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Empire Chinese Kitchen

575 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • (207) 747-5063
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  • Robin D.

    We were visiting Portland from San Francisco, where we regularly eat amazing dim sum, so we were a bit wary of trying Empire, but were happily surprised. The food was absolutely fantastic. We had duck buns, spicy pork belly buns, pork bao, sticky rice, har gow, and of course the lobster dumplings. Everything was stellar. The flavors were nicely refined, a step above even the very good dim sum restaurants we are used to.

    (5)

  • Nicholas M.

    Delicious and creative take on Chinese food. My girlfriend and I were visiting Portland and heard about this place. We walked in without reservations and found a seat in the bar area, where we were served by one of the managers (I'm assuming). She was excellent and the food was some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. A good and affordable wine list. Try the Lobster dumplings--they are amazing and an interesting local twist.

    (5)

  • Garrett F.

    I shy away from Chinese unless I am in some city's labyrinth of a Chinatown. I don't understand any of the writing and everything looks the same. I eventually choose based on nothing and usually get it right. When I finally broke down and tried Zen last month, I lost all remaining hope for quality Chinese in Portland. I knew empire was opening soon and I wasn't remotely excited. We happened to e walking by last week tho, had heard good things and decided to give Chinese one last shot. We got there late (not knowing they closed the restaurant part at 10) and were still greeted with a smile and got snuck into the bar for a quick snack. Harmony at the bar is an old co-worker friend and she treated us great. The gang seemed to have the usual "first few weeks" communication issues, but it hardly affected us at all. We ended up with a few really nice little dim sum plates that tasted great and were well priced. They also had killer cocktails with pretty (jokingly) racist names for a Chinese joint. All around - fun, great quality, prices and atmosphere. Gotta get back there soon.

    (4)

  • Bud P.

    Dim Sum! These guys knew that opening another Chinese place (upscale or not) was not going to work. What does work is incorporating the widely popular Dim Sum style appetizer or tapas plates. This is a fun way to share food and taste lots of different items. We had several different dumplings and buns along with some of the best hot and sour soup I've ever had. They also had fun drink selections with variations on the classic Chinese restaurant staples like the Scorpion Bowl. You can order full meals as well which have the fried rice and noodles that you are used to, but I highly recommend trying Dim Sum if you have not had it.

    (4)

  • Acacia I.

    Really good and I enjoyed the food really light and easy to split perfect for a girls night very relaxed enviorment. I can't wait to return.

    (4)

  • Bento B.

    Empire has the best...repeat...The BEST fried rice in Portland. I am hooked on this offering and highly suggest ordering the Bacon-fried rice as a side dish. I've substituted their BBQ Chinese pork in place off bacon and it is to-die for. Seriously, it is outstanding!

    (4)

  • T.H. J.

    Absolutely inexcusably poor service. The food was good, but the wait was so aggravating, that it was not worth the effort. The kitchen is a mess. People seated 40 minutes after us got served with something we were waiting for. The FOH staff was obviously jumping orders from the kitchen to placate angry diners. Stay away until next summer. Maybe they will figure it out by then. Not recommended. Also, they were out of several menu items at 6:30 at night.

    (2)

  • Jess S.

    Warm and inviting atmosphere...fun drinks, good food to share and friendly staff My mom and I went and each got a cocktail - I altered mine a bit to be less sweet, and the bartender did so with no hesitation! We then split the bacon fried rice (UM....delicious!!!!) and a few other dishes. You have to try the bacon fried rice...I'll be getting my own dish next time. :)

    (5)

  • M B.

    We visit often and always sit at the bar. The cocktails are always excellent and the bartender or owner herself is always happy to concoct something awesome on request. We love the food and when your able to prepare the best green beans in the history of green beans you know that everything else is fantastic. The bacon fried rice is a must!!! We love this place not only for the food and cocktails but for the staff, owner and experience!!!

    (5)

  • Thomas M.

    Had lunch at Empire today... sampled pork dim sum, roast pork and duck filled steam buns. All excellent presentation, great flavored, fantastic service and urban ambiance. Will return soon...highly recommend the experience for some original Chinese cuisine. A welcome addition to the Portland restaurant experience.

    (5)

  • Sable S.

    Food was amazing but the service was terrible right off the bat. Our waitress seemed annoyed the entire time and my dish came out 30 minutes earlier than my partner's. When I was asking questions about the menu she could barely say anything other than "yeah it's all good". She also rolled her eyes multiple times, and was chatting with fellow wait staff more than her tables. We will definitely never go back to be treated like that.

    (1)

  • Sara P.

    Great food, service, ambiance and good value for the $$. Will definitely go back for the dim sum and kale noodles!

    (4)

  • William T.

    Well, it's fine, but not at this stage worth the hype. You get the sense when you walk in that you are part of a hipster scene and that doesn't diminish from the greeting, the service, the food, and the pace of the meal. We were told by our waitress that this was "dim sum," and that meant everything would just kind of "roll out." It did. Only the flounder dish kind of "rolled out" about 45 minutes after everything else. Green beans good. Pork buns ok. I guess if it calms down and isn't quite so pleased with itself, it could be serious, but at this stage it's not a place to go to dine - it's a place to go to be seen.

    (2)

  • Christine C.

    Definitely the best Chinese food I've had in Portland. The menu doesn't have a lot of choices, but I really liked the soup dumplings.

    (4)

  • Jeffrey L.

    They aren't a lot of places to get good Chinese food in Portland... I can hardly make that statement with a straight face as Chinese food is more of an umbrella term for a mixture of Cantonese, Szechuan, Hunan, and perhaps most predominantly, American cuisine. But authenticity is something that's not always desired, and when I say that I'd like a place that makes good Chinese food, I mean I want a place that brings me high quality versions of the takeout of my childhood. I came to Empire Chinese Kitchen on a snowy Saturday afternoon with my brother. It was very busy, and we were told there was a fifteen minute wait. After sitting next to the bar for 10 minutes, we were seated in a corner booth. The restaurant had a decidedly unfinished feel. The floor was white pine, sanded down and fast accumulating dirt. You could still see pencil marks on the walks from construction. The tables were thick wood and I liked the look of the antique light fixtures. I feel like some wood staining on the floors and walls could do the place wonders. While we waited for our food we were given a pot of tea. The server told me it was oolong, although she couldn't be more specific. I enjoyed it, although I would've liked a refill. The menu had a decent selection of dim sum, appetizers, soups, noodle dishes, and salads, desserts and drinks which we did without. We ended up ordering pork buns, green beans, hot and sour soup, potstickers, and Kung- pow chicken. The dishes arrived as they were ordered, one after the other. Pork buns were interesting, soft buns with char-siu style pork. They were tasty, albeit a little heavy. That said, they did not compare to Pai Mei's, a few blocks down. The green beans were okay, not too heavy (they were vegetarian so free of pork). A little scallion and soy gave the softened beans an Asian taste, but not much else. The hot and sour soup was my favorite dish of the meal. It arrived piping hot, and was genuinely spicy (lots of white pepper). It was thick, but lacked the gloupiness associated with heavy corn starch addition. Some scallions served as a garnish and as contrast. Not phenomenal, but nice and comforting. The pot stickers were unremarkable. Admittedly, I'm writing this review a few days after visiting Empire, but they could have been from Trader Joe's for all I know. They left no impression. The Kung-pow chicken was the last to arrive. Fried bites of chicken thighs say atop oily noodles with some allium for taste and contrast. The chicken was tender and crunchy, and the sauce, while sweet, was not saccharine. I would have preferred more spice. The egg noodle vermicelli was fairly tasty, albeit a bit of a pain to eat with chopsticks. We paid our bill and left. It came to a little over $40 before tax and tip which seemed reasonable. The service was not bad, but like the food, nothing really stood out. At the end of the meal I did experience that feeling that I had eaten the same dish five different times, just with different meats and vegetables. I am unsure if I will return to Empire. There was a lot to be excited about, but like the space itself, the thought going into the food felt... Unfinished.

    (3)

  • kristin W.

    Really good! Service great, friendly. Special Gin cocktail expertly made! Pork buns to die for and bok choy amazing. Come to this restaurant if you are in Portland, Maine! Perfect for a foodie and those that love good food and a comfy atmosphere!

    (4)

  • Peter R.

    Very disappointed. Pork buns came out and were literally 100% fat. We sent them back. Small plate of ribs were also fatty but had some meat on them. Not very tasty. The final straw was the loud noise of drums, musical instruments and singing going on on the second floor above . At first I thought it was another tenant practicing but the waitress told us it was a music venue owned by the Empire's owners and they were warming up and making sure all the instruments worked well. The show was to start at 10pm but it was only 7-7:30. It was loud and very annoying and made it hard to talk with our friends. They should not have a music venue right above the restaurant or at least restrict the testing of equipment to 9pm. One hour should be plenty before the performance starts. We will not go back and this was not our first time at Empire.

    (1)

  • Leyi L.

    We stopped here for dinner while staying in downtown Portland hotel. The food was excellent and authentic. Honestly, unexpectedly good for Portland, ME. We are Chinese, live in a major US city, and have traveled throughout Asia. The food here is comparable to any of those places. We had the peking duck buns, spinach dumpling, shanghai soup dumpling, kong pao chicken with noodles, and 'rice pocket'. Highly recommended while in Portland, ME. Also, the staff was very accommodating and friendly to us and our baby.

    (5)

  • Stavana J.

