Imperial Innsimilar businesses >
146 N 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Fax: 215-627-0873
(20 Ratings)
For more than 20 years, this restaurant, has been the epicenter of Chinatown. The large photos on the rear wall reflect the China that was dark with lacquered wood, soft lighting, and a calm that is missing in the big, noisier places. They first made famous the Phoenix roll- lobster, shrimp, crab, chicken, mushrooms and bean sprouts rolled in batter and fried. They also serve a pupu platter, so you have an idea that this is Chinese for American palates. Everything is tasty, and dependable, and the non-adventurous diner will love the atmosphere and the menu. Even those who need more excitement, will enjoy the sweet and spicy grandpa chicken, or spicy sesame noodles. Lo mein is not all. Check with management for free or discounted parking.
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20 Ratings and Reviews
Orlando Steve
SAL 8 22 - 07/25/2008I dscovered Louis & the Imperial Inn the first week they opened in 1974 and haven't stopped going there or loving it in the 34 years since! (My children and grandchildren love it as much as I do.)
Their food is outstanding and their waitstaff...most of whom have been there for many years themselves...are the best I've ever seen.
If you like steamed clams, don't miss their clams in black bean sauce and I'd walk several miles in the rain for two of their appetizers: the pork shu mei and the very delicate and tasty shrimp dumplings.
Whether it's authentic chinese food you're looking for (don't miss their dim sum lunches) or the Americanized version that you're familiar with, you can't go wrong at the Imperial Inn! By the way, because there's been very little turnover in their kitchen through the years, you never have to worry about consistency from from one trip to the next.
If you go, tell Louis or Danny that Steve (now living in Orlando) sent you!Comments(0)|Add Comment- Hev n27 - 05/16/2008
travel 1 hr each way
thewilk - 04/03/2007we love eating at the imperial, the food is always hot and excellent, we don't get there too often, yet the waitstaff remembers us and what we order. best chinese food we ever ate, different and better then any other we have been too. thanks
The food is very good
mizery1dymechic - 01/29/2007great services great food very tasty the best i ever had! The shrimp roll are the best very different from any other Chinese resturant in chinatown.
Was not that great......
mindya66 - 01/07/2007I went there on a date last night. Food was O.K. and service was all right. Pu Pu Platter was cold and no condimemts. had to ask for them.