Peking House

Eliazar Harllee

2 months ago

★★★★★

I recently dined at Peking House and unfortunately had a disappointing experience, primarily due to food quality and freshness. The signature crispy duck was the biggest letdown. It tasted like the duck had been pre-cooked and then reheated in oil. The muscle texture was chewy and tough, and while the skin had some crispiness, it lacked the delicate crackle and freshness you expect from properly prepared duck. It missed the mark both in texture and execution. The orange chicken was also concerning. The sauce appeared heavily food-colored — almost a bright Crayola orange — rather than having the natural tone you’d expect from a citrus-based glaze. It made the dish feel artificial rather than freshly prepared. The rice was another issue. It wasn’t sticky or fragrant and had the texture of instant or parboiled rice rather than freshly steamed jasmine rice. Service was fine — no complaints there — but overall, the freshness and ingredient quality did not meet expectations. I was hoping for better execution, especially for a signature dish.

Doña Signor

3 months ago

★★★★★

My parents have been coming to Peking since my mom was pregnant with me, and I’ve been coming here my whole life. They’ve always been consistent! The owners are incredibly sweet, and the service is always fantastic. The food is amazing and always comes out quickly. Some of my favorites are the garlic chicken, curry chicken, hot and sour soup, sugar donuts, and so many more. Their hot tea is also delicious! I honestly can’t rave enough about Peking—it’s by far the best Chinese food in Lakeland!

Dylan Maiani

3 months ago

★★★★★

Ordered take out from here, and everything was great. Service on the phone was quick and smooth. I picked it up 20 minutes later on a Friday night, and everything tasted spot on! 👌🏻👍🏼