    My God. I live in Connecticut and this restaurant makes me want to move to Maine. I have literally never had better Asian food anywhere. The spicy pork belly buns were perfection - I would seriously eat them out of the trash. The Peking duck buns were a VERY close runner-up....perfect ratio of sticky steamed bun, hoisin sauce, succulent meat and crispy duck skin. The green beans were beautifully pan sauteed with a wonderful char on them and the most delicious garlic....they should seriously consider just serving that sauteed garlic on its own, I'd totally happily eat it with a spoon. Our waiter, Travis, was a darling - very enthusiastic about the food, attentive without being overbearing, charming and clearly very proud of the place. He actually apologized that our lobster dumplings were going to take a little more time than the rest of our food because the lobster had just been delivered a few minutes before - like having the freshest food on earth was an inconvenience. Empire Chinese Kitchen is a home run from the second you walk in the door to the second you leave. I will never visit Maine again without making time for at least one meal there.

    (5)

  • Katrina S.

    Had dinner there last night and was VERY happy with my food. It was fun to order the Dim Sum and try a little bit of everything. The only reason I am giving it 4 out of 5 stars is the number of dishes with shrimp. My dinner companion does not eat shrimp so his choices were limited. A few more things that were not seafood would be appreciated. I will be back however!

    (4)

  • Brittany D.

    first let me say, the atmosphere of the new empire is very nice. Its warm and inviting (plus whoever did their marketing and menu design is talented). my good friend and I decided to check out the new empire together. Both of us had yet to come in since the remodel. i have both good and bad things to say: we'll start with the good--the food tastes great. Everything is seasoned well and has a really authentic flavor. I also enjoyed that the waitress made an effort to explain the "traditional" way to eat the food (specifically the dim sung). the bad: first off we ordered the spinach dumplings. A different waitress came to the table and dropped an order of dumplings off. Turns out, those were not the ones we ordered. They were the 2 dollar more "soup dumplings". Trying to be flexible, having worked in kitchens for many years and knowing due to the mistake these would find their way to the trash, i agreed to just keep them. Now, most waitresses, due to this being her wrong-doing, would note of such and NOT charge us for the more expensive dumplings come bill time. She did. better yet, you shouldn't even charge for the dumplings at all if you really want to get down to it... and the biggest issue i had with empire: my friend did not get her entrée until we were practically done sharing mine!! c'mon! I'm sorry but you fail as a chef if you cannot time dishes together. simple as that. people come out to dinner together to enjoy eating to-get-her. this whole "food comes out as its done" is simple laziness and a sign that the kitchen doesn't have a clear team effort happening back there. Specifically in our case, i ordered the vegan entree and my friend got the chicken teriyaki--hers came out a good 25 minutes after mine. to the chefs---fire the veggie entree as your protein dish is about to come up. not hard. overall our waitress was pleasant and knowledgable. beer was good. green tea-eh. one tea bag for an entire pot of tea (weird).

    (3)

  • Benny D.

    Went for lunch. While food was good quality but it was not spectacularl... It seemed way over priced to us, compared to close by restaurants. Portions were small- we shared 2 appetizers, one order of dumplings and one large plate and were not at all full. Service was quite unfriendly, not warm and welcoming.... Disappointed.

    (2)

  • Trang N.

    Awful food as well as service. I waited for half an hour for a take-out order, and the dumplings they gave me were not what I paid for -- ordered soup dumplings and got regular pork ones. Having grown up feasting on good Chinese food, I can say with conviction that the dumplings here suck! Not half the quality of the stuffs you'd get in Chinatown, and twice the price. I went here in a desperate bout for dim sum and left extremely disappointed.

    (1)

  • Cindy R.

    Quick lunch here today - service was very good, steamed pork buns were okay (not sure if they were home-made, but too sweet for my taste in any case), green beans were really yummy, pan-fried dumplings were tasty but a bit too meaty for my taste (more pork than shrimp), same with the shumai tho shumai fans at my table were happier. Specials were best... chicken kung pao was very tasty, and my hot and sour soup was really fantastic. Prices were medium. Add that hot and sour soup to the menu, please! Yum!

    (4)

  • Abigail H.

    So, the atmosphere was fresh, but on a Saturday night with 6:30 reservations, it was very noisy. We had to wait about 15 minutes for our table after the time of our reservations, and there was no comfortable area that didn't constantly require us to step out of the way of various personnel. Once we were seated our server quickly got drinks on the table but never told us about specials, which would have been nice to know about. We ordered dim sum and small plates as appetizers, and they came out one at a time, which was really okay, but we never expected the entrees also to come out at long intervals! We received one entree, and then it was literally 20 minutes before the next one came, and then 15 minutes before two more, and then 5 minutes before the last. The long wait, the wait for everyone to be served, and the fact that we couldn't hear ourselves talk was less than enjoyable. It kind of ruined the dinner, and the server apologized but didn't offer anything tangible to make it better. After all, we were a party of 6, and were spending quite a bit. A discount on the check, free desserts, or drinks, something like that might have eased our evening a bit. As a matter of fact, when I asked about desert, she claimed they were completely out, which seemed unbelievable so early in the evening. My guess was she had already figured she wouldn't get a great tip, and was anxious to get us out of there so she could get some more customers. When the hostess asked how everything had been I told her that we had enjoyed the food, but about the other problems. She got a funny look on her face when I described the lack of dessert, but again, made no offer to make it right.

    (2)

  • Ronald D.

    I commend the new owners of Empire for offering spoiled Portlanders an alternative to the Americanized Chinese food we are used to here. This is not a dim sum restaurant, but an eatery that offers dim sum style dishes mixed with some larger plates with a nod towards traditional Chinese flavors and preperations. Wife and I sampled four plates, I offer my thoughts on each. Sizzling Teriyaki Chicken tasted wonderful with it's coating of sweet and gelatinous sauce. This could have been extremely salty, but the staff did not push us over the sodium cliff and for that I am grateful. This dish could been improved by serving the chicken crispy as one would expect with "Sizzling.' Chicken was served with a bowl of sticky rice which was nice. Har Gow (steamed shrimp dumplings) tasted like, well, shrimp dumplings. The dumpling wrappers were chewy in a way I had never experienced before. The menu indicates 4 dumplings and we were stiffed with 3. The shrimp should have been deveined first. Crispy green beans were unexceptional but one of the few vegetable dishes on the menu. (Steamed Chinese broccoli perhaps??? A dim sum staple) The won ton soup had tasty dumplings but the broth was thin and limp. The dishes all suffered from temperature issues with everything lukewarm, a pet peeve of mine. Tea was great. Service was attentive but not suffocating, room was clean, prices were reasonable, and I look forward to returning in a few weeks to see if the kitchen has worked out some of the kinks. Xie Xie.

    (3)

  • Andrew K.

    Food - 9/10 Service - 10/10 Atmosphere - 8/10 Pricing - Fair. What more can be said? Other than my waitress recommended a clam special (oh man, the amount of clam I got for 18$ is unheard of) that the chefs had just caught fresh themselves. We also had a sweet dumpling which was DELISH. I am moving to Portland in a few weeks and this is definitely going to be a frequent goto.

    (5)

  • Jennifer L.

    We stopped in here one evening because that place we had chosen for dinner was closed. It was AWESOME!!! First came the Beef with Broad Noodle. The noodles were so fresh and the beef was so tender. The sauce was complex with the perfect amount of heat. Then came out the Honey Walnut shrimp for my hubby and The Shanghai Soup Dumplings for me. My dumplings were by far the best I had ever had. The dough was perfect and the filling was sooo light and flavorful. I was super impressed at how perfect each one was. The hubby says the honey walnut shrimp were light and airy and very good. We also shared the Char Siu Bao. The bun dough was gluteny and delicious like it should be. I think maybe they could increase the amount of filling though it was a little lite but good flavor. The service was prompt and friendly. Nothing super special but it's nice just to have a good solid server sometimes.

    (4)

  • Chrissy H.

    Empire is my comfort food establishment of choice. I've had nearly everything on the menu and have had very few items I have not enjoyed thoroughly. My go-to dishes? -Hot and Sour soup (I'm not usually a fan, but here I will make an exception) -Spring rolls (I know- so predictable but this is my comfort haven!) -Peking duck buns -Brioche buns w/ BBQ pork (my absolute favorite) -Char Siu Bao (a lot like the Brioche bun but steamed) To save time, I like any of their dumplings with piggy in them. I also enjoy... -Garlic Green Beans (I eat veggies sometimes- if they're covered in garlic and spice) - Bacon Fried RIce (back to the meats) -Beef and Broad Noodles (last time they were a little greasy and flavorless, but I'll just chalk it up to an off night...they're usually scrumptious) I'm not a huge fan of the cocktail situation, but I can usually find a pleasant glass of wine to accompany my meal and of course they have a few standard local beer options. I am, however, a fan of the space. Maybe it's the wood furnishings or all of the jade plants, but there's something cozily appealing about Empire. On a cool, rainy day it's a nice place to sit and have dim sum and a little pot of tea. Ultimately, I am an Empire enthusiast. If it weren't for the handful of times I've had less than stellar service, I would give it five stars.

    (4)

  • Eliza M.

    Seriously, this is the best Chinese food in Portland, hands down. Today I got the wonton soup. Perfectly balanced flavor and ratios of broth to wonton to baby bok choy. The BBQ pork was outstanding as usual... And we were there for their staff lunch, which was so awesome to see. It felt great knowing the staff were all coming out to eat together (3:00ish?) right in the dining room with patrons. I don't know why, but I found it really endearing. Five millions stars!

