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^ Xiang Man Lou is one of my go-to places for good duck and great homestyle side dishes, all at great prices for a pauper like myself. But best to make a reservation or you'll be waiting a long time, and they only take reservations for 18:00 to 18:30 seating, so plan an earlier dinner. You can order half-ducks here if you're a party of one or two.

Note to the uninitiated: at all duck restaurants, if you want a duck, you need to reserve in advance the number of ducks you want, and when you want it served. The chefs will start the roasting of your duck(s) accordingly, well before you arrive at the restaurant, as it takes awhile. You normally do not go to the restaurant and get seated, then order your duck.