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    First Emperor Chinese Restaurant

    4.2 (312 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    FIRST EMPEROR CHINESE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Combo Lo Mein

    It had been a few years, but I went back tonight. Combination Lo Mein, which is usually flavorless or with spaghetti noodles, was on-point. Proper noodles, good flavor, and the meats weren't rubbery like some places. Unassuming spot in Richardson, but I like the quiet vibe on a Sunday. Service was attentive and friendly. My friend got the Szechuan Beef, I tried a piece, and that was great too.

    Tofu and fish in garlic sauce
    Dave H.

    Tried out this recommended Chinese restaurant by words of mouth. It was first a little hard to pinpoint its exact location on Google but it's right across from Kirin Court. The place has been around for a long time, from the appearance of it, outside and inside, and the service and food must be good to stay in business for this long. I tried ordering the crispy oysters and a beef dish but for that night surprisingly they did not have both proteins. I ended up getting their signature tofu fish in garlic sauce. The flavors were great and the dish went very well with steamed rice. The only suggestion I had was to not thicken the sauce too much and cut up the fish fillets just a little more. The lady servicing the dining room was nice and sadly it was a slow, Monday evening.

    Sara S.

    If you're in the mood for authentic Chinese cuisine without the frills, this place is a must-visit. While the decor and ambiance may feel outdated, that's part of the charm for a restaurant that has been serving satisfied customers for 26 years. I've been coming here for a decade, and it's never disappointed. The star of the menu has to be the sinful pork belly--absolutely delightful and bursting with flavor. Despite the no-frills setup, the food quality keeps you coming back. A meal for two, including water, came to a very reasonable $32. If you're looking for an unpretentious spot with consistently good food, this is it. Highly recommended!

    Fish in garlic sauce
    Tiffany N.

    No frills, just some awesomely legit Taiwanese food. I wish I could buy gallons of their hot and sour soup because it may just be the best that I've had (ahem, except for in Taiwan). It's traditional but also when a hint of sesame oil that I was NOT expecting. Well done! Along with that, greens and shrimp egg rolls, we sprung for the fish in garlic sauce and it hit the spot. It's enough for about five to six people and comes with a savory sauce that you can use for leftovers along with many piece of tofu. You can get the head and tail too, insert chef's kiss here!

    Sesame Chicken
    Kristen W.

    My family and I love "hole in the wall" places, but this was bad. I'm giving it 2 stars because the waitress was nice. * Interior: old and grungy, even "hole in the wall" places look worn but not gross--you know? * Cleanliness: as mentioned it was pretty outdated but overall clean, however the waitresses apron was the worst I've ever seen. But she was sweet! Also the cups added an old dingy taste to the water like everything came from the 80's... * Food: my family and I will go 40 minutes out of our way for good Chinese food but wanted to try this place out because it's closer but it wasn't that good. My Sesame Chicken had some good pieces but most tasted old like they picked up day old chicken from the store?... Honestly just tasted like leftovers. But the rice was good! Overall, I'm not sure why this place had such good reviews and kept giving it the benefit of the doubt. I kept thinking, are the reviews friends and family? Mostly disappointed by how far it was from the reviews so wanted to throw this out there to anyone.

    sizzling tofu, twice cooked pork, mustard greens and bean curd
    Andrew C.

    Not sure why I always pass by this place and have never gone in but I'm sure glad I did! The quick overview: - Small, unassuming shop that has a mini parking lot. Directly across the street from Kirin Court - The inside feels like its from the 90's and reminds me of home - The main lady (owner?) was very polite and provided great service - Entrees are fairly reasonably priced between $10-$15 per dish with a large portion - They are "famous" for their "sesame pancake" which looks to be huge and filling, but probably good if you have enough people. Note: they say it takes ~40 min to make so order ahead What we got: Seafood Soup for 4 (~$10): Small amount of shrimp in an otherwise tasty soup Twice cooked pork: Fairly standard dish, pieces of pork belly weren't overly fatty - Mustard greens + bean curd: This was surprisingly a lot more flavorful than I expected it to be and was a winner - Sizzling tofu: Delicious sauce, huge pieces of tofu and other veggies, another winner - Black bean stir fried squid: This was the only reason it's a 4 star for now. This dish was an absolute miss (consensus) - would not recommend this one. Solid place for a great lunch!

    Joseph W.

    Was surprised how good it was for Americanized Chinese food. Favorite dishes were orange chicken and sizzling beef

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    Walked in and walked out. No one came to seat us. The place looked outdated and not very clean. Good thing we didn't stay and eat.

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    Every dish I have eaten here has been delicious! The people are attentive and friendly. This us now my go to Chinese restaurant!

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    Love this food. Hot and made to order- super authentic! The sweetest couple owns and runs it...

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    8 months ago

    Have been going here for at least 8yrs. Always a great time with great service and great food.

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    Love this place! Best Chinese, I've had in a long time. Small business, family owned, authentic! Customer service is top tier.

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    2 years ago

    Back Open. Packed with Chinese patrons still needs updating decor. Food is outstanding just don't look at the wallpaper and vents

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