There's something about trying a new takeout spot that can feel intimidating. Not all takeout is…read morethe same, and Gum Hoi stood out. I ordered Sunday dinner for the family, and since I had never tried it before, I decided to order in person. It's located on the end of the strip mall with lots of parking. I placed my order for boneless spare ribs combination with pork fried rice, a large order of sesame chicken with white rice, General Tso's chicken combination with chicken fried rice, and a large order of tostones. The total came to $46, and the wait was about 15 minutes. When my food was ready, I was asked what sauces I wanted. I said, "Give me all of them," and they delivered. The bag was so hot I could feel the warmth on the ride home. Once served, it was a feast! The star of the show was the rice fried and white. My mother enjoyed the white rice and her sesame chicken, while Jo savored her boneless spare ribs and rice--perfectly cooked and not overly sauced. I asked for extra spice in my General Tso's chicken, and they nailed it. The chicken was well-done, and the extra chili sauce I requested was clearly visible in the dish. I was sold. The egg roll was delicious on its own, and even better as the last bite with a dab of duck sauce. We all commented on how good the rice was--the veggies tasted fresh, and nothing lacked flavor. The tostones were lightly salted, which is rare, and this alone elevated the meal to another level. It was takeout so good that I can't wait for the leftovers--and yes, there were definitely leftovers. This is a 5/5 star takeout experience you need to try. I've posted a clear picture for March 2025 so you can see for yourself.

It was just okay. Very bland. Place has been around for a while so that's why we ordered there…read more Everything was just okay. Service was okay. Ambiance was okay. We did takeout so I did not take pictures because, yes, the photos would have been just okay.

Good Afternoon. We placed an order today for lunch, 2 soups, and an order of fried pork dumplings…read more my daughter went to pick up is west haverstraw, we are in pomona. when she got back and opened the bag, the order was wrong, no dumplings, we did get the soups, in place of dumplings were fried wontons. We called to tell them of the situation and they said to bring back, they do not deliver to pomona, it is too far. This sums up, what is too far? you messed the order up and we need to come back cause pomona is too far? Always had great food but, Not going to play games with these owners, chalking this one up to terrible customer service. Not going back.

GREAT FOOD! Whenever I order I always ask for my chicken…read morewell done or crispy. Last time I ordered it was orange chicken and yellow rice. It blew my mind of how good the chicken was. Definitely recommend.

I've ordered from China Garden when the family & I are in the mood for Chinese food. The spare…read moreribs, egg foo yung, rices & noodle dishes are tasty & fresh, however I find their food a little on the expensive side & forget it if you want it delivered...too many fees! Overall not bad for a Chinese food fix, just a little pricey!

Inedible General Taos chicken - lumped in one piece. Female staff person screaming at cooks at…read moreentry. Entirely unpleasant all around. Would not recommend. No stars but needed at least one to post this warning.

Exceptionally good takeout Chinese it was served on time to help with Polite. The price was a…read morelittle full but reasonable.

Restaurant quality at fast food price. Wonderful polite front counter and phone Nothing greasy or…read morerefried Chicken n broccoli spicy combo. Tons of juicy chicken broccoli firm not soggy. Egg rolls full of flavor Bone u. Ribs wow. Beautiful color and flavor but again not greasy Highly recommend

Ocean Empire is the last of a dying breed of old school Chinese restaurants that…read moreuse to populate the area, more so in Bergen than Rockland. It is, I think, largely an unknown gem! We became regular customers several years ago after friends in Pomona held a dinner party here and it remains the only place that we go to for Chinese food outside of Fort Lee or Chinatown NYC. Our favorite dishes include sizzling steak, chow fun with vegetables and black bean sauce, pan fried pork dumplings and so many others. The vibe is a little dated but cozy with booths, tables and giant fish tanks, I find it charming like an old fashioned Cantonese place from the 80's. The food is quite authentic! The owners are so nice and accommodating. It even has a tiny bar area serving regulars. Give it a try before it gets swallowed up by a quickly changing Pomona!

My family has been coming to this establishment for three decades, since its original location in…read moreSuffern. The ownership has changed but chef Michael has remained a constant in the kitchen. The menu and aesthetics are old school Cantonese, with neon lights and fish aquariums reminiscent of Chinese/HK banquet restaurants of yore. It always makes me a little sad to see the large grey fish that comes to you when beckoned and follows you with its intelligent eyes being confined to his little tank ...but I digress. Most of the menu consists of your typical Chinese-American takeout fare (of better than average quality), but the best and most interesting items on the menu - and what we mostly order - are found in the "Chef's Specialities" section in the back. We always have a feast here: spring roll, seafood winter melon soup, classic banquet dishes like PEKING DUCK (a must!! It's properly served thinly sliced for you to wrap in crepe with hoisin sauce and fixings), GRAND MARNIER SHRIMP, WHOLE CRISPY FISH, FISH w/ GINGER & SCALLION, CRISPY SHRIMP WITH WALNUTS, PEPPERY PRAWN or CALAMARI (comes w/ shrimp chips!), three musketeers (crispy shrimp, scallops and chicken in a garlic sauce, ringed with four crab rangoons), and BEEF CHOW FUN, are some of our favorite dishes in our regular rotation. There are a good amount of vegan/vegetarian options here as well so we often bring our vegetarian friends here. The unassuming and underrated GOLDEN SESAME BEAN CURD with its delicate crispy skin and tender soft tofu center is da bomb and one of my fave items (recommend dining in for this to ensure optimal hot fresh crispiness). We also love the sautéed string beans and eggplant. Chinese food is meant to be shared/served family style so it's very suitable to come with a large party and try a bit of everything. There's a private room and a couple of big round tables in back. Service is hit or miss, though everyone's quite pleasant, but frankly you don't come to a Chinese restaurant for its service, and a stony faced waiter in tuxedo vest is almost par for the course. A small bar is situated near the entrance and always seems to be seated with patrons.

Best Chinese food in suburban NY. Yeah, I said it! Delicious fare. I've never had a dish that…read moredisappoints. A few of my favorites: spicy tofu (have them add ground pork) and more. Mandarin closed unexpectedly and sadly, I've no idea why or if we'll ever see Rong, the boss, and the wonderful food from there ever again.

Arbitrarily decides not to honor lunch special. Was in on weekday during stated hours and told…read morethey weren't offering it today. However, instead of $10 for same meal I could pay 15.50 plus the cost of soup. Even though I was ordering $50 of non lunch special items she wouldn't honor what was on their menu. In principle, I won't be ripped off. Left and went to restaurant by ShopRite. It was actually better and they were friendly. Miss George at Mandarin - it just can't come back.

This place is amazing it's local and perfect for any occasion party's dinners lunches you name it…read morethe food is fresh and delicious with an aroma that warms my car my friends and family love it and quite frankly I've become a regular simply amazing

It's a small hole on the wall take out and their food is excellent. Always good ingredients, fresh…read moreand high quality. Call for pick up or delivery. I'm going there right now.