Imperial Garden
“It doesn't hurt that they have super fast delivery and that their lunch special is enough for TWO lunches.”
“And when that urge comes, who am I to deny the appeal of having someone ELSE (i.e., client because I am ordering through Seamless Web) pay for this indulgence?”
“When I started working in Murray Hill, I was a bit sad that I had left my go to Chinese spot in Hells Kitchen behind.”
Imperial Garden
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
5 reviews
Rate and write a review Cancel reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
When I worked in Midtown Imperial Garden was a regular in our takeout repertoire at the office. Every dish was good. Never had a bad delivery from here. Pineapple fried rice was yummy. I was partial to General Tso's but ribs were good too.
I ordered the $8 chicken and broccoli lunch special for delivery. The delivery was on time, but the bag was leaking with brown sauce when I got it, which made for a dilemma since I work at a job where I eat at my desk, near my computer. The brown sauce was delicious and there was lots of it (just how I like it), but the chicken was dry. It's a solid Chinese food spot for the area, but nothing to rave about.
Honestly, not sure what to say here. I got the sense it was a Japanese take-out joint masquerading as a Chinese place. I should have known by the red lantern outside with the word "Sushi", and the fact that only one other table was occupied that this wouldn't be good. Certainly no frills, no soup, no spring roll, no complimentary glass of wine, and normal portions as opposed to the typical massive portions you might get at other Chinese places.
Just moved to the area, so I'll be looking else where for the good Chinese that I used to get on the UES.
Every once in awhile, I just want some good greasy American-ized Chinese food.
Of the 5 or 6 places I've tried from Seamlessweb, Imperial Garden is my favorite, and it has become my go-to. I like the egg rolls and sesame chicken. (don't judge!)
Portions are generous, this will last me 2-3 meals. With tax and tip it comes to about $16.50; some places the chicken alone is that much. My order arrives fairly quickly (20-30 min) and always hot/fresh.
Over the past couple of years, this place has undergone several changes in management, ownership, menu, and names. The current name is Great Wall (not sure if it has anything to do with the namesake Chinese takeout establishment in LES), and the current business model is primarily takeout with very limited seating and no table service. If you do decide to dine in, you will be eating out of takeout containers with plastic utensils.
Like many Chinese takeout places in the City, this business remained open and running during winter storm Jonas. The food continues to be satisfactory, and the prices continue to be reasonable, given the midtown location.
If you're in the lower part of east midtown, and want a quick, cheap and filling meal that is reasonably tasty, this place seldom disappoints. The baby shrimp fried rice continues to be my go-to menu item, and the chicken wings continue to outshine those at other local Chinese takeout restaurants.