I have not had shrimp toast in decades and had been craving them. Empire Chinese is the only local place that has it. I got the shrimp toast and a lunch sesame chicken. They cook to order, which I like. The toasts were dark, which had me concerned. But the shrimp mixture inside was tasty and juicy! I will definitely go back for that . I thought the sesame chicken was just okay. The chicken was dry and a little tough. I am going to try something else the next time. read more

Empire Chinese Restaurant - Shrimp toast - Chinese Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

I absolutely love this place. I come in quite frequently and finally ordered for myself. Super good. Hands down the best Chinese that I've tried here. Also very clean. Which is something I pay attention to because I will not eat somewhere that doesn't take care of the environment the food is being cooked in. Great people and wonderful service every time! read more

Second time for a big Family order for my cheat day, I ordered bourbon chicken, General Tso's chicken, orange chicken, and sweet & sour chicken with plenty of egg rolls. I also got 6 crab and cream cheese wontons for free. Service was good, and the ambiance was the same as my last review. read more

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great food - fast and reasonably priced. Always have a great customer experience. It's great take out. no room to dine in

The food was expensive and very average, at best(egg foo Young gravy was light brown instead of the savory, rich dark brown sauce I know, and the peas and carrots in the fried rice were hard)Too bad, because it was crowded the night we ordered. read more

Great Chinese food. From NJ but had been living in Miami for several years, and missed having good Chinese food that reminded me of up North. Now I have it right around the corner. read more

I have been going to Empire since they opened. The few individuals when they started were very accommodating and welcoming. One of the owners told me they will accommodate "lower spice" for my mother who doesn't like spicy. They would remember us every time we came back, asking how the last order was. But yesterday, a young man was on the counter and not so nice to patrons, even yelling at them. When I picked up my order he said " What's your number? What's your order?" . The usual people I'm use to handed him my order and immediately gave me an open hand for payment. He ran my card, gave me back my card and then literally screamed at me "Sign, sign, sign" while throwing a pen at me and hovering. I hope the sweet people/owners be advised, that other patrons were not happy either. read more

Have visited twice and got the large vegetable fried rice and order of spring rolls. The fried rice is good, the preparation is quick and the staff is friendly. They even send you a text to let you know when your order is ready. Much appreciated and will continue to visit. Maybe next time I'll get the general tso tofu. read more

I was looking for a good Chinese spot in Tallahassee and I'm so glad that I found this place, they're quick and the food is very very good. They also put a lot in the box. read more

Empire Chinese Restaurant - Fried dumplings, crab rangoons, orange chicken with rice and vegetables, and sesame chicken with rice. Came with eggrolls. - Chinese Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Really great Chinese! Ordered the orange chicken and vegetable lo mein combo for delivery, and the food was hot, fresh, and delicious! I have since ordered the sesame and General Tso chicken and it was also very enjoyable. One star down for the somewhat complicated ordering process and general weird organization of the website. However, would definitely recommend for some solid takeout! read more

Very fresh food excellent portions and quick service. Crab Rangoon's are nice and so are their soups.

Really good lunch. I ordered online and it was ready and waiting at the time I chose. It was hot. Good start. We ordered the roast pork lo mein lunch and it included fried rice and an eggroll which was crunchy and flavorful. Also, the General Tso's chicken lunch with my choice of vegetable lo mein. The boneless ribs and a pint of hot and sour soup completed the order. My very, very picky wife loved this meal and so did I. Everything was seasoned perfectly and flavorful. The General Tso's chicken was spicy but just perfect, not hot. And the boneless pork ribs were scrummy with a nice smoke on them. My only critique is that the lo mein noodles were ever so slightly overcooked and the fried rice was a titch dry. Also, the hot and sour soup could use a little more hot and sour but it was a very good soup. Rich and clear broth with lots of tofu and meat. We're looking forward to our next visit. read more

Excellent meal take out order. Very helpful counter staff. Food was excellent. Wish they were closer to where we live but we'll go there again sometime. read more

not our favorite, especially for $45. Didn't get our order correct. very bland. my chicken was mostly fried bread pieces. only thing good was the egg roll. read more

Empire Chinese has become my staple takeout spots in Tallahasse. The service is quick and family running the restaurant are always nice when I go in. I always get the Gernal Tso Chicken (I know it's a basic option) and it has been great every time. I will be trying new things in the future. read more

