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Duck Sauce
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
27 reviews for Duck Sauce
Review Highlights
"...executed and broadly appealing Asian fusion menus in the..."
(in 4 reviews)
"...Chinese stuff (The Won Ton Soup is fantastic), but they..."
(in 3 reviews)
"The chili smoked shrimp and scallops we phenomenal."
(in 3 reviews)
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27 reviews in English
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Review from Alex G.
1/6/2012
Hands down the best restaurant in the burbs. The hot and sour soup is fantastic and the orange beef is a must for first timers. The pineapple fried rice with smoked shrimp and scallop is awesome. The grilled chicken in citrus sauce is delicious. I have honestly not had below-great meal here. The service is great as the staff is very friendly. Plus it's a byob! I wish this restaurant was in the city!
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Review from sherri s.
12/27/2011
I like Duck Sauce. 4 of us had a very nice dinner tonight. I especially enjoy a BYOB!
Appetizers are all very good! Shrimp with lime cream sauce was good but not good enough to order again. I suppose if this restaurant were in the city...I may have given 3 stars but it works well in Newtown. My Hubby ordered the crispy golden chicken and that was delicious! I would order that again! My egg roll was excellent! Service was a little sloppy...3 out of 4 dishes came out but we waited for the 4th. We got up a few times to take a place setting off another table and an extra tea cup too. This should not of happened since the restaurant was not busy. Atmosphere is very nice, more of a trendy Pan Asian restaurant...not your typical local Chinese restaurant. I do recommend if you are in Newtown. -
Review from Kelly B.
Macungie, PA
1/11/2012
Duck Sauce is located on a very quaint street in Newtown, in an what might have been an old home long ago. They have a very tight parking lot behind it, as well as street parking. I am not a fan of Asian food, but this place is quite good. The only times I have been there has been with large groups and they accommodated us quite well. The service is good. The decor needs some updating. You can bring your own wine and they will assist you with it. I do suggest that you make reservations, as they can get quite busy.
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Review from Danan R.
12/11/2011
This is a decentPF Chang's/Americanized Chinese food establishment. Is it authentic? Not quite but the dishes here are okay. The steamed sea bass with ginger and scallion was fresh (although the soy-sesame sauce was a tad bland) and the rack of lamb was tender and well-seasoned. The roast duck was overcooked though and the sauce was almost sickeningly sweet. I'll stick to Sang Kee for my duck next time, thank you very much. The chicken lettuce wraps were on par with Chang's. We also decided to try a spicy tuna roll, which was just okay. The spicy sauce was a little off. Service was friendly if a little on the slow side.
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Review from Kathy t.
Trenton, NJ
12/27/2011
love this place!!! food is your traditional chinese as well as a modern asian fusion. And it's a BYOB. Great service and food.
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Review from Kurt S.
Bristol, PA
5/1/2011
Duck Sauce is pretty much the only Asian fusion place I've been that was worth a damn. The decor is nice, about what you'd expect, but rather than bland japanese food or gussied up takeout fare, the food served at Duck Sauce was well prepared, unusual, and flavorful as all get-out.
I started with the spicy thai seafood soup. It was rich, spicy, and excellent all around. The spice built slowly, it wasn't noticeable at first but was exactly right by the end.
My entree was the roasted duck in port wine plum sauce. This was by far the best duck I've ever had. The sauce was a tad sweet, but the duck was cooked so well I didn't care. They even asked me how I wanted it cooked, which, I mean, how often does THAT happen with duck?
This place is tremendous, in my opinion. The whole menu was varied, inventive, and exactly what I wanted. Large portions, too! -
Review from Chris R.
Brooklyn, NY
3/27/2011
WISH THIS RESTAURANT IS IN NEW YORK CITY!!!
I am a serious foodie and LOVE this restaurant. I can eat here every day...
