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Best Duck Dishes in Los Angeles
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $18.50 – $48.00
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 5 Duck Dishes in Los Angeles (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Dry-Aged Duck 'Rouennaise' at Melisse — 100% recommended, (Santa Monica)
- Spice-Crusted Duck Breast at Kato — 96% recommended, (Arts District)
- Dry-Aged Duck Breast at Republique — 96% recommended, $48.00 (Mid-Wilshire)
- Jade Noodles at Luv2Eat Thai Bistro — 94% recommended, $18.50 (Hollywood)
- Spicy Minced Duck Dan Dan Noodles at Cassia — 92% recommended, $26.00 (Santa Monica)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Duck Dishes
#1100% recommend
Dry-Aged Duck 'Rouennaise'
MelisseSanta Monica·$$$$
A signature preparation of dry-aged duck served with a rich, antique silver-press sauce.
Tip: The silver-press sauce is a rare and incredible technique to witness. Pay attention to the tableside preparation—it's half the experience.
#296% recommend
Spice-Crusted Duck Breast
KatoArts District·$$$$
Tender duck breast with a complex spice crust, served with a bao bun.
Tip: The bao is light and airy. Use it to catch every bit of the duck juices and spice on the plate.
#396% recommend
Dry-Aged Duck Breast
RepubliqueMid-Wilshire·$$$
$48.00
Pan-seared duck breast with seasonal fruit and a rich reduction.
Tip: This is one of the best duck preparations in LA. It's rich, so it's best paired with a lighter vegetable starter.
#494% recommend
Jade Noodles
Luv2Eat Thai BistroHollywood·$$
$18.50
Green egg noodles with BBQ pork, roast duck, and crab meat.
Tip: Mix the noodles thoroughly with the sauce at the bottom of the bowl. It's where all the savory flavor lives.
#592% recommend
Spicy Minced Duck Dan Dan Noodles
CassiaSanta Monica·$$$
$26.00
Hand-made noodles with spicy duck, peanuts, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Tip: Mix the noodles thoroughly to get the spicy duck and peanut sauce evenly distributed. The Sichuan peppercorn kick is excellent.
#688% recommend
Duck Confit Tagine
BavelArts District·$$$
$44.00
Spiced duck confit served in a traditional tagine with dried fruit.
Tip: The balance of sweet and savory here is classic Moroccan. It's a great contrast to the spicier dishes.