To be honest, we stopped in because we thought it was Hawaiian food. We were so pleased with the…read morefood. The portion sizes were incredible but we will definitely be back for the service. The 2 running the store were so friendly and helpful. What we ate: Pot stickers Shrimp fried rice Short ribs Thai tea We can't wait to go back in and try some other stuff on the menu!

Okay first of all 10/10. Everything and I mean everything was absolutely delicious. The service was…read morephenomenal and they made sure we were more than pleased. Definitely in my top 3 for Chinese food now! Me and my fiancé have already made plans to go back this Sunday!!

Sometimes this place is really good. Other times it's mediocre…read more You do get a ton of food for the price. But sometimes you get sauce, sometimes you don't. Sometimes you get fortune cookies, sometimes you get one pair of chopsticks for two meals. Sometimes you get a Chinese calendar instead of any of those things. Proximity and picky eaters in my family means I'll be back, but it's really just ok.

Consistently good food. Very quick service. We always order on uber eats because it's convenient…read morelol but definitely recommend !

I love coming here for lunch or grab a Go To goodies to bring home to enjoy while watching Netflix…read more My favorite here are the Cho-Chos and Pepper Steak. My last visit I ordered dinner for the family and we all shared the dishes. Everything taste fresh and every bite had my tongue dancing with flavor.

I remember when this place used to be called Christine's Empress of China. I believe Christine was…read morethe owner back then, and now it's simply Empress of China. The name may have shortened, but the experience is still just as memorable. From the outside, you're not really sure what you're about to walk into. You get a hint of the Asian aesthetic, but you don't realize how immersive it's going to feel. Then you open the door. Right at the entrance is a koi fish pond with a small bridge over it. No, you can't walk across the bridge, but the koi are real, and you walk right by them on your way to the dining room. It immediately sets the tone. The dining room itself feels like you've stepped straight into China. The decor, the lighting, the details, everything transports you. It matches the cuisine and elevates the entire dining experience. The waitresses are incredibly sweet, respectful, patient, and kind. They answered all of my questions about the menu without hesitation and made sure we felt comfortable. The service feels authentic and attentive without being rushed. I ordered the boneless chicken with vegetables, fried rice, and egg rolls. The homemade egg rolls are always my favorite. You can absolutely tell they're hand rolled and not pulled from a freezer. The boneless chicken is made with hand cut chicken breast, and the batter is soft and flaky. It almost melts in your mouth. Everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The portion sizes are generous. It's definitely a eat now, eat later, and maybe even share with a friend kind of place. If you've only ever ordered takeout from here, you are missing half the experience. Sit down inside and take it all in. It's one thing to eat Chinese food. It's another thing to feel like you've been transported while doing it. This place leaves an impression.

the BEST of the best Chinese, nothing compares for me Their…read morecrab Rangoons and boneless fried chicken is amazing They serve you so much food- leftovers for days

I think China Doll is in the top best Chinese restaurants in the city and surrounding areas. The…read moreportions are hefty and the food is typically served hot and fresh. I recently had dinner there. The employees were super friendly and seated us right away. I ordered the crab rangoons, general tso chicken, and shrimp fried rice. The crab rangoons do not lack filling! While the flavor is fine, I do wish the filling was a tad sweeter. The general tso chicken was as expected. I prefer mine a bit spicier but that didn't detract from overall flavor. The shrimp fried rice was a little bland. It definitely required soy sauce! The interior is quintessential OG Chinese restaurant. A bit rustic and dim. Beautiful and spacious.

I used to eat here a lot before 2020. I am very sorry to say that the last few times I've been…read morehere. I've been disappointed. I ordered today and it was absolutely awful. I wind up throwing it away. The mandarin chicken gravy was more like a peanut butter sauce and I know that it's made with peanuts and it might have a slight peanut flavor, but it was super sweet and it was gross. Not to mention. The chicken wasn't good either and then the crab Rangoon's were super sweet too. I was like what is going on here. I'm not gonna go back. There's too many other options. I feel like I wasted my money.

The BEST pork fried rice and crab ragoon ever! All their meals are delicious and plentiful enough…read moreto take some home. My grandchildren won't eat anywhere else when I take them to eat. A MUST TRY!!! Patti & Ronnie T.

Mongolian beef and general tso chicken. Service was quick and the lady at the register was very…read morehelpful and kind . Food is also delicious ! Got the lunch special for $13.00 & they fill this plate up.

If the whole roasted ducks hanging in the front window don't give it away, this is the most…read moreauthentic Chinese restaurant in the city. I had the house tofu $13 munch special. Superb. I will return to have duck. Opens at 9am. Closed Mondays. Limited beverage selection.

The Egg drop soup is delicious. Had the shrimp with lobster sauce and it was fantastic with the…read moreshrimp fried rice. Highly recommend!!

Absolutely my favorite place to eat Chinese food in Gretna!! The lady that works here knows my…read moreorder by heart. I love love this place. Super fresh! Best egg drop soup. Best shrimp toast Must try!!!!!!

After we got off work today. Charla took me down Magazine St to Miss Shirley's. I knew Miss Shirley…read morefrom the Royal China days in Metairie. Back then it was my first Dim Sum experience and then when I worked in Heritage Plaza during Katrina recovery days we ate lunch there at least once a week. But this is all new! I'm so happy for Miss Shirley and the amazing place that has her name on it on Magazine St. The food was exceptional. Everything from the short ribs to the Soup Dumplings, to the Moo Shu with those paper thin pancakes. Everything was fresh and fantastic. What a great time and it was so good to see Miss Shirley again after all these years.

My wife and I visited Miss Shirley's on a co-worker's recommendation. Despite there being no line…read morewhen we arrived, the wait for a table was a little over an hour. Thankfully, Magazine Street offers plenty to do to pass the time! When we were finally seated, our table was toward the back near the kitchen. The interior is a cozy but tightly packed space, which means it gets pretty loud with all the chatter bouncing around. However, any issues with the crowded feel vanish once the food arrives. The food and service easily make up for it. Our waiter brought out complimentary fried beef dumplings with a house-made chili sauce that tasted incredible. We ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice (shrimp, pork, chicken, egg, pineapple, and onions) and it was absolute perfection. We also got the lightly battered Orange Ginger Chicken with broccoli, which had amazing flavor. Well worth the visit!