Da Dong Roast Duck was established in Dongcheng District in Beijing, more than 30 years ago. It has become one of the top restaurants in the country for modern Chinese food. They have 9 locations around Beijing. The restaurant is housed in a restored Ming dynasty palace, creating an elegant dining space for both locals and tourists. The decor and lighting are modern. Da Dong is synonymous with its specialty, super-lean roast duck. Instead of the traditional square oven, Da Dong uses an innovative spherical wood-fired oven in cooking Peking Duck. Billed as the modern, healthy way to eat roast duck, Da Dong Roast Duck is famous for being roasted in a leaner and less fatty way than traditional methods. The molasses-colored skin of the duck was crispy yet light, with a great smoky flavor. While other restaurants serve cucumber, scallions and plum sauce, Da Dong offers additional condiments: minced garlic, granulated sugar, honeydew melon slices, pickled vegetables, and some tianmianjiang. Aside from the usual pancakes, Da Dong serves sesame puffs with the duck. While the roast duck is Da Dong’s specialty, its menu is quite comprehensive and extensive.