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Emperor's Palace Lacey
It had been some time since we had eaten here so we decided to stop and have dinner on our way home from errands. The first thing I noticed was the dining area was much more open than before and the floor was not overcrowded with tables, making it feel much more welcoming inside. We were greeted and seated almost immediately by the hostess. Our server came to the table with menus right away with menus and to ask if we cared for any beverages. The menu had changed radically since we were last there. Everything had been condensed to one large page. There were only two choices for a family dinner, starting with soup. We chose the $70 meal for two as it came with won ton soup and the appetizer platter. The other family dinner offered the soup of the day and no appetizer platter. The soup arrived first. Each had two large chicken won tons as opposed to the typical small ones I have typically seen in most Asian restaurants. They were well made and not soggy. The downside of the soup was lukewarm and too salty. I did not see our server until the appetizer platter arrived so we were unable to say something right away. I began to hope I had not made a bad dinner choice. Our appetizer platter arrived and it was loaded. Everything was hot and well made. There were 6 large shrimp in a light crispy coating, 2 delicate spring rolls, 4 large crab Rangoons and 6 barbecue pork along with a large bowl of sweet and sour sauce, and another bowl with the hot mustard, ketchup and sesame seeds. The appetizer was a meal all by itself. Then our dinner arrived. Sweet and sour pork, special fried rice, almond chicken, broccoli beef and cashew chicken. The serving plates were loaded. Everything was delicious, delicately made and hot. Our dinner did not disappoint! We were stuffed and still had plenty to take home. The soup was a bump in the road. I highly recommend this meal. We will definitely be back. The first picture is our meal minus the appetizer platter. The second picture is what we brought home.
I love Chinese food, and I had high expectations for this restaurant based on its review. I was completely disappointed. Overall, I found the food lacking any inspiration. Sweet and sour was oversized chunks of tough meat with way too much breading. The Chow Mein looked more like Lo Mein....but with no noodles, just bean sprouts. Honestly, I don't know what it was. The beef dishes were heavy on onion and lacking much meat. The fried rice was overcooked and mushy. It was $100 for dinner and we didn't keep the leftovers. My search for good Chinese food continues.
Main Chinese Buffet
The Main Buffet is pretty good. I definitely didn't experience anything majorly negative here at all. Don't listen to the two negative relatives on here. Service was pleasant, and we got sat quickly in New Years Eve afternoon. The good want is especially hot, but most I had was really good. I like their sushi because they were small rolls where you can enjoy a variety. The stuffed clams were really good. Overall, a good variety of food is offered with a large array of fruit and desserts. They even have a chocolate fountain. The coast is much less than other Chinese buffets in the area. Bathrooms were clean with several stalls, including a nice handicap stall. Overall, it's a solid 4 star. I would return again.
20/10 "The servers here actually like their jobs." My friend Plenty of eel at the sushi bar. I was so satisfied I had to take a moment to digest after my second plate. Great atmosphere, very clean and family friendly environment that left such a peaceful feeling, I know it will last in memories for time to come.