🍜 Food Guide near University of Nebraska-Lincoln

"Eating in Lincoln" Series – Part 2: Imperial Palace 🏮 If we’re talking about one of the most popular and largest Chinese restaurants in Lincoln, Imperial Palace definitely tops the list! As soon as you step inside, you’re greeted with a luxurious and glittering atmosphere — it truly lives up to its reputation as a Northern Chinese cuisine gem 🏯✨. The walls are decorated with traditional paintings and wood carvings, giving the space a rich cultural vibe. While it’s a bit farther from campus (about a 3-minute drive 🚗), it’s totally worth the trip and is a perfect spot for gatherings with friends. The restaurant even offers two private KTV rooms — nothing beats singing your heart out while enjoying great food! 🎤😆 Right across the street is my go-to Asian grocery store, Oriental Market. I often stop by for some shopping after a satisfying meal 🛒🥬. (Stay tuned for a dedicated grocery guide later!) Imperial Palace recently introduced new dishes: Spicy Crawfish 🦞 and Pot Pot Shrimp 🦐 — and they are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Even for someone like me who loves spice but has low tolerance 🌶️😅, the heat level was just perfect. (Sorry, no pics — I devoured them too fast! 😂) Some of my other favorites include: Spicy Dry-Braised Fish Dry Pot Cauliflower Dry Pot Tofu Mala Xiang Guo Coconut Walnut Shrimp Chongqing Grilled Fish Lamb Skewers Guo Bao Rou (Sweet & Crispy Pork) Honestly, it’s hard to go wrong here! Plus, the portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable — great value for delicious food 🥡💯. When dining in, they serve light tea complimentary, and after your meal, you get golden fried mantou (steamed buns) as a dessert — crispy outside, soft inside, drizzled with sweet condensed milk… pure happiness! 🍯😍 They also sell authentic Shandong-style big steamed buns — a must-try, especially for my fellow Northerners! 🥠👌 That’s all for today’s share! See you in the next post 👋～ #UNL #LincolnEats #ImperialPalace #ChineseFood #AsianCuisine #FoodReview #UNLFood #LincolnNE #SpicyFoodLover