    (5)

  • Christina E.

    We were craving Chinese, cause who doesn't on the morning of 4th of July?! We ordered the soupy dumplings (ok), lamb bao (which was actually quite good), steamed hoisin duck bun (eh) and some drinks. Overall, not bad. Traditional HK dim sum plated with an American twist. Great service.

    (3)

  • Ivy T.

    "Let's find some Chinese food in Portland, Maine." "Do you think there would be good Chinese food in Portland, Maine?" "We're from California, I'm not sure if anyone's Chinese food can beat the stuff in CA." And there was Empire Chinese Kitchen, a trendy Chinese restaurant with Cantonese workers in the background and a diverse waiting base in the front. We wanted to try items on the menu that were different, so the shumai and dimsum dishes were out, except for Lobster Dumplings, because...it's Maine. How can you not. We also ordered the Empire Egg Rolls, Beef Chow Fun (Broad noodles), and the Ramen. Empire Egg Rolls: If you're looking for "different", this is something to try. Instead of your traditional egg roll filling, you have pastrami. It was something else to try, I think it is good to have it once but I don't think I would order it again. Ramen: The ramen was pretty damn delicious, everyone from the tender chasu (which has been one of the best pieces of chasu that I've had) to the few strands of bok choy in the bowl. It was hearty with a thick broth. The noodles were decent and the tofu was standard, but it was chasu and bok choy that made the bowl. Beef Chow Fun: I have had good beef chow fun and I usually have my go to places in Los Angeles. This beef chow fun lived up to the hype, with noodles that tasted like they were homemade and not too much soy sauce to over salt it, it was the best dish out of our entire experience. The beef was juicy and tender and there were generous helpings of the beef to go with the noodles. We found it to be a pleasant experience, a little out of our price range because we are used to cheap Chinese food back in LA, but the beef chow fun made it worth it. The lobster dumplings are not something that you get that often and we enjoyed it. We're hoping to see more Asian food flair in Portland, Maine, since seafood is a large part of that menu.

    (4)

  • Mel C.

    Really enjoyed this spot! We were driving through Portland and wanted to stop by somewhere dog friendly. Empire has two small tables outside that allows dogs. We ordered the wonton soup (with a delicious duck broth), green beans (really tender but a tad salty), beef & broad noodles (like chow fun but so much better because they use quality beef), lamb baos (the biggest letdown - it's a curried lamb that doesn't have a ton of flavor). All in all it was a nice experience. The Yellow Fever cocktail was really sweet and lacking in alcohol though. Disappointed at that price point.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    Wow! Pastrami Egg Roll is too good for words. Other dishes were equally good (honey walnut shrimp is also highly recommended ). Service was good, nicely stocked bar. Reasonably priced. This place is here for the long haul.

    (5)

  • Lindsay W.

    I really like empire! Reminded me of some really awesome Chinese restaurants in Vancouver. And I think doing (real) Chinese well is hard so I really appreciated their creative menu and also probably one of, if not the trendiest experiences I have had to date in portland. It was crazy busy on a Saturday. And luckily the other couple I went with got our name on the list while having drinks at the bar. I just loved everything I tried. I loved the honey walnut shrimp we started with and also picked at other's food and all so excellent. I had the duck fried rice (awesome) and took half home for the next day. Our server was very peppy and attentive too. Excited to return -very cool spot (especially with the live music booming through the walls)

    (4)

  • Katherine L.

    First and foremost tip: disregard all other thoughts regarding reservations and just make them for Empire. This place is a bustling hipster honeypot, or so to proverbially speak, and there is so much going on at this fast paced eatery that it's no fun to try to wait around for a table. You will be in the way. If you wait outside, the view is bleak. Nothing much happening out there on the concrete. There is outdoor seating for 2 tables, literally... so, don't come here hoping to enjoy a meal outside. However, you can enjoy a meal inside at the bar or at the high ledge area abutting the entry on the other side of the glass. The menus for food and drink are long and thin, so they lean well against the glass since your space is limited. Second tip: as you await your food, have a drink. Really. The drink menu is innovative and fun, including cocktails and a couple mocktails, beer, sake and wine. The Shanghai Cowboy, Chinese Margharita and Dragon's Milk are just a few tempting libations. Really though, the drinks just help pass the time until your order comes to your table. As you wait for your food, you'll see the staff bustling around with those traditional bamboo steamers and think: where's mine? Well, it's coming, and hopefully you ordered some beautiful rice-wrapped steamed choices like soup dumplings, spinach dumplings (vegan and gluten-free), chive mushroom dumplings (vegan and gluten-free; lightly pan fried on the bottom - cool touch!), or har gow (shrimp). If not, maybe you delved into a unique selection of small plates like vegan choices of freshly sautéed baby bok choy, garlic green beans or spring rolls. Ah, but if you like lobster, you're in luck for this Asian fusion bringing in lobster dumplings and lo mein. More veggies? Eggplant, rice noodles with kale and ginger fried rice - all can be made vegan and gluten-free. I was impressed with the options here, as they were all fresh, steaming/ piping hot and flavorful. There was a bit too much salt for me, but I'm picky. Just like traditional Chinese restaurants, no rice comes when you order small plates and/or dim sum. So, recognize and be ready for that if you have a palate sensitive to salt. Overall: this eatery delivers Asian fusion with friendly flair that glimmers with authenticity. There is something for everyone in your party. Everyone will be pleased... unless someone is a raw enthusiast.... Delicious food and beverages that justify why people wait so long for this Portland gem of an eatery! If only the hours of operation were longer... Loved this food. Will be back for those chive mushroom dumplings and of course, I can never have enough baby boy choy.

    (4)

  • S And E H.

    Finally a place that has GREAT dumplings. The dumplings are delectable. So different and so very tasty. The flavors explode in your mouth. You'll be surprised how many that you eat because you won't want to stop eating them. The soup dumplings were out of the world and our favorite! Make Reservations. This is a fun place with fabulous and funny wait staff. Despite being super busy the waitstaff were pretty on point keeping up with the tables.

    (5)

  • Tricia B.

    Great place for appetizers or a full meal. A must have is the crisp orange beef, it is amazing! It is an upscale version of dim sum, the wait staff are incredibly attentive and helpful. We went for my brother in law's birthday, they surprised him with a decadent chocolate torte. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Jasmine X.

    Actually not bad. Bf and I were in Portland for the evening and wanted to grab a quick dinner before we started a three-hour drive back home. None of the usual Portland favorites really spoke to us that night so we decided to give the finest hipster Chinese that Portland has to offer a try and we weren't disappointed. We showed up around 6pm or so on a Sunday night and the place wasn't very crowded. The place is pretty hipster ahah. You can tell in the menu typography, in the layout of the place... yet they somehow still manage to cook up some really authentic Cantonese dishes (prob because the kitchen staff is led by a Canto chef. That's how you know it's legit.) Bf got the Shiso Crazy drink which was pretty good. We weren't super hungry so we just got a few dishes--wonton soup, duck buns, green beans, shrimp dumplings, and beef chow fun. Good stuff. Wonton soup was made out of duck soup which I loved. The wontons were also pretty good. Green beans were SO tender and delicious sauteed in garlic sauce. Duck buns were fine, but nothing amazing--ditto for shrimp dumplings. We figured those two options would be pretty safe choices that no place could mess up. The chow fun was not bad, but nothing amazing either. But it was pretty decent by Asian standards. All in all, service was a little slow at times, but I was pretty pleased with the quality of food. You really wouldn't expect it to be that legit given that it seems to Americanized and hipster, but it's definitely really authentic. I'm from California and this is my stamp of Chinese food approval. tldr; yummy authentic Chinese food in a hipster restaurant! drinks are pretty bomb too

    (4)

  • Mark E.

    Our favorite Chinese restaurant in Maine! That sounds like I am damning it with faint praise since Maine is a culinary desert of Chinese food, but I'm not. This is some of the best Chinese I've ever had, anywhere! The food is simply delicious, well presented, and reasonably priced. This is not typical Americanized pu-pu platter stuff. This is fresh and inventive Chinese Dim-Sum! The atmosphere is a bit hipster but I can live with that. The hostess and wait staff have been universally excellent. Pleasant, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Can't ask for more than that. A true gem for Portland! Darn, now I want Dim-Sum...

    (5)

  • Kristopher C.

    By far the best dim sum experience I've ever had! Flavor, service, menu options, ambience, cocktails - this place is doing everything right. I cannot recommend enough!

    (5)

  • Selina C.

    The food was very fresh, good quality. Excellent service from Travis. He showed us exactly what a great server looks like.

    (5)

  • Josh M.

    Best dim sum I've had in Maine and possibly anywhere else. It's a bit pricey but when you eat there you understand why. Upscale food, elegant dining experience. The waitress I had was very friendly.

    (5)

  • Elvi W.

    We were celebrating my birthday here as Chinese there is tradition of eating noodles on birthday for longetivity. Lobster dumpling, har gow, honey walnut shrimp is a must order.they are delicious. Lobster lomein was very flavorful and tasty as well. I was pleasantly surprised by the free chocolate torte cake given by Theresa. It just made my day after a long drive from quebec.

    (4)

  • Anna D.

