Menu
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant
PosDo

© 2026 PosDo · v3.0

Empire Express Chinese Restaurant
Photos

Empire Express Chinese Restaurant

Chinese · Brooklyn

4.2 · 96 reviews Google

Deals available

Be flexible, save more

Be flexible, save more

www.empireexpresschinese.com

About Empire Express Chinese Restaurant

At Empire Express Chinese Restaurant, we offer a straightforward yet satisfying dining experience in an urban setting. Our old-school destination is perfect for those seeking classic Chinese American dishes and buffet options. We stand out with our generous portions, reasonable prices, and convenien...

At Empire Express Chinese Restaurant, we offer a straightforward yet satisfying dining experience in an urban setting. Our old-school destination is perfect for those seeking classic Chinese American dishes and buffet options. We stand out with our generous portions, reasonable prices, and convenient services such as delivery, takeout, and dine-in options. Our comfortable food selection caters to various dietary needs, including vegan and vegetarian options. Come enjoy a great meal at an affordable price, and experience the warm hospitality of our staff in a welcoming atmosphere.

What Customers Say About Empire Express Chinese Restaurant

Empire Express is a popular spot for affordable and tasty American Chinese food in Brooklyn. Customers rave about the friendly staff, generous portions, and quick service. The buffet-style selection and the duck noodle soup are frequently mentioned as favorites.

Popular Dishes

duck noodle soup curry chicken lo mein (4) broccoli & beef pan fried dumplings roast pork

Best For

Locals Solo Dining Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Order on the app for quick pickup, especially if you're getting the buffet.

Features

🚗 Delivery 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian 🌱 Vegan
🎯 Casual 👨‍👩‍👧 Family

What to see nearby

All Nations Baptist Church
A 289m

All Nations Baptist Church

iglesia

View details
Terrapin Playground
A 401m

Terrapin Playground

parque

View details
Washington Park
A 429m

Washington Park

parque

View details
Old Stone House
Heritage
A 430m

Old Stone House

museo

View details
James J Byrne Memorial Playground
A 444m

James J Byrne Memorial Playground

parque

View details
Greenwood Baptist Church
Heritage
A 463m

Greenwood Baptist Church

iglesia

View details

Data from Wikidata

Explore the area around Empire Express Chinese Restaurant

Empire Express Chinese Restaurant is located in Brooklyn, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Old Stone House (A 430m) — historic house museum in Brooklyn, New York, USA Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Greenwood Baptist Church (A 463m) — church in Brooklyn, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Religious Buildings

  • All Nations Baptist Church (A 289m) — koryo-saram church in Brooklyn, United States
  • Congregation Kolot Chayeinu (A 677m) — Jewish congregation in Brooklyn, New York, United States
  • Church of Saint Saviour (A 703m) — church in Brooklyn, New York

Parks & Gardens

  • Terrapin Playground (A 401m) — park in the United States of America
  • Washington Park (A 429m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • James J Byrne Memorial Playground (A 444m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Under The Tracks Playground (A 638m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Ennis Park (A 716m) — park in the United States of America

Data from Wikidata

Frequently asked questions about Empire Express Chinese Restaurant

Empire Express Chinese Restaurant is located at 319 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Brooklyn.
Near Empire Express Chinese Restaurant you can find points of interest such as All Nations Baptist Church, Terrapin Playground, Washington Park, Old Stone House.
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant offers chinese cuisine.
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Empire Express Chinese Restaurant based on customer reviews are: duck noodle soup, curry chicken, lo mein, broccoli & beef, pan fried dumplings.
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant is ideal for locals, solo dining, quick bites, casual dining.
Empire Express is a popular spot for affordable and tasty American Chinese food in Brooklyn. Customers rave about the friendly staff, generous portions, and quick service. The buffet-style selection and the duck noodle soup are frequently mentioned as favorites.
Order on the app for quick pickup, especially if you're getting the buffet.
96
Reviews

Empire Express Chinese Restaurant Brooklyn Reviews

4.2
96
5★
57%
4★
25%
3★
4%
2★
4%
1★
9%
Reviews (40)
H
Howard Stark

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.

