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    Imperial Garden

    3.2 (191 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mongolian Beef, Sizzling Ginger Lamb, Crispy Duck
    Alex W.

    The pros: Spacious, quiet place Food came out really fast The crispy duck and the sizzling ginger lamb were good Was a little bummed out they didn't have any lazy Susan tables. Besides the 2 dishes listed above, the rest of the food was just okay. They had some interesting interpretations (e.g. mushrooms in sautéed bok choy?!) but ultimately I thought the taste was neither distinctly Chinese nor Chinese-American (maybe there wasn't enough MSG/meat velveting).

    Sophie Y.

    Imperial Garden is a unique spot that combines a gas station, a Chinese grocery store, and a restaurant all in one! The grocery store is a pleasant surprise, offering a selection of meat, produce, and dry goods. This was my first time dining at the restaurant, which is quite spacious with two wings. We stopped by on a Thursday at noon and were seated within a few minutes despite the restaurant being lively with over 10 tables of customers. We tried the lamb and moo shu pork lunch entrees. The portions were ok, and the flavors leaned on the saltier side. Service was efficient--our water glasses were refilled once, which is about what you'd expect during a lunch rush. As someone of Chinese descent now living in Madison after time in larger metropolitan areas, I'd give it a solid 3.5 stars. The menu could use more health-conscious options instead of focusing so heavily on breaded and deep-fried dishes. That said, it's a convenient and nostalgic spot for a quick meal.

    Garlic Pork
    John G.

    We've been here three times in the last 6 months and have been pleased every time. Hadn't been here in years not quite sure I remember when or why I stopped. It's the best sit down Chinese on the west side. The main courses have been flavorful and served quickly. The cocktails are well priced and service was quick. Last time I'd say they were a bit understaffed, and and the rate our server was working burnout isn't to far behind. Prices are a bit high for the dishes. If I were to do the math I'd bet with lower prices they'd get repeat customers in more however the times I've been there it was quite busy so they may not need to take that approach. We usually get a shareable appetizer and a couple dishes.

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    Always delicious and fresh. Extensive menu. Also good for carry out. I like the flowers outside and the peaceful decor inside.

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    Always excellent food and great service! Great selection of food. If you go for lunch, their lunch menu combinations are fantastic.

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    This is the best place in Madison! Hands down. Been here many many times and the service and food are always perfect!!

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    Not very good for the price. Very dated and the food was bland. Service was great but can't help the food being underwhelming.

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    I took my son there on a Sunday afternoon. No other customers. The place is modern and spacious,…read moreand clean. The menu prices were all at least a buck more expensive than what we expected from looking at the menus posted online. The Thai spring rolls were small but good. I ordered beef with vegetables stir fry with Hunan style sauce, which had one chili pepper icon hotness promised. The vegetables and beef ere okay, a bit on the skimpy side, but almost no chili heat and ruined by dumping sugar in it. I hate Chinese food destroyed by making it sweet for no reason other than to cater to some idiotic stereotype that Americans want sugar and grease in all their food. My son ordered beef and vegetable stir fry as well, with the Shanghai sesame sauce. He had the same complaint, his was supposed to have two chili pepper icon hotness but he said it wasn't hot at all, and he said it too was sugary. Big disappointment. Even the fortune cookies were disappointing, some crap about being a hit on social media. Stop dumping sugar into everything! Don't say it has some chili heat then serve it bland! I guess I understand why we were the only customers. The hunt continues for a nearby Chinese restaurant that does a good job. If we ever return, I will interrogate the guy taking the order and specifically ask if they have anything on the menu not ruined by dumping unnecessary sugar into it.

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