed by this on the way to #koidessertbar so decided to check it out given the pretty interior and decent crowd of patrons. Probably known for their signature crispy duck (especially with the display of glistening roast ducks) but we deviated from that in trying their modern take on Chinese dishes. We enjoyed the #popcorn chicken that was expertly fried without being too oily/ sweet and had nice sesame aroma. The #bbqpork was flavorful and tender but a tad too sweet for our tastebuds. The #beefnoodes was similarly well-executed in taste but could do with less salt. Do note that the food comes in quite generous portions so it might make sense to share
📍@holyduck.au, The Old Rum Store, 10/2 Kensington St, Chippendale, Sydney, Australia
This place was so great! Being from Melbourne we didn’t think we could find such a memorable restaurant in Sydney! Holy Duck really danced on my taste buds, although simple the duck was packed with so much flavour! When we come back to Sydney we will be sure to check out Holy Duck again.
Peking Duck always draws crowds to a Chinese restaurant and Holy Duck! have taken it to the next level, with their whole duck feasts that will serve the masses at a reasonable price. Not only this, you can order an array of Chinese meals, primarily duck based but plenty of other quality dishes too. This highlights them to be one of the masters of modern Chinese Cuisine.
Personally, I have never been a big fan of going to Kensington Street. Finding a parking can be quite challenging. Public transport is probably the best option. So, when a friend suggested us to have dinner at Holy Duck, I was actually quite intrigued at the prospect of coming to Kensington Street. It was the end of winter and it was raining that day.
Being only a stone's throw from Central, the Kensington Street precinct and its' casual laneway Spice Alley, is probably the most accessible dining hub in Sydney. Made up of a versatile mix of fast-casual's, cafes, restaurants and bars, it's a good choice for those wanting to eat out in the city but unsure of where to land.
Flavourful menu and nice ambiance :) Looooved their ducks! I have been reading google reviews about this restaurant and apparently I find a lot of negative reviews saying their duck is dry and very very salty. Their duck was just perfectly booked I'd say. Wasn't too salty even! It was really crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! Loved it. Also we had the tofu which is really good as well, we had some other menus but wasn't able to take photos.. The only negative I can say was their sticky pork chops, they were really overcooked and dry on the inside, I couldn't even chew it properly.. yes flavour was there, but wasn't cooked well.
Overall, wasn't a bad experience at all.. we'll come back for sure. :)
Holy Duck is famous for their duck dishes but it’s more than that. The duck shop has just opened a new branch in Castlecrag, Quadrangle Shopping Village, just right next to Bistro Mekong. The place has a similar exterior design compared to the one in Kensington Street in Chippendale, and the interior embraces a strong oriental feel.
Been here twice and enjoyed it both times. From the same group as Chef’s gallery. I find it’s a more refined version of Chinese bbq restaurant and offers classic Chinese dishes with a slight twist. The desserts have asian flavours but are definitely more western and a bit more experimental.
For a restaurant that’s supposed to specialised in roast duck, their dumplings are impressively amazing. The skin was thin and dumpling fill with the sauce was just perfect.
A good dining experience but it was let down a bit by the roast meats. (4.5*). The crispy roast duck and the roast pork was a bit dry. Also had the pork and crab fried dumplings, Hokkaido scallops and a few other dishes. The fried ice cream was an unexpected delight, though. Cocktails were yummy and well-made. Service + atmosphere was good standard.
Came here for my friend’s birthday for the banquet menu and was delighted with the experience. Food was great - an Asian delicacy with a western twist to it. Staff were very friendly and accommodating as we had a couple of dietary requirements - overall a great experience.
Signature crispy duck is a must try! Staff were nice, they accommodated my request for a surprise birthday treat for my partner. They even sang a happy birthday song 😊
The best peaking duck I have ever had. I didn’t expect the duck to be crispy ( nice surprise btw). Me and my friend got to make our own pancakes - which was SUPER fun. Nice service and friendly staff.
Definitely coming back. Must try Holy Duck.
Really enjoy food here as all the staff were so helpful and friendly. First try with their signature crispy duck with pancake , vermicelli with king prawn, sweet and stick BBQ pork so do as their vanilla panacotta were a good recommendation. The manager and his team were giving their best services that I have not met before. They always understand the needs of customer and the Lime and Lychee breeze non cocktail drinks was the best drink. Highly recommended this restaurant❤️😃
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