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    Empress Gardens

    3.6 (176 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    This place is located in a little indoor mall. We went during lunch and nobody was there. Food was good. Service was very slow considering we were the only ones there. Cute little decor. Plenty of parking.

    Egg Foo Yong and Shrimp Fried Rice. Spit in the upper left quarter.
    C L.

    I ordered from Empress Gardens Egg Foo Yong and Shrimp Fried Rice, delivered by Door Dash driver William. It arrived with hot and speed really good. Unfortunately, there was an obvious global of spital on the food. See the provided pictures. I called Door Dash and Empress Gardens restaurant. I received a full refund from Door Dash. Empress Gardens was rude, when I informed them of the situation. Too bad because I have been looking for a good American style Chinese restaurant.

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    Leslie C.

    Empress Gardens, oh how I love you!! This place is fantastic! Specializing in Cantonese/Szechuan cuisine, they have been around for over 50 years! My family has enjoyed this restaurant for over 40 years and it never disappoints. I have tried almost everything on the menu and it's all delicious. They cook all the proteins to perfection: pork, beef, shrimp, chicken, etc... I love the Singapore Noodles, which has shrimp and chicken in angel hair pasta and curry. Beef with Pea Pods in another favorite dish. The beef is very tender and the sauce is delicious. Their fried rice dishes are a delight. I like the Yong Chow fried rice because it has chicken, ham and shrimp in it. I always get an egg roll--crispy of the outside and yummy on the inside. Vegetarian options too. They also offer dinner and lunch specials. Very friendly service. They have a dining room but it's currently closed due to Covid. Carry out only. I'm so glad they have remained open, continuing to provide excellent service and food during the pandemic. Easy pick up window and customers are requested to wear masks. All of the employees wear masks. Located in the Harvard Row strip mall with plenty of parking.

    Anita A.

    I'll start by saying the restaurant is nice on the inside. Traditional Chinese restaurant interior. Service was horrible. Said my carry out would be ready in 15 mins but turns out 50 mins. The food was a complete rip off. They said they would serve in quarts but gave smaller servings. I even went back and told them but they didn't correct my order. 4 of us tried the food and we all agree. The flavor was lacking. The sesame chicken didn't taste like normal sesame chicken - tasted like frozen food. Same for the sweet n sour. The lo mein had an after taste that was off putting. First time that I've been so disappointed. Don't recommend this place at all.

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    The food is a 9/10 tastes great and the service is A1! Always carry out never dine in but the ambiance looks nice and cozy.

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    Great Chinese food. This restaurant never disappoints. Almond boneless chicken is our favorite dish.

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    Not appetizing, I had the boneless almond chicken, nothing special no seasoning tasteless. I will not be back.

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    Excellent food, generous portions when you eat inside and friendly service.. Prices are very reasonable too

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    We haven't sat down in the restaurant since before the pandemic but... this is our go-to Chinese take out spot. The food is good.

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    4.3(601 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    It was me and my husbands first time trying this place as we are originally from Cleveland, OH and…read morethey have a soup dumpling place out there but this place was beyond delicious! Definitely recommend this place if you're out in the Farming Hills Area! The service was great as well and the serviers were very informative on the menu and the whole staff is super nice!

    I read that Jiang Nan has hand made noodles, but I didn't expect that meant they were made to…read moreorder! Loads of places do house made pasta as a show, but that pasta goes to dry or stock up for another day, but at Jiang Nan, you place your order and they get to work pulling the noodles in front of a huge picture window and then they take them right to the pot to make your meal... and what a meal it was! To start, we shared pork bao and the cucumbers... oh my gosh the cucumbers (crispy, fresh, tossed in a bit of chili oil and garlic and just so dang good)! I got Beijing Zha Jiang Mian: delicious pan fried noodles topped with a sauce of savory fermented soybean paste and ground pork with fresh scallions and carrots. My husband got Beef Stir Fried La-Mian: tender sliced beef with bok choy stir fried with fresh noodles and a savory brown sauce. Our friends got soup noodles (I forgot which dishes) and they loved them as well. My only critique is that service was a little slow, even though the restaurant was half full. You must try this place!

