Fast & friendly service. Reasonable prices. Good quality. Had Peking duck, cucumber salad, wanton soup: none disappointed. Convenient location, right off 395. read more

I'm gonna upgrade Imperial Gourmet to four stars after a good meal there last weekend. They moved to a new building awhile ago and this was my first time there. It's now right next to the Pizza Factory in a modern building with plenty of seating. The front door must be made of solid steel. It's seriously really heavy. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share family style. Crispy duck, string beans, eggplant, fish, beef/shrimp, and egg drop soup. Everything was pretty good considering it's Bishop and the prices were reasonable. They even had Sierra Nevada on draft and were showing Sunday night NFL at the bar. A good option if you're tired of Whiskey Creek, La Casita, Pizza Factory, etc. read more

Insane door. Green wood, brass demon door knockers. Wasn't even sure I was at a real entrance until I circled the building and couldn't find an alternative. It was so ornate, it just looked like decoration. The tea is strong. Nice alternative to the usual slight tea scented, hot water they serve at restaurants that can't be bothered to replace the tea leaves in your teapot. First dish, asparagus. Came with the usual corn starch glaze. Seasoned well. Cooked just to the point of being tender, without losing the crunch. (YES!) Then the Peking duck arrived... and Peking duck is an interesting thing. In any normal Chinese restaurant, calling for Peking duck is a little like ordering a 20 oz New York steak. It comes with little accessories, like mashed potatoes and that carrot "flower" but its more for show than consumption. You're there for the steak. And its all you need. Duck is the GODDAMN crown jewel of any Chinese dinner. Good Peking duck is sugar glazed, crispy skinned, fatty and delicious. What arrived was a few dry, lukewarm, cuts of leg meat, stale skin, on a bed of old once-crispy rice noodles that appeared to have been microwaved to give it some semblance of "fresh cooked". I'm not even 100% sure it was prepared that day. Consumption protocol was putting some Hoisen sauce onto a tortilla, dropping on some desiccated mummy duck & crispy noodle, adding some green onion shreds, and creating a campy poultry burrito bastardization. This in of itself was redeemed by the magic properties of hoisen. But after trying the duck, solo, it was like the chef was counting on the hoisen to mask the lack of flavor and the dryness, the fried rice noodles to give it the crunch it was supposed to have. I'd be impressed if I weren't so ticked about having to shell out $20 for the "half duck" I ordered. I hate giving out less than a 4 star rating here, because the staff was polite, expedient, and professional, but this dish was just so overpoweringly awful that it can't be helped. Sorry, Imperial Gourmet. read more

If you are looking for a clean place with decent Chinese food around bishop this place will do. We really wanted a nice warm soup for dinner and it was good. The others dishes were ok. But if your comparing Chinese food to Monterey park Chinese food, you should go in prepared that it will not be the same. The service is great, speed and cleanliness was also good. They also had a full bar with hard liquor. Wide variety of food. But a bit pricy. beef or chicken dish will run around $10 each. Seafood dish around $15-20. The bathrooms are completely new and clean!!! No changing table for babies though. The offered to bring me 2 chairs into the bathroom if I need to change diapers. I would probably come back if I was really really craving Chinese food. or else I'll pass and save my craving for la. read more

The food was outstanding and not too bad in price. The service was even better. Staff was so polite and attentive. Will definitely be returning next time my husband and I are in town. The appetizer for two is definitely enough food for a meal in itself. Portions are very similar to PF Chang's, where the table can serve themselves off of one entree plate. Highly recommend! read more

Food tasted ok, but it must have been spoiled. I ordered the Szechuan Pork Strips, hot and sour soup, and a vegee dish yesterday. the meat must have been bad because I had pretty bad diarrhea right afterwards. I thought it must have been the soup, so I ate the left over vegee and pork strips the next day, again within an hour of eating I had diarrhea again, so I deduced it must have been the pork. Either way this place gets one star for getting me sick twice. There must be some sanitation issue. Buyers be aware. I am not coming back. read more

Decent food, clean and very busy, service was kinda off since our waitress decided to abandon our table and sit down to eat with the table behind us. I'd go again, maybe, if it wasn't Xmas day and the only place open. The service was fast, just very distracted because of the holiday. read more

First, it is worth saying that you're in Bishop, not San Francisco or Los Angeles or New York. There is not a lot of choice here in the middle of (essentially) the desert, so...Yep. The restaurant looks quite nice. We came on Christmas Day for dinner, as they were pretty much the only place open. The line is definitely an indicator of that - we waited 30 minutes for a table. This was probably unusual for them though; they probably just weren't ready for the crowd. Oh well. In actuality, the food was okay. It wasn't special, but it wasn't terrible either. We ordered the Mongolian beef, orange beef, spicy eggplant, and curry chicken. They were a tad on the salty side, and it was pretty decent. I guess the main complaint was that the broccoli on the Orange beef was very bland - almost kinda...raw? As in it could have been cooked a bit longer. That said, the staff is friendly, and everything is clean, and the ambiance is nice. The choice of dishes is a step above Panda Express, but is still miles behind restaurants on the cities. Though I guess people in the area are more used to the Americanized offerings, so...Yep! It's around a 3.5 star rating, but felt a tad expensive per dish ($12-13 per entree.) read more

