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| - Although Green Street harbors a multitude of Chinese restaurants, Empire is consistently one of my favorites on campus.
Typical menu entrees run from $5 to $10 and for the price, the serving portion is respectable. While I wouldn't consider the food to be jaw-dropping amazing, Empire definitely has great value. The food is consistently great and will satisfy any quick Chinese food craving. My personal favorites are the beef/eggplant, garlic chicken, and beef/green beans.
Atmosphere is typically quiet, but because the restaurant is family-operated, at times the chatter among younger siblings can get noisy, sometimes to the point of being an nuisance. The decor is limited and gives a cheap appearance, but the establishment is clean and well-maintained.
Some things to note:
-There is a minimum price ($8) for credit cards if you want to evade a small 50 cent fee.
-When asked between white rice or fried rice, the latter is not the traditional "fried rice" with minced carrots, corn, etc. - it's just white rice that is lightly stir-fried in some oil.
-Tea is free.
-Don't expect stellar English proficiency from the cashier.
-The trays are consistently sticky.
Overall Empire is a great choice for those who want some fast, great, and cheap Chinese food.
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