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    4.6(351 reviews)
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    Loved this ramen spot! In my opinion, ramen is all about the broth. The rich tonkotsu pork-bone…read morebroth was flavorful and comforting. The spicy chili garlic seasoning added the perfect amount of spice. And they even bring out extra spice to the table, if you need more! The fresh house-made noodles were cooked perfectly. I added chicken to my bowl instead of the pork. It was tender and so flavorful. The toppings -- marinated egg, green onions, bamboo shoots, kikurage mushrooms, and sesame seeds -- all came together really well. I added soybeans to my bowl. Definitely one of the best ramen bowls I've had in Michigan. I'll be back for sure. Service was quick. And even at 4pm, the place was already packed. My belly was so happy after this meal!

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    My meal from Not Just Noodle was simply outstanding…read more The Seafood with Stir Fried Noodles dish was nearly perfect. The noodles were thick and toothy with a savory and especially tasty sauce. The combination of shrimp and scallops was buttery. The vegetables had a natural earthiness. I also loved the green onion pie (a.k.a., scallion pancake). The dough had the ideal weightiness to complement the gentle green onion flavor. I will definitely return.

    How this place has a 4.3 rating just escapes me. Let's start out with the super sticky tables and…read morecondiment containers on the tables. Super disgusting! And whoever mops the floors must have an irrational childhood fear of cleaning corners. Although the floors themselves are clean, each corner has a disgusting black buildup of filth. Likewise, the sinks in the bathroom. They have not been cleaned well in a very long time. Food: the beef roll pie is delicious. The marinated beef is OK but should be served cold, not room temperature. The steamed dumplings were OK too. However, the noodle dishes were oily, bland, flavorless, and just seasoned with a sweet brown sauce. Further, there is almost no meat to be found in the noodle dishes. What I had looked to be scraps. I paid three dollars extra to have the wide hand cut noodle. It was basically served raw to me. Service: this place has no concept of service. Food comes out haphazardly. First I got my entrée, then my daughter got her entree, then we got two appetizers. Sometime later, my son got his entrée, and the steamed dumplings came. Never once was an empty dish taken away, and never once was a water glass refilled. Service here is absolutely awful. Other than the beef roll pie, there isn't a single redeeming quality about this place. The food is awful, the service is terrible, all surfaces are sticky and dirty. Avoid this place at all cost.

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    Noodle Topia - Beef dumplings

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    3.8(399 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    I've heard and seen good things about this place and it did not disappoint! First off the non…read morecontact service makes ordering easy and sometimes their robot machine brings your water which is entertaining to watch. I got the Beef Noodle soup and shared an order of beef dumplings. My friends got the spicy wonton soup and beef brisket noodle soup. The beef dumplings were top tier 10/10 would get again. Everyone was satisfied with their noodles especially the broth! Food was hot and fresh, and I would come again to try their other menu items!

    Don't judge a noodle by its storefront…read more We stopped by Noodle Topia for dinner while we were in the area, fully expecting a tiny hole-in-the-wall spot...only to walk inside and find a surprisingly spacious restaurant with cozy decor and a warm atmosphere. Total plot twist. The place was pretty quiet with only a few diners, so service was steady, though a little slow at times. We ordered the veggie noodles, cucumber salad, lamb skewers, xianbing pancake, and juicy pork dumplings. Overall, the food was decent and comfortably average, but honestly, we were just excited to finally find a Szechuan-style Chinese restaurant nearby. The veggie noodles were the clear winner of the night: chewy, flavorful, and coated in a sauce that had us going back for bite after bite. I could've done without the bok choy, though, and I wish the noodles had been a little less oily. The cucumber salad leaned much sweeter than we expected and was swimming in a bit too much soy sauce for our taste. The pork dumplings were nice and juicy inside, but the wrappers were slightly too doughy. Now the lamb skewers? Absolutely delicious. Great flavor, good portion size, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The biggest disappointment, unfortunately, was the xianbing pancake. It didn't feel authentic at all. The crepe was way too thick, and the crispy crackers inside had lost all crunch and turned soggy instead. Still, the cozy vibe, solid noodles, and tasty skewers made it a worthwhile visit, especially if you're craving Szechuan flavors around Madison Heights.

