Old Peking

520-795-9811

2522 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85716

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Outstanding cuisine, generous portion, excellent service

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Mon 11:00 AM-09:30 PM;Tue 11:00 AM-09:30 PM;Wed 11:00 AM-09:30 PM;Thu 11:00 AM-09:30 PM;Fri 11:00 AM-09:30 PM;Sat 11:00 AM-10:00 PM;Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM

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Chinese-Americans first settled in Tucson about 125 years ago and have flourished here in the desert ever since. Despite this thriving community, however, the city has suffered a shortage of truly outstanding Chinese restaurants; Old Peking is an exception, with good food served in a clean, neutral-toned environment. Peking duck, eggplant in garlic sauce, spicy General Tso's chicken, and other favorite specialties are beautifully prepared; vegetarians can choose from a broad array of fleshless dishes including noodles, bean curd, vegetables, and vegetarian spring rolls.

If you order one thing:
The crispy, greaseless Peking duck, usually available without advance reservation, is especially well-done here.

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Terrible Terrible Terrible!!!!!

by brandon f.

So I got take out last night for the first time and signed the credit card for like $8.32 and then looked at my bank account today and they took out $10.32 I hope that rat hole burns to the ground!! Oh ya, food is no different from dollar-scoop.

Posted 12/12/06 | Report Abuse

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Not fancy but REALLY good

by Momma of 2. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 2,783

We've been enjoying Old Peking for over 20 years. The furnishings are probably that old, too, so it's not exactly elegant dining, but the food is always hot, plentiful and delicious. And as hokey as they are, we always love reading the paper mats with Chinese astrology. Business seems to be slow so there's never any rush to give up your table - but if you want to take those leftovers home, box them up right away or you'll find yourself picking at the plate until nothing's left. Note: they participate in UPromise, a college savings program.

PROS: Generous servings of really good food.
CONS: September 2007 - It seems they've closed.

Posted 07/01/05 | Report Abuse

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nice place and nice guys

by walter77

I visited that resturant this Jun and enjoyed a very good chinese food almost everyday there. the boss is a warm-hearted boy! He helped us and I hope he can have a nice life in US.
I really miss the food and the kind man.
god bless you!

Posted 07/17/09

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Mostly inedible

by CSMobileUser

Tonight, my wife brought home takeout from this place. The Mongolian Beef was inedible. The other dishes were barely edible. My wife had forgotten our experience there a couple of years ago. Then, we picked at each of several dishes, paid and politely carried the food home where it went right into the garbage. The menu tonight boldly announced it is under new management. Management isn't the problem, the cook is.

Posted 07/07/09

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Okay, but don't get your hopes up

by trenchnurse

The General Tso's Chicken was good, but forgetable. However, the chicken egg foo young was more like scrambled eggs with vegetables and brown cafeteria gravy. Perhaps I was eating on an "off day" for the chef because this was mediocre at best. It would probably be good in a pinch, but don't expect much.

Pros: good parking

Cons: food not up to par

Posted 12/07/06

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