Empire Szechuan Garden — Restaurant in New York

It’s been years of trying to find a good Chinese takeout around Sunnyside/Woodside. Happily I found this place about two years ago. They’re friendly the food is well prepared. They don’t velvet their chicken which allows for a better taste imo. They are the only place that actually uses WATER CHESTNUTS!!!! That right there is a five from me. They’re friendly and always accommodate a request from me for a slight change to a dish. The boneless spare ribs - are in themselves worth the trip. They use real roasted pork in their LoMein and fried rice giving it depth. Their orange chicken is awesome. Ok, I do agree w a user that they tend to over cook broccoli. That’s my only complaint but for a busy place once in a while...

Really good classic takeout. The sautéed chicken and veggie dishes are delicious. Most Chinese takeout food is too greasy but this place isnt bad for takeout and you can tell their meats and veggies are very fresh, as is the oil they use. Their fried items like sesame chicken are crispy and meaty, not gummy and chewy like many other places. Every time I walk in here at night they're firing on all cylinders, phone ringing off the hook. They all work really hard and get the food out very quickly. I hope they know how much their takeout is loved and appreciated in this neighborhood! I refuse to order from anywhere else because their consistency and quality...

I recently visited this restaurant, a "Sichuan" restaurant, craving their spicy chicken wings. The restaurant was busy, so my order tooka while. Unfortunately, the wings were a huge disappointment. Advertised as "spicy," they lacked any heat, and the texture was underwhelming. This doesn't reflect the authentic, flavorful punch you'd expect from Sichuan cuisine. Overall, wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for a true Sichuan experience, especially the spicy...