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Go Duck Yourself - Reviews
439 Cortland Ave, 94134 San Francisco
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Em-pek-able Wings, Chiu Chow Delight!
My experience was centered around picking up some wings for a Giants game. The Em-pek-able wings and Chiu Chow Fish Sauce wings were both excellent. If I had to choose, I'd go with the Chiu Chow wings; they have a flavor profile reminiscent of ramen and were just delicious.
I dare say they might be better than "ST" chicken wings. Both types of wings were huge, remarkably crispy even with the sauce, and the meat was so juicy. This was impressive considering the journey from Bernal to South Beach and up to the seats.
I highly recommend trying them – a double dare! I also liked the name of the place and had to double-check where my buddy got them from.
- Em-pek-able wings9
- Chiu Chow Fish Sauce wings10
- wings9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
10
Best Duck in the Bay Area!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely fantastic! I found this place to be an absolute gem, serving hands down the best duck I've had in the Bay Area. The restaurant itself, nestled in Bernal Heights, is a beautiful space.
The contemporary decor, elegant furnishings, and stunning tableware create a warm and inviting ambiance that's perfect for a fantastic meal. Let's talk about the duck: it was everything you could want and more – incredibly flavorful, amazingly tender, and wonderfully moist. The best part?
It was completely deboned, making every bite an effortless joy. The skin was perfectly crispy, a testament to how well it was prepared. The side of fresh, tender greens with fried garlic was a delightful complement to the richness of the duck.
The service was impeccable, making the entire dining experience feel seamless and special. I can't recommend this place enough—you simply have to Go Duck Yourself!
- duck10
- duck skin10
- greens with fried garlic8
Price per Person
- $71–$80
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- Food Exploration
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- Solo
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- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
8
Tasty Roast Duck, Room for Improvement
My experience at the restaurant was largely positive, especially concerning the food. I found the Cantonese roast duck to be very tasty, with plump, succulent meat and crispy skin. It was served nice and warm.
The char siu was also well-cooked, though a bit too sweet for my preference. On the downside, there's only one option for green vegetables to accompany the meat, which is an area they could improve. The service was friendly, and there was no wait time.
The atmosphere was rated 4 out of 5.
- Cantonese roast duck9
- succulent meat9
- crispy skin9
- green vegetables4
Price per Person
- $31–$40
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
8
Great Food, Service, and Prices!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I enjoyed the great food and great service, all at reasonable prices. The duck and pork dishes were particularly amazing.
My only reservation is that the meat can be quite fatty, so I probably can’t have this food too often.
- food9
- service9
- prices8
- meat4
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
9
Delicious food and great service!
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. The service was great, and the food was TASTYYYY! They even offer complimentary peanuts before the meal : D.
I particularly enjoyed the duck, which was so flavorful, and the sauces on the side were to die for. The noodle dish was also soo good! I look forward to coming back here :)
- service9
- food10
- complimentary peanuts8
Price per Person
- $31–$40
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- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
6
Second Visit Disappointing
My second visit to this restaurant wasn't as impressive as my first. While the meal was solid, the roasted duck and roast pork were just okay, lacking the crucial crispy skin I expected. The rice was also quite standard.
I left feeling a bit let down, as it didn't quite live up to the hype from my initial experience.
- roasted duck5
- roast pork5
- rice5
- crispy skin3
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
10
Perfect Duck Experience at Go Duck Yourself!
My first visit to Go Duck Yourself was an absolutely perfect experience! We enjoyed the Disco Duck for dinner, and it was exceptional. We had the pleasure of meeting Patricia, the owner, who was incredibly gracious and funny.
This is definitely a place to remember, and we will be returning for more delicious duck.
- Disco Duck10
- owner10
- duck10
Price per Person
- $31–$40
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
7
Good food, spotty service
My experience at the restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was good, earning a 4 out of 5. However, the service was spotty, rated a 3 out of 5.
The atmosphere was cool, especially the inside, and was rated a 4 out of 5. Parking was somewhat difficult to find, and it's paid street parking. The wait time was no wait, and the price per person was $30–50 for dinner.
- food8
- service6
- atmosphere8
- parking3
Price per Person
- $71–$80
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- Special Occasion
Group Type
- Large Group
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
6
Good Food, Rushed Service
We came here to celebrate my birthday with a party of seven. The staff were accommodating and answered our questions. We ordered about $300 worth of food, and I particularly enjoyed the crispy skin on the pork and the deboned duck, which made it much easier to eat.
However, the experience was soured because, despite making a 6 pm reservation, we were not informed that we would only have the table for 90 minutes, with another table booked for 7: 30 pm. This became apparent when our plates were taken away before we were completely finished, and we ended up eating our dessert outside in the cold. We had to eat our soft serve standing outside, which felt undignified after spending $400 after tax and tip.
Plates were removed starting at 7: 25 pm, and the bill was presented at 7: 29 pm, without any inquiry about dessert, even though we had previously asked about flavors and expressed interest. There was no courtesy of a heads-up that we needed to finish due to the next reservation; it felt like a forced removal, leaving us feeling undervalued.
- crispy skin on the pork9
- deboned duck8
- soft serve5
- table for 90 minutes2
- taking our plates away2
- forced removal1
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Couple
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- Couple
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
10
Amazing Cantonese Duck - A Must-Try!
Despite the click-baity name, this restaurant is the real deal. My experience was fantastic, especially with the Cantonese-style duck, which was probably the best I’ve ever had. Both the duck au jus and the vinaigrette were excellent.
The accompanying greens were perfectly garlicky. The price is very reasonable given the amount of food; less than $45 pre-tax was enough for two with leftovers. Reservations are probably a good idea, but they were able to accommodate our party of two without one.
The food and atmosphere were rated a 5 out of 5, and the service also received a 5.
- Cantonese-style duck10
- duck au jus9
- vinaigrette9
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