Canard Doré is a Chinese restaurant at 8 rue Marguerite-de-Rochechouart, in Paris's 9th arrondissement, 75009 Paris, whose concept centres on Peking duck and Beijing cuisine. Preparing and serving the duck is a distinct part of the meal.
The speciality
Before cooking, the duck is inflated to separate the skin from the flesh, coated with a mixture of honey and vinegar, then dried. It is then roasted in a special oven to achieve a thin, crisp skin.
An extra detail
The duck is carved in front of diners into thin slices. Each person then assembles a Mandarin pancake with duck, spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce: serving the dish becomes a shared ritual as much as a meal.
Where can you try Peking duck in Paris?
Canard Doré is near rue de Rochechouart. The menu also features dim sum and other Chinese dishes, but Peking duck is the main reason to choose this restaurant, particularly for a group meal when the whole preparation can be shared.
