I've been using the Empire for 21 years and so far, have not had a single bad experience. Their…read morefood is of such a high standard and always tastes exquisite. Would recommend to all!

This is a very nice chinese take away. The menu has a very…read morewide range of starters and mains, service is very quick, staff are polite and nice and the food is very nice not too greasy and fatty. Just what you want from a chinese takeaway.

Great place food was excellent. Past reviews have complained about the price but you pay for…read morequality so if you want a meal for five pounds in five minutes go to KFC! Service was good and attentive. All around great!

I have only every eastern in this exceptional Chinese restaurant, but I can still remember how…read moreAmazing the food and service were. Now that's not something you can sayoftern right! So, for anyone who hasn't eaten here and things they've had Chinese cuisine I would say very simply, you haven't eaten Chinese until you've eaten here. It the bomb, it amazing, it will give you taste buds a work out and best of all you won't wake up the next day full of Mac's regretting every mouthful. Expect to pay top money for a top meal and ambience A++++ The Risk

I was 5 years old when I used to go to the restaurant with my parents, they were friendly with the…read moreowners at that time. I now live in the US and am 60 years old but will visit the restaurant when I'm back in the UK. Great food , great service !

The service at this restaurant was exceptional, and the staff were friendly and attentive…read morethroughout. The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere welcoming. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience!

Spectacular food, great service and great price. I was back in Hoddesdon visiting family again…read morehaving not visited in 5 years and we went to Taste of China. We were amazed at the quality of the food. Very comfortable and the staff were very attentive. See you again next year

First off the food is easily the best Chinese food I ever had. However Chinese isn't my first…read morechoice but I was entertaining a customer (who is also a mate of many years) and he is a big fan of Chinese and the Straw Hat. Its very expensive not much change from £200.00 for two of us. Started with a fillet steak stir fry served on top of a salad Paul had ribs and spring rolls both were excellent. Mains were Red Thai Chicken Curry and Beef with Black Beans couple of Rice and a Duck Curry on the side. It really was very very good. Plenty of bottles of beer and a few large brandies afterwards. The place is on the main Harlow road and is actually a few doors down from David Beckham's house , well a few doors down from the gatehouse at the front of the drive to the Beckham's place !! My only problem with the place and hence the 4 stars is that its very much like eating in a museum. Its very hushed, people seem to talk in whispers which we ended up doing without realising. The staff are great but seem to hover and also speak in hushed tones. Its just to formal for me. However the food is worth feeling like you must put your hand up when you want to visit the loo !!!

It's hard to knock the food when the price is such good value. Reasonable selection, large room for…read moreparties and the staff are lovely. Well worth a visit if you want a sub Aroma cheap Chinese buffet.

Just Buffet is the new name for the Imperial Dynasty, also under new ownership. They've picked up…read morewhere Imperial Dynasty left off with good food, a nice quiet ambience and terrific service. The quality of the food has improved a little, with a newly lowered price making for a nice contrast. They've also started catering for takeaway. Well worth a visit.

The prawn toast has seen a prawn, and the prawn has seen an ocean!…read more A fantastic place for a family meal or celebration - big round tables, lazy susans (the spinning top, not just an incompetent waitress), nice wine, and TASTY, FRESH Chinese food. Highly recommend the mixed hors d'oeuvres. Dishes are generous, service is relaxed and friendly. Duck pancakes are the best I've ever had (and it's a constant mission of mine), veges and meat are fresh, well cooked and rice is sticky as. In hot competition with the duck pancakes is my new favourite, lamb and lettuce. Comes with a gorgeously sticky plum sauce. If you are celebrating a birthday let them know and you will be in for a glorious treat. Cliff Richard singing "Congratulations" (yes, that version!) at 100 decibels, with the lights off, coloured lasers tripping around the room and then a big serve of toffee apples and bananas smothered in vanilla ice-cream -- woop!

We get take away from there all the time, and quite honestly it really provides some of the best…read moreChinese food I've ever had. Their crispy chilli beef is awesome, the portions are good, I don't think I've ever had a bad dish from Oriental Star. We're in the area quite regaularly and use this takeaway loads. We don't get Chinese back at home (deepest darkest Essex) because all the local ones to us never match up to the Oriental Star... If you're looking for a good Chinese - then look no further.

Tasty Chinese food in the countryside. Excellent service and friendly staff. Good for family.read more

Beautifully refurbished restaurant. Great friendly service and, more to the point, good food at a…read morereasonable price. Table was ready at the time booked and on arrival shown directly there and drinks orders were taken. Menu was easy to read and well laid out. Food arrived promptly and plenty of time allowed between courses so we never felt rushed even though the restaurant was busy. Looking forward to another visit in the near future.

Came here for the time with my partner as a romantic dinner. It wasn't busy which made it intimate…read moreand private. Service was good and the meal deal was brilliant. We chose the special meal option which was £12/£15 per person and included first course of mixed starters- seaweed, prawn toast, satay chicken, chicken wings and spring rolls. 2nd course was aromatic duck pancakes. For the 3rd course you have a whole list of dishes and you can chose up to 5. We have been back a dew times and always leave full. Don't be fooled by the cheaper options though as it all adds up when you add drinks etc...

Wow. Jade is a gem and so is this restaurant. We were very pleased with the atmosphere and the…read moreservice. The food was delicious and the staff were knowledgeable about the menu. The prices were reasonable but the level of the details above par. We'll be remembering this one.