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Peking Chinese Restaurant
- 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
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Peking Chinese Restaurant
15 reviews in English
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Review from Matthew K.
Kansas City, MO
4/7/2011 ROTD 4/28/2011
This place is basically like a Maneki Neko cat beckoning you with the best crack around; the difference is the crack here is crab ran goons and hot and sour soup. This becomes apparent as it teases you at first and then abrasively lights up your curiosity, making you always come back for a fix and maybe even involve talking to yourself nervously with a slight twitch in your walk (jk). Located right off Broadway across from some theatre, you can't help but stumble into this spiraling world of Asian ecstasy (Note: There are no drugs here, just food and drink). It feels like a small dimly lit room which may confuse you for a hookah den somewhere in the burrows of San Francisco. As I sat for a moment, I personally felt besieged by modern Feng Shui and crimson light fixtures hanging from the ceiling which made this actually feel more like a cozy oriental dwelling with booths. Once you get through that revelation, you'll likely find yourself in an emotionally charged, yet soothing ambience.
Peking is basically run by one highly energized, yet radical lady named Heidi who won't put with your shit, in a nice way. So don't mess around or play stupid when she asks you a question. My advice would be to let her lead you into the promise land, which will inevitably start with an energizing soda in a can which you pour into a chalice and subsequently, anything you choose on the menu. You'll need the energy of the mysterious beverage for what's next. I went with crab ran goons stuffed with what seemed to be mozzarella (A+) and hot and sour or egg drop soup (A). Since it's nearly impossible to order the "wrong thing" at this place, enjoy a nice helping of whatever it is you decide on with or without broccoli. The general tso's chicken is definitely high up on my list, but don't sleep on the lo mein noodles. Condiments exist here as well, but the hot mustard felt like somoene lit gasoline in my nasal channel for around 5 minutes (recommended if you have a sinus infection). The cook seems to get yelled at a lot in the back room but what warrior isn't great without a crazy leader?
In other words this establishment is awesome and the price is cool too. The only bad part about this place is you may have both dreams and nightmares about your experience, but the nightmares are still pretty cool.
Note: I wouldn't recommend drinking excessive alcohol prior to this particular experience. AND KIDS DON'T DO DRUGS DO CRAB RANGOON. -
Review from Heather W.
Kansas City, MO
9/22/2011
I thought I reviewed this place 2 years ago. If I had then, I would have given it 5 stars for my amazing food, great service, and handling an ugly situation with grace.
This restaurant is located within a 3-5 minute walk from my work. I have repeatedly called and walked over to try and have lunch and it has never, ever been open during those attempts despite the fact that I am calling in during posted business hours. Today I could see that the lights inside were not on. I understand that small business owners have things come up they can't control, but I have been trying to go there for 2 years! And there is no explanation on the website or posted on the storefront about why normal business hours aren't being kept. I'm so disappointed. -
Review from Amanda S.
5/7/2011
I really looked forward to trying this place since had high reviews. I did like the interior. It's just like any Midwest Chinese restaurant from the 1970's with the dark paneled walls and printed lanterns hanging from the ceilings. I thought a huge plus was the white pepper on the table. My excitement pretty much ended with the the decor and pepper.
The Crab Rangoon, reviewed so well, was greasy and lacked flavor. Yes, it's overwhelmingly packed with cream cheese but it didn't have a garlic and/or chive punch.
I had the Hot and Sour Soup. It was decent. It wasn't enough either way, hot (spicy) or sour. It was straight down the middle. I had a taste of the Egg Drop Soup and it seemed to lack flavor. But with enough white pepper it seemed ok.
I ordered the Szechuan Beef. I was very disappointed in my dish. It wasn't spicy and overall like everything else lacked flavor. It had lots of pieces of beef or brown fatty pieces of something among the veggies. It just wasn't that good.
I appreciated the service though. She was excellent. For me, this time, the service didn't override the problems with the food. I'll keep looking for that "one" Chinese restaurant. -
Review from Brad V.
Kansas City, MO
6/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very small, very beautiful interior. I was warmly greeted by the owner. I simply asked for dinner, and she (the owner) went into the kitchen. When she returned, she gave me a plate of spicy noodles with beef, chicken, and shrimp. The food was pretty good.
