Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieOld-school destination offering straightforward Chinese dishes & buffet options in an urban setting.
From Google Maps reviews.
Solid delivery, never disappoints. We used to use delivery. Com and grub hub but they use beyond menu now. The all day combinations are where it's at along with spicy wontons. Everything is good.
Great food, great price. Some of the best American Chinese food, not authentic but still delicious. If you are trying to decide between expensive "authentic" Chinese restaurant that will most likely turn out to be meh and this absolutely great Americanized Chinese spot, there's not comparison. Empire Express every time.
I love coming here, Im definitely a regular, their buffet prices are great. Park slope is overpriced and overrated and this place isnt. Its Americanized Chinese, they have cheap drink options too which is really nice.
From the Feb 12, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Clean utensils were stored where they could get dirty again.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.
Single-use items were reused or left unprotected.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.