Vegan Chive shiitake dumplings and Tofu buns were different and delicious!
The server was exceptionally helpful and kind.
Parking is always an issue in Portland
steggi55
Best veg food I had during my Acadia National Park trip. Tofu buns, chive shiitake dumplings and ginger fried rice- so flavorful and filling. I was a happy camper when left for the airport.
Misty Coombs
First time here. Over an hour and 15 minute wait. Inside is nice and cozy.
I ordered Mongolian Beef, for anyone unfamiliar, that's beef slices with onion, szechuan peppers, and an extra sumthin sumthin from the chef. What I got was a flavorless beef that had been tenderized (from what I presume) in an overly pro-longed baking soda soak with broccoli. No onion. No szechuan peppers. No spice or real flavor of any kind. This was not Mongolian Beef. Mongolian beef is supposed to be hot! It was more like a failed attempt at Beef and Broccoli. And it cost $22 plus tax and tip.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Michael Hoyt
It is hard to find good quality chinese food. Empire Chinese Kitchen is unique in flavors like the eggroll with flavors not typical for an eggroll, but it works very well. Service was slow to get our order, but watch out once you order the food comes quick and it is all fresh. It took over an hour to get seated, but we didn't have a reservation, so we waited, and it was well worth the wait. Will return next time I am in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lauren church
Always excellent. My favorite restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Garlic Green Beans
Emily Smith
Amazing food and drinks, plus service was exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Honey Walnut Shrimp
Jack
Best bao buns I’ve had! Not your usual greasy Chinese food. Clean and tastes great but service is lacking
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jeff Savarino
Amazing food. So happy that they have gluten free options. Cocktails are stellar as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Beef, Bacon Fried Rice, Garlic Green Beans
edward hayes
This place was packed. It's nice and was highly recommended.
We got one dish take-out. Unfortunately, we have a very small sample size, but the rice was hard and the chicken was quite salty. Overall, it wasn't great.
Exceptional food and service. Not a run-of-mill Chinese restaurant. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Rolls, Duck Lo Mein
Carlos Chang
I hate to give bad reviews but I felt I had to do it, first of all this is not real chinese food, kind of fusion Chinese and American, the food is not even decent in taste and presentation, I strongly believe that people that gave excellent review have no idea how Chinese food should taste, very disappointing only because of the food, service was good and atmosphere was good as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Alexander Foster
Awesome Chinese restaurant in the heart of Portland. Ambiance is nice, staff has always been friendly, food is great. Can’t ask for more! I just wish they served Peking Duck as an entree. Their entree selection I think could be better.
Vegan Chive shiitake dumplings and Tofu buns were different and delicious! The server was exceptionally helpful and kind. Parking is always an issue in Portland
Best veg food I had during my Acadia National Park trip. Tofu buns, chive shiitake dumplings and ginger fried rice- so flavorful and filling. I was a happy camper when left for the airport.
First time here. Over an hour and 15 minute wait.
Inside is nice and cozy.
Parking: Tough finding parking spots.
Wheelchair accessibility: None.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Orange Beef, Shanghai Soup Dumplings, Mongolian Beef, Lobster Rangoons
I ordered Mongolian Beef, for anyone unfamiliar, that's beef slices with onion, szechuan peppers, and an extra sumthin sumthin from the chef. What I got was a flavorless beef that had been tenderized (from what I presume) in an overly pro-longed baking soda soak with broccoli. No onion. No szechuan peppers. No spice or real flavor of any kind. This was not Mongolian Beef. Mongolian beef is supposed to be hot! It was more like a failed attempt at Beef and Broccoli. And it cost $22 plus tax and tip.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
It is hard to find good quality chinese food. Empire Chinese Kitchen is unique in flavors like the eggroll with flavors not typical for an eggroll, but it works very well. Service was slow to get our order, but watch out once you order the food comes quick and it is all fresh. It took over an hour to get seated, but we didn't have a reservation, so we waited, and it was well worth the wait. Will return next time I am in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Always excellent. My favorite restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Garlic Green Beans
Amazing food and drinks, plus service was exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Honey Walnut Shrimp
Best bao buns I’ve had! Not your usual greasy Chinese food. Clean and tastes great but service is lacking
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Amazing food. So happy that they have gluten free options. Cocktails are stellar as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Beef, Bacon Fried Rice, Garlic Green Beans
This place was packed.
It's nice and was highly recommended.
We got one dish take-out.
Unfortunately, we have a very small sample size, but the rice was hard and the chicken was quite salty. Overall, it wasn't great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Exceptional food and service. Not a run-of-mill Chinese restaurant. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Rolls, Duck Lo Mein
I hate to give bad reviews but I felt I had to do it, first of all this is not real chinese food, kind of fusion Chinese and American, the food is not even decent in taste and presentation, I strongly believe that people that gave excellent review have no idea how Chinese food should taste, very disappointing only because of the food, service was good and atmosphere was good as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Awesome Chinese restaurant in the heart of Portland. Ambiance is nice, staff has always been friendly, food is great. Can’t ask for more! I just wish they served Peking Duck as an entree. Their entree selection I think could be better.
Parking: No dedicated parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peking Duck Buns, Lobster Rangoons, Wonton Soup
Delicious Dim Sum! Dumplings, eggplant and bok choy are my favorites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and inventive cocktails. Service is always quick and attentive. Looking forward to coming back soon.
5yrs later and Empire is still amazing! Looking forward to another 5 yrs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Lo Mein
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