    I finally made it here! They were quite busy on a Saturday night, but nothing too crazy that we felt overwhelmed or cramped. There was about a 20 minute wait for 4, so we sat at the bar and had a drink before our table was ready. The space isn't massive, but it's definitely used to it's highest potential. They seemed very accomodating for small and large parties. We were sat in a booth near the door to the kitchen and we couldn't even tell! There was no crazy smells or noise that you couldn't hear or notice from anywhere else in the restaurant. We ordered the honey, walnut shrimp as a starter... FYI - they're fried, which the menu doesn't note. I ordered two orders of the spinach dumplings (there's 4 to one order) for my meal and they were DELICIOUS. There was a wonderful texture and blend of spinach, ginger and carrot with a nice dumpling sauce for dipping. The other three ordered the ramen, fried rice (I don't remember if she ordered the bacon or ginger fried rice), and beef and broad noodles. The flavors were all wonderful and we couldn't have been more pleased with our meals and service. FYI - the dishes come out as they're ready, not all at once. We only had to wait a few minutes between each plate, but I know I would have been annoyed if I didn't know that!

    (4)

  • Jameson B.

    Stopped by Empire twice on my trip to Portland. Once for a concert upstairs and the other for lunch. The venue upstairs is small, intimate, and a great place to watch a show. Fantastic sound and cheep beers upstairs. As for the restaurant downstairs, dim sum is my #1 food of all time and this place does a pretty good job at it. Some nice variations to the more classic dumplings and really great small plate offerings. The interior is also done really well with a simple and crisp layout. Spring rolls with brussel sprouts were outrageous and one of the better soup dumplings I've had outside of China.

    (4)

  • John H.

    With a Thai place on every corner, it's surprising how few options there are for Chinese around Portland. So I was glad when Empire opened up around the corner from my apartment. I don't live that close anymore but I still end up there fairly regularly. The food is pretty consistently good. Though the pastrami egg roll feels out of place and isn't that great. The soup dumplings are wonderful in theory, and the flavor is delicious, but more often than not they put them too close to the side of the steamer basket. When you go to pick them up they stick to the side and tear, and all that tasty soup leaks out. On the other hand, the other day I didn't finish my crispy ribs, and when I got them home I found a little container of the dipping sauce in bag. It seems like a small thing, but so many places don't do that. More importantly, every time I've been there; lunch, dinner, weekends, weekday, even Christmas Day, the owner was there as well, working hard. I like an owner who is actively involved and clearly committed to to making sure everything is done right.

    (4)

  • Rachel D.

    I went to Empire for lunch with my Mom a month or so ago and it was a great experience. The hostess (and I believe also Owner) was adorable and very friendly. She greeted us and sat us in the window. My mom and I split two dumpling orders, the pork dumplings and the spinach dumplings. I actually liked the spinach dumplings more, which was a delightful surprise to me! We also shared the basil fried rice which is not to be overlooked. My diet wasn't too happy that I enjoyed an afternoon of delicious carb-filled dishes but c'est la vie - I really enjoyed our meal at Empire. I also had an adorable pot of tea to drink. I have gotten cocktails here before and wasn't extremely impressed so I avoided alcohol on my trip. I really love the decor and she's done an amazing job transforming the place. It's almost unrecognizable from the old Empire. I would highly suggest the spinach dumplings and basil fried rice if you're eating at Empire.

    (4)

  • Sheila D.

    I went to Empire around a week ago, and I thought it was a pretty good Chinese restaurant. It markets itself as a dimsum restaurant, but there isn't the traditional setup with rolling carts; rather, there's just a small dimsum menu with some common dimsum dishes. I found the steamed dumplings to be okay - I wasn't overwhelmed with the flavor, but the taste wasn't bad. My favorite dish by far was the Lobster Longevity Noodles, which were delicious. The dish was served with a whole lobster (though not shelled, it was incredibly tasty) and thick rice noodles, and the flavor was incredible! I like the fact that there are Gluten Free and Vegan labels on the menu items, but the dishes seem a little pre-prepared. When I asked if it was possible to take out the meat in one of the appetizers, the waitress told me that they couldn't make the change. I would say that this is alright for a Chinese restaurant, but definitely not as traditional as I had hoped.

    (3)

  • Bramfy B.

    In heaven here. Dumpling and steamed bun galore. Lobster dumpring, shrimpork dumpring, egg roll with pastrami yes!, China town bbq pork, crab Rangoon, char siu bao, and shumai among others. Just order one of each of small plates and Dim Sum and plan on completely clogging the toilet the next morning. Although the first sign of good Asian food is that you notice you are eating among asians- don't be alarmed that this is not the case here because Asians are new to Maine. I had three in my high school and they were triplets - This place is worth the wait - Great beers as well as is the case with every spot in ptown One of my favorite places in Ptown

    (5)

  • Randy M.

    Favorite restaurant right now! Amazing pork buns, Chinatown pork, eggplant, orange beef...I could go on. Best ever Chinese style food. Great atmosphere. Love it! We usually do an array of small plates and it's wonderful.

    (5)

  • Meli L.

    Dined in twice, take out once- soup dumplings consistently good as are the pork belly buns- a bit spicier than I expected? Chive and shiitake dumplings a good vegetarian choice and the won ton soup is quite tasty with good sized won tons, flavorful duck broth. My boyfriend had the Kung pao chicken and said was way too salty and service could be a bit quicker, but they are very friendly.

    (4)

  • Robert J.

    I like to think that I don't follow the crowd, but I have to admit I tried Empire only because it got a mention in the August '14 issue of Food & Wine. Sometimes it pays to be a lemming, because this was a great little spot. Empire isn't trying to be especially innovative, and there's no "fusion" going on here. The food is pretty straight-up Cantonese, but it's locally sourced and super fresh, and that can be a revelation. One bite of my main course and I was like, "Oh THAT's what Kung Pao is supposed to taste like!" Personally, I thought the large plates were better than the appetizers or the dim sum. Portions are satisfying, and the $20 pp price tag seemed very reasonable. Service is just okay, about what you'd expect from Portland hipsters forced to make a living. Decor is cool, though -- I got kind of a 1920s Shanghai speakeasy vibe. Absolutely worth a try.

    (4)

  • Masha N.

    Cozy, cool, delicious! Love the industrial decor - and the wonderful dim sum options! The best hot and sour soup ever! What a wonderful find in Portland!

    (5)

  • Ashley W.

    Let me first start off by saying that I grew up in California, where amazing Chinese food can be found in a matter of minutes. The decor of the restaurant definitely fits the Portland hipster vibe. They have some clever drink names that I got a kick out of (ex: "Shiso Crazy"). Dishes came out quick, and servers were nice and friendly. Now for the food.... The Good: - Garlic Green Beans: probably one of the better dishes. - Spicy Pork Belly Buns: got a nice spicy kick in it, as the name implies. The Eh: - Shanghai Soup Dumplings: decent; not as soupy as you would think. - Shu Mai: decent. The "I probably won't order again": - Honey Walnut Shrimp: Too citrusy. If you go to any other authentic Chinese restaurant, you'll know this isn't what it should taste like. I did like that they were jumbo shrimp, that was different. My 2 other friends seemed to enjoy this dish, though. Nonetheless, Empire does serve decent dimsum for Maine ... maybe cuz theyre the only dimsum place in Maine... lol. Authentic? I wouldn't go that far. I'll probably go back to try some of the larger plates like the Beef Noodles.

    (3)

  • Lauren T.

    Went for dinner on Wednesday night at 7pm. It was packed- had reservations for 5 but increased it to 7 at the last minute and they were very accommodating. Started with the Chinese margarita, loved it so much I had 3 of them! It was perfection with the cutest little peppers for a garnish. (But seriously, don't eat them or you will regret it) Now for the food- ordered multiple things and shared with friends. The garlic green beans were simply delicious. The pastrami egg roll (1 large roll- cut in half) was great with a yummy dipping sauce. The spring rolls ( order of 2) were very crunchy with tons of cabbage. As a main dish, the Kung Pao Chicken was divine! Large portion- definitely enough for 2 after appetizers. It consisted of yummy noodles, tons of chicken, and topped with peanuts and lots of sauce! The vibe of the place was great, cool decor, service was good, and prices were very reasonable! I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Lucy W.

    Traditional Chinese dishes and dim sum with a more modern twist. If you order Coors, it comes in a squat bottle (witnessed another customer's order). Bar lights are fashioned out of jars. Dim sum only comes in threes. Thai basil gets mashed into craft cocktails with coconut milk (yum- it was a specialty cocktail named the green dragon, I think). I stopped by after seeing Empire on a list of must-visit Chinese restaurants in the US, particularly for their lobster dumplings. The shape of the dumplings are very unique, but required the dumpling skin to be very thick and chewy. Good if you like a hearty dumpling, but I tend to like a more delicate dumpling for dim sum. The filling was similar to a har ago filling, but with lobster instead of shrimp. Not mind blowing enough to make my best of lists, but the food and drink menu is inventive and interesting enough to be a cool place to get Chinese food. I sat at the bar under the aforementioned lights made of mason jars, with attentive service by the bartender who also doubled as a takeout orderer. There were TV's with a tennis match playing. Street parking only...I found a metered space down the side street.

    (4)

  • Anna E.

