The Imperial Palace

Imperial Palace exceeded my expectations from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the service was outstanding—attentive without ever feeling rushed. The shrimp egg roll was the perfect starter: crisp on the outside with tender shrimp and vegetables inside, full of flavor without being greasy. The Szechuan cabbage was a real highlight—spicy, tangy, and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat. The hot and sour soup was rich and comforting, with layers of flavor that made every spoonful satisfying. For the main course, the Hunan chicken was fantastic—tender chicken with a savory sauce, vegetables cooked just right, and a depth of flavor that kept me going back for more. Beyond the food, the service really made the experience special.

We had a wonderful experience at Imperial Palace! The table settings were elegant, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The service was not only polite and incredibly helpful, but also impressively speedy, making our visit enjoyable. We tried the Hunan chicken, sweet-and-sour chicken, and Mongolian beef, all of which were delicious and generously portioned. We even had leftovers to take home! I highly recommend Imperial Palace for its great food, excellent service, and quick turnaround!

Food is higher quality when compared to other places, but not really my preference. Food didn't really match up with the menu description, but the other people in our party really enjoyed their food. The people who work here, however, are amazing. I don't know who waited on our 8-top this afternoon but she is perfect. All of the people here that we spoke with are amazing.

Haven't been to Imperial Palace in years and WOW! Online reservation served well with the Saturday crowd. The service was excellent and the food was good as I remember! Steamed Dumplings - OMG!! Crab Rangoon - OMG!! Pork Peking Style with Pancakes - OMG!! Bacon Wrapped Scallops - OMG!! Stuffed Shrimp - OMG!! LOL!! ER'THANG WAS SO GOOD! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 😋

Place is kinda dated but the food and service is not! Amazing Chinese, prob best in Hampton roads. Dont miss this gem.