Not too bad! We have been striking out finding decent Chinese, and have visited every other local spot only to be disappointed. Picked up take out tonight and everything was hot when we got home. Large portions for a reasonable price. I also like that you can order online, that's a huge plus. This is definitely our new go-to spot! read more

I love the food!! Best nearby in my opinion, but $15 for green beans, and an order of shrimp with cashews, that was basically Celery, with a shrimp n a cashew...for idk $18-$20...pretty disappointing....dish is still full, despite eating the 3 shrimp and 15 cashews!!! Somehow my supporting photo will not load. Very unfortunate to have placed a $60 order... read more

Hubs & I stopped in for lunch today. I certainly miss the buffet but everything was soooo fresh and yummy ordering the luncheon specials and some appetizers. As always the waitress was pleasant and kept our glasses filled. read more

Empire Village - #L35 - Chinese Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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Employees literally said THE N WORD as i was walking into the bathroom. (Sidenote) the ice cream there costs money and i am sure everyone will agree that that is bullshit. read more

At 2:30 on a Sunday there's plenty of parking. There was no one else here when we arrived. They offer a buffet, but it wasn't until we entered that we found out that it was 4-8 PM. That was a disappointment. This is a Chinese restaurant. The staff is very nice. We had many options for our dinner. We had Sweet & Sour chicken and a beef, white rice, vegetables platter. Too much for me I had to to take a large portion home. The entire dinner with tip cost less than $30. for two adults. read more

Empire Village - Buffet area - Chinese Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Absolute dog food. Greasy, low quality, little flavor. Absolutely inedible. Do not bother.

Dishes are hit and miss. Spring rolls are decent but egg roll was overcooked and very greasy. Cashew chicken should be called cashew celery. Ridiculous amount of celery and stingy on the chicken. Check your takeout before leaving the parking lot, it's wrong quite often. read more

Empire Village - tons and tons of celery, a few water chestnuts and even less cashews and chicken. - Chinese Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

I just spent almost $50.00 on my food and was totally disappointed with it. I got bone in spare ribs that were way overcooked. The beef teriyaki was the same, way over done! Even the crab rangoons were bad and I always thought Empire Village had the best rangoons anywhere. Will think twice about ordering takeout again. read more

Not much on the buffet at 6:30 at night. Few choices. Maybe should have ordered from the menu.

Fast and friendly service, good food too. The chicken wings are nice size and tasty, the house fried rice was filled with meat and vegetables also tasty. The price was very good too, better than most other asian restaurants in the area. I would definitely go back again. read more

The service is excellent, friendly staff. The quality of the food is very good and they give nicely sized portions. I love the chicken fingers too, they're soft and taste buttery but not overly buttery they just have that nice flavor. read more

Gina is a terrific employee behind the bar. She gets to serve great good and great drinks. Definitely a great restaurant. 5 Stars is well earned. read more

Usually I have nothing bad to say about their food, but I think they may have gotten a new cook. The orange chicken and general gao chicken is sooo spicy no one in my family can eat it. They were never this spicy. I have to say their food is always very hot and good tasting, other then the spice read more

I usually just stop off here on my way home from NJ to meet with a local customer over a Mai Tai, but I stopped here tonight for some take out since many of my typical options were closed. I just ordered a PuPu for 2, house fried rice and some spareribs. I was extremely pleased with the food. The rangoons, wings, HFR and ribs were delicious. The chicken fingers, egg rolls were very good I'm told (they were ordered for my kids). I'll happily return here and give them my business. The woman who gave me my order met me with a smile and must have thanked me 3-4 times for ordering food from them. read more

I am not sure why this is rated so low. We get our take out from here like 95% of the time we order Chinese food and it is always correct, hot, and tasting good. Pre pandemic we would go in to eat maybe 3 times a year. The buffet was always solid and they did a pretty good job at refreshing everything. They still aren't offering the buffet which takes away a bit from the place but the food and service is still there. We ate in about a month ago and the owner was very friendly. Service was great but admittedly without the buffet it lacks a bit. We still had a good meal and felt like they cared we were there. For me it isn't five star but food quality and superb service is an easy four star. Get that buffet back!! read more

We had dinner here on our way to NH. The buffet was not open but they have an extensive menu. I had broccoli w garlic sauce and scallion pancakes. The broccoli was cooked just right. Crisp and fresh. The pancakes were light and tasty. I have had others at other restaurants that were greasy and these were not. The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Absolutely horrible food. Fried rice tasted like soap, beef on a stick was too chewy to eat, crab rangoons had no crab, sushi was old & inedible. Even the ice cream cups were freezer burned. Not one of us liked the food. Update within an hour of being home all four of us were in the bathroom with explosive rejection of said food. Spare yourself the stomach cramps and avoid this place at all costs!!!! read more