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    What an unexpectedly GREAT eating experience at Pho Chopstix recently! Located at the southern-most…read moreend of the Meijer Tel-Twelve strip mall, ample parking is available along with ADA spaces. The restaurant interior is much larger than expected; clean and fresh-smelling too. Booth and table / chair seating options are available. On this late morning weekday, shortly after it opened, the restaurant was quiet and uncrowded. Conducive to conversation over lunch. The menu, in both Vietnamese and English was detailed and descriptive. Our young server answered questions, offered excellent recommendations, helped instruct us about using the side plate of fresh beansprouts with one's pho entree. Thanks! My Phô Dǎe Biêt - a LARGE, steamy soup bowl of rice noodles, broth, eye round steak, beef, meatball, and a bit of tripe and tendon was divine. I added the beansprouts with fresh basil leaves for a nice texture and flavor variant. It was filling, and there was enough left to take home too! The Cha Giô Spring Rolls (x 2) came out hot and crispy fried. The accompanied Vietnamese garlic dipping sauce was absolutely delicious. I ordered a Vietnamese Coffee. It came sweetened with condensed milk, and served over ice. A nice finish to the meal, kind of like dessert! Price point - very reasonable given the space, the caring and unobtrusive service and terrific meal. I can't wait to come back and try the many other menu options!

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    5.2 mi
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    Food: as a Chinese who travels back to China several times a year, ShiangMi is absolutely one of…read morethe most authentic Chinese restaurants here. You won't find the Americanized dishes like General Cao's chicken, but you will find one of the best presented but also deliciously tasted Peking duck - one of the most recognizable and celebrated Chinese dishes. I also love that they serve many dishes in porcelain chafing dishes to keep food warm, as foods taste better when they are kept warm. My personal favorites: lobster steamed with egg, eggplant and string bean stir fry and happy family soup. The desserts are great too. Check out photos for more. Ambiance: This is the standout among Chinese restaurants in Michigan. Many Chinese restaurants are out-dated. It is like you step into restaurants in China in 1990s. This gives you a more current fine-dining experience atmosphere. The large video screen in the main dining room also allows you to customize the image or video for your occasion, should you choose to celebrate a special event there. Service: It is not top notch, but it is get job done. The servers are friendly. Noteworthy: There are two floors. You may not know there is a large 14 seats private dining room downstairs with large TV screen. Great for private celebration. There is an elevator that you can use for those who don't want to climb stairs. The 8-seat Majiang themed room is beautifully designed. There are also two small dining rooms perfectly for an intimate gathering. Final verdict: after visiting more than 10 times, this is a review long overdue! In my book this is the best Chinese fine dining experience in town. It caters to various your dining needs: dating, business meal, private events or just for some fine food!

    Shiangmi is such a beautiful spot and honestly deserves more attention than it gets. It's an…read moreupscale traditional Chinese restaurant with amazing food, a great bar, and a huge space that works just as well for dinner as it does for events or private parties. The menu has something for everyone, whether you're very familiar with traditional Chinese food or just starting to explore beyond the usual takeout staples. It feels elevated without being intimidating, which is not always easy to pull off. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, with several private rooms for different types of gatherings. The drinks are excellent too, so it's not just a dinner destination -- it's a full evening kind of place. It can get busy in the evenings and on weekends, but that makes sense. Shiangmi is elegant, welcoming, and absolutely worth knowing about.

