Review at Duck and Rice in Battersea Power Station

We hurried to Battersea Power Station for the second Duck and Rice outpost, which opened just a month ago, joining the Soho restaurant which recently celebrated its ten year anniversary.

The spot exuded an incredibly stylish vibe, transporting us instantly into the Duck and Rice world with its elegant furniture and lighting, designed to feel like a twist on an English pub crossed with a Chinese restaurant - a real contrast to the bright lights in the mall outside. 

The evening menu is extensive, covering Dim Sum, Small Chow, Noodles and Rice, Snacks, Hero dishes, Vegetables and Wok - we wrestled with how much to order and from which sections. Thankfully, our waiting staff were happy to guide us and recommend dishes.

We started with the Dim Sum, which was a real feast for the eyes as well as our mouths. We chose the Venison Puffs, Prawn and Scallop shumai, and Prawn and Chinese chive dumplings all served in traditional steam baskets, each serving two people comfortably with three items of each.

Our favourites were definitely the puffs - bitesize delicious light pastry with tasty venison inside. These we paired with prawn crackers that had the perfect crunch, and we couldn’t resist dipping them in the trio of varyingly spicy sauces, including pure chilli sauce!

From the extensive drinks menu, we opted for the Lychee Empress which was sharp yet refreshing  and a Lantern, a non-alcoholic mango delight. Both were served in fishbowl glasses and surprisingly lasted way longer than expected.

To follow, we dived into the signature Duck and Rice dish as well as Special Rice with Pork and Prawns, Garlic Pak Choi, and a Curry Soft Shell Crab. The Duck and Rice is their house special for a reason - we enjoyed succulent Cantonese roast duck on a bed of jasmine rice and cucumber. With crispy skin and succulent meat this was a real crowd pleaser, yet we did not get to the bottom of the dish - it’s a very generous portion. 

The curry crab really did hit the spot - a large crunchy crab covered in a thick, spicy curry sauce - think Chicken Katsu but a crab instead. Absolutely delicious. 

Sadly we didn't have enough room for dessert- someone else could have joined us and we still wouldn't have finished everything on the table. Go hungry is our advice, and go before anyone realises it's there!

Address: Duck and Rice Battersea Unit L1-003,Level 1, Phase 2, Battersea Power Station, London, SW11 8DD

Written by Claire Selby

Photos courtesey of Duck and Rice