After the meal, when she saw the tip I left, she flagged me down and gave me a piece of cake that had just come out of the oven! It was a wonderful experience. -
Review from Qualdor I.
Roeland Park, KS
4/30/2010
In the Midwest, there are generally few differences between various Chinese restaurants. Although it's a bit nondescript and the decor is something out of the last scene in "A Christmas Story" (which is not a bad thing), the food at Peking on Broadway is a cut above the rest.
You'll find more refined twists on typical Chinese-American fare at extremely reasonable prices. As someone else has mentioned, they make their crab rangoons from scratch and the difference is apparent, and their steamed dumplings feature a healthy gob of sweet Chinese sausage.
The service is exuberantly welcoming (the owner has your pleasure as a diner foremost in her mind) and it truly feels like you're being welcomed into her home and not just a place of business.
QUALDOR APPROVED. -
Review from Jessica B.
Johnson, KS
12/10/2009 1 photo
I've been past this restaurant dozens of times, but was never compelled enough by the exterior to go inside. I work a few buildings down from here, and since it's freezing today I decided that I wanted to try somewhere close. My cousin and I were hoping for a buffet, but I read all the reviews online for Peking today and thought this sounded like a good place to try.
There was one other couple dining in the restaurant at noon on a Thursday. The lunch menu is very affordale - most entrees are $5-$6 and include fried rice and either crab ran goon or egg roll.
I almost always order egg drop soup, but I just had chinese food for lunch yesterday (from a different restaurant) and wasn't satisfied with it, so I decided to order the hot and sour soup. Usually hot & sour is too sour for me and I don't care for it - This was easily THE BEST hot and sour soup I've ever had. It was spicy enough to create a nice slow burn, and I could see the red pepper flakes in the broth. Delicious!
The crab ran goon was unlike any I've ever had. It was super creamy and cheesier than any I've had before. It almost looked like there could have been some mozzarella in it because when you pulled it apart, the cheese stretched a bit. I know that sounds weird for crab ran goon, but it was so good! They use the thicker won ton wrappers here for their ran goons. The egg rolls used the thin wrappers and they were good, not too much pepper like many places, but I would order the crab ran goon over the egg rolls any day.
My szechwan chicken was very good. The vegetables were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I like that they included zucchini in the veggies. I was full from the soup and the appetizers, so I took most of my entree to go.
My cousin wasn't thrilled with her Sweet & Sour Pork. She said everything tasted "burned." I tasted it and I'm pretty certain that the burned flavor was sesame oil.
The service was great, and I enjoyed everything I tasted. I will definitely be back and might bump up my rating to a 5, but I'm holding back on that last star for now.
We ordered:
Crab Ran Goon (6) $4.49
Sweet & Sour Pork $5.50
Chicken Szechwan w/Vegetables $4.95
Egg Drop Soup $0.75
Hot & Sour Soup $0.75
Diet Coke (can) $0.80
Iced Tea $1.25
Total for 2 people with leftovers: $20.27
The owner served us and she was very friendly and asked if we'd visited before. When I said no, she wanted to know why we hadn't. I told her I would absolutely be back and bring more people with me.
She offered (without us having to ask) to split our bill and even split the order of crab ran goon onto separate checks for us.
Don't let the exterior fool you - go to Peking at your earliest opportunity!
This restaurant has a great website. Hours, photos, menus...
http://www.kcpeking.co... -
Review from Ray L.
Mesa, AZ
5/28/2009
I am writing the review in the restaurant. Owner appears to be Taiwanese, and is very nice to the customers. Food is pretty good, and the best part is the atmosphere - dark enough to make you feel comfy but ain't dirty or beat up at all.
After driving 40 min searching for Chinese food, I can't think of anything else to say but just give them 4 stars for saving me from starving to death.
On the side note, to demonstrate the atmosphere, this place has served a few movies for taking shots. (even though you may not even know the movies..) But yes, it is a pretty nice place. -
Review from Filipina P.
Gaithersburg, MD
1/5/2007
I don't know what restaurant Mr. Adventure went to, but this place was just not up to his hype! My husband and I went here for dinner and the place was empty on a Thursday night, except for one couple eating at a booth and a couple of other people waiting to pick up their orders. It was dark in here and the wood paneling on the walls made it look like it hasn't been updated since the 1970s.