Had dinner at Empire Village. . Sat at the bar, the bartender Gina was friendly and helpful. We liked the food and service. The Mai Tia was awesome. read more

I honestly didn't think Chinese food could taste bad...this was the worst Chinese food I've ever had.... the wonton soup was gross the dumplings inside was gross , the broth was gross , the pork fried rice looked like it was left overs from the buffet the chicken tasted so weird I can't even explain it. The chicken wings were also horrible , the service is horrible as well. Extremely rude ..I ordered general chicken with wonton soup they charged me for a combo which comes with an appetizer but I never asked for an appetizer? So I said okay I'll have the chicken wings after I was charged.. I don't know it was all very odd Also while I was in there a women asked for a to go container and the waitress said no with a smile on her face the women asked why not and the waitress was laughing at her ! I couldn't believe it ! She paid for the food also but wasn't allowed to take it home ?? read more

Well this wasn't fabulous but it did solve the hunger issue. Was visiting family in Sturbridge the day after Christmas and nobody wanted to cook so take out Chinese it was. We all ordered a bunch of meals. They came with fried rice which was very plain just seemed like they only threw in a handful of peas and soy sauce was cooked perfect just was lack luster..... had to add extra soy sauce which I never do. I wanted General Taos but had to go with General Gau's was similar just more garlicky and more crushed chilli's....not hot but very flavorful. The sauce was really tasty. The Chicken pieces were the standard thigh meat fried chunks. And it had two bonus florets of broccoli. It also can with a appetizer and I chose the Crab Rangoon they were over stuffed with the cream cheese filling no crab flavor and didn't keep the crispness due the mositure from the filling. Would I order from here again maybe if I was really hungry and it was the only option but I am sure there are other much better options in town....so I don't think I will grab Chinese next time I'm in town. read more

Empire Village - General Taos Cousin.... General Gau's? - Chinese Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

I've never been fond of China buffet spots. It's just not my thing. These guys get 3 stars - which is good for a Chinese buffet. Their beef, chicken and pork wasn't loaded with sugar and low grade sauces. But like 99% of buffets their meats do sit. Even during their busy seasons, food is not made through order. Their "desert" section was anemic at best. read more

We stopped here on NYE with a party of 11 - it was pretty early in the evening around 5. The service was decent and the food was pretty standard Chinese food. We all had the buffet which had a decent selection. Something for everyone even my picky 7 yo who won't eat anything. They had normal chicken nuggets, plain pasta, fries, onion rings and lots of fruit so even he was happy. The food seemed fresh and with the exception of one dish, there was plenty of everything. There was also a decent salad and dessert selection. The only complaint I had was that it took forever to get our check. However, it was starting to get really busy by that time so my guess is, it was a fluke. The service beside that was great! read more

American Chinese buffet food. The buffet is barely there. Most of the chicken dishes have a delicate breading that turns to paste in the sauce. For some reason a lot of New England places have a very light, doughy fry on the egg rolls that I'm not a fan of. There are usually not many veggies outside the pure salad section. I'd love some button mushrooms in soy sauce. But overall it's okay for a cheap buffet. Takeout is similarly okay. I finally found "spicy fried chicken with peanuts" which is halfway between Kung Pao and dry chili chicken - that's a totally decent dish. Their usuals, like General Gau's, are below average for me. read more

It's a nice buffet, the service is weird but no one seems to speak English, which is fine but they are like hiding in the shadows to take your dishes the second you approach your last bite. The bar is pretty good too. Just can't give it 4 stars because that would mean it's a great experience - and it just truly isn't. read more

Food was OK but our dinner was interrupted by a horrible bartender who was talking about another bar that won a margarita contest. When we sat we heard her dropping F bombs and 45 minutes later she was still talking to a couple at the bar that said "does she know us?". I will always say that you can have good food but if service was bad I know I'm not returning back to this place. PS I don't even remember if the food was good or not read more

Don't walk, don't even drive....fly by this place. Some of the worst Chinese food I ever had. The staff was just as nice. There was nothing redeeming about this place. read more

Greasy Chinese food. We have gone in for the buffet a couple of times and if you are looking for run-of-the-mill Chinese food, this is your place. I'm a huge fan of crab cheese wontons and they serve them at the buffet. Yum. read more

Good Chinese food. This is a buffet or you can order off the menu. Take out is good too, if you prefer, they will sell you a Togo container and you can choose your take out right off the buffet! The staff is always pleasant and quick. read more

I've always enjoyed the food here. The staff are very friendly, efficient, and their cocktails are really good too. The restaurant could use a facelift, but overall always a good experience. read more

