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By day, he’s a radiologist. For kicks, he’s That Peking Duck Guy
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points Pham's clients include notable figures such as Phil Rosenthal and Roy Choi. A radiologist by day, Hong Pham has a unique hobby - cooking ducks in the Chinese style.
A radiologist by day, Hong Pham has a unique hobby - cooking ducks in the Chinese style. He is known as That Peking Duck Guy and has gained a following for his roasted Pipa ducks. Pham's clients include notable figures such as Phil Rosenthal and Roy Choi.
He started a social media account to document his attempts to make the perfect duck, but it eventually led to selling his creations. This was not his initial intention, but neighbors showed interest and offered to buy his ducks.
Further details about That Peking Duck Guy and his culinary endeavors are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: September 5, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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