Empire Garden — Restaurant in Town of North Hempstead

Empire Garden – A Hidden Gem That Feels Like Home

Let me start off by saying this: I’ve had Chinese food in over 20 states across the country, and Empire Garden continues to stand out as my absolute favorite. It’s not just the food—it’s the entire experience that keeps me coming back, time and time again.

Let’s talk lunch. Empire Garden offers fantastic lunch specials that are hard to beat. You get a hearty, satisfying meal that comes with your choice of soup or an egg roll—perfect for a quick break in the day that doesn’t compromise on quality or flavor.

Every dish I’ve ever had here has been nothing short of exceptional. The flavors are bold, rich, and perfectly balanced. You can truly taste the freshness in every bite. From classic favorites to house specialties, every plate is prepared with high-quality ingredients and real attention to detail. This isn’t your average takeout—it’s Chinese cuisine elevated.

What really sets Empire Garden apart, though, is the atmosphere. It’s one of the few Chinese restaurants with a truly lovely dine-in area. The seating is cozy and inviting, making it an ideal spot for a casual dinner with family or friends. Whether you’re dining in or taking out, it feels like a place where you’re genuinely welcomed.

And speaking of being welcomed—the service here is out of this world. The young gentleman behind the counter and every staff member treats you like family. It’s rare these days to find a place where the hospitality feels so genuine. Every visit reminds me how lucky we are to have a business like this in our community. Their warmth, kindness, and consistently incredible food make every visit something to look forward to.

Thank you, Empire Garden, for all that you do. You’ve earned a lifelong customer in...

I understand it is a holiday so I do cut them a little slack. We ordered NYE dinner at 8pm via the online option on their website. It gave us directions to pick up in 20 mins. We got there at 830 pm. The man behind the counter says 20 mins more, once again I understand it's a holiday so we go back to the car. We go back at 850pm again he says 20 minutes. My wife was the short straw puller that had to deal with them as I would have probably been a little short with them. At 920 he brings up the food and my wife checks it to make sure everything is there, it isn't. We ordered the rib complete meal, he informs my wife they do not sell that after 5... it let us order it on their website, he didn't tell us that when we walked in and he checked the receipt, a $91.00 order and 90 minutes of wait time and he tells us our order is not complete?!?! Unacceptable! To be honest when we finally ate the food was really good but the customer service was so lacking that we would...

This is the worst Chineses Restaurant i have ever ordered from. I ordered a large Pork Fried Rice and one order chicken wings with 2 additional wings aded which was supposed to be 6 whole wings total. After picking up my order I got what seems to be a regular size fried rice and 3 wings which was cut in half to make up the 6 wings i ordered. After compiling that I think they got my order wrong, it turned out that their large is basically a regular size which is small and they cut one ☝️chicken wing in 2 pieces and count it as 2 wings. I felt like I got ripped off, never going back here again. I paid almost $30 for a regular fried rice and 3 wings. And not to mention the food was trash and the carpet in this place is very dirty, the place smells and nasty looking. I ended up throwing the food away....