It is super tasty and clean, not like your standard greasy Chinese food and the decors are not bad. I am a small dish "tapas" eater, so most of my favorites are the apps... from the thin-skin wonton in gingery chicken broth (heavenly) to crispy seafood spring roll, to plump and juicy shrimp/crab shumai w pimento dipping sauce, Chicken lettuce wrap and pine nuts and the unbelievable spicy salmon sushi rolls (and they do brown rice when it is not so busy), tuna sashimi salad is another hit...and I do love fish, so when I have more friends with me, I'll go for the super fresh steamed sea bass with ginger and scallion or the miso glazed Chilean sea bass, also rack of lamb is sublime. They also have a creamy but not too sweet creme brulee that they make in house, a perfect ending.
If you are near this place, just go and EAT! -
Review from Aleks K.
Lawrence Township, NJ
1/23/2011
My boyfriend and I tried this out on 1/23.
Standard tea and won ton crunchies were ok. Same old same old.
Won ton soup was light but good, 4 won tons per small bowl surprisingly.
I had the Grilled Citrus Soy Chicken - flavors were good but boring. Not worth $14
He had General's Chicken - large globs of dough covered chicken dripping in sauce. He only at 3 of them.
Service was slow and it seemed like all the employees were eating while we were there at 2:30pm right after opening.
Overall, it wasn't a complete failure but we won't be returning. Our check came to about $35 for 2 soups and 2 mains.
If you want inventive Asian dining try Elements Asia in Lawrenceville, NJ! -
Review from Brittany M.
Newtown, PA
11/28/2010
Hands-down one of the best places to eat in Newtown. First, it's BYOB, score. They've got two menus: Chinese and Eurasian. Chinese, you know what you get. A massive plate of food, and all of it's good. But the real stars are on the Eurasian menu. Here the food is beautifully arranged on the plate with delicious sauces. My favorite is the shrimp and scallops combo with pineapple rice. Delicious. They've also got a mean wonton soup.
If you're in Newtown for lunch, this is a great place to know. You get a pot of tea, fried noodles, soup, and entree for about $13. Insane! -
Review from Mei Lin H.
Apex, NC
8/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Asia Fusion. The best Chinese fusion restraunant in New Town. I love the spareribs, Wok sear beef. Ahi tuna salad ~ Amazing!!
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Review from K W.
Yardley, PA
1/16/2011
"Upscale" Asian dining that tries but falls a bit short. If you like PF Chang's, you will probably like this establishment. If you're looking for more old school Chinatown authentic, then perhaps this is not for you, at least not so much for me.
The Shrimp Spring roll as an appetizer was passable in that the cabbage stuffing with a few shrimp was well seasoned, the wrapper was the typical thick egg roll.
Entrees:
Roasted Duck from the Eurasian menu (duck was cooked well but primarily based in soy sauce without much depth to the sauce. While it was plated with a cabbage-- the cabbage was also cooked in soy sauce, so lacked balance."
Chicken with Eggplant (Chinese menu)-- oh dear, another brown sauce. Hoisin this time. The chicken breast slices were stir fried perfectly and the eggplant was good well. It was stir fried with scallions which were not quite strong enough to balance the hoisin sauce.
The straw that broke the camel's back...the service that was indifferent and abrupt on a Sunday evening.
Didn't stay for dessert, are you surprised? -
Review from Michelle B.
Levittown, PA
8/11/2011
Duck Sauce is great. Defintely the best option for Chinese and asian fusion anywhere around.
The atmosphere can be alittle snooty (as is the area in general) but I have a feeling that's more the other customers than the establishment. I have gone here dressed casually and nobody has looked twice and the service was excellent.
The food is flavorful, not at all overdone and presented really beautifully. This is one of my favorite places to go all year round. -
Review from Lynette Y.
Crosswicks, NJ
7/5/2007
I like this place! First walk in it looks like an upscale Asian restaurant, til you look at the menu and prices. Looks a bit like any other Chinese restaurant, complete with good prices. But WOW when the food shows up at the table, the presentation can rival any NYC or LA top of the line cuisine! The portions were not family style, but plated for one person. The portion size was just a smidgen smaller than if you got it in a white to-go container, but you didn't miss the extra few bites.
