Orania Restaurant - Peking Duck at Hotel Orania
The X-berg Duck
When it comes to Peking duck, conversations often veer into debates about how authentic the experience is compared to the original in China.
Truth be told, we haven’t yet had the chance to witness the dish in Běijīng.
What we can say with certainty, however, is that the five-course Peking duck served in the lounge-like restaurant of Orania is an absolute feast for the senses.
Masterfully prepared, lovingly presented and served in an irresistibly cozy atmosphere, it’s a culinary highlight of a Berlin visit that we wholeheartedly recommend.
The ducks hail from the ethical farms of Ireland’s Silver Hill Farm.
At first it arrives at the table as a whole (well, almost), looking like a delectable golden lacquered little work of art.
The journey begins with duck dashi and dim sum.
This is followed by the crispy duck skin, ready to be wrapped in whisper-thin pancakes with hoisin sauce and pickles.
Next comes the grilled duck breast.
Finally, the meal concludes with fried rice prepared with the leg meat and a rich egg yolk.
And although in the end our fortune is already at maximum and we couldn’t possibly manage dessert, there are still delightful homemade fortune cookies, thanks to which we know:
“Now is the time to try something new.”
So next time, we’ll definitely try nougat, yuzu and dulce de leche or amarena cherry, yoghurt and Guanaja chocolate for dessert.
We’re already looking forward to it.