W
William Reiland

I agree with prior posters, if you have a hankering for good, we'll-executed Chinese American food, this is your place. Ordered: pan fried dumplings (a definite cut above most local Chinese takeout, must be either a higher quality wrapper or great execution or both), the winning dish of roast pork with green beans (superb flavoring with tender green beans and perfectly roasted pork - nicely flavored and not overly sweet and cloying sauce), Szechuan chicken (good slicing with tender broccoli and nicely wok fried chicken), pork fried rice (fine). Look, I'm usually one of those people that prefer authentic regional Chinese cuisine and, yes, that was baby corn in the Szechuan chicken, but this was truly excellent. Worth a five star review.

C
Charlie Mac Reviews Precious Metals

Best food for lunch on a budget - GOOD food and a nice place to sit and relax.

Howard Stark
Howard Stark

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.

William Reiland
William Reiland

I agree with prior posters, if you have a hankering for good, we'll-executed Chinese American food, this is your place. Ordered: pan fried dumplings (a definite cut above most local Chinese takeout, must be either a higher quality wrapper or great execution or both), the winning dish of roast pork with green beans (superb flavoring with tender green beans and perfectly roasted pork - nicely flavored and not overly sweet and cloying sauce), Szechuan chicken (good slicing with tender broccoli and nicely wok fried chicken), pork fried rice (fine). Look, I'm usually one of those people that prefer authentic regional Chinese cuisine and, yes, that was baby corn in the Szechuan chicken, but this was truly excellent. Worth a five star review.

Charlie Mac Reviews Precious Metals
Charlie Mac Reviews Precious Metals

Best food for lunch on a budget - GOOD food and a nice place to sit and relax.

E
Evan Wang

This is one of my go-to lunch spots in the neighborhood. I prefer their buffet style selection and it's hard to beat their convenience and price. I recommend their curry chicken. Just ask for them to put it on top of the rice.

A
Allen Lord

Best Chinese food in Brooklyn for such a good price. The staff are extremely kind. Huge menu and the best duck noodle soup.I get greeted like a friend every time I go.

N
Nick Seunarine

Located in the heart of Park Slope is Empire Express. This Chinese food restaurant is very welcoming and the staff are amazing. The food is out of this world delicious. The food filled with flavors that will wow you. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for quick option of Chinese food.

K
Kyle Zimmermann

I love this place and you can’t tell me different. Cheap , tasty, reliable eats 🙏🫶

E
Erin Alexis Randolph

Great meal, great price, generous portions: I left full and happy. Honestly, when I first walked in, I wasn't sure. A bare-bones establishment with simple, indoor, booth-style seating. However, for a very reasonable price, I was able to get a large serving of either lo mein or rice with four, yes four, choices. There was so much meat with mine I couldn't finish it all. But it was all delicious and I'll definitely return when I'm in the area again!

S
Sydney N

Good, cheap, and easy to order Chinese food. Given this is a buffet place in the times of Covid, I am always impressed that I can place my order on an app and pick it up within 10-15min. Easily 2-3 meal portions for each of the non-combo items (e.g. lo mein, broccoli & beef) and it reheats really well.

R
Raymond Pollalis

I placed an order for 7 people today and I'm very impressed with the entire interaction. Not only is the food delicious and fresh, but the service was phenomenal! I had the food within 20 minutes of ordering. I requested an itemized receipt and it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Everything about this place was amazing👏

J
Jared Halman

It's a really nice spot to eat. They have a buffet style setup where you can pick and choose up to a certain number of items with either rice or lo main. If you don't want the buffet, you can always order as you would at a fast food restaurant. Either way, the customer service is great and the food is good. Social Distancing and safety measure are taken at that location as well.

Kyle Zimmermann
Kyle Zimmermann

I love this place and you can’t tell me different. Cheap , tasty, reliable eats 🙏🫶

Evan Wang
Evan Wang

This is one of my go-to lunch spots in the neighborhood. I prefer their buffet style selection and it's hard to beat their convenience and price. I recommend their curry chicken. Just ask for them to put it on top of the rice.

Erin Alexis Randolph
Erin Alexis Randolph

Great meal, great price, generous portions: I left full and happy. Honestly, when I first walked in, I wasn't sure. A bare-bones establishment with simple, indoor, booth-style seating. However, for a very reasonable price, I was able to get a large serving of either lo mein or rice with four, yes four, choices. There was so much meat with mine I couldn't finish it all. But it was all delicious and I'll definitely return when I'm in the area again!