    I grew up in a Cantonese family in a small town about an hour north of Portland. Dim sum is something we're very familiar with, as we've had it numerous times at many different locations in large cities along the east coast and even in China and Hong Kong. Imagine our excitement when we learned of this new restaurant that is serving dim sum in Portland. I took my parents to Empire Chinese Kitchen yesterday for a late lunch after hearing so much about it. In Cantonese, dim sum literally translated into English means "touch the heart." Like tapas, dim sum is served in small portions and the dishes are meant to be shared. To "yum cha" is to eat dim sum and literally translates to "drink tea", which is very much part of the experience. We arrived mid-afternoon to a nearly empty restaurant after finding street parking. Upon entering, I was immediately taken with the fresh, airy, modern look and feel of the restaurant. I adored the décor, loved the color choices, and all the details (for example, the hanging mason jars and small potted plants). Even the menu is attractive. All was reflective of and complimentary to its location in the heart of the arts district of the city. A pot of warm oolong tea was brought to our table while we looked at the menu. Dim sum choices are located in the middle section of the menu, while starters like the Empire Eggroll and Peking Duck Buns filled the top section. After the dim sum section, larger plates such as Bacon Fried Rice, Kale & Noodles, and Cantonese Flounder were described. We recognized many of the items but noticed they were grown up, more refined versions of what we were familiar with. For instance, the Beef & Broad Noodles is not your standard Chinatown beef ho fun, but it kind of is. We ordered the Shanghai Soup Dumplings, Har Gow, Shu Mai, two Sticky Rice Pockets, and the Beef & Broad Noodles. After a bit of a wait (longer than expected, as we were the only ones in the restaurant at that point, but they supposedly make everything in house, which I recognize takes time) our food arrived. All was excellent. We agreed that the beef noodles were better than any we've had in Boston's Chinatown recently, and I think that's probably true for everything we had. At different points throughout the meal we met both of the young, friendly co-owners: Theresa and Todd. They were both very pleasant and their passion for the restaurant was evident and inspiring. It was a joy to speak with both of them. My ever bold and extroverted father even found his way back to the kitchen area and made friends with one of the chefs. We also had two servers throughout the meal and both were great. We had a terrific time in a lovely, inviting atmosphere. The only complaint that my parents had (as well as those who'd recommended the restaurant) was regarding the prices. Here, things cost double and, in some cases, triple of what you'd see in a traditional dim sum parlor in a larger city. Mom even said that what it cost for just the three us could've fed six or ten people in a Chinatown spot. But this is not Chinatown. This is Portland, Maine. And this is not a traditional dim sum parlor. You're paying not only for the high-quality, local-ingredients-used-when-possible, beautifully plated-with-care food, you're also paying for the experience of having dim sum in a town where no one else does dim sum (as of December 30th 2013) in space full of character. I didn't mind paying more. It should be mentioned that our experience would likely have been different if we had come around lunch or dinnertime and not at 3pm on a weekday. As it was, being the only table there for most of the time we were there, we had to wait a little for the food. This is one of the other complaints I've heard, that the wait times for food can be long. I wanted dessert (almost always do) but the parents didn't so we passed. The dessert section had two things. One was Gelato Fiasco (best in town, if you ask me - the Sweet Resurgam is what gelato dreams are made of) sorbettos and gelatos, flavors made especially for them, but they were fresh out when we were there. The other, egg tarts - a traditional Cantonese pastry that they began making in-house recently, I was told. I'm definitely trying these next time. There will definitely be a next time.

    (4)

  • Ted K.

    Stop what you're doing. Go to Empire Chinese immediately. Simply the best dishes and dim sum in the state. Everything we are was incredible. Nice traditional dishes with new influences. The ginger shrimp and spicy pork buns are unbelievable. Great service- and kid friendly for dim sum. Can be crowded at peak season- best to get 4 or more together and make a reservation.

    (5)

  • David G.

    Excellent Dim Sum especially the Dumplings - Spinach and Shanghai Soup lots of great small plates and. do Sum orange beef nice and crispy

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    I want to bathe myself with those soup dumplings while dreaming about the pastrami eggrolls. Boom (drops mic)

    (5)

  • Beth P.

    Great food. Great service. Oolong martini. What more can you ask for? I'm definitely eating here again.

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    Full disclosure, part of my family is chinese and my grandma makes awesome food. I've visited many-a-place for chinese. For portland, this is pretty darn good. Always some specials on the board, consistent food (which is VERY important to me) and friendly wait staff. The location has good space and is fun to go with friends to share dishes. I'm a spice fanatic and they were willing to cater to make things spicier which is always a plus. If someone asked me for a place to get chinese food, this would be where I send them in portland. Why not more stars in my review? They're just not THAT good in comparison to what I've had elsewhere.... sigh.

    (3)

  • Sandi B.

    Wow. Haven't found one thing created here we didn't love... duck fried rice with bacon? Oh yeah... Egg roll with local pastrami? To die for. Really, anything you try here will be amazing. Best staff around (especially Trish!), outdoor seating & dog friendly!

    (5)

  • Megh R.

    The food at Empire Chinese Kitchen is so, so, so tasty. The Shanghai soup dumplings are so fun - soup, inside a dumpling! It bursts in your mouth so that you can enjoy the flavors of the broth before biting into the delicious pork stuffing. Truly fun food. I've had both the peking duck buns and the spicy pork belly buns. I enjoyed both, but caution that the pork belly truly is spicy. I loved the intensity of the 5-spice, the heat of the chili, and the sweet of the plum. The pork belly was seared crispy which made for a pleasant mouth feel alongside the soft, chewy buns. Similarly, the duck is seared with skin on, so there is, again, that same pleasant texture. I prefer the peking duck buns simply because the duck flavor is complimented well by the hoisin and fresh spring onion; it's super simple. The wonton soup at Empire Chinese Kitchen is the kind of soup for which I'll trek through unplowed, snowy streets. It's served wicked hot. You have to blow on every spoonful. The duck broth is unique while still possessing the traditional elements of a wonton soup. The concept of an egg roll stuffed with pastrami is so outrageous, but similar to the soup, it still possesses the traditional elements that we Americans associate with egg rolls. It's full of cabbage and is served with an incredible spicy mustard sauce. It feels like a guilty eat - fried shell, rich meat, creamy sauce. It beats any egg roll I've ever had before. I've said a lot of great things about the food, yet only given Empire Chinese Kitchen 4 stars. This isn't for any reason other than I've only eaten here twice and can't confidently deem it worthy of 5 stars yet. The ambience is fun and relaxed. Servers deliver tea upon arrival. Eco-friendly red chopsticks set the tables. Easily the best seats in the house are located to the left inside what I deem "the sanctuary" - nicely sized tables for two or four with well cushioned banquets running along the window. I sat with the sun shining on my back. It was lovely. Try them out and let me know what you think. I'm genuinely curious what everyone else is saying about Empire Chinese Kitchen right now.

    (4)

  • Justin C.

    When one generally throws out Empire as a suggestion for lunch, I cringe at the thought of spending bloated prices for processed, white flour. I will say, however, today was a significant improvement over any prior experiences. My lunch was great. I had the honey walnut jumbo shrimp. The sauce was impeccable and it was just filling enough where I could eat the chocolate fortune cookie, yet felt gratified with my portion. In the past, I had generally ordered the dim sum. I've had dim sum on the eastern side of the world, and unfortunately, Empire's dim sum did not delight me. I think Bao Bao has done a better job in that respect. One other thing I will throw out there -- the service is always impeccable, specifically from Travis. After asking, "What's your FAVORITE thing on the menu?" he piped up within a quarter of a second with the shrimp suggestion. Good call. He's a keeper, a gem. I will return, and give it four stars based on my last visit, the service, and chocolate fortune cookies.

    (4)

  • Kara V.

    Great food. Had the lobster lo mein and my husband had the beef and broad noodles. We also got the lobster rangoons-- delicious. There was a bit of a wait when we arrived at 6:30, but it was worth it. Things seemed to slow down around 7:30-8, so if you don't want to wait a late supper may be best.

    (4)

  • stephen h.

    Really great food. Excellent variety, small plates, dim sum, a few main dishes. Very creative. I had: bacon fried rice, local beef pastrami eggrolls, garlic green beans, teriaki chicken. All very tasty. They were very accommodating of my wheelchair, let me scope out the table to be sure it was accessible. The sidewalk outside was, as expected in Portland, a bit dicey. Otherwise easy entrance, but no power door opener. The handicapped stall was too small - I could barely fit my chair in, I had to get up to close the door. An easy fix by enlarging the stall by 8 inches. On my list for a return trip.

    (5)

  • Michelle E.

    I'm giving this place five stars because it deserves them. Why? Because it reminds me of my former home-San Francisco. The menu is well edited and the food is really tasty. My husband and I tried 3 different dumplings, two entrees, and two veggies. We ordered way too much food, as we often do, but we were excited and wanted to try everything. There wasn't one dish that missed the mark. And it's hard to say what our favorite was. Here's what we ordered: green beans, bok choy, lobster dumplings, spinach dumplings, shrimp dumplings, jalapeño shrimp, and spicy ginger beef. So delicious. I can't wait to go back! I literally survived on dim sum during my pregnancy so it's good to know that if I get pregnant again, I won't starve. The staff is upbeat, friendly, and sharp. The space is hip but not too hip. It's just a cool spot with a good vibe. We will be back. Soon.

    (5)

  • Andy F.

    great lunch today - dumplings - soup - spring rolls - fresh vibrant flavors - top quality ingredients - expert preparation - each and every meal is dining pleasure

    (5)

  • Jared S.

    Lots of flavor but the Kung Pow chicken was way to salty for me. Make you have easy access to water for the rest of the day/night.

    (3)

  • AJ P.