I'm thinking dress is a bit more than casual, although my husband and I walked in wearing jeans - they did not kick us out! I also think the prices are reasonable, with more simple dishes falling under $12 and the chef specials a bit more. -
Review from Yuri R.
Philadelphia, PA
2/13/2011
One of the most successfully executed and broadly appealing Asian fusion menus in the area, mated with a casual, din-filled family-style atmosphere. Certainly not Susanna Foo's, but that's not the intent - and critically measured beside other Chinese in the area, head-and-shoulders above. Well-located at the foot of Newtown borough near the bypass, Duck Sauce could easily be an almost daily lunch or casual dinner spot.
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Review from Don V.
Middlefield, OH
Updated - 12/31/2009
Went back tonight (NYE 2009) and decided to dine in - had the house fried rice again, the chili smoked shrimp and scallops, and the jumbo shrimp in garlic sauce.
I've already commented on the house fried rice.
The chili smoked shrimp and scallops we phenomenal. It was on the higher side of the price board for Duck Sauce, but it was very well executed. The smoke flavor imparted was strong, but not overpowering by any means. The shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly.
The jumbo shrimp in garlic sauce was also very good. Spiced just enough to have attitude, but not replace "flavor" with just heat. The veg mix was OK, mostly zucchini and onions, with a hint of red pepper, snow pea, celery, and scallion. Oddly, there was a single 2" piece of asparagus.
Unfortunately, when we first arrived, there was a YUPPIE mom berating her daughter about her """life choices""" at the only other occupied table in the place - the one next to us. But they soon departed. My only complaint about the interior is that it's a bit dark for my liking - I prefer to be able to see more of what I'm eating.
The staff was courteous and attentive, and the young lady manning the front counter recalled my last visit.
Once again, a great visit. I am trying to get some pics up, but Yelp* is complaining that my PNGs are not a suitable format o_0
The dining room:
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The dining:
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Groovy chandelier in the back dining area:
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Review from Kev G.
Levittown, PA
12/14/2010 3 Check-ins Here
This place is really good! Actually one of the beat chinese places in town. Since all the other ones are horrible! The chicken corn egg drop soup is amazing! The corn is so fresh and the soup is flavorful! Also the shrimp egg roll is one of the best I've ever had! I have gotten the duck spring rolls ( which were overcooked and greasy and has 2 little strands of duck neat in it. They should of just called it veggie roll) My only complaint about Duck Sauce is that they are WAY to expensive. If they were a little cheaper I'd be coming Here more often.
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Review from David Y.
Newtown, PA
5/18/2011
To quote Kurt S., "Duck Sauce is pretty much the only Asian fusion place I've been that was worth a damn". The food is not the usual fare and that's a good thing. While I don't love all the flavors, I do love the fact that each ingredient is fresh. Never bored with Duck Sauce. Oh yeah, the staff is always friendly and accommodating.
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Review from Carina F.
San Diego, CA
11/24/2008
I had such high hopes for this restaurant. But it let me down as the meal progressed. Sitting on State Street in an unassuming location with no lit sign, Duck Sauce is a cute, well designed restaurant inside. Not casual; kind of like a PF Chang's fusion place, but on a family-owned non-chain scale. The menu is huge. Maybe too many choices. I got food to go for 3 of us on a recent business trip. The hostess was very helpful and friendly.
Once I got the food out though, there were mixed reviews.
Appetizers:
1) Pot Stickers: Good. Big portion and fresh, good pork filling.
2) Won Ton Soup: Also good. Good wontons, nice broth.
3) Chicken Wraps: Looked good but were blah. They were barely nibbled on.
Entrees:
1) Broccoli Beef: Looked good but it was very blah. No flavor. Good quality meat and it was fresh, but it was just way too - well, blah! Came with a huge thing of rice.
2) Chicken with Vegetables: Looked OK. My co-worker ate it but didn't give any real feedback. I didn't try it.
