Disgusting. The food here is nasty and not edible. First off our order was completely wrong and we…read morehad to go back and get the right order. Sesame chicken, egg roll, and fried rice. All went in the trash. Non of this was good. General Taos chicken was gross but the least gross and part of it was eaten. Greasy, tasteless and gave us stomach aches. NOT GOOD. Eat at your own risk.

Ordered from Uber Eats. I will not eat here ever again. The food was gross. The pork in the friend…read morerice was gray, the BBQ was dry and so tough, the soup wasn't even edible. So disappointing after spending 130.00 on food.

We have had really good food at times and not great in our last order. I had a chicken broccoli…read moredish that I couldn't eat. The dish had a burned oil smell and taste. We had to throw it out. The fresh spring rolls are always very good. Most dishes we have ordered do not have enough sauce We love that everything is fresh and not gloppy but a bit more sauce would be great. We aren't giving up on you, more consistency would be great.

This restaurant is located 7 minute drive from the UNE campus (basically the closest restaurant to…read morethe campus)...very convenient if you're there for a sports events, and need to pick up dinner. Food was good! I tried the fresh garden roll, the crispy veggie spring rolls, and 3 bubble drinks. The fresh garden roll was amazing. Filled with tons are tightly rolled veggies and fresh herbs and just the right amount of vermicelli rice noodles. They came with a Thai sweet chili dipping sauce and peanut sauce. Both sauces were good, but the peanut sauce was a little too thick...it didn't work to dip the roll into it...you have scoop it on the roll, but it tasted delicious. The crispy veggies spring rolls were perfectly slim, and fried to perfection. The sweet chili dipping sauce was perfect for these. Again, just the right amount of rice vermicelli noodle, and lots of veggies. I tried 3 flavors of bubble tea...a lavender milk tea, mango tea and a strawberry tea. All were very good. The amount of tapioca pearls was a little disappointing...could have added a bit more, but despite that, they were delicious. The atmosphere is a casual take out restaurant. There are 2 tables, and a counter that runs along the windows with stools, so one could eat in if you wanted to. There are also a limited amount of Asian groceries on shelves next to the counter...actually a good selection of pantry basics one might need. There is a well stocked bottled drinks cooler as well for picking up drinks along with the take-out. The service was friendly. A teenager boy worked the counter, and lots of people seemed to be working in the kitchen. It definitely felt like a family run restaurant. I placed my order at the counter and was told it would take about 10 minutes. I sat at a table while I waited for the food. I didn't see a sign for a restroom, so I asked where it was. I was told it was the door that says "employees only". The bathroom was clean. When my food was ready, the boy brought the bag to the table where I was sitting, and put the 3 drinks in a cardboard drink holder to make it easier to carry. So nice. I'm looking forward to trying more dishes next time.

Last night best night and we ended our trip with dinner at Empire Chinese Kitchen and I'm so glad…read morewe did. We came in on Saturday night knowing we would have to wait so we went to the bar. They had a special cocktail that night and it was so good I wish I could remember what it was called but you have to try whatever their specialty drink of the night is. Since we had a large party we ordered a lot because everything sounds so good so we did a bunch of Dim Sum and a few mans as well. We went with: Empire Eggrolls Lobster Rangoons Char Siu Baos Spicy Pork Belly Buns Pork Potsticks Shanghai Soup Dumplings Shu Mai Curry Udon Kung Pao Chicken Honestly everything was great but the stand outs for me were the Lobster Rangoons, Char Siu Baos, Pork Potsticks, Curry Udon, and the Kung Pao Chicken. First of Lobster Rangoons I mean how do you not. Portland Maine being Lobster Paradise this just makes sense and is a must try staple here. Just takes your normal Chinese Crab Rangoon to the next level. The Char Siu Baos where the best BBQ Pork Bun I have ever had. I know these can be hit or miss sometimes but Empire it doing it right truly the best I have had. The Pork Potsticks were also great. A top 3 dumpling I have had. I honestly wasn't expecting much but these were amazing. The Curry Udon was kind of a funny story. I said we should try this and my friends like me know it was vegan but for once that didn't bother me. This was great and so full of flavor. Plus you can't go wrong with Udon. Kung Pao Chicken is always my go to and this one takes the cake. The Chicken is lighty battered and so full of flavor. One of the best I have ever had. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything we had at Empire Chinese and I would 100% go back and do it all again. I'll end this review the way we started dinner. Lobsta Goooooonnnnsss!