There was only one woman working, and she was trying her best to wait on tables and the counter at the same time. My husband ordered the orange chicken, but what we got was chicken nuggets covered in an orange-colored, gelatinous sauce. The triple delight that I ordered was much better -- lots of meat and vegetables stir-fried well. The sauce, however, was bland and lackluster.
If you're looking for Chinese food in the popular Westport area, try again. -
Review from Michelle G.
Kansas City, MO
4/26/2010
We tried Peking Chinese for the first time this past weekend and WOW I think we've found what we've been looking for... great Chinese in KC at a reasonable price!
First off, the decor in this place is great. It looks like it's been the same since they opened (22 years ago according to our waitress). It is definitely a hole in the wall, but in the very best way imaginable.
The food was awesome. Their crab rangoon beats the hell out of the Sysco crab rangoon all of the other restaurants in KC serve. Hot and sour soup was delicious too.
We got a szechuan combo (shrimp, chicken, pork and veggies) and orange chicken for entrees. Loved the szechuan combo and would get it again. The orange chicken was good, but probably would opt for something else in the future. It seems like you can get almost everything on their menu more or less spicy to your taste.
Service was very quick and personable. We can't wait to try more off the menu and will be back soon! -
Review from Andria L.
San Francisco, CA
12/7/2009 ROTD 12/7/2010
This place make some good American Chinese take-out food. I have had the chicken and veggies and Kung Pao Shrimp and both were excellent. I am sure everything is good, but I can't mess with perfection and that is why I always get the same thing. The crab Ran Goon and egg rolls are also worth ordering... Most importantly, this place is cheap and the portions are huge!!!!
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Review from Jenn D.
Brooklyn, NY
2/12/2008
New Peking may be the best Chinese restaurant in KC. The service is very good, the prices are reasonable and the food is great. I'm a fan of their steamed dumplings and they have pretty good pad thai. My wife and I have eaten here on a weekly basis and have never had a bad experience.
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Review from Mei Mei S.
Happy Valley, OR
11/23/2008
Its a hole in the wall with really good food. If you want good authentic Asian food you can't expect a fancy place. It has festival Chinese lanterns hung up on the ceiling. A pretty dark ambulance. It reminds me of a typical china town restaurant that you can find all over the big cities like NYC, LA, and SF. I suggest the best time to come here is for lunch. Its pretty cool that there is a restaurant such as this in the middle of the Midwest that is not really known for their ethnic food. I came here for lunch one Friday afternoon with my parents. The menu is very simplified Chinese food. We ordered fried shrimp and pan fried dumpling appetizers to share. I had a great lunch portion lomain that came with an eggroll and a cup of wonton soup. My parents each also had and appetizer and a entree and ice teas all around and it cost us $35. Not only its reasonable it is the best Chinese food I had so far in the Midwest.
Our waitress was very friendly older Chinese lady that was pretty talkative. She said that they do most of their business on take out. They have been in business for over 22 years. So not much as changed in the decor. There were over half a dozen orders picked up while we were there and we were not eating at 2pm (normal time). We would defiantly go here again if I am in town.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Forrest C.
Independence, MO
7/28/2010
After reading all these great reviews I went there for lunch today expecting the best chinese food in KC... but what I got was a sloppy mess that tasted like it was cooked the day before. If I want left overs I can look in my refrigerator. I ordered the General Tso's pork (Lunch menu) and the breaded pork was soggy. Tasted like it had been microwaved. The fried rice tasted like it had been setting around for a day or two, it was stale. The one good thing about the meal was the Spring Roll. It tasted fresh, unlike the rest of the meal.
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Review from Traci M.
Kansas City, MO
11/11/2010
I just went to this place. The lady who helped (barked at me) me was rude and nasty. I will never ever come back here. If I asked a simple question about a sauce all I heard was "you have to pay you have to pay ". Asking about something and wanting it are two things. Of course after she got my money! I would have gotten my money back if I could have. However shimp toast was good but not worth my money just on pincipal!
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Review from Melissa R.
Overland Park, KS
1/28/2010 2 photos
great atmosphere. big portions. fabulous price. plus, the Brillo pad for sale on the wall makes me smile.