I'm so happy to see that Empire is ranked as the #2 Chinese place in Tally. I was a regular of theirs years and years ago. They knew my voice and my order. They loved seeing me. I loved seeing them. They make the most consistently tasty, crisp and fresh Chinese food around. I miss going there. read more

I have no idea if this place delivers. I wish I found out before I left. But after getting my food I just wanted to go home and stuff my face. So the wait sucks! No matter what you order they will tell you 5-10 minutes. The guy in front of me ordered everything on the chicken and pork menu and the cashier still said 5-10 minutes. So I go over to Publix for 15 minutes to come back and have to wait an additional 5 minutes. But the food was great. So not bad. In addiition the portion sizes are huge. I order dinner. Eat half and save the rest for lunch the following day. And the food still taste just as good the next day. read more

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Good food and great service. Been here twice since I have been in Tallahassee (5 days). I had the shrimp fried rice on one occasion while on the other I had beef rice with wings and a shrimp roll. They were both good! I'll be back! read more

This is my favorite place to get Lo Mein. I usually get the House Lo Mein or the Pork Lo Mein. My wife likes the Chicken Lo Mein. One of my go-to places for take-out. read more

Picked up my order and the man behind the counter refused to give me my card until I tipped and signed the receipt. I asked for my card and he shook his head and tapped the receipt. Super unprofessional and sketchy. read more

Good food that's priced right. Will definitely go again. I did take out, they do have a few tables but I believe it's mostly a take out place. All in all, it's good. Not the best I've had, but definitely better than most. read more

Empire is your standard Chinese restaurant. I got the General Tso's Chicken and my wife got the Sesame Chicken. They give solid portions which is great. They give out free egg rolls too! The do pick-up and delivery during COVID. It's conveniently located near Midtown for easy pick-up. read more

Empire Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

First time ordering from here- I ordered the roast port fried rice (39), boneless spare ribs, and krab rangoons last night, 9/8. Everything was good until I noticed that the fried rice had a weird aftertaste. I stopped eating that but finished about 1/4 of the spare ribs and 4 krab rangoons. About 1.5 hours later my stomach started to hurt. I have ulcerative colitis so i know what a stomachache feels like, but this was torturous. Soon after I started having uncontrollable.... ejections from either end. I couldn't leave the bathroom all night. For reference, the food came around 10:15pm, I started getting sick around 11:30pm, and I could only crawl over to bed and knock out at 6am. $45 wasted. Don't order from here. Now i can't eat chinese food for the unforseeable future. read more

Wonderful Chinese food, the best in town for sure. Their dumplings are the only ones that taste home made, and they offer so many options in terms of mixing and matching. Also willing to make accommodations! Hard to find. Always fast service and fresh and hot. I love ordering from here and highly recommend! read more

* Overall decent food lo mein , yellow rice & egg roll. * Lo mein not always fresh, VERY greasy * Honey Chicken meat was tough with bland flavor Beware of quality before spending your hard earned $$. read more

Overall it's pretty good Chinese. There is always people in and out of the that place. I just have one complaint. I am pregnant and all I wanted was enough chili paste for my LARGE order of vegetable Lo mein. They jip you on sauce and then charge you a $1 extra for the smallest container. It was quite annoying.. I left unhappy and unsatisfied. Next time I hope they give me the respectable amount of sauce for my meal. read more

Placed a pickup order this evening. Initially, looked like they were taking good precautions in light of the pandemic: plexiglass set up at the door, etc. Then saw the cashier receive cash payment, place it in the register, and go back in the kitchen and handle food without washing her hands or putting on gloves. C'mon, guys. Get it together. Decided against picking up the order. Will try again some other time. read more

In the past, your food has been of upstanding quality. These last orders, not so. I spent 36$ for crap. While the bourbon chicken was up to expectations, the pork spare ribs were basically red-colored tendons, not consumable meat. The battered-fried beef?...over-cooked and rubbery. While you may be the closest Chinese restaurant to my house, I will happily travel a little bit farther to give my business to your competitors if it means better quality food. read more

Good service. Wonton, Egg Drop, and Hot and Sour Soups were very good. The Fried Rice was a disappointment. It was more like Spanish yellow rice. read more

Chinese food is Chinese food but this place is not up to par. Sweet and sour pork: meh, bland and not memorable Vegetable fried rice: meh, bland and not memorable Egg roll: was ok Salt should be your friend. Will not repeat :( read more

We found this place on the way home from our trip to florida, not only are they fast but they're delicious! We were able to get some vegan options and non vegan for the rest of the family! It was so delicious and great i wish i lived closer so i could go back! read more

Best Chinese food in Tallahassee! Fast and friendly service, been going here for years!