The husband and I walked in while waiting for a performance at One Longfellow Square. It's been…read moreover 10 years since either of us had been to Empire, and we were blown away by the service, ambiance, and food! As a bariatric patient I can't eat too much in one go, so we opted to go with dumplings and drinks, and it was totally the way to go. Drinks: * Strawberry Mojito: sweet, flavorful, and not over powering on the mint. 10/10 from the husband. * Margarita: sour, strong, and they were so wonderful to make it a passion fruit one for me as well. Just a bit small for me. 9/10 Food: * Shanghai soup dumplings: soft and flavorful. Full of filling, but lacking in soup base so it didn't really hit the spot. 7/10 * Steamed pork dumplings: large and in charge! The rice wrapper was a lovely texture but too delicate, resulting in completely falling apart. 8/10 * Garlic bok choy: Converted my husband to actually enjoying bok choy instead of questioning it at every turn. Only wishing it was more garlic forward! 8/10 Go to Empire Chinese Kitchen for a lovely evening out for food or drink! You won't be disappointed.

I had a great dinner experience here last night with my partner. We love love love the honey paw!…read more For starters, it's a great location. Close to more bars for extra drinks, easy to run into other friends. Also, it's a beautiful spot with outdoor seating in the warmer months. We opted to sit outside and enjoyed khao soi, katsu pork sandwich, and the honey soft serve. The portions are generous, as we were able to share and have leftovers. Each plate had so many great textures and flavors. We did experience a long wait between ordering, getting food, and receiving the check. It was a busy summer night so I wasn't upset, but do not plan on having a quick meal here. Get cozy, get an extra drinks and enjoy your time here. Apologies, but phone did not eat first this time-no pics!

Good meal, prices definitely on the high side…read more Vibe: really cohesive, cool, themed decor. Large shared table in the middle flanked by bar seating. Service: Great Food: We started off with soft serve and the seasonal earl gray outshined the house honey. The earl gray had a great flavor topped with an excellent syrup while the honey was mild and the chocolate shell didn't add anything, although the 'honeycomb' bits were delic. Crispy eggplant special - good, very small portion Pork katsu sandwich - pretty solid, interesting pickle Pad mee korat - good, small portion Value: Aside from the soft serve, the portions were very small for ~$17 price point, and the food was good but aside from the earl gray soft serve, didn't amaze to the point of paying a higher price point. Overall I did like this meal but portions were small for prices. I hope they keep the earl gray soft serve around!

Great place for a hearty and filling meal, especially on a cold day. We went for a Veggie Ramen and…read morea Tofu Poke Bowl (make your own version). Absolutely loved both. The portions were generous. The vegetarian broth in the bowl was absolutely amazing. The tofu, both versions, were done to perfection. The staff was nice, helpful and friendly. Definitely recommended!

Great gem in Portland, ME! Love how you can build your own poké bowl to your liking. Very…read morereasonable price with bowls starting at $16.50 with only $4 upcharges for extra or premium (lobster / scallops) proteins. Service was friendly and prompt for made to order bowls and drinks. The taro boba was tasty - just on the sweet side even asking for less sweet. That wouldn't stop me from getting it again though. The boba was bouncy and chewy without mush. Well done. Would recommend

We stumbled upon this place after attending an event close by…read more Inside is cute and cozy. Not very busy in a Saturday afternoon which was great. A cute small bar and we ordered food to go. We had drinks while we waited and the staff were friendly. Food quality was spot on. Excellent taste and we look forward to coming back to experience the dining in.

Out for a business event and wanted something to eat and found this place. Tucked in the small…read moreplaza but so fresh and clean inside. Great Thai cuisine with both vegetarian and gluten free options. The staff was friendly and welcome to questions. We were able to have a drink at their bar while we waited. Great little date spot.

The skewers are amazing, best things on the menu. We tried the chicken, shrimp, and moo ping…read moreskewers. All were excellent. We also got the papaya salad("Thai spicy is no joke"). Kra Pao chicken was delicious too. Grilled rice ball was meh, too salty. Desserts were ok, nothing too crazy. Pro tip: there's a public parking spot a block away, made parking much easier vs trying to find a street parking.

FYI I got the food Doordash-ed to my hotel so I am judging exclusively the food that I received. I…read moregot the beef skewers and the crispy chicken wings. It was amazing! The wings were freshly fried and enveloped in a sweet sticky chili sauce. The skewers were absolutely delicious. You can really taste the tender beef, soy/fish sauce base, herbaceous lemon grass, and rich garlicky aroma. Yum.

We just stopped for a cocktail before dinner Great service…read more Very unique cocktails Well worth the stop

WEDNESDAY OYSTER SOCIAL?!!! Yes, please!!…read more Finally get a sitter, but it's only for a Wednesday? This is gonna be the best deal in Portland for a mid week date night! Normally kind of a semi-pricey place, but they definitely nailed this one. Great service, drinks and snacks. $1 oysters $1.50 shrimp