Since 1864 · Beijing to Ottawa
A Beijing tradition since 1864.
Quanjude’s Peking duck, carved at your table in ByWard Market — more than 160 years of Beijing culinary heritage, now in Ottawa.
- Hours11:00 AM – 9:00 PMLast order 8:15 PM
- Dim sumMon–Thu all dayFri–Sun & holidays until 4:00 PMDim sum menu →
- Lunch SetMonday – Friday, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM (not on holidays)Including half-duck optionsSee the Lunch Set →
Three characters, one tradition
Not simply Chinese food — a tradition written in three characters.
One duck, nothing left out
Since 1864, Quanjude has devoted itself to one dish, completely: the whole duck — crisp skin first, then pancakes, then the rack — every part with its place at the table. In 2008 this hung-oven roast duck craft was listed as national intangible cultural heritage in China.
Around one table
Peking duck is meant to be shared. The duck arrives whole, a chef carves it beside you, and the round table turns so everyone can reach the pancakes — for family dinners, old friends, colleagues and celebrations alike.
Hospitality, done with care
The third character stands for virtue — in a restaurant, that means care: Quanjude’s hung-oven craft, duck carved by hand, and a server who will gladly show a first-timer how to wrap the very first pancake.
This motto is how we read our own name. Read the story.
Heritage
160 years of Beijing, on one plate.
From a shop near Qianmen in 1864 to state banquets and a national heritage listing, Quanjude’s story is the story of Peking duck itself.
- 1864
Beijing
Quanjude opens, and a roast-duck tradition begins.
- 2008
Heritage
The hung-oven roast duck craft is listed as national intangible cultural heritage.
- Today
Ottawa
A duck carved at your table, steps from Rideau Street.
Signature dishes
Begin with the duck.
Two ducks, a few dishes to share, and a table that fills up. These are the plates people come back for.
Classic Roast Peking Duck
A whole duck carved at the table, with 24 steamed pancakes, sweet bean sauce, cucumber and scallion.
Peony Duck
A larger duck, arranged as a peony blossom — our choice for celebrations.
Crispy Fish, Sweet & Sour
Crisp outside, juicy inside, glazed in sweet-and-sour sauce.
Fire-Touched Duck Hearts
Tender with a crisp crust and a whisper of liquor.
Duckling Pastries
Flaky little ducks filled with sweet date paste.
First time?
Three ways to enjoy Peking duck
The traditional Peking duck meal comes in three parts — here is how Beijing enjoys it.
1. Crispy duck breast skin
Dip it lightly in white sugar and eat it while it is still hot — it crackles, then melts.
2. Duck meat with pancakes
Wrap slices of duck in a warm pancake with a little sweet bean sauce, scallion and cucumber. Fold, roll and eat by hand.
3. Duck rack
The rest of the duck comes back to the table, the way you choose:
- Duck soupSimmered into a milky, savoury soup.
- Take it home to cook yourselfPacked for you at the end of the meal.
- Salt & Pepper (Recommended) or SpicyCrispy and flavourful salt-and-pepper preparation, or choose the spicy version.Choose one preparation: +$15 · Add an additional preparation: +$18
Occasions
A table for every occasion.
- Business dinnersPrivate rooms and a Peony duck that sets the tone.
- Birthday celebrationsA duck carved for the guest of honour.
- Weddings & engagement dinnersIntimate banquets around a round table.
- Family celebrationsSeveral generations, one table, one duck.
- Holiday gatheringsLunar New Year, Mid-Autumn and year-end dinners.
- Tour groupsShared-table menus for visiting groups — call ahead.
On screen
The duck and its city, on film.
A CCTV documentary on Quanjude, a roast-duck festival, the sound of the Beijing accent and a close look at duck making — press play and watch without leaving this page.
YouTubeChina’s Time-Honoured Brands: Quanjude
A CCTV documentary on the craft behind the duck.
CCTV Documentary · CCTV纪录 · 26 min
FacebookBeijing Roast Duck Season
Diners from around the world try new ways to enjoy Peking duck.
TouchBeijing
FacebookDuck making, up close
Watch the hand work that goes into every bird.
The Food Ranger
InstagramWhen you have a Beijing accent
A light-hearted look at how Beijing sounds.
SherrypieMandarinRead & explore
Before you come, or after.
Visit
Find us in ByWard Market.
- Address
- 90 George Street, Unit 200
Ottawa, ON K1N 5W1 - Phone
- (613) 860-0888
- Hours
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Parking
- No dedicated parking. Paid street parking and nearby paid garages are a few minutes’ walk.
- Transit
- Rideau O-Train station is about a 2–3 minute walk.
Join us for a duck carved at your table.
Reservations are recommended for Peking duck, weekends and groups. Walk-ins are welcome when tables are free.