Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant in Philadelphia

I visited this place known for their Fried Chicken, but unfortunately, my experience was quite disappointing. The main issue lies in their cooking process – they pre-cook the chicken and leave it sitting in a container that doesn't look clean. When you order, they simply dump it into the deep fryer for a quick fry. Personally, I'm not a fan of my chicken wings sitting out and then being refried upon ordering. It's not the kind of dining experience I prefer, and I wish they would improve their cooking methods for a fresher and more enjoyable meal.

Additionally, the restaurant's location, sharing an entrance with the apartment upstairs, creates an unpleasant atmosphere with graffiti, the smell of urine, and occasional homeless individuals asking for money or even sleeping. Another concern is that none of the staff wear any type of hair covering to prevent things from getting into the food.

Depending on the time of day or night, the crowd waiting in the lobby for food can become quite unnerving. Despite its popularity due to its location on Broad street and limited options late at night (1 am), I recommend seeking food elsewhere for a more comfortable and satisfying...

I moved away from the area a while ago but stopped in to grab my son a platter. The food has consistently been some of the best Chinese in the area. I took away a star because the customer service is lacking. It used to be great. I was ignored for the first few minutes, asked about my order, then asked again because I guess he forgot because it was very small then I paid he put the bag in and change in the box and walked away. Typically it would be 2 or 3 stars in the negative because how you treat people is everything, except I'm not sure that it was done maliciously and everyone knows how to buck up when it's someone they feel is worthy of their attention, so not a...

The go to Chinese Take Out restaurant on Broad St. Anytime it's a late night, I already know where I'm going. The chicken wings with fried rice and gravy combo is chef's kiss

The wings are small to medium sized and fried to perfection. The rice is cooked well and the gravy is flavorful. I have also had shrimp and broccoli from here, it was respectable.

The staff is your typical Chinese take out restaurant staff (IYKYK) but they aren't rude or anything. There is a police station across the street so the area is as safe as you can get. However, there are always some characters lurking around inside. They don't mean any harm, it's just a...