This evening we sampled Imperial Garden, a Chinese restaurant I hadn't been to in years. I stopped going there when my employment moved to a different section of our town. My wife, who is half Chinese, whose parents hailed from China, having left during the Cultural Revolution, maintained a home mixed with traditional Chinese meals and Western ones. She is my reliable gauge of what is good in Asian fare. We ordered two ice teas and a sampler appetizer. The teas were nicely large and refreshingly cool. The sampler was good; she pronounced the egg rolls very good. The pork was a bit tough for both of us. She said, "Noah's downtown is better." True that, without a knife to cut the pieces, the pork was a bit difficult to manage. She liked the shrimp very much. The tinfoil chicken was especially good, we both agreed, large portions to be sure. We ordered two mains and fried rice. I found the curry shrimp very good and the chicken and veggies nicely spiced. The staff was pleasant and attentive and kept our ice teas filled. A definite 4 out of 5, a future visit may well raise this. read more

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Delicious food, great customer service. Clean environment. We were treated very nicely and efficiently. A gentleman opened the door for me when I walked in. The server was very knowledgeable, he helped us decide what was the best meal. read more

Awesome service! The food was delicious. The servers are so nice and quick! My favorite Chinese spots in town!

Food was great! We came late night and the food was hot and fresh and service was speedy! Waiters were nice enough... read more

Imperial Garden - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Service is great. Food can be hit or miss, but the Mongolian beef is always excellent.

Recently been visiting for the last month and LOVE their portions and how their lunch special comes with extras, their service has been great and always on time when I call in my order! Highly recommend for also being open on a Monday and always quick turn around when I go for lunch at work! read more

Imperial Garden - Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Very friendly, the food is great and you're always greeted with a smile a great food! I recommend making a it a part of your weekly family outings! read more

Imperial Garden - Mom & daughter lunch - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Service was prompt and friendly at lunchtime. Not many people there and it was quiet. However, my lunch arrived cold. How can you serve cold lemon chicken unless it was premade? There was no excuse for not making food fresh. I haven't been here for a long time but I won't come back. Sad..... I used to love their food. read more

Best wonton soup in area!! Excellent service along clean and pleasant atmosphere, with great variety of specials. read more

Imperial Garden - Honey walnut shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Imperial Garden is great. The service is attentive and genuinely friendly, which makes a big difference. The food comes out hot, fresh, and fast every time. You can tell they care about both quality and their customers. A solid go-to spot when you want good food without a long wait. read more

Imperial Garden - Orange chicken and chicken chow main - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

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After my old man said every small town has Chinese... of course we had to get Chinese! Daaang- this did not disappoint. Twice cooked pork mixed with pork fried rice and orange chicken with hot mustard read more

The prices were very good, the servings were huge, and the service was genuinely kind and attentive. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. The wonton soup was amazing. read more

Imperial Garden - The wonton soup, egg rolls, and the dinner for one offering of sweet and sour pork and fried rice. - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

Food tasted great, definitely met my expectations. Fast and friendly service too! I will definitely be coming back soon! read more

Imperial Garden - House chicken lunch special with chow mien - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

I ordered bbq pork fried rice without vegetables. My first bite was, whoa! That's a lot of MSG! The bbq pork has a very good flavor to it. I added a little salt and it was a little better. Over all, not bad. They brought this out first. I ordered the honey walnut shrimp which came about 5 minutes later. I wish they brought it out together. The shrimp had a good flavor, however it was not sweet enough for me. You could taste the honey in the sauce. Again, I like mine a little sweeter. It was made to order as the coating was crispy. After a while the batter got mushier than I would like. I also liked that they took the time to glaze their walnuts. I just came from Chinatown in San Francisco yesterday and batter on that shrimp was perfect. It should be lightly battered and should not lose its crunch. You can tell they double fried the shrimp. Overall, I liked both dishes. If you like American Chinese food. This is the place for you. I might actually eat the leftovers in the hotel! read more

Imperial Garden - Honey Walnut Shrimp. Not quite prawns and not sweet enough for me. I added sugar to my taste. - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

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The food is always consistent, service is exceptional, and pleasant ambiance!!! Been coming here for years!! read more

Imperial Garden - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

We came for lunch today to celebrate Lunar New Year. We had a res for 9 and our table was set and ready when we all arrived. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Unfortunately we didn't take pics of our food but everything was very delicious. We ordered 11 dishes and all would defiantly be a reorder. The owner/chef Jackie was attentive and checked in with us and other diners. Order Sizzling Rice Soup, pot stickers, Whole queens Chicken, Honey walnut prawns,, Hong Kong style noodles, Steamed whole Fish, Eggplant with garlic sauce, braised vegetables with vermicelli, braised noodles and steamed rice of course :) Definitely recommend! read more

Worst Chinese food in Modesto Ask anyone in Modesto this place is not it and it has unsanitary conditions and the service is alright not too friendly just basic what you want and that's it kinda vibe read more

This place has an excellent variety of Chinese dishes to choose from. From classics to more unique options, there's truly something for everyone. read more