I don't know why the reviews trash this place so much. The food is good (it's American-Chinese food, don't come here for authentic Chinese food) and our waitress was nice. Service was decently fast (though we went when it wasn't busy) and restrooms were clean. The only thing is it's overpriced l, but overall was an enjoyable experience. read more

As we were leaving Bishop I saw this place. I ordered the almond chicken. My daughter ordered the beef broccoli and my husband ordered the 3 flavor chow mein. It was all delicious!! Such great flavors and everything looked fresh. We will definitely be back for more when we visit Bishop again! read more

Fairly decent American style Chinese. Service was decent enough. Hot and sour soup was good and the egg soup was good as well. Not too greasy. Given the location don't expect anything authentic. Also given the location be wary of any fish you order. read more

It was Christmas eve. The place was busy. Obviously was hectic. Above all, our party of 7 had vegetarian diet requirements. They took all in stride, and served us with a smile. The food was, alternatively made to order, delicious ofcourse. The waiting staff was attentive & courteous. The Owners/Management exhibited grace & care. The place deserves 5 Star & more. read more

The food was delicious and the service was quick. This place was crowded but fast moving that we did not need to wait. The only complaint is that their empty plates were not very clean but to most people it was clean enough. But it was not clean for our liking. read more

Pretty decent Chinese food with vegetarian options. The staff was really friendly and kept a table aside for us (as we were a party of 8), but there's no reservation necessary. The food came out pretty quickly too and while I'm not a fan of hot and sour soup, theirs was the best I've had and was perfect for a cold night (you can also ask them to take out the pork like we did too). read more

Two stars for the fast service. The food is missing flavor and in some cases the vegetables. $30.99 for appetizer size of Crispy Fried Tofu was sad on taste but was crispy. The Vegetable Fried Rice was cooked well with fresh grated carrots, sliced cabbage and scrambled egg but only had a few peas. Vegetable Chow-Mein was bland and greasy. I have enjoyed the Orange Chicken and Fried Wontons but tried something new (vegetarian) for their $25 minimum delivery. Overall it was a two star meal. read more

Imperial Gourmet - Take-out Veggie Chow-Mein, Rice and Crispy Fried Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Bishop, California

Exactly the Americanized Chinese food you would expect just about anywhere. The atmosphere and service were nice compared to your normal Chinese take a way. Normally I grab lunch at the BBQ or bakery up the street, but I was craving broccoli for some reason. Knew this place would have it, so decided to try it. My beef broccoli was exactly what you would expect. It's a bit pricey, but it's also Bishop. Wouldn't eat here all the time, but it was nice for what it was. read more

Can't speak to the rest of the menu but my wife and I order the Kung Pao Tofu and Szechuan Green Beans all the time. So good. Very friendly and speedy delivery service. read more

Sorry I am not a fan... we had the egg drop soup (bland) - Mongolian Beef (too sweet like eating pure sugar) beef lomein ( no flavor). $ 37.00 for the 2 dish with soup , I think it's too expensive for a mediocre Chinese food. I don't mind paying if it's good but if Panda Express is better then one dish should not be $ 18.95 for a lunch size meal. Will I be back? Nope! read more

Great service, excellent food choices. Try the lemon chicken it is phenomenal! The spicy garlic shrimp is great as well as the beef with asparagus when in season. read more

Imperial Gourmet - Spicy garlic shrimp,BBQ pork fried rice, asparagus beef and lemon chicken - Chinese Near Me - Bishop, California

I ordered Hot Appetizer Platter, all I can say is there's no flavor on it, I love Chinese food but this place doesn't care when it comes to flavor, the ribs is overcooked, even my dog doesn't wanna eat it. It's just a waste of money and time,(been waiting for 30min till my order came) I will never recommend this place. read more

If you are desperate for food while in the middle of nowhere, you have found the right place. I would recommend getting the Family Special (they have that on the last page of the menu) because it is heavily overpriced for the amount of food you are getting. The food is quite good, and the service is alright. read more

Top notch Chinese: food, service, and price. I saw a review say they thought it was expensive. Maybe if you're used to low end buffet style. Imperial has a comprehensive a la carte menu and the prices are completely fair. I ate here a year ago and remembered it, so now that I am back in Bishop I wanted to share it with my wife. She loved the meal. The assorted wonton soup was full of meats, shrimp and vegetables. The broth was light, not salty like so many Chinese restaurant soups. The cucumber salad is a gem; garlicky with a nice hint of sesame. We had the mu-shu. Not very adventurous but we like it. The filling was delicious. The staff was courteous and prompt. You should try this if you are in Bishop. read more

5 Stars for the Sesame Beef. It's the best thing ever!!! We always make it a point to eat here after a long day of snowboarding at mammoth. the sesame beef ALWAYS hits the spot. read more

