Empire Szechuan
| Address: | 4373 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY 10312, USA |
| Phone: | +1 718-227-2888 |
| Rating: | 3.5 |
| Working: | 11AM–9:45PM 11AM–9:45PM 11AM–9:45PM 11AM–9:45PM 11AM–9:45PM 11AM–9:45PM 11AM–9:45PM |
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Kate B
Given this places good reviews, I had good expectations for this place when ch were not met. First, they didnt understand my husband when he clearly ordered the food. They also said they couldnt let us pay the tip at delivery and wanted us to pay it when we ordered. I refused and ended up having to scrble to find se change for the delivery guy. The food was also extremely expensive. A general tso chicken, chicken and broccoli, and fried chicken dumplings, with two drinks for $42. Never have I had such an expensive Chinese meals. For being so expensive, they werent even good. The portions were good, but thats about it. The sauces were bland, the chicken was bone dry, and the dumplings were just awful. They looked like they were bpuoed and then quickly pan fried, and the texture was awful. The chicken inside was just a bland solid mass of white chicken with no flavor whatsoever. Couldnt eat them, and Im not a finicky eater. Would not order again.
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A Private User
Primarily a takeout and delivery place, but they have a small dining area to sit down at eat. The prices are slightly higher than your average take-out place, but it the quality of the food and ingredients are excellent. They only serve high-quality meats and seafood, the chicken is all white meat, and the vegetables are fresh. Best dumplings and eggrolls on Staten Island for sure! The previous reviewer claimed to be "robbed blind" because they charge extra to add things to dishes, but they exaggerated a bit. I used to take orders for this restaurant and they only charge $1.00 extra for more vegetables or chicken, and things like lo-mein instead of rice or extra shrimp would cost $3.00 which is totally reasonable considering the difference. TDLR: BEST Chinese/Pan-Asian takeout on Staten Island!!!
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James Vanger
I been going here for 20 years never messed up a order all the sudden last 4 times i ordered the order was wrong either wrong food wrong bag or order itself wasnt way I wanted it i called them up they told me come back in well make u a new order witch is nice whats not nice is them not even giving a discount or throw something in for my family that just had to wait for the 2nd order and my time and gas going back to get it smh never has a problem before but last 2-3 months whatever they did = not good theres plenty of good Chinese in the area
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A Private User
Prices are definitely higher than what they should be 8.25 for general tso lunch special and they nickle and dime you for everything, had pay extra when requested extra duck sauce packets! Food is ok but far from what the other review claims which looks like written by somebody working for the place.
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Thomas Tomasello
They didnt bring the full order we call them when the order came half hour late still no food, called again the manager was arguing with me as to when I called, 20 more minutes later still no food, the Manger was very rude, guess there so busy they dont care WELL NEVER ORDER FROM THEM AGAIN
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George Skogstrand
2 steam pork dumplings 2 20oz cokes $40.75 really how do you get that price dont care how good food is thats unacceptable..You are losing business in long run, lower your prices so you get more clientell. I work a school we use to order everyday $300 plus kiss my business goodbye..
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Michael Gizzarelli
Best show in town. Prices in line with quality/portions. Those that say theyre overpriced are probably people who dont mind a $6.99 disgusting combination that you would find above the Staten Island Expressway. You get what you pay for, in this case a nice amount of quality food.
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Sal Marciano
Our favorite Chinese restaurant on the island for take out. They keep your information in the system so when you call they already know who you are by number which is cool. Delivery is fast and food excellent.
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Dennis Moore
I love going to empire. The lunch specials and combos are definitely the way to go when ordering here. The food is delicious. My personal favorite is the General tsos lunch special with wonton soup.
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Armand Lattizori
Have to agree, a little pricey, but portions are good, and food is to. Chow fun is very nice, plenty of shrimp, and your arm will get tired carrying it to your car.
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Christina Gatto
Great food excellent service ! Nice delivery people as well! Ricky is our favorite he comes to the door with a smile on his face! Very delicious food as well!
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John Doz
WAY OVERPRICED !! JUST RAISED THE PRICES AGAIN FOR 2016 ! I GUESS THAT HOW THEY SAY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE RESIDENTS OF STATEN ISLAND !
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Matthew Failla
Probably the best Chinese food on the island. The prices are a bit high but they give you a huge portion of food.
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Charlotte Large
Did take out food was terrible never order again egg rolls had a horrible tast im sure it was the oil never again
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Charles Savage
horrible messed up food that they didnt give us the right order and was missing food and refused to fix
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KOSHER BUD
This place is OK. Honestly the worth the money WAY to overpriced! Many other places are better!
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eFFeX Productions
Good food,fast delivery but very pricey for Chinese. And they forgot our fortune cookies.
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President of Auctionaire
trainwreck..took forever.. manager way too rude
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Dominic Squillace
Delicious food but prices just recently went up.
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Robert Colucci
Best Chinese food on the Island!
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russo john
Its ok but very over priced
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Liborio Vitale
Great Chinese food
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Joseph Demarest
Overpriced
