Empire Garden Chinese Restaurant

The tables here are round, the cloths are white over burgundy, and each table has a lazy Susan in the middle. That tells you most of what Empire Garden is built for: sharing a lot of dishes with a lot of people.

What they cook

Empire Garden’s own pages describe the menu as Szechwan and Cantonese, with entrees made to order and sauces made in-house. The classics are all named there: sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, chow mein, beef and broccoli, and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant also keeps seafood tanks, and the About page says you can pick your crab, lobster or scallops live. Dim sum is on every day, not just weekends.

Their website’s menu page currently says “coming soon”, so we’re not quoting prices. The online ordering page is linked below, and calling the restaurant is the quickest way to ask about specials or market-priced seafood.

Groups, parties and takeout

The restaurant advertises banquet facilities and catering for weddings, receptions and Christmas parties, with room for 180 and free parking. If you’re planning a December dinner, ask early. For a smaller night in, they take orders through their own online ordering page as well as the delivery apps.

Before you go

• It’s on 88 Avenue in Walnut Grove, next to the McDonald’s. Phone is 604-882-1111.
• Weekday hours start at 11 am and weekend hours at 10:30 am, so weekend dim sum starts a little earlier.
• Hours can shift around holidays, so call ahead if you’re booking a big table.

More places to eat nearby are in Shop Local in Walnut Grove.