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    4.4(62 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Really good Thai food offered in the Bingham Farms neighborhood near Detroit…read more Ordered the following dishes for dinner: * Papaya Salad with a side of vermicelli noodles * Pad Thai * Tom Yum Soup with Seafood * Fried Chicken Wings Everything was made to order and the spices and flavors were as authentic as you would find these dishes in Thailand. The restaurant has a relatively large dining space so bring everyone for your next visit! Portions are large and very filling so be prepared to box some food to take home. Quick and no nonsense service -- straight to the point, efficient, and organized. Highly recommend.

    Thai food is always a favorite, which is why I noticed this restaurant soon after it opened. The…read morerestaurant is located in the parking lot of an office park, convenient on weekdays but empty on the weekends, at least for lunch. There was some take-out activity, though. The restaurant looked appealing: comfortable booths along the wall of windows, large tables throughout, and giant drum lights. The menu was equally appealing, featuring a variety of dishes including several appetizers (spring rolls, crab rangoons, chicken satay), noodles (Pad Thai, Pad Se Ew, Drunken Noodles), curries (red and green), house specials, soups, and desserts (mango sticky rice). I was glad to see Thai iced tea and duck on the menu, so I ordered both. I started with the crab rangoons, crab and cheese dumplings deep-fried and served with a sweet chili sauce. This version had more crab than the others that I've had, which I appreciated. Additionally, I liked the wrapper - it was thin and crispy. The duck curry was a treat. Nicely crispy and meaty, the duck was served with red bell peppers, carrots, and pineapple chunks in a coconut milk curry that had just the right level of spice. Although I don't typically eat a lot of rice, I did order the mango sticky rice for dessert. Fresh mango is served with a sweet coconut-milk sauce on sticky rice. All the components of this dessert were incredible: the mango was lovely and perfectly ripe, the coconut milk was fragrant, and the sticky rice tasted spot on. Service was helpful and professional.

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    4.4(110 reviews)
    6.6 mi•Downtown Ferndale
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    This is my first ever review here, but I had to give a HUGE thanks to the owner of Got Pho. We're…read moreall sick with a cold and pho sounded so good to us and this is the only place I like in the area. I put in a delivery order through Toast and unfortunately it wasn't working so the owner PERSONALLY DELIVERED our food because he "wants to make sure his customers are happy". That kind of service is so rare these days and we appreciated it so much. I could have easily reordered through GrubHub and would have happily paid the upcharge fees but he insisted on bringing it himself. Thank you so much for your kindess! We will be ordering again from you very soon :)

    Friday 05/01 around 845PM…read more $13 reg size pho 1 combo (pho dat biet) . It's small. Meatballs were THIN, and was the most meat I received.. 5-6. FLAT pieces. Beef about 3 pieces, brisket 5 , very thin pieces. NO TRIPE- they forgot it. Little onions. 3 tiny pieces of tendon $6 fresh rolls. COLD AF. I understand you eat them "cold" but it was like they pre-rolled them & they sat all day in the fridge until it was ordered. I came in around 845PM. Felt the same temp as my ice cold water they brought out. Pork & shrimp very thin. Peanut sauce was very little, def not enough for 2 rolls. Took one small bite & took it home. As a Vietnamese, Very disappointed. Gave this place another shot & I wish I would've spent my $20 elsewhere. I rlly wanted to like them since they open an hour later than other local joints & it's close to where I stay. Sucks, just got back from airport needed some liquid gold in my life. Came in & ordered in Vietnamese, & she didn't understand me. I should've just walked out idk if it was because I came late, or what. I walked in someone was already there, they had a couple of carry outs, but another table of 2 came in. I took my time sifting thru the noodles to make sure I wasn't tripping. Just go the extra 5-7 mins & stick to Madison heights area or go home & make some eggs & rice til the next day. TO ME, It's rlly not worth it as a Vietnamese person, but you may have a different experience & I hope that you do! I hope this review helps them improve because they knew they was skimpy & that shit was cold af let's be real. Street /parallel parking in Ferndale

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