Ingye-dong Peking duck restaurant for first-timers: Gang's Duck

I had never eaten Peking duck before. So I visited Gang's Duck (갱스덕) in Ingye-dong, Suwon, a place with a stylish interior and a perfect balance between its signature Peking duck and its meal dishes.

Gang's Duck hours and parking

Gang's Duck is open daily 11:00-23:00, with a break time from 15:00 to 17:00. Last order is at 14:30 and 22:00. There is no parking, so I recommend a nearby public car park.

• Daily 11:00-23:00
• 15:00-17:00 Break time
• 14:30, 22:00 Last order
• No parking; nearby public car park recommended

Where is Gang's Duck in Ingye-dong, and what's the atmosphere like?

Gang's Duck is behind Homeplus in Suwon. It's also 5 minutes from City Hall Station. Parking is hard in Ingye-dong, so I recommend using a nearby public car park.

Inside, the softly glowing red neon lights lift the mood even more.

It's spacious and pleasant, and there are private rooms too, so it works for groups and full-venue rental!

There are also separate men's and women's restrooms inside, and they're clean and nice to use.

Ordering and booking tips for Gang's Duck

Every table has a tablet, which makes ordering easy.

I booked through Naver before going. Seeing the peanuts and small plates neatly set out raised my trust a lot! Peking duck and dongpo-yuk (braised pork belly) take about 20 minutes after ordering, so if you reserve before visiting you can eat faster!

How to eat Peking duck for first-timers

• Spread out the thin pancake.
• Add well-cooked duck together with the skin.
• Top with scallion and cucumber.
• Roll it up and dip it in the sauce.
• Enjoy!

You don't even need an explanation, because there's a detailed instruction card you can read while you wait. Of course, the staff explained it once more when the food came out.

You can also watch a staff member at the counter carving the Peking duck by hand. I kept staring, wondering "is that my duck?" haha

How does the half Peking duck at Gang's Duck taste?

The star of Gang's Duck, the Peking duck, has arrived! It's a golden, glistening, nicely roasted beauty >__<

The skin and meat come in a good proportion. You can order Peking duck as a half, so it's great for small groups or for pairing with other dishes.

With the Peking duck you get thin pancakes, cucumber, scallion, sugar and sweet bean sauce. These can all be refilled.

Juicy meat wrapped with the thin pancake, shredded scallion and cucumber, then dipped in the sauce, tastes clean and has no gamey smell at all, so anyone can enjoy it without hesitation!

There's no gamey or duck-specific funky smell, so even people who are picky about duck dishes can enjoy it cleanly, with no love-it-or-hate-it divide!

Dipping Peking duck skin in sugar

The skin of Gang's Duck's Peking duck is crispy and nutty. Dab it in a little sugar and the mix of rich fat and sweet sugar is soooo good..

Complimentary fried duck

This came out partway through the meal as a free extra. They fry the leftover duck parts and sprinkle them with a ziran (cumin-style spice, I think?) seasoning, and it was a real treat. I bet it would go great with beer haha

What are the Hong Kong-style egg noodles like?

Gang's Duck's Hong Kong-style egg noodles are made with egg in the dough, giving a thin, springy texture that snaps apart, which I found very appealing.

They're stir-fried quickly over high heat, so the crunchy vegetables and overall savoriness are the best~! It tastes clean and light, not oily or heavy, and goes well alongside the Peking duck!

Is the shrimp fried rice too salty?

The shrimp fried rice at Gang's Duck isn't too salty or harsh, with a faint wok aroma, and the nuttiness of the egg goes well with the scallion.

The plump shrimp pop and bounce with every bite, the best!

Who should try Gang's Duck in Suwon?

If you want to try Peking duck in a classy, stylish setting near Suwon City Hall in Ingye-dong, I highly recommend Gang's Duck! The staff were friendly too, which made it a nice place to visit. That's it for Gang's Duck!