The story
Hometown Palace, located in the heart of Beijing’s Sanlitun district, offers a sophisticated take on a classic staple. The restaurant has garnered attention for its meticulous approach to the city's most iconic dish, elevating the traditional preparation through a unique culinary lens.
As creator Luke Martin noted in his review, "This is how REAL peking duck is made in Beijing!" The restaurant’s signature Peking Roast Duck is distinguished by a maltose glaze and an innovative injection of Madeira wine and fresh thyme. Each bird is carefully roasted in a wood-fired oven, resulting in a flavor profile that balances traditional technique with refined, modern touches. For those seeking an authentic yet elevated dining experience in the capital, Hometown Palace stands out as a must-visit destination.
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The Peking roast duck is the sole star, hailed by Luke Martin as a must-order for its crisp skin and tender meat. Hometown Palace delivers a warm, unpretentious vibe that makes this signature dish feel like a celebratory homecoming.
“This is how real Peking duck is made. At Hometown Palace, they do their duck like nobody else. After drying for 24 hours, they give it a maltose sugar bath to caramelize the skin, then stuff it with fresh thyme and inject 150 ml of Madeira wine from Portugal. Then it goes back into a drying case that also smokes it. Finally, it's roasted in a wood-fired oven using fruit wood — date wood today — for 90 minutes until golden and crispy. The wing or drumstick is the best part, mostly skin with a little meat underneath. First bite of Peking roast duck — incredible.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Hometown Palace. Most active: Luke Martin
Hometown Palace in Beijing serves a unique, meticulously prepared Peking duck with a maltose glaze, fresh thyme, and Madeira wine injection, roasted in a wood-fired oven.
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Peking Roast Duck
This is how real Peking duck is made. At Hometown Palace, they do their duck like nobody else. After drying for 24 hours, they give it a maltose sugar bath to caramelize the skin, then stuff it with fresh thyme and inject 150 ml of Madeira wine from Portugal. Then it goes back into a drying case that also smokes it. Finally, it's roasted in a wood-fired oven using fruit wood — date wood today — for 90 minutes until golden and crispy. The wing or drumstick is the best part, mostly skin with a little meat underneath. First bite of Peking roast duck — incredible.
