I have been to Quanjude once on a team building lunch. I can't particularly remember how good the peking duck was but it was good. Now, mum insisted that we should have lunch again at Quanjude, simply because it's Beijing's most sought after Peking Duck restaurant. If we were in Beijing, we won't be able to book a table to the restaurant. It's that in demand.
So, off we went to Quanjude. Once we were seated down, the head waiter asked if we wanted duck. We all nodded in consent, saying we want one Peking Duck for our table. We also ordered a few more things. We weren't particularly famished but we were thinking that a Peking Duck won't keep us full for long.
Yang Chou Fried Rice - Mum wanted to order this because this is what we usually order in Chinese restaurants in Manila. It's ordinary but the ingredients were fresh and the rice well-cooked. It's a well-executed rice dish.
Eight Treasures Hot Pot - We all agreed that this is delicious. We never had tofu hotpot this good before. The sauce was just right without being too salty or too thick. The eight treasures included fresh scallops, prawns and chicken. The dish came out piping hot and bubbling, which was a good sign and, yes, it does taste as good as it looks.
One whole Peking Duck - We had ample time to eat this time so we savored every bite. First, the peking duck was sliced by a trained Hong Kong chef. 
The skin was peeled off for us to eat first. What can I say but sheer delight was inside my mouth. It was crispy and light, and surprisingly, not too oily.
The skin was peeled off for us to eat first. What can I say but sheer delight was inside my mouth. It was crispy and light, and surprisingly, not too oily. 
Next, the duck meat was sliced and arranged on a plate. The duck meat was so tender and luscious. I never had Peking Duck this good before. There was a hint of juice in the meat but not oozing out. There is enough moisture to make the meat tender. The slices of duck meat can be arranged on a piece of pancake, with hoisin sauce, slices of cucumber and slices of leeks. Wrap it up and enjoy.
Lastly, the soup was served. The soup was not clear soup but was milky in color. It was not pungent but light, which was unexpected. The taste wasn't what I was expecting from an aromatic duck though it was pleasant and flavorful.
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