Nick Seunarine
Nick Seunarine

Located in the heart of Park Slope is Empire Express. This Chinese food restaurant is very welcoming and the staff are amazing. The food is out of this world delicious. The food filled with flavors that will wow you. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for quick option of Chinese food.

Raymond Pollalis
Raymond Pollalis

I placed an order for 7 people today and I'm very impressed with the entire interaction. Not only is the food delicious and fresh, but the service was phenomenal! I had the food within 20 minutes of ordering. I requested an itemized receipt and it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Everything about this place was amazing👏

Jared Halman
Jared Halman

It's a really nice spot to eat. They have a buffet style setup where you can pick and choose up to a certain number of items with either rice or lo main. If you don't want the buffet, you can always order as you would at a fast food restaurant. Either way, the customer service is great and the food is good. Social Distancing and safety measure are taken at that location as well.

Sydney N
Sydney N

Good, cheap, and easy to order Chinese food. Given this is a buffet place in the times of Covid, I am always impressed that I can place my order on an app and pick it up within 10-15min. Easily 2-3 meal portions for each of the non-combo items (e.g. lo mein, broccoli & beef) and it reheats really well.

Allen Lord
Allen Lord

Best Chinese food in Brooklyn for such a good price. The staff are extremely kind. Huge menu and the best duck noodle soup.I get greeted like a friend every time I go.

L
Louis Armas

Good Chinese food take out or eat in with a small daily buffet where you can select from. The staff is friendly and helpful. Rice or lo mein and one buffet item is currently $3.50. I would give it five stars but the broken floor tiles need to be replaced and the lavatory updated.

A
Anonymous Mvp

the food was mid got shrimp low mein they was nice they have dim lights u cant really see anything

Louis Armas
Louis Armas

Good Chinese food take out or eat in with a small daily buffet where you can select from. The staff is friendly and helpful. Rice or lo mein and one buffet item is currently $3.50. I would give it five stars but the broken floor tiles need to be replaced and the lavatory updated.

Anonymous Mvp
Anonymous Mvp

the food was mid got shrimp low mein they was nice they have dim lights u cant really see anything

P
Pamela Q. Fernandes

This is a place for a filling meal. In addition gto the normal menu, the have a buffet.Mini for 3.50 with one rice, one side. medium for 5$, one rice 2 sides, large with a whole lot more. You can choose the rice or noodles.The rice is not too greasy and under salted, so you can add more seasoning as per your taste. The food is hot and served quickly. I went at around 12:30 and there was room to sit. Overall cheap eat and filling.

j
justin justin

Pretty staple Chinese delivery food. Significantly cheaper than some of the surrounding Chinese places. The delivery took the exact amount of time stated on seamless (45 min), the food was hot and fresh tasting. They also really listened to my special requests (all white meat chicken in the General Tso's chicken, light on the oil in the Mei Fun). The only annoying thing was that they called me twice and said that the delivery guy was outside, but he wasn't... So they must have had the wrong number.

F
Francesca Lam

Good and consistent American Chinese takeout Don't forget to tip the hella fast delivery people!

Francesca Lam
Francesca Lam

Good and consistent American Chinese takeout Don't forget to tip the hella fast delivery people!

Pamela Q. Fernandes
Pamela Q. Fernandes

This is a place for a filling meal. In addition gto the normal menu, the have a buffet.Mini for 3.50 with one rice, one side. medium for 5$, one rice 2 sides, large with a whole lot more. You can choose the rice or noodles.The rice is not too greasy and under salted, so you can add more seasoning as per your taste. The food is hot and served quickly. I went at around 12:30 and there was room to sit. Overall cheap eat and filling.

justin justin
justin justin

Pretty staple Chinese delivery food. Significantly cheaper than some of the surrounding Chinese places. The delivery took the exact amount of time stated on seamless (45 min), the food was hot and fresh tasting. They also really listened to my special requests (all white meat chicken in the General Tso's chicken, light on the oil in the Mei Fun). The only annoying thing was that they called me twice and said that the delivery guy was outside, but he wasn't... So they must have had the wrong number.

