549244 Sat Aug 16 13:06:50 -0700 2008 6 18 Manhattan 0 3962493 Trying to reserve PEKING DUCK HOUSE at Mott St. tonight, but they're booked! Is there an alternative in Chinatown? I'd rather not go to Midtown for their sister restaurant. Thank you! Sat Aug 16 13:06:56 -0700 2008 108016 theskyflyer 1 3962590 I've heard that the peking duck at peking duck house can be a little disappointing (mixed reviews)... look at this thread for alternatives: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/318500 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/257158 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/490901 Sat Aug 16 14:06:15 -0700 2008 3962493 182120 courtney.hami 1 3962788 they have a sister restaurant in midtown...u can try that Sat Aug 16 15:57:31 -0700 2008 3962493 12298 Lau 2 3962926 No good alternative I am afraid. Mott Street branch always busy. Same owners. Excellent Peking Duck at both locations - East 53rd location more elegant in decor and certainly less crowded. Sat Aug 16 17:24:48 -0700 2008 3962788 148845 scoopG 3 3963489 After few attempts, we ended up at AMAZING 66. Their duck really isn't bad, but we did not like the thicker pancake they served. I know some folks bash PDH, but in my opinion, their duck is marginally better than A66's. Sun Aug 17 04:32:13 -0700 2008 3962926 108016 theskyflyer 3 3964142 FWIW - I was just in Chinatown (trying out Chatham Square) and noticed that at the parking garage on Worth just around the corner from Chatham Square (south side) they offer $10 parking for three hours if you're eating at Peking Duck House after 4pm. Thought that was a pretty good deal. Sun Aug 17 12:39:58 -0700 2008 3962926 10985 MMRuth 1 3963946 i think the midtown Peking Duck House is better than the chinatown one Sun Aug 17 10:33:38 -0700 2008 3962493 118604 foodwhisperer