A dish that tells its story — Peking Duck reviewed

You can taste history in Peking Duck if you know what to look for. Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools with distinct ingredients and techniques. The deeply savoury and sweet character reflects those layers — Shaoxing wine doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a street stall in Chengdu setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. Shaoxing rice wine alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Peking Duck, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.