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    Empire East NY

    3.4 (105 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Quick lunch
    Ayesha M.

    Realllly good food. Everything tasted fresh. My mom had beef with broccoli and loved it.

    Spicy Shredded Chicken Noodle Soup
    Michelle T.

    Here's another empire east location that never fails me! Born in Manhattan Chinatown, Breed in Brooklyn Chinatown, I'm always looking for Chinese food (like authentic Chinese food). I seem to have a fifth sense when I want to locate one. So then, I decided to give this place a try. In reality my coworkers recommended this place, they call it "sister". Walked in, oh boy looks like an American Chinese. I wonder if this place would fail me, was my 1st instinct. Then I looked over the menu, and saw it's more like fusion asian: cantonese, schichuan, Thai, Vietnamese. So I decided to go for the spicy shredded beef noodle soup. I wanted to see how authentic they were so I decided to go for hor fun noodles. To my surprise, they had it. My first sip into the noodles I was surprised and covered in joy. Perhaps it's the overloaded msg, hot oil, delicious broth, or it may be my craving for authentic Chinese on the island. Either way, it was good. Since then I've been going to Empire East (there are a few on the island) for Cantonese food. I've tried their eggplant chicken over rice, wonton noodle soup, Thai chicken wrap, Dan Dan noodles, etc. they never disappoint and it satisfies my craving when I'm on the island.

    Thai Spring Roll
    Dona K.

    There's not a lot of Thai food restaurants near where I live, so I wanted to try out this place when I found out they have a Pan-Asian cuisine. COVID note: I would recommend to call in for pick up before heading there. The entrance to the restaurant served as the cash register and no one can go in to the restaurant. I simply gave my number associated with the order since it was already prepared. It was a quick and efficient transaction with limited contact. Appetizer: Thai Spring Rolls was a nice starter. It was very juicy and did not require the use of the sauce that accompanied the dish. Main: Pad Thai with chicken was the dish I was looking forward to eat. I've tried Pad Thai dishes in varies places and was curious to gauge how they fared. Overall, it was very good, a bit dry however with a squeeze of the lime it made it better. There was a generous amount of chopped peanuts and chicken. There was a generous amount of noodles and I was able to save a half for the next day. The dishes here were very good and definitely would come back for more pad Thai.

    Seafood noodle soup
    Stephanie G.

    Okay I've only done takeout of their seafood soup with udon noodles, but it is the best and I can't bring myself to try anything else. So anyway, it comes with shrimp and scallops and crap meat and veggies and tons of noodles and crunchy things and lots of broth. It's $13 but it's so filling it could be 2 meals. Or one the way I do it. I put off reviewing for a while since I literally always get drawn into one item and I get it to go, but I've done it many times, so I think my enthusiasm shows that it is worth a good review.

    Fried Chicken Wings
    Samantha P.

    The Lo Mein is one of the best dishes I've ever had in Staten Island. The price is a bit higher than other places but decent for the portion they give. As for fried chickens, they give the whole piece rather than just drumstick or chicken wing.

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    1 year ago

    Very good food. Staff is fast and friendly. Prices are good as well. Nice place to dine in as well. Clean restaurant

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    Best Chinese food ever been ordering here for 12 years no other place could top empire east

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    Good food all around, good service and very clean .. it's very tranquil quiet, and the food is delicious...

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    Some of the best Chinese food on Staten Island! Always quick and a staple in my family's restaurant go-to's!

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    Came here with my boyfriend a few months ago! I actually see his review on here lol…read more Food is fresh, hot and delicious, with really good portions! (I say hot because I burnt my mouth taking my first bite haha...) I ordered the Beef Lo Mein, which was good but different from other lo meins I usually order because it had a more soupy sauce! I also got their iced Lychee Green Tea with Regular sugar, which I loved. Service was very fast and the inside of the place was nice and clean! 10/10 Would come back!

    We were in the area dropping our dog off and it was getting late. We originally planned to eat at a…read morepopular spot in Manhattan, but since it was getting late (and I was getting hangry, lol), we decided to look for something nearby. That's when we found Lion Dance in Staten Island. Honestly, I didn't expect much because this place is on Staten Island. I've lived here my whole life, and to be real, not a lot of food spots here are that good. I usually go to other parts of NYC to eat. But BOY, WAS I WRONG. I got the pork soup dumplings, lotus leaf steamed rice with beef and broccoli, shrimp siu mai, and a mango green tea with medium sugar and mango jelly. Everything was so good! The biggest surprise was the lotus leaf steamed rice, it had so much flavor and went perfectly with the beef. The portion was big too. The soup dumplings were juicy, the siu mai were fresh, and the mango green tea was super refreshing. Service was quick, the staff was friendly, and the place was clean and nicely decorated. Overall, I loved the food, the vibe, and the service. Definitely coming back and if you're from Staten Island, trust me, this spot is worth checking out!

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Golden-fried perfection with our secret house sauce. One bite and you're hooked.
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    Jade Island

    3.3
    (272 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    We were late for dinner at Friday night, came about 8-8.30pm…read more My friends did know that place for a many years and been there many times and recommended to try as an old school Chinese food and the establishment. I was asking about reservation, they said it's not needed-the Jade Island is huge! But we called for a reservation... I was very skeptical from the start about Chinese cuisine-not my taste, but my friends repeated about old school, classic Chinese Food! At the start-yes, the place is huge! With different shape tables -from 2 to bigger for 10 and more... Surprisingly, there were still a lot of diners at that late time... I forgot Chinese food totally and opted for a safe option- Fried rice with shrimps- very tasty, not salty..huge portion-took home half of it. We ordered Tofu with veggies-crispy veggies, Bock Choi not over- or under cooked-perfect - and tofu-delicious and family size prefix for 2 -with soups/spring rolls and main-chicken... Size for 2 would definitely feed 3-5 people! Great service, very attentive; -spacious seats, nice ambience - and great prices! Would definitely go again, if my friends decide to eat there. Thank you, Jade Island staff!

    Gosh, I still really love this place! If you haven't grown up with your family or parents having…read moredragged you out to dinner at a place like this, you wouldn't understand. This place is so nostalgic just for the decor alone, it makes me long for the good old days! This is as American as Chinese food can get, so if you're looking for authentic Chinese food, you need to go elsewhere. This place has big portions, great service, and caters to a more American dining experience with big tables for parties or even reunions. Non-negotiable items I have to get every time I'm here: - egg rolls - big and crispy - wonton egg drop mixed - the pieces of pork are HUGE - orange chicken - perfect white chicken meat every time! - chicken and broccoli - tried and true We usually come around 5PM on a Saturday to beat the rush and it works out perfectly that we don't need to make any reservations.

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    Tight seating, but worth it for the decor
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