3) Spicy Tuna Roll: not spicy and not very interesting. Only touched two of 8 pieces.
4) Chicken Chow Mein: Wouldn't know because my order got messed up. I got some sort of Chicken with veggies only it was mostly onions and it was slimy and gross.
Duck Sauce is definitely a wannabe. Unfortunately. Nice restaurant atmosphere and (somewhat) good appetizers. But just plain BLAH. -
Review from Jeff H.
Yardley, PA
3/3/2011
Call me crazy but I like Duck Sauce. Nice size portions and tasty sauces. I like the duck and wok seared beef quite a bit. The dining room is ho-hum. This is a "lets put the kids to bed and get some good take out" spot.
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Review from Bob W.
Austin, TX
8/6/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Hadn 't been here in a few months...just seems to have slipped off the weekend rotation. Food and service were both great. I had a nice Pad Thai from the specials menu and my wife had a noodle dish with curry from the regular menu. Enough left over from both for at least two more meals. BYOB.
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Review from Misha S.
Austin, TX
1/23/2009
Duck Sauce is one of the best restaurants in the area, and there are not a lot of those.
+ Great contemporary and traditional menus.
+ Every appetizer is great. No joke, I've had most of them and not one has disappointed
+ I haven't seen a bad entree yet, but that may be because I so often cave and get the General's Chicken, which is terrific and a bit different from what you typically get
+ The table tea is great
+ Presentation is creative
+ Prices are reasonable
- Service is often on the slow side
- No liquor license (but you can bring your own bottle)
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Review from Nikki d.
Upper Marlboro, MD
8/20/2010
Love this place! I hadn't been there in about 8 years, but I suggested it for a family dinner. Everyone (even the pickiest amongst us) LOVED it! The atmosphere is a bit fancy, not exactly a jeans n tee shirt place, but the prices are very reasonable.
We ordered from the Chinese menu, but the other side of the menu is Eurasian. Everything we ordered was delicious. The standouts were the Shrimp Tempura Roll and the Spicy Pineapple Rice. I shared my meal with my daughter and we still have enough for leftovers.
The service was friendly as well. I really can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes. I definitely recommend this place for anyone who's looking for a pleasant surprise. -
Review from vlad g.
Newtown, PA
8/21/2011
Excellent place just make sure to get Nancy she is super
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Review from Nicole E.
6/12/2008
Great food, friendly atmosphere and well worth visiting if you're in the area. One tip would be to get there early - it fills up quick!!
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Review from Adam M.
Southampton, PA
11/1/2010
I liked it a lot. Was a little hard to find and parking kind of sucked.
The shimp tempura roll was a little wierd. Very good taste and presentation, but it didn't seem like it was a tempura batter. Seemed like the shimp was breaded and fried. Missing the crunch that I love so much.
I got the house Pad thai. The meat and shimp were of really good quality. Noodles were cooked well. The issue I had with it was the sauce. It seemed pre-made. Like it was out of a can. You can go to any asian market and get better sauce.
My wife got fish that she loved. I wish I could remember more about it. -
Review from Justin K.
Southampton, PA
4/27/2009
Duck Sauce is probably my favorite Newtown Restaurant. I've never had a bad meal at this place, and I can always find something different on the menu to try that I've never had before. Plus the room is nice inside (even if its a little small, be prepared for a wait on the weekends).
The great thing is that they have all the traditional Chinese stuff (The Won Ton Soup is fantastic), but they also have a more contemporary fusion type menu that will please most suburban foodies who don't feel like travelling to the city to get quality food. One of my favorite dishes is the Shan Shien Sizzling Rice dishes that come out smoking hot with your choice of Shrimp, Beef, or Chicken with mixed veggies. The basic Chicken and Broccoli is also really good and comes with a better quality of Chicken than most Chinese places usually have. Also be sure to try the Duck Spring Rolls, they kick ass. It's all so good! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! -
Review from Sam T.
Feasterville-Trevose, PA
2/6/2010
Best dish is the red chile chicken. A notch better than a normal Chinese restaurant.