I've only been here once and only had two items. I do have to say that what I had was very good and very fresh. The house special mein fun is very tough to beat while the chicken wings were just OK. I'd go back for sure the next time I'm in Tallahassee. read more

Empire Chinese Restaurant - A family run business....I get leery over kids taking my order but this kid did a great job. - Chinese Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Excellent customer service and amazing Chinese food!! We needed late night supper, so we decided to give this place a try, and we couldn't have been happier w our choice! Very friendly staff! Food is prepared as ordered. Kitchen is upfront where you can see your food being cooked! I got the shrimp and mixed vegetables, and I must say it was amazing! The vegetables were fresh and cooked perfectly, leaving that slight little crunch in them! Mouth watering good!! Food was prepared within 10 mins! A must try!! Can say we found our place forChinese food in Tallahassee ! One more thing the Crab Ragoon were perfect! They were fully stuffed with cream cheese and crab. Restaurant appeared very clean and well maintained. Thank you for the delicious late night meal!! See you again soon!! read more

I hate to admit it but I do have a quality tooth for eating good authentic Chinese cuisine. This restaurant came across to me by one of my friends and he is a little ratatouille when it comes to food in Tallahassee. The staff always remembers your order every single time with no hesitation in suggesting more options, so if you are a "I order the same thing every time" type person, this place will not fail you. Huge plus there is absolutely no MSG!!! I usually order the orange chicken with pork fried rice, a side egg roll, and can't forget the hot and ready wonton soup. If you don't eat meat or specifically pork, there are many alternatives for vegetarians or vegans. There lunch special is also good because it comes to under $7 and you get a choice of a can soda or egg roll plus a choice of soup. Not bad for the price if you want a quick good lunch. You can also place your order over the phone in advance or order online and it will be ready within 15 minutes. Word of mouth travels fast and you can't miss the opportunity to try something new from a genuine place. I will be coming back for more soon! Happy Yelping Ricky read more

Chinese take out or dine in experiences are a bit of a challenge for me. I grew up in just outside New York City on the train line in the Hudson Valley. We had access to really good Chinese restaurants. Add to that a Taiwanese sorority sister roommate in college who not only knew how to cook but could also order off menu for us in fluent Chinese at restaurants...well, let's just say that I am a bit jaded and skeptical when I enter a purportedly good Chinese establishment. I had visited Empire with friends one evening after a protracted happy hour at a nearby wine bar. I was starving and what we ordered was hot, fresh, and delicious. On my most recent visit, I was seeking a few comfort food items to get me through a long weekend battling some midwinter upper respiratory crud. The chicken and beef entrees I ordered were tasty and reheated well the next day. The hot and sour soup, however, did not have much flavor and was a sad disappointment. The crab rangoon hit the spot though it was not the best rendition I have ever had. The vegetable fried rice was not terrible - it just lacked flavor. A touch of ginger and a few dashes of a piquant savory sauce - such as an oyster sauce to augment the meager note of soy would have helped this dish. I wavered between a 2 and 3 for this place. They are nice, the food is okay, but my bar for Chinese is high and this spot does not quite hit it. read more

Easily the BEST Chinese food in Tally. I've been ordering here for a while now and their food quality is always tasty and consistent. Everything I've tried has been good, but the beef with broccoli stands out as one of the tastiest dishes they have. Highly recommend and will continue to order from here for my go-to Chinese food! read more

Empire Chinese Restaurant - Beef with Broccoli (take out). SUPER YUMMY!!! - Chinese Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

A regular spot for us. Sort of your average Chinese take-away, but the food is much better than that. Lots of vegetarian options and the prices are good. Definitely recommended. read more

This is my go-to Chinese takeout in Tallahassee. It's standard, in that "every restaurant has the same menu and photos on the wall" sort of way, but some places still manage to make standard food below average. This is not one of them. It's reliably good and reliably quick, and ordering through yelp makes it super easy. No complaints from me. read more

Gotta say this is the best honest food Ive had in a while. The quality of the food was exceptional. Everything tasted amazing and the wonton soup is very good. Service is quick and friendly. Definitely my go to Chinese place. read more