[Food Review] Duck Wong Restaurant

At least a month ago, I was at a dinner with my co-workers. It was a rainy day with heavy downpour yet people were willing to wait outside at Sake Sushi. However, I was not outside for Sake Sushi. A co-worker suggested that we go to Duck Wong, a restaurant owned by someone they knew. Though it was far from where I live, it was worth a try on my day off.

The tables were reserved for 16 people. A large party had made ordering difficult and confusing. In the end, we all got what we ordered. I was told that Duck Wong's specialty was their duck and their wontons. I went for the classic Cantonese wonton noodle soup. For a mere 6 bucks (at the time), you get huge wontons that are packed with ground pork and whole shrimp. I was really surprised to see that they didn't skimp on the filling like they do in Chinatown. My bowl of noodles was huge and I was too stuffed to be able to try more foods that everyone else ordered.

Their roast duck is definitely top notch. You don't get that bad texture from poorly cooked meat. I remember ordered a tripe dish that ended up disappointing me because it was under-seasoned. Their fried dumplings were done well. What's interesting about Duck Wong is that despite marketing Cantonese cuisine, they managed to incorporate other styles into their menu. For example we were able to order a kakiage-yaki which resembled more of an okonomiyaki dish. Their noodle dishes also included some abura-soba which is distinctively Japanese.

Unlike a traditional Chinese restaurant, Duck Wong serves smaller plates as opposed to larger plates for formal parties and family gatherings. It's suitable for the younger generation who is looking to hang out with a couple of friends and sharing a meal together. Still for those who are craving some Chinese food, you will still be able to order items like walnut shrimp and sweet and sour pork. You can also get a curry noodle soup or a unique lunch set.

I won't be traveling deep into Brooklyn in the future, but if I was in the area, I might visit Duck Wong again for their low prices. Your average dish is between 6 to 9 dollars. $10 and up for a more complicated dish, but you're not settling for less.