This is and has been my favorite Chinese food place for many, many years. I absolutely love their fried prawns. My niece just moved out of state, and she said they don't have fried prawns where she lives, and one thing she missed and wanted was Imperial Garden fried prawns. We made a double order because her me and my dad all planned to destroy them, and we did. We didn't take any home, haha. Pro tip: get the hot tea. It pares perfectly with the Chinese food. I add 2 packs of sugar to each cup of tea. I can't get enough of that tea. Pro tip: asl for extra sweet and dour sauce for each individual that likes it. So everyone had their own dipping sauce, and you don't have to worry about double dipping. The sweet and sour sauce isn't just good for dipping your fried prawns, I also like to pour it on my fried rice. My go-to order is fried prawns, a must. Chicken, beef, or shrimp fried rice, either one is great, I like to switch it up. Same with chow mein, chicken, beef, or shrimp. Then either beef and broccoli or Mongolian beef. And almost always get the cream cheese wontons. We usually have leftovers for lunch the next day. If you live close enough for delivery. I love that they deliver in-house, and you don't have to use an app and pay extra fees. In my opinion, it is still the best option for all-around Chinese food experience in the Modesto area. I do prefer orange chicken from another restaurant (Grand Asia, in Riverbank), but they are still my favorite to date. If you haven't been and you live here, shame on you. Now go and enjoy. Tell them I sent you, and they will say, who? Haha read more

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Everything I've tried here is delicious. Best Chinese restaurant in Modesto. My go to for Asian food.

Very good food we live close by come here alot or get to go. I love the sweet and sour pork!

The food , service and location are awesome! I highly reccomend this place! Especially the beef and broccoli.

Really good service and Chinese food came from Napa to visit worth the drive if your looking for fresh Chinese food

Great service with a great atmosphere. Food is delicious and really clean. My favorite Chinese food in Modesto I would really recommend it.

they have a amazing soup. They have great customer service great ambience the food is always fresh. Pick up less than 10 minutes. Definitely recommend. my bf loves this place read more

This place is amazing been coming here for many years now the sizzling soup is hands down best around the cream cheese wontons is another favorite, staff are friendly and very attentive to tables you won't regret coming here read more

Imperial Garden - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

Been going fo years even though it has its days the house chicken. Walnut Prawns and Fried Rice always hit the spot. Miss Mary

Awesome food everyone must try will definitely come back for more. Very awesome food and lovely staff.

Food and service is amazing! I love coming here it's always fresh and delicious! Customer service is great, would recommend coming here

Our men's dinner group ate here, and we are a large group and they did an awesome job. Good food, Great choices Wonton soup was to die for, my favorite we all felt welcome and had a nice turnout heard no complaints keep up the good job read more

I have been eating here since this place opened and have never had a bad experience. The staff is very attentive and professional and the food always comes out fresh and very quick. Candy the owner is a Gem with a beautiful smile to greet every customer that walks through the door! My go-to's are the sizzling rice soup and salt and pepper calamari. read more

Imperial Garden - Sizzling rice soup - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

Imperial Garden is our go-to place when craving Chinese cuisine. Whenever we're in Modesto, or passing through we always make the time to stop by and dine in/place an order to-go. Service is always accommodating and quick and efficient! Fav dishes are the sweet & sour pork and honey walnut prawns! read more

Imperial Garden - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

Delicious! Reasonable price! I would recommend! $13 lunch special. I've only gotten their wings but now it'll be my go to lunch spot. read more

Imperial Garden - 10/10! I was able to get Mongolian beef (not spicy). $13 for this a soup. It was delicious! - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

The food isn't to bad, however the ambiance is really bad. My husband and I ate there today around 4:30 and there was no one there but us. It was so quiet I felt like I was in a funeral home. I mentioned to the waitress that they needed to play some music and she just blew me off. There was also a broom and dustpan sitting by our table which wasn't very appealing. Will not going back! read more

We've been coming here for ages. Although I no longer live in Modesto, whenever I come into town to visit family it is a must have. We've catered, ordered out and dined in outrages number of time. The quality of the food and service has not changed. Chicken chow mein, chicken fried rice, house chicken, salt and pepper wings and soups are always a go-to. Simply delicious! read more

Imperial Garden - Salt and Pepper Wings - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Placed delivery order around $52.00. I thought I ordered bbq pork fried rice. My error as I recd pork fried rice. Also ordered shrimp egg foo young (ordered twice before always delicious), no shrimp within the pancake just tossed on top with peas, carrots brown gravy. Pancake was tasteless. No spices etc at all. So will need to bbq the pork strips to jazz up the rice. The pancake will give to dogs. Will give this restaurant a rest. read more

Imperial Garden - Shrimp Egg Fu Young - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

Food is so delicious!! Costumer derive also amazing 10/10 defiantly recommend if your with family in town or craving some chaw main or some broccoli beef or etc read more

I don't know why we don't come here more ? The food and service are Excellent! Everything is fresh and full of flavor. The sizzling rice soup hits the spot on a chili night. We love the Garlic chicken and Mongolian Beef !! Don't sleep on Imperial Garden ! read more

We have been coming here for years. Always great staff and amazing service. Food is amazing, clean restaurant. 10/10 recommend

Pleasant staff, fast service, and great food. I ordered a lunch special of sweet and sour pork with a side of chow mein and ordered mu shu chicken on the side as it is one of my favorite dishes and not many places have it. The food and service was exceptional. Some places it's hit or miss but this was definitely a hit. read more