For sixty years the address at 3 East 52nd Street belonged to La Grenouille, and the room reopened on September 1 as a Beijing duck house. Chef Matt Chen arrives from Le Palais in Taipei, reportedly the first restaurant in Taiwan to earn three Michelin stars, and the Vancouver original has had six years to work out the bird. Whole ducks start at $128.
What to expect
This is a special-occasion Midtown room, not a casual drop-in - book ahead and dress for it. The duck is the reason to come and starts at $128, so plan on sharing it across the table. If you want the full argument, there is a tasting menu at roughly $200 per person.
Good to know
- Opened Tuesday, September 1 - this is among its first weekends of service.
- The Beijing duck starts at $128 and is built for sharing; order it when you book if possible.
- It occupies the former La Grenouille space between Fifth and Madison avenues.
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Common questions
What was here before?
La Grenouille, the French restaurant that occupied 3 East 52nd Street since the 1960s and was one of Midtown's longest-running institutions.
How much should I budget?
The tasting menu runs close to $200 per person. A la carte, dishes range from $26 to $58 and a whole Beijing duck starts at $128.
Who is the chef?
Matt Chen, who previously ran Le Palais in Taipei, reported to be the first restaurant in Taiwan to receive three Michelin stars.
