J.z.peking Duck - Almaty

Breathtaking views of mountains and fresh mountain winds on the terrace today so rare! delicious dishes and drinks of quality. highly recommended

We lived in 西安，Xi'an, from 2014-2017. I took those three years off work and studied the Chinese culture and language. It was an interesting three years. We developed a deep love for Chinese food and have become real connoisseurs. This place definitely caters to the Kazakh palate, but we're in Kazakhstan so I should expect that. It was an authentic menu with authentic flavors, but toned down a lot so locals here can handle the flavors. When we ordered 麻婆豆腐，ma po dou fu, we were warned it was REALLY spicy, and we were like heck yeah! That's why we're here!!! And it was not spicy. Or, I guess, it's spicy for Kazakhstan, but not spicy for China and definitely not spicy for us. I liked the tofu, but any 阿姨, aunty, would be furious. The texture was wrong. It was thick and dense, unlike the usual tofu served in this dish. We had 包子，bao, that was very authentic. I was sad they didn't have 饺子，traditional Chinese dumplings, my favorite Chinese food. I like dumplings so much I have a plate of them tattooed on my back. We sat on the patio and while it was nice to look at from the street, I wouldn't choose to sit on it again. It's too close to the road and the big trucks driving by made it difficult to enjoy. Also, I'd recommend changing the music selection. It was anxiety inducing. It kept thinking the kid at the table behind us was tapping on the table with his chop sticks and I wanted to tell him to stop. Then I realized there was no kid, there wasn't anyone at the table behind us; it was the music! I'll be back. I don't mean for this to be a negative review. The name of the place is Peking Duck and we didn't try the Peking Duck. Duck is one of my favorite things to eat and my poor husband is allergic to duck. I just need to find someone that wants to join me and I'll give the place another try. Update: gave the place another try and this time the food was okay but the service was terrible. I've since found much better Chinese restaurants in town and after such awful service I do t see myself ever returning here.

It is true Chinese restorant. Minus 1 star os caused by prices on the 1st floor. Might be more affordable for fast food. Same time the food was very good. Portions are big enagh. Service is friendly and not very fast. But its ok if you come with big company on 2nd floor. It.s not far from Essentay to get a stop if you walking alongthe river.

Nice ambience but the food was sweeter to my taste.

Nice restaurant, loved the decoration and atmosphere felt like I was back in China again. Service was very slow and food was a bit expensive considering portion sizes. I will try to find another restaurant.