    Can I actually make the statement....Good Chinese food in Portland? Okay, it's not the type of restaurant that you'd find in New York or San Francisco's China Town. There's no hanging ducks in the window. There's no tanks of fish or crab where you can pick the star player of one of your entrees. It's Portland. It's in the arts district. There has to be a hipster twist to it all. There are daily specials and the menu is limited - but I think this allows the kitchen to produce high quality food. We tried a wide array: Hot and Sour soup, Pork Belly Buns, Peking Duck Buns, Empire Egg Roll, Pork Dumplings, Soup Dumplings, Shu Mai, and Salt and pepper Shrimp. All were good and flavorful. I think my favorite was the salt and pepper shrimp - lightly battered shrimp fried with the shell still on, crunch so that you can eat the whole thing - peel and all.

    (3)

  • Nathan K.

    In the past year, I've probably visited Empire at least once a week. This is Portland dining at its best. Everything I predicted/wanted in my review came true. Portions got a little bigger where they needed to. The menu expanded significantly, and part of what makes it so fun is that it is dynamic and keeps changing. They've always got cool new specials. The service is always fantastic (seriously, Trish is one of the best servers in the city). There are plenty of options for people with various dietary restrictions, so it can be a great dining experience for everyone. The cocktails are delicious. The decor, ambiance and atmosphere are still excellent, unique but not overly fancy or upscale. You feel just as comfortable walking in here in jeans and a hoody as you do decked out to the nines. I truly hope Empire is a part of the Portland food scene for years to come. One caveat: if you go later in the evening (past 8 or 9) there may be a show in the venue above the restaurant. This can get a little loud. If you're not into a lot of noise, consider eating earlier..

    (5)

  • Kandy D.

    I wish that I lived closer to this place so I could gain 500 pounds. My boyfriend and I ate here and everything was so incredibly good. The decor is on point, staff is friendly, and food is phenomenal. It's a must-visit.

    (5)

  • Molly H.

    I've been back a few more times and I'd say they by far get 4 or even 5 stars for their dumplings, the lobster and the shrimp dumplings are both fantastic. Everything else is not as good. Beef and broad noodles are meh (2 stars). Lobster Lo Mein was actually terrible (1 star), overly saucy and expensive and just not good. Last time I went I just ordered dumplings and I was very happy. They use grass fed beef which is another huge plus (although they don't have beef dumplings).

    (4)

  • Jules A.

    The shrimp with mayo and arugula to die for. What texture! The green beans are the world's best and the Shanghai dumplings were slightly deflated but only when compared to the actual Shanghai dumplings. Good beer and woodsy atmosphere force me not to forget it's okay ... We're still in Maine.

    (5)

  • Mrs. G.

    We order the spinach buns and sauteed garlic green beans for an app, and they were both SO good!!! For an entree I ordered the Kale Noodles, and they were fantastic, the flavor was delicious, I ate all of it! The restaurant is so cute inside, and the bar is adorable as well. Very good experience, will surely go back asap!

    (5)

  • MIchael L.

    The food was great top to bottom! Service was excellent and friendly. Coming back for sure!

    (5)

  • John S.

    Nothing engenders a great debate like the possessive nature of one's Chinese food preferences. Yes, there is good, bad, indifferent and unequivocally ugly Chinese cuisine, but we can often be forgiving of the mediocre options because, well, Chinese food, on some level, generally satisfies (I think there's Smack in the brown sauce). It's difficult to say what constitutes 'traditional' Chinese food because it's certainly traditional to someone in some province, region or erstwhile dynasty. So, for the sake of Yelpipedia, let's agree that there's an abundance of food, at various levels of authenticity, representing the Hunan, Cantonese, Szechuan (and about 30 other) provinces. The point is; there's a visceral attachment to Chinese food and, like love, we can't get enough. That's why I had to break-up with my ex-Chinese food restaurants and leave them for another woman: The Empire Chinese Kitchen. Let me count the ways. I could go through the menu like many here, but over time, each selection must be experienced so that your cheatin' heart can rid itself of the guilt of having slept with all the other establishments in town before finding The One. The waiter (and he was lovely) confirmed that in fact, we can order as many Honey Walnut Shrimp small plates as we'd like. The Hot and Sour Soup was both and wonderful. The Spicy String Beans left me speechless. The Pork Belly Buns were amazing...I just wish they came with duck. What's that? They do? I did. Amazing! The bok choy on the Teriyaki Chicken was so good I had to forfeit my last shrimp to a friend because I couldn't stop with how proud I was to be eating my vegetables. And for the encore: The Cantonese Flounder. Wow! It has made me a bottom feeder for life. I don't know much about Fusion (I have a 1080p/120hz TV) or Eco-friendly (we drove there and back), but I do know that I will be back next week to try the Beef and Broad and the Empire Egg Rolls with pastrami. Speaking of pastrami...what's up with the deli in Portland?

    (5)

  • Amy R.

    Holy crap. So good. I got a $25 "buoy local" gift card and used it to buy lunch. I had the Chinese margarita (spicy basil deliciousness). My spouse and I each had soup (wonton and hot & sour), some BBQ pork dimsun, and the duck fried rice. The hype is warranted.

    (5)

  • Peter S.

    I grew up in NYC and moved to Maine 10 years ago The biggest thing i missed was Chinese food. I usually describe Chinese food in Maine as a joke -- universal brown sauce on everything Well that was until i finally got to eat at Empire Kitchen. Wow real Cantonese style cuisine. Everything was fantastic Buns are first class Dumplings had all types -- superb Chicken main terrific Even the wonton soup was delish ( real duck broth) You have to go

    (5)

  • NYkrr B.

    Back again to try some more dishes and was not disappointed This time we let the server suggest her favs and WOW Lobster rangoons - creamy and luscious Fried dumplings Soup dumplings Pastrami crispy egg rolls ... Did mention sesame shrimp with walnuts-incredible !! They may need to make the tables bigger to hold all the all the food I plan to order next time. Only I thought ---tone down upstairs music???

    (4)

  • Leah H.

    Oh so good. Walk into this casual/cozy restaurant on Congress St and prepare yourself for some pretty amazing food. I went with my Mom for lunch and there was SO much good stuff on the menu that we kept ordering more and more and justifying it by saying we'd get it to go and eat it for dinner. I started with wonton soup which (as a previous yelper mentioned) was a divine steaming hot bowl of deliciousness that would also make me walk through snowy streets to get it. The broth was so flavorful and the wontons were tasty. My Mom got the honey walnut shrimp (I think 5 really big shrimp) and raved about them. We shared an order of Peking Duck buns - super tasty with hoisin sauce and scallions. They were great. If the skin had been crispy they would have been historic. Next up were tasty Char Siu Bao - we were getting kind of stuffed so just had a few bites. So good that I asked for 2 more orders to bring home. Delicious cold (or throw in the microwave for a few seconds for piping hot roast pork tastiness). We kept going (I think our waitress was kind of horrified at the amount we ordered! She was super sweet though!) with the Sticky Rice Pocket (note you flip it upside down and unwrap) and the Shanghai Soup dumplings. The sticky rice was a perfect savory pocket of yum and I'd definitely get it again. The Shanghai soup dumplings were the only low point of our meal - tasty dumplings but not a hint of soup/liquid inside :( I was sad as I was so excited to bite into them. At this point we were close to bursting so we ordered the ginger fried rice to go. 6 hours later as we sat in front of the TV with a plate of microwaved rice we were in heaven. Don't hesitate - go tonight/tomorrow. So good!

    (5)

  • Melissa R.

    I am a huge fan of Empire and go so often that I have become quite the advocate to anyone who wants a restaurant recommendation. I have never been dissapointed with the food or the service here. It has a great vibe and is always packed. It is probably my favorite restaurant in the area because they do everything consistently so well. I am also gluten free (with Celiac's) and I've never had a bad reaction. They offer a lot of great GF food, and I never feel like I'm imposing or putting them out, and the menu is very clearly labeled, which is not the case everywhere.

    (5)

  • Emily B.

    I stopped in to Empire Chinese Kitchen for the second time recently, to grab a quick drink before heading elsewhere. We chose a seat at the bar - after failed attempts to catch the attention of anyone working here - and were delivered food & drink menus. The two drinks we ordered (one beer, one cocktail) arrived relatively quickly and we began waiting patiently for our food, which was a single order of shrimp dumplings. Maybe fifteen minutes later I caught the eye of our waitress and saw her turn around and head back to the kitchen. She returned a minute later with a plate of sauces, apologized for the wait, and said she had talked the kitchen into sneaking our order in ahead of a larger group. I can't be sure, but it seemed to me like she had forgotten to place it to begin with. When our food finally arrived, it was delivered by the hostess, who had to provide us with napkins and utensils, and we didn't see our waitress again until I once again made eye contact with her and she yelled to us from across the room "You good?" The food is good, but it doesn't make up for the mediocre service. If my previous experience hadn't been more tolerable, I'd be tempted not to go back. The decor is great, the food is pretty good, but the service was definitely lacking.

    (2)

  • Aaron P.

