“FAIR PRICES / GOOD "BAG HEFT" / GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE / DEPTH OF FLAVORS / 4.5 StarsTried this spot out for the first time and will go back: great staff, fair prices, and I liked the things I had. More like 4.5 stars, IMO. I got a very positive first impression when I called the number listed and did not get an answer, but my phone rang back seconds later and it was them. Easily placed an order and when I showed up about ten minutes later it was ready to rock, that was efficient and a thoughtful way to do business! They were wrapping up at the Tuesday morning Farmer's Market and heading over to Soscol site at around noon or so. Going earlier, getting some things at the market, and eating at there would be a nice morning adventure! Started with the pot stickers, which were plump and had great flavor. Deep-fried and felt very crisp and "light" with no heavy/old oil taste. Good serving for $8, added some of the hot sauce and sweet & sour sauce that the helpful person at the window directed me toward. Would have them again, for sure. Had the shrimp fried rice, which was delicate and flavorful, perhaps the slightest bit small for $14.50 but the shrimp were very fresh and served steamed in full. I cut them up and mixed them into the rice and it was very tasty! Rice also seemed almost steamed, and this order did not have the classic fried rice feel, but still was solid.My favorite was the excellent TJ Chicken Chow Mein! It was chock full of bok choy, carrots, sesame/garlic/onion, and had some pickled radish on the side. This dish was really hearty and when I had it later for dinner it reheated well and was a great value at $15. This had terrific depth of flavor and I will definitely order this again! There are many other dishes I will be exploring, the bulgogi beef options are tempting as well as the cucumber salad and the chicken adobo salad. I bet the XLB are also good, and I have not seen them around Napa so that adds to my interest! Thanks, Thomas and staff! See you again soon!“
“We were enjoying a weekend wine tasting and were staying down at the Meritage Spa & Resort about 9 min from Empress M. We ordered to-go and had a drink at the bar while waited. The staff were super friendly and food came out before we finished our refreshments. A local patron was paying her bill and said this was the best Chinese food in town. There was a nice patio, both covered and uncovered. The dining room looked inviting as well. We enjoyed potstickers, sesame chicken, crispy walnut shrimp, beef short ribs and chicken chow mein. It was all delicious. Parking is limited around the building but there was a sign that read additional parking next door at the tire shop.“
“FAIR PRICES / GOOD "BAG HEFT" / GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE / DEPTH OF FLAVORS / 4.5 Stars Tried this spot out for the first time and will go back: great staff, fair prices, and I liked the things I had. More like 4.5 stars, IMO. I got a very positive first impression when I called the number listed and did not get an answer, but my phone rang back seconds later and it was them. Easily placed an order and when I showed up about ten minutes later it was ready to rock, that was efficient and a thoughtful way to do business! They were wrapping up at the Tuesday morning Farmer's Market and heading over to Soscol site at around noon or so. Going earlier, getting some things at the market, and eating at there would be a nice morning adventure! Started with the pot stickers, which were plump and had great flavor. Deep-fried and felt very crisp and "light" with no heavy/old oil taste. Good serving for $8, added some of the hot sauce and sweet & sour sauce that the helpful person at the window directed me toward. Would have them again, for sure. Had the shrimp fried rice, which was delicate and flavorful, perhaps the slightest bit small for $14.50 but the shrimp were very fresh and served steamed in full. I cut them up and mixed them into the rice and it was very tasty! Rice also seemed almost steamed, and this order did not have the classic fried rice feel, but still was solid. My favorite was the excellent TJ Chicken Chow Mein! It was chock full of bok choy, carrots, sesame/garlic/onion, and had some pickled radish on the side. This dish was really hearty and when I had it later for dinner it reheated well and was a great value at $15. This had terrific depth of flavor and I will definitely order this again! There are many other dishes I will be exploring, the bulgogi beef options are tempting as well as the cucumber salad and the chicken adobo salad. I bet the XLB are also good, and I have not seen them around Napa so that adds to my interest! Thanks, Thomas and staff! See you again soon!“