R
R R

The food is okay, the Seafood Boils portions are too small for the money. The paella rice was nothing to rave about. This is just Chinese seafood with a twist of Cajun.

D
Dennis Tan

Overall the food is unappetizing because it is drenched in oil and/or sauce Chicken and Bean Curd - barely any chicken, bean curd drenched in soy sauce, thick pool of black sauce at the bottom Hunan Pork - way too oily Twice Cooked Pork - way too oily Also did not like how to-go containers are not labeled as microwave safe

Dennis Tan
Dennis Tan

Overall the food is unappetizing because it is drenched in oil and/or sauce Chicken and Bean Curd - barely any chicken, bean curd drenched in soy sauce, thick pool of black sauce at the bottom Hunan Pork - way too oily Twice Cooked Pork - way too oily Also did not like how to-go containers are not labeled as microwave safe

R R
R R

The food is okay, the Seafood Boils portions are too small for the money. The paella rice was nothing to rave about. This is just Chinese seafood with a twist of Cajun.

D
Debbie Fernandez

This restaurant is soooo filthy from the floors tables counters can only imagine what the back looks like walked in n out

M
Monica Verruso

Worst food I have ever bought! Lo mein was greasy. Unsure what the eggroll was stuffed with. And the pork tips were fatty. I threw it out.

Debbie Fernandez
Debbie Fernandez

This restaurant is soooo filthy from the floors tables counters can only imagine what the back looks like walked in n out

Monica Verruso
Monica Verruso

Worst food I have ever bought! Lo mein was greasy. Unsure what the eggroll was stuffed with. And the pork tips were fatty. I threw it out.

Sign in to leave a review

Sign in
👑 Is it yours? Claim it FREE!

Remove ads and manage your menu

Explore Your Area

More restaurants in Brooklyn →
📸

3 Photos

Explore Empire Express Chinese Restaurant's photos

Empire Express Chinese Restaurant
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant
📍

About Empire Express Chinese Restaurant

How to get there

319 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Loading map...
Empire Express Chinese Restaurant
Tap for directions

Highlights

Good Rating
4.2/5 stars
💬
Well Reviewed
96 reviews
💰
Budget Friendly
Price level
👨‍🍳
chinese
Cuisine type

Services

🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🌱 Vegan Options
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11AM-10:30PM
Rating
4.2/5
💬 Reviews
96
💰 Price Level
$
📞 Phone
+1 718-499-3758
🌐 Website
www.empireexpresschinese.com

Amenities

💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
🏘️

The Neighborhood

All Nations Baptist Church

koryo-saram church in Brooklyn, United States

A 289m
Terrapin Playground

park in the United States of America

A 401m
Washington Park

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 429m
Old Stone House Heritage

historic house museum in Brooklyn, New York, USA

A 430m
James J Byrne Memorial Playground

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 444m
Greenwood Baptist Church Heritage

church in Brooklyn, New York, United States

A 463m
Under The Tracks Playground

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 638m
Congregation Kolot Chayeinu

Jewish congregation in Brooklyn, New York, United States

A 677m
🎮

Gaming

🎮 Earn Points While You Explore!

Play Find Me and redeem points for discounts at Empire Express Chinese Restaurant and other restaurants

🎮

Earn Points at Empire Express Chinese Restaurant!

Play Find Me and redeem rewards here

Earn extra points and redeem them for rewards at Empire Express Chinese Restaurant

🏆 Rewards at Empire Express Chinese Restaurant

💰

10% Discount

At Empire Express Chinese Restaurant

1000 pts
Available
🍽️

Free Appetizer

On your next visit

2500 pts
Limited
👑

VIP Table

Premium experience

5000 pts
Exclusive

to redeem rewards and earn points

📋 How Do Rewards Work?

1

Play Find Me

Every 100 score points = 1 reward point

2

Collect Points

Workers earn 2x points per game

3

Redeem Rewards

Discounts, free food and VIP experiences

Call
Leave a Review on Google
👑

Is it yours? Claim it FREE!

Remove ads and manage your menu

Sign in & Play

Check your email!

No password needed — we'll email you a link

We sent you an access link

Check your spam folder if you don't see it