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Peking Restaurant

  • May 19, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by LenR from Townsville, Australia
Peking Restaurant

I had seen this restaurant on a previous visit and decided that after several weeks of local food, I needed a change. It proved to be a good decision.

The Peking is the only Chinese restaurant in central Belgrade. It is just 50m off the main pedestrian street in the center of the city. It is in a nondescript building but once you are inside, you are in a different world. There are lovely wooden screens, a waterfall, lanterns, Chinese music and generally just great décor like a traditional banquet hall.

The big surprise was that the service and the food were both as good as the décor. Fortunately, the restaurant was able to provide an English menu so I could understand the full choice available to me. There were starters, soups, main dishes, vegetarian dishes, and rice and noodle choices. I was feeling hungry so I started with a seaweed salad (about 340din) then had some sour hot soup (140din) and the fried pork in hot sauce for a main dish (580din) with steamed rice (80din).

The salad was delicious but was far too big for one and the rest of the meal was excellent. I was able to get a beer (95din) to help it all go down. By Belgrade standards, these prices are fairly high, but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely go back again. Next time I will make sure I go with someone so we can enjoy the experience together.

I’m not really sure of the significance but since returning home I see one guidebook ranks the Peking as a 4-star restaurant (most other restaurants get no rating). The restaurant opens 11am – 11pm Monday to Saturday and 1pm – 11pm Sunday. On the evening I went, the restaurant was only about one third full so reservations are probably not necessary.

In summary, I had an excellent meal in civilized surroundings and received good service as well. I left feeling contented and happy. What else can you ask for?

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