Pekin

Stepping into Pekin on Av. del Mar, you enter a quietly familiar corner of Los Montesinos where time seems to settle into a comfortable rhythm. It’s the kind of place where the pace slows just enough to savor the simple pleasures of an evening shared over a well-loved meal. The atmosphere, warm and unpretentious, invites you to unwind amid familiar faces and attentive, kindly staff who seem to know the stories behind many of the regulars’ orders.

The restaurant carries the humble charm of a neighborhood favorite, where openness fills the space with a sense of community rather than pretense. Though the storefront might initially suggest modesty, inside reveals a welcoming environment where the focus rests on connection—between friends, family, and the dishes that have found a place on countless tables over the years.

Here, the food feels less like a menu and more like a repertoire of moments shared: rich, aromatic chicken curries that warm the senses; crispy, sizzling duck fried rice with playful textures; and dishes that pair effortlessly with a familiar Chinese beer, making you feel at home no matter how far you’ve traveled. Desserts like the flambeed fried ice cream drizzled with honey gently signal the end of an experience that’s more about enjoyment than formality.

What resonates most is the uncomplicated joy found in Pekin’s everyday ritual—meals served with genuine care, a steady undercurrent of smiles, and a place that has quietly witnessed two decades of returning guests. It’s that steady presence in the local scene, the kind of spot where a friendly murmur and the clinking of glasses mark the comforting reassurance of a meal shared without fuss, but with heart.