    Based on my experience at the bar, I left before dinner. I showed up to Empire Chinese Kitchen with a group of 8 and no reservation. Oooooops! My bad. Mea culpa. Party foul. Regardless, there was luckily space at the bar, where they serve the full dinner menu, so we saddled up there and perused the drink selections. I was unfamiliar with a number of the ingredients in the drinks, so I asked the bartender what one of them was. Turns out, he was unfamiliar with them as well! He asked the other bartender, who also didn't know. I asked about another drink, but got the same results from behind the bar. No clue. Not only did the bartender not know, but he said something about, "all these fancy f#@%ing cocktails..." It's fine if you're going to be casual with me as a server. I'm cool with that, but this was just unprofessional. Also, there were only six cocktails on the menu. He had no excuse not to know this stuff! I asked him what *his* recommendation was, and he said the "Mah-Jong" I went with that, and it was good. Despite the buffoonery, everybody in my party was happy with their drinks. At this point I was irritated. While it was my fault we didn't have a table, I really didn't feel like even eating there anymore. I mean, what if the waiter knew as little about the menu selections as the bartender did about the ingredients of his drinks? I ended up making a quick reservation elsewhere, and we left. I really would like to try the food at Empire Chinese Kitchen, and I think I'll give it a shot at some point. I'll just avoid the bar.

    (2)

  • Ken S.

    Outstanding meal. Hot and sour soup, mushroom dumplings, ribs, and flounder were as good as any San Fran Chinese restaurant or dim sum house.

    (5)

  • George S.

    My lady and I came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. I love dim sum and if anyone asks just tell them it's Chinese small plates. As we usually do we split a bunch of stuff and dim sum is great for that. We had the following in order: Hot Sour Soup (on special) - It was everything a hot sour soup lover would want especially on a cold and blistery day which it was. It was the kind of soup that made your nose water and was so hot it burned your tongue but so good you keep eating it anyway. I only wish it was served with some fried wontons as I love the added crunch they give soup. Peking Duck Buns - I love hoisin sauce and duck steamed buns and these were great. My girlfriend wasn't too thrilled with the soft texture of the buns but for those who are used to steam buns they're good. Empire Eggroll - Essentially the flavors of a Pastrami Ruben sandwich with a mustard dipping sauce. Loved it. Pork Dumplings - The lowlight of the meal. The wonton wrappers were so over steamed and mushy that I couldn't even pull them out of the box without them completely falling apart. The pork inside was tasty but this experience definitely reminded me why I prefer pan fried dumplings. Bacon Fried Rice - Yep, that's right, bacon has even found its way into fried rice and it was baconlicious. The bacon adds a smoky salty flavor to fried rice that I had never had before and loved it. The grilled corn it in had added a nice sweet touch that really brought the dish together. There was some bacon fat that could have been crisped a bit more but it was tasty either way. All in all a solid meal and worth what we paid for. Some people have complained about the service but our waitress was fine. Although it was a quiet Sunday afternoon in there so take it for what it is.

    (4)

  • Aesop V.

    Pros: Nice space, decent quality food. Cons: Over priced, not a large selection of dim sum compared with traditional dim sum restaurants. This opened a few days ago and has the first dim sum Portland has seen so I decided to stop by and see how it is, especially with fanfare from the paper about the owner being from San Francisco where the best dim sum is served and opening where the first original empire was opened way back when. We showed up on a Sunday around noon and was promptly seated. The place as been renovated and looks very nice. Immediately seeing the menu I realized that the available dim sum options were very limited with less than 20; less than 15 if you don't count the large entree dishes like fried rice. I was very underwhelmed. If you've been to a dim sum restaurants you have people roll around on steam carts with a plethra of dim sum items and you pick and choose what you want to eat. I've been to sit-down order places too, but the menu was larger than this. I understand the smaller menu so that they can do quality food, but from a dim-sum point of view, I expected more. Between 2 people we shared duck buns, shu mai, rice wrapped in banana leaves, soup dumplings, and char siu bao. Paid almost $40 including tip. Way over-priced for 5 items if you're used to Boston, NYC, or LA. Duck buns were the best things we had. The buns were warm and the duck was flavorful, juicy, and fresh. The soup dumplings were ok: the wrap was kind of chewy and thicker than I was used to. Char siu bao were decent, but nothing to write home about. Same with rice in banana leaves. The shu mai was pretty decent, better quality than I've had at other places. One thing I can speak positively about was the dipping sauce: it wasn't just soy sauce but a lighter version with chili peppers and it was a nice surprise. Summary: The dim sum was decent. But at $5 for 3 pieces of shu mai, i'm reluctant to come back. I can save my appetite and go to Boston for a day trip to get a larger variety of items for 1/2 the price.

    (3)

  • Bill M.

    Each steamer arrived with the anticipation of a present. Billowing steam, beautiful dumplings each bite such a nice surprise! Without any spoilers each very simple dish was amazingly filled with flavors and textures galore. My favorite restaurants make dining more an event than a meal. I imagine going back for diner with a group of friends. We will order everything and like Christmas morning we will open each treasure. Now that will be an event!

    (4)

  • Matthew D.

    Amazing. Must have hot & sour soup, excellent Kung Pao, lobster Lo Mein, and Bacon fried rice. Best Chinese in Maine!

    (5)

  • Lauren L.

    Beautiful redesign of the Empire- especially the bar area to the right. The hostess was very helpful and friendly. I got one of the only vegan meals- the kale and broad noodles. I love broad noodles so much, but now I realize it's because they are usually doused in a high sodium high caloric sauce. These were not. I'm not complaining, but they didn't seem to have much flavor at all. I'm not sure if I would get them again, but I am still excited to try other options on the menu.

    (4)

  • Chris C.

    I had never been to the old Empire, but I had heard that the new place was a huge improvement in a ton of ways. I'm a transplant Chinese Mainer so I have long come to accept that the only time I am going to get to stick my face into a plate of steaming hot Beef Ho Fun is if I go to Boston or New York. I went to Empire last week with a few friends and I left with a blissful stomach and a rejuvenated appreciation for the Portland food scene. All thumbs way up. Fun atmosphere, attentive and knowledgeable server, amazing food. My friends started with wine and I had the Mah-Jong. It was like a kicked up old fashion with just the right amount of sweetness. To my luck, they had Beef and Rice noodles as a special so I ordered it right away. It came out quickly and was literally the best Ho Fun I had ever had. Impossibly tender beef (later I found out it was even local and grass-fed beef), perfectly cooked and seasoned noodles and crisp beansprouts. This classic staple dish in Chinese restaurants is perfect at Empire. Not even greasy, like most can be. Other standouts from the meal were all the dumplings. The Har Gow (shrimp dumplings) were a very generous portion with big pieces of shrimp inside, and the Shu Mai were the tastiest that I have had anywhere. When the check came, it was a little more than I would have paid at a traditional dim sum house in Chinatown. But for the superb food quality and the lack of raging MSG thirst after the meal, I would gladly pay the $6 difference. Empire, I'll see you again very soon.

    (5)

  • Charlie T.

    The best Chinese food we have ever had in the USA and better then most in Asia. Pork belly buns were out of this world. Dim sum and fried dumplings as good as on the street in Hong Kong. Bacon fried rice was great with some apparently house made hot sauce on,the side. Very reasonable prices. None of the run of the mill Americanized "Chinese" offerings at this gem. Great staff, very personable and professional. Will return on a regular basis.

    (5)

  • Helen B.

    We went here last night on a limb and had a very enjoyable experience. I definitely recommend getting here on the early side though if you come on a Friday or Saturday night, as it was packed by 6pm. We luckily got there at 5:30 and so were seated right away. We ordered the spicy pork belly, the special steamed buns of the day (tofu and spinach), the shrimp dumplings, and the shrimp and rice entree. Everything was so tasty and I felt like we devoured everything in 10 minutes! I was especially impressed with the special steamed buns - they were packed with flavor. The drink options are quite good as well. I had the "Chinese margarita" and my wife had the dragon milk. Both were delicious. (They also have wine and beer.) Our server was friendly but may have been a bit new, but I can't let that detract from what was overall a very positive experience. And we loved the decor - modern-looking but welcoming at the same time. Overall we got a great vibe from this place and would definitely come back. With the plethora of Japanese and Thai establishments it's great to have upscale Chinese as an option as well.

    (5)

  • Anne B.

    Although smaller and cozier than it looks in the photos, the food lives up to the rave reviews. We had the CHAR SIU BAO (pork buns), SPINACH DUMPLINGS, PORK DUMPLINGS, STICKY RICE POCKET, PEKING DUCK BUNS, and for my veggie daughter, the KALE & NOODLES . All were excellent. Service was polite and efficient. Hope to go back here again next year on our annual trip to Maine.

    (4)

  • Rob L.

    My wife and I have frequented Dim Sum places in Boston's Chinatown for a couple of decades so we're well-versed in what it should look, sound and taste like. While part of the DimSum experience is the surreal immediately delivered food by diminutive cart-pushing women who won't speak English as well as the scary looking, almost Mafia-like guys in black vests, who swoop in to total up your bill, the most important thing is, of course, the food. In the case of Empire all the food we had was very good at it worst and simply superb at its best. My personal favorite was Garlic Green Beans, though the rest of my table was head over heels for the Honey Walnut Shrimp. Pros: Food is excellent, restaurant is very accessible and the service is very friendly. Cons: It's not really the "Dim Sum experience". We will definitely be back again and maybe I'll bring my own scary people for atmosphere :).

    (4)

  • Moe C.