We stopped here for dinner on our way to Mammoth. It was deee-lish-us! We started with a soup that had pork, potsticker, veggies and the broth was very flavorful. We next had an appetizer variety which was also good, then our main course. The beef and shrimp were cooked to perfection. We just finished our leftovers and they were excellent on day two. The service was nice and pretty quick. read more

Overall the food was amazing especially the potstickers or dumplings with the ginger sauce. The portions are very small. I ordered an $8 cocktail called a scorpion and it didn't even have a garnish, no Cherry no nothing, it was more like a slushie. read more

We love it here! We order to go anytime we are in Bishop. Food is always ready quickly. Nice variety to the menu. Grateful for such authentic Chinese in a small rancher area! Orange beef and friedwontons are the current favorites. read more

Not my best Chinese experience ! The waiter too was so annoying. Did not know if he was hitting on me or if he had nothing else to do, or if he was so annoyingly nosy! Dont waste your time here. It used to be a good place to eat years ago but not anymore. It changed! read more

Don't order soup here. Hot and sour soup is super sour and vegetables broth soup with combination meat is like water and no taste at all. Egg rolls are not even warm. Our server is nice however. It's not a fast service. read more

Husband loves Chinese food! Grateful to have this place on the eastern sierras. We off road and it's great to have a delicious hot meal after hitting the trials. Food is usually ready 10-15mins too when we place to go. They deliver too but cash only so plan ahead. We love the fried wontons, steamed dumplings and beef chow mein, read more

The food is delicious！The service really good！Suggestion！

This restaurant is the real deal. Service is awesome. The flow of the meal from soup to main course was perfect. The food is some of the best I have ever had. I would highly recommend. The moo shu pork os awesome. read more

It was okay but way over priced for the quality.. how ever they have a big serving and it is a lot more then normal Asian restaurant and the staff was very friendly as well. I loved the decor and there rice was very well prepared. I would of gave it 5 stars but the pricing had me at 4. Maybe they can get a dinner special or something of the sort. Hoping my next visit is more pleasant to my wallet. read more

We ordered the lunch special menu - Kung Pao chicken, Mixed veggie and veggie noodles. It came with Fried rice, egg drop soup and Egg roll. I give 4 stars for service, presentation of the dishes and ambiance. and 3.5 star for the food. Good value for your money. We spend about $10 for each Lunch special dish. The Mixed Veggi and Kung Pao chicken were the favorites with us. The Fried Rice is very different it tastes like plane brown rice. read more

Stopped here to get some food on our trip. Everything was cool till we got our actual entrees. I was already skeptical about the way my chicken tasted but then I tried my sisters broccoli beef and lost all trust. We both were getting a fishlike texture and taste. So much, I spit it into my napkin. I'm a butcher and I know for a fact there was something really wrong. We brought it to our servers attention and she just said "we don't use fish oil and maybe it tastes that way because you requested your dish spicy". We didn't eat another bite, asked for the check, paid full price for 2 meals we didn't eat, and bounced. Even told some potential customers in the parking lot to not even bother going in there. read more

Not sure why people are hatin on this place! I live in San Diego and there is NO good Chinese food there, so I was super happy to find this gem on a road trip to Gardnerville, NV. We had the egg drop soup, hot and sour soup, egg rolls, dumplings and paper wrapped chicken. As you can tell, we were in the mood for an assortment of appetizers. Hubby declared the egg drop as the best he's ever had and I loved my hot and sour. The rest of the dishes were pretty standard but delicious! I especially liked the paper wrapped chicken. Lots of flavor and great texture. The prices are reasonable and the service spectacular. I will visit this place every time we drive through Bishop for sure! read more

Brought my grandma to Imperial Gourmet for her birthday lunch this afternoon. Food was delicious and service was great even in the midst of the lunch rush. Grandma had the Sesame Chicken and I changed my routine up a bit and tried the Sweet and Sour Chicken, instead of my usual Orange Chicken. Plenty of food, the lunch comes with an egg roll, egg drop soup, rice, and the main entree. There is hot tea at the table when you arrive, and the wait staff bring out a plate of yummy, what looks like fried egg roll wrapping (sorry can't think of the name off hand), and sweet and sour or spicy mustard for dipping, to snack on while you wait for your meal. Fast, friendly service and great food. read more

Stopped by passing through Bishop, looked like a nice place from the exterior, and found that it was even nicer inside. They have a bar, plenty of seating, air conditioner set to the perfect temperature. At first I thought the prices were a little on the high side for Chinese food, but when you see the amount of food you get, I think the price is fair. The food was terrific! I will definitely be back the next time I pass through. read more

The beef with asparagus was made to order and thoroughly enjoyed. We'll return on our next pass through Bishop.

I can't even say this is a good place to go if you've been in the backcountry for a week . I ordered the schezwan green beans and my friend ordered a stir fried noodle dish. Both were terrible, watered down interpretations of what boring palates might desire. Another disappointment for the dismal Bishop asian food scene. read more

Back in bishop for work and I wanted to try a new restaurant. I ordered the almond chicken lunch. It was a bit expensive but it came with enough food. Tasty-not the best but certainly not the worst! Good service too. Would come here again. read more