Ah, Christmas dinner. For whatever reason, my family feels compelled to serve Christmas dinner around 2 or 3 in the afternoon, which inevitably leaves me starving again around 8 or so. Enter Empire Village, the one takeout restaurant open in this town on Christmas night. My sister and I stopped in to place a takeout order. We sat at the bar and ordered a mai tai to pass the time while waiting for the food. I found mine to be tasty, but a bit on the weak side, while my sister could barely drink hers she thought it was so strong. So, for the average boozehound, I'm sure it would have tasted just right. Here's a breakdown of the good and bad from our menu selections: Chicken fingers--Good breading to meat ratio (not overly breaded) but I would have preferred them crispier Fried dumplings--Again, good breading to meat ratio, but they forgot the ginger dipping sauce!! Sesame wontons--By far the winner of the night. Apparently my sister is a connoiseur of these, as she took a bite and said "Mmm...the good chef must be working tonight. These are good and spicy" Veggie lo mein--Pretty standard, maybe a tad on the oily side, but I tend to like it like that. I'll give the food 2.5 stars, but round up to 3 for being open Christmas day, as well as being the only Chinese restaurant within a ten mile radius of my parent's house. read more

I ended up here the other night because my four year old wanted Chinese food. The food tasted good and was hot, not always easy to find at a buffet. My only disappointment came when I received the bill and learned that there are no free soda refills. read more

Empire Village - Chinese Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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I always sit in the bar area and never had the buffet - ordering off the menu. Unlike the buffet, food is fresh and always amazing! Service is great too - Gina the bartender is normally on duty and she never fails to deliver great service. read more

I bought the house rice for the past two weeks, which was suppose to be with beef, no beef.Otherwise the rice was good , shrimp, chicken, pork, plenty, but no beef.. read more

I love this place - every time I'm in town I stop by! The bartender Gina is great. She may seem a little tough but if you watch her work you will see she is awesome. And she makes amazing drinks - specifically mai tai's! I never go to the buffet. I always order off the menu. The food is made fresh and is delicious! read more

Empire Village - Done! - Chinese Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Was my FAVORITE place until I took One of my friends there for lunch yesterday. We started eating the boneless spareribs and the first couple of bites were fine I bit into another bite and the smell of rotten meat is what I was tasting. I told them they tried it they took it away prop back a new batch. I ate a couple bites it was fine very sweet! Then took another bite and the same thing another rotten piece!! we reported that the general tsao chicken was undercooked both are servings were undercooked they did nothing about that when the meal was over they asked if everything was OK and I said no it's not!!!! had a spitten piece of meat on my plates and I explain again what had happened. Rotten boneless spare ribs. needless to say I left hungry and they HAD THE NERVE TO SAY MY MANAGER SAID TO GIVE YOU 10% off. I still was charged for both meal! read more

This is super good Chinese, especially for a buffet. I enjoyed the low mein that is made with my fave rice noodles and it's hard to get a good hot and sour soup but this was legit! Great service - friendly and fast! And its a great place to feed your chinese food cravings, and have a good time with your family. read more

We've been to the buffet several times, and have also ordered take out on a few occasions. We've never been very disappointed, and we've never been completely blown away either. The buffet is definitely the best value, as there is quite a selection of entrees available, as well as included soup, salad bar, and dessert (ice cream cups included). I'm always glad to see crab rangoons on the buffet - something that I love but tends to be pricey when ordered from a menu. Take-out is a decent value too, and a safer bet if you are picky or want something not offered on the buffet (orange chicken or sesame chicken can be worth ordering off of the menu). Overall - the buffet is a great value and a very fast option if you're on the go. The food is good to average, and we've never regretted our visit! read more

Our recent, last visit will most probably be our last as it has gone downhill since an apparent recent staff change. The food never vary's and last time was cold. What really put us off though was one of the staff who was checking the food started coughing and wiping her nose with her hand then handling the food. Nasty! read more

Can't believe that this place rates 3 star's. Not the worst take out I've had but it is not good. I can't go back. I'll drive to Dynasty in Southbridge instead, that place has good take out. It was OK when they first came to town but lately it is dirty and I just don't enjoy the food. Dined in once on the buffet and wasn't impressed. read more

The interior is dingy at best, and the food had clearly been sitting out for so long and in such small amounts it looked like it was leftover from the day before. The red bean buns were hard at the bottom with the paper fused to them. Chicken was pink and undercooked. The salad bar was laughable, with sad, white, ice burg lettuce, and slices of carrot, corn, peas, and for some strange reason, raisins. For dessert you could have small, bland, chinese donuts, or super cheap ice cream in a styrofoam cup. I ordered a mai tai and it tasted terrible. Easily the worst I've ever had. Service was okay, although my boyfriend asked for water three times and never got any. With all the great places to eat in Sturbridge, I'm kind of baffled this place exists. Avoid if at all possible. read more