A Review — New York
Yingtao x Pecking House
A collaboration between Michelin-starred Yingtao and Brooklyn's beloved fried chicken house — comfort food, elevated.
By Tony Abraham
Visited July 17, 2025
Cuisine Chinese-American
Neighborhood Brooklyn
Main Course
Fried Chicken Sandwich
The star of the show, the Fried Chicken Sandwich, is exceptionally flavorful, with chicken cooked to perfection and boasting a super crispy exterior. While the chicken itself could benefit from a bit more seasoning and a touch more heat, these are minor quibbles in an otherwise outstanding sandwich.
The pickled cucumber is a welcome addition, imparting a unique taste profile that works wonderfully with the sauce. What truly sets this sandwich apart is the bread toast used instead of a usual bun — it's perfect and almost melts in your mouth. This sandwich alone makes the visit definitely worth it.
Side
Corn Bread
The accompanying Corn Bread is a standout in its own right. It's perfectly sweet, moist, and flavorful, living up to its reputation as super light and one of the better ones I've had recently.
Dessert
Housemade Stout Beer Ice Cream
Concluding the meal is the intriguing Housemade Stout Beer Ice Cream. It features a delicious coconut and chocolate crumble which adds fantastic texture. The ice cream itself has a strong malt taste from the stout, balanced with a subtle hint of salt. The crumble definitely enhances the overall experience of this unique dessert.