    I've never written a yelp review but feel compelled to because Empire needs to stick around. Portland has some ridiculously good Asian Cuisine. Sushi, Thai, Ramen, Fusion, but as far as I'm concerned not a single decent Chinese place until now. I read some of the other reviews and have to say that for the most part I don't necessarily see the dishes here as being fusion. There are definitely some dishes that take advantage of the great local ingredients but much of the menu is straight out of the kitchens and back alleys of my childhood. I took a trip out here a couple nights ago while my sister was in town and we ordered 6 different dishes off the menu. This is where Empire really grabbed us. Every signature dish that we tried managed to capture the actual essence that was so familiar from our childhood. Something as simple as the wonton soup. As close to the wontons churned out at the local vegetable market behind my aunts house in Taiwan as I have had in America. The shrimp had just the right amount of pop and the lingering sweet aftertaste triggered something almost emotional. The duck buns with a little bit of crispy fatty skin left on, the sticky rice, the flat noodles, soup dumplings. The flavors were familiar but you can tell the ingredients are two steps above what you're going to find in any other Chinese place in town. I don't mean to go over the top but I haven't had a Chinese meal as satisfying overall anywhere on the East Coast.

    (5)

  • Alise K.

    4 of had dinner here tonight. Loved the appetizers, not in love with the Maine dishes. We tried duck buns, spicy pork buns, BBQ pork strips, spinach shumai, all delish. Maine courses were crispy shrimp which we did not care for, mainly because they leave the shells on the shrimp and all the crispy yummy outside is on the shell. We asked why they were not peeled and was told you are suppose to eat the shell. Tried it, and it wasn't good. We also had a beef and noodle dish that was just so so. Chicken Kung pao and teriyaki chicken were our last 2 dishes. They were just ok.

    (3)

  • James D.

    Great Chinese Food. It actually makes you feel good afterwards. My friend and I came in a few days ago for dinner. We hadn't seen each other in a while, and I was nervous about how it would go. The food, first, was very good. We focused on the specials, but I think we ended up eating more dumplings than main course. But the service, second and foremost, was really welcoming and attentive. The woman at the door was very gracious, but our server, Ashley, was exceptional. She made us feel at home, brought us everything we needed in no time, advised us on the menu and answered our incessant questions, and expressed an ease with her position. Her care quelled any anxieties I had about this rendezvous. I hope to stop by whenever I'm in town. It's servers like her that keep me coming back to Portland.

    (4)

  • Susan L.

    The quality of the food was solid and the prices were very reasonable. The delays in drink and food service were very off putting. We concluded it was more the fault of the bar and kitchen, and not a reflection on our server. We ordered a beer and a cocktail. After quite a wait the cocktail arrived, but no beer. We waited and waited and finally the beer arrived -- why? Once the cocktail is ready, why wasn't the beer poured and served at the same time? We ordered the empire eggroll made with pastrami, with a mustard based dipping sauce -- delicious and large enough to share. Finally, after waiting about 20 more minutes, one entree arrived. Then, after another 10 minutes the other entree arrived. Really -- can you not coordinate the drinks and entrees to arrive at the same time so that your guests can enjoy eating and drinking together? This is key to a relaxing enjoyable dining experience. It is not relaxing to be constantly waiting for the other persons drink or meal to arrive. The worst timing/pacing that we have experienced. The lobster longevity noodles were good, but could greatly benefit from a lighter sauce that would let the lobster shine. Sauce was a bit heavy and a salty, tending to overwhelm the lobster. Fish dish was good too. Wonder if place is still a work in progress, or if these delays in service will persist? Odd that it happened with drinks as well as with food.

    (3)

  • Suzette S.

    Empire advertises itself as a gourmet Chinese restaurant. I think not. I know Portland is Chinese restaurant challenged, but this is not even marginally good. The menu is more than a little limited focusing on a few dim sum offerings. I love dim sum, so looked forward to trying their offerings. The wrappers on my buns were all soggy and stuck to the steamer. The fillings were decent, but couldn't make up for the gooey wrappers. The wait staff seems very inexperienced and spent most of their time chatting with each other while I waited to be helped. The wine offerings were also limited. I'd recommend skipping this.

    (1)

  • Nancy S.

    Food was very tasty. Service sporadic, and courses come out of the kitchen with no apparent rhyme or reason. Green beans were outstanding as well as the amazing egg rolls. Dim sum was average to good. Fried rice with bacon and corn was yummy. We' ll be back for more !

    (4)

  • Dimitri S.

    Unbelievably good Asian fusion! Had the green beans, an assortment of dumplings (including lobster, yum!) pork buns, walnut shrimp, kale noodles, and a few other entrees. I highly recommend it all... Just don't expect a typical Chinese place, this is so much better!

    (5)

  • Jennifer N.

    I went to Empire with my husband and two kids, ages 10 and 12 tonight (Saturday night). Everyone really liked the meal. To start, we ordered drinks. My husband got some kind of beer, which I didn't pay attention to, and I ordered one of the cocktails that the server recommended, called Dragon's Milk. It was interesting. it came in a tall glass and looked like pale green milk. I can't even remember what was in it besides coconut milk, but I liked it. Off the food menu, we ordered the egg rolls to start. The order came with two large egg rolls, which we sliced in half. They were not the traditional Chinese egg rolls, but were filled with pastrami, asparagus and cabbage and served with honey mustard dipping sauce. They were quite delicious. In many ways Empire's cuisine is more like Chinese-inspired Maine cuisine rather than traditional Chinese, which I find creative and interesting. I'm not interested in another greasy Chinese restaurant. The menu offerings were limited, but all the choices looked delicious. I prefer a smaller list in which everything is done well, rather than a pages-long menu of mediocre dishes, and everything we had was great. We also ordered the pork dumplings, lobster dumplings, and pork and shrimp dumplings, served with a soy scallion sauce. They were all delicious, and seemed more like traditional Chinese. Lastly, we tried the bacon fried rice, which was delicious and unique, with bits of corn, and the chicken tempura, which was good. The chicken tempura came with rice and broccoli. This dish was very kid-friendly, which was why we chose it, and the kids did like it. I probably wouldn't have gotten it if we were out without the kids. It seemed too much like something we could have gotten at Panda Express at the Mall. (Although they probably used local fresh chicken at Empire... or I would hope.) Lobster fried rice was one of the specials I didn't get to try, but which sounded really great. Jalapeno Shrimp Stir Fry was a Large Plate choice, which I might get next time. I also want to try the Small Plate of garlicky green beans next time. Our server was friendly and helpful, helping our kids use the chopsticks and recommending lots of different things. She seemed to know the menu well. Before the tip, our bill came to $87, which I thought was reasonable, considering I had a cocktail, my husband had two beers, and we had four orders of dumplings, an order of egg rolls, and two large plates, which we shared. I definitely will come back!

    (4)

  • Michal S.

    Looking forward to the official opening. Dim Sum was excellent, perfectly steamed and very flavorful. The egg roll starter was unique - pastrami!! - and delicious. Fried, but definitely not dripping in oil. Friendly service and a super-cool interior. Will definitely go back once Empire opens on Thursday 9/12/13.

    (5)

  • Bruce D.

    Taking into consideration the restaurant AND upstairs venue, I just can't give it more than two. And most of that is because I love the memories I have from when it was good. I previously reviewed this place and think my previous review was lost after updating my rating. Novice fail I suppose! I'll check it from the pc later and see what I can do to get it all up to snuff! #lovepeacechickengrease

    (2)

  • Becky M.

    Mostly great things to say about this place! Went here for dinner tonight with a friend and although it was busy we were seated in a nice, comfy booth right away. Atmosphere is quite warm and inviting... clean as well. Waitress was super cute and service was excellent. I read another review that mentioned tea but I had to ask for it, there was no mention of tea on the menu (only drink menu they have is alcoholic) and when I asked if she had a non-alcoholic drink menu, she just mentioned soda. Moral of the story, ask for tea! it's free and will warm you up in this freezing winter we're having. I ordered the hot and sour soup (was a special) which is the best I've ever had. They should really add it to the main menu. One complaint that I would have is that their menu is limited- especially for vegetarian options. A little more variety would be nice. I also had the Kale wide rice noodles which were tasty but nothing super impressive like the soup. The food came out in a timely fashion as well. One mild annoyance was that there seemed to be loud live music coming from somewhere upstairs on and off? It was difficult to talk over when it was happening. Overall, I will definitely go back! Just wish they would expand the menu.

    (4)

  • Diane H.

    Walked into a very busy restaurant about 8 on a Wednesday night. There was only 1 bartender so it took about 15 minutes to make our two drinks. That's too long. Hubby did like his Muh Jong and I liked my Shiso Crazy. The hostess was working overtime busing tables, filling water glasses and explaining specials. Our waiter took our order and unfortunately things went south. We realized that it was taking a while for our food and then noticed people who sat after us getting their orders. We flagged down a waitress and asked if she could get our waiter. She asked if she could help, we told her about the wait for our food. She said she'd look into it. Our waiter then came by to say there had been a computer error and our order was never placed. It was now 9 and we were starved. He offered a round of drinks on the house, though we declined. About 10 min or so later food started to arrive. We liked the pork buns. The bok choy and soup dumplings were ok. Didn't care for the sticky rice pocket. Was disappointed that our waiter never stopped by to see if things had finally arrived (someone else delivered dishes to our table), if we wanted anything else or how everything was. He did give us a discount on the bill but a little more personal interest would have gone far.

    (3)

  • Tim B.

    The pastrami egg roll was one of the most delicious and unusual things I've ever eaten. Super flaky, crispy wrapper, filled with delight. The dumplings were outstanding, and there is a nice variety. We loved the specials we tried. The service was extremely friendly, and the cost very reasonable. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Eric B.

    Soup dumplings were sub-par, and cold when they arrived at my table. Bacon fried rice was very good, though. Needs more non-alcoholic drink choices.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch, Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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