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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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CUISINES
Chinese, Asian
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations
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Empress of China Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese & Asian cuisine in Valley Ranch, Irving, TX. Empress of China's convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for dine-in or take-out meals in the Irving community. Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service.
CUISINES
Chinese, Asian
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations
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4.0
19 reviews
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Jshields01
Coppell246 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Great food and awesome service. Huge portions made fresh and delicious! Highly recommend this little almost hole in the wall. Asked about delivery as we dined in and they said they deliver a 6 mile radius. Will try that soon
Written August 15, 2020
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Debi D
3 contributions
Feb 2024 • solo
This is best Chinese food in Irving. Lunch specials 11 to 3. And owner and staff are so friendly. Soda selections is very limited though. Oh, by the way specials continues on weekend. Very casual with booths and tables. Very extensive menu.
Written February 6, 2024
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Stephanie T
Coppell32 contributions
Sep 2016 • family
We discovered Empress of China (Valley Ranch) a few years ago when we were desperate for New Year's Day Chinese takeout and EVERY other restaurant was closed! Great discovery, never ordered from another since. Their hot & sour soup and veggie spring rolls are the best. Especially love the Mongolian beef and Orange chicken. Our teen loves the kids sweet & sour chicken--b/c it's actually great tempura fried chicken bites with sauce on the side--so he likes just the plain chicken. Reasonably priced, nicest delivery guy ever, and great food: WIN!
Written September 24, 2016
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Chris L
14 contributions
Aug 2023 • solo
There was a time when this was a good place to eat but not anymore. Cold food, poor service and a bad attitude have ruined them.
Written August 18, 2023
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Aubrey M
1 contribution
Oct 2018 • family
We used to enjoy carry out from here, it was one of the best in the area. Until I created an order online for pick up at 5:30pm and the kitchen prepared the food immediately. I received a text that my order was ready 10 minutes after placing it. I called and advised that they will have to remake the food because I would not be there until 5:30 and I wanted fresh, hot food for my family. When I arrived at the restaurant at 5:23, my order was prepared and waiting. I confirmed that the food was fresh and not sitting there for 45 minutes and they promised me the food was made fresh. The lady tried to tell me that I ordered it for 5:30AM and it was my fault. Although my email confirmation clearly reflects pick up at 5:30PM. Even if I attempted to enter the time for 5:30AM the website would not allow me to enter a pick up time for a) time already past, and b) time when the restaurant is not open.
When I got home, the food was luke warm and the breading was soggy. Gross! I also ordered General Tso's chicken mild and there were 7 hot peppers cooked into the food. When I called Empress and advised they lied to me about the food being fresh AND gave me spicy General Tso's they didn't really apologize. They said "sorry you didn't like it." Who would like to give their family food that has been sitting out for 45 minutes? The truth is they are too cheap to remake the food and assumed the white American would just accept the carryout as they gave it.
They lie and refuse to accept responsibility for selling old food. Order at your own risk.
Written October 24, 2018
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lsuges
Celina1 contribution
May 2017 • solo
I was so excited to go there for lunch today as it has been awhile. It used to be one of my favorite places. I get back to work with my lunch open the box and it smelled horrible. I tried it even though it looked different than normal and I'm so sorry I did. I called to complain and they have changed owners apparently and the food is awful. I will never go back
Written May 19, 2017
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Marsha T
Dallas2 contributions
Sep 2015 • family
I ordered chicken fried rice and chicken n brocoli. The chicken in the chicken n brocoli was tough and dry hardly any sauce. Very disappointed. Cost me $20 for the 2 dishes and that didn't include tip!
Written September 15, 2015
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SanDefacto
Sussex44 contributions
Jul 2015 • solo
Been searching for a decent chinese place, this fails again.
I usually take recommendations, offering the restaurant to put their best options. Was told among other items that the Lo Mein, made with brown sauce was good. So tried a chicken lo mien, take away.
What I see in Chinese restaurants is they offer options to change aspects of dish; spice level. So one never knows how the dish is meant to be. I consciously avoid doing that. And this dish fails terribly. Dry & lacking flavor. Might give it another try, one of their entrees/curries before fully dismissing this place.
But the current rating (34/479) here in tripadvisor is definitely misleading. Hence the title of the review.
Written July 2, 2015
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localaura_1984
Arlington69 contributions
Jun 2015 • friends
This place is really good.. My bf got veggie lo mein spicy and it was very much so but delicious. I got the minced chicken tacos which is code word for lettuce wraps.. The chicken had a very savory flavor and slices of green onion throughout. A rich teriyaki style sauce is served along side. A very decent helping and I ate it all. We also had a couple of their veggie spring rolls which were crispy, really greasy, and extremely tasty. Everything was good..
Written June 5, 2015
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Sandy S
52 contributions
Mar 2015 • business
I took some co-workers from out of town to Empress and we all enjoyed lunch. I have enjoyed this site and their original site for many years (the original site has been around for 30 years).
Written March 26, 2015
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traveling_tegan
Dowling399 contributions
Stopped here on a long day out and was surprised how wonderful this place is. We were greeted with very friendly smiles. The waiter was so nice and our food was prepared really quick. I had pad tai and it was the best I have ever eaten.
The place made us feel just like family.
Written October 2, 2014
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spoon35
Coppell86 contributions
Sep 2014 • family
Great food and very friendly service. Their hot tea is our favorite. This is a nice family restaurant and very quiet so talking and visiting is very easy. We eat here often.
Written September 18, 2014
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bookworm1226
1 contribution
Jul 2014 • friends
I have been eating at Empress of China for over 12 years. I love it!!!!!. The food is fresh, delicious, high quality and consistently good. They use big pieces of white meat chicken.
The restaurant is in a small strip center behind some trees but well worth looking for. The inside of the restaurant is small but nice. The staff is always professional and very helpful. You can eat there, pick up or get delivery.
Everything I have tried on the menu is good. My favorite dishes are Moo Goo Gai Pan and Hot & Sour soup.
I often take guests to the restaurant. I moved to Georgia for a few years and when I moved back my Mom and sister (from Houston) wanted to know if I was moving back by "that yummy Chinese place" I moved a few miles from the restaurant and enjoy it often.
Written July 19, 2014
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catfish891
Las Cruces3 contributions
Oct 2013 • friends
I love this place and am so happy my neighbor turned me on to it. It is tucked away in the corner of a small strip mall and a little hard to see but Oh my gosh is it ever delicious! the food is always fresh and prepared without too much fat. The staff is friendly and the service is very good. They will prepare anything the way you want it. Love the eggplant dish and everything on the menu.
Written November 22, 2013
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Renee L
1 contribution
Jul 2012 • solo
The service is Great! very friendly people. I love the shrimp fried rice it just has a great taste not like other places I've tried. I would drive to Dallas just to take my family some they love it! not use to the small amount and it is a little pricey but for the best you pay a little more so I expect that.....:)
Written December 10, 2012
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