Empire Chinese Kitchen – Chinese
Steam from fragrant wonton soups rises to meet the savory aroma of sizzling garlic green beans and charred sa cha chicken skewers in this vibrant, bustling kitchen. Each plate offers a masterclass in texture and taste, from the decadent, golden crunch of lobster-stuffed rangoons to the silky, honey-glazed sweetness of walnut shrimp. It is an inviting space where soul-warming classics are reimagined with contemporary flair, creating a communal dining experience that feels both nostalgic and excitingly fresh.
575, Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04101 +12077475063 https://www.portlandempire.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Soups
- Wonton Soup - $7.5: Pork & shrimp wontons, duck broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup - $7: Bamboo, silken tofu, enoki mushroom, egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Empire Eggroll - $12: Local beef pastrami, sesame cabbage, double crispy eggroll cut into 2 pieces Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Rolls - $7: (2) Cabbage & carrot crispy spring rolls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Rangoon - $12: (4) Crispy rangoons with lobster, scallion, & cream cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Green Beans (Small) - $8.5: Wok fried with grilled onion & tamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Green Beans (Large) - $15: Wok fried with grilled onion & tamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sa Cha Chicken Skewers - $11: (2) Marinated in sesame jam served with sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Walnut Shrimp (3pcs) - $9: Crispy shrimp, candied walnut, citrus japanese mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Walnut Shrimp (5pcs) - $13.5: Crispy shrimp, candied walnut, citrus japanese mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Eggplant - $10: Tender eggplant in sweet & tangy garlic sauce served with rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinatown Roast Pork - $11: Sliced boneless pork in honey char siu sauce served with rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Extra Side of Steamed Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Side of Steamed Noodles - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bok Choy - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Broccoli - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Buns & Baos
- Char Siu Bao - $10: (2) BBQ'd pork stuffed steam buns Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck Buns - $11: (2) Steam buns, seared duck, hoisin, spring onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Belly Buns - $10: (2) Steam buns, 5-spice braised belly, chili hoisin, & chinese pickles Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Baos - $11: (2) Pan-fried buns stuffed with curry braised beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Buns - $10: (2) Large steam buns with local 5-spice tofu, chinese pickles, bamboo, and cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Buns - $10: (2) Marinated sauteed chicken, sliced fresh cucumber, pickles, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Dumplings
- Pork Potstickers - $11: (4) Pan-fried pork dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Potstickers - $10: (4) Pan-fried chicken & scallion dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chive Shiitake Dumplings - $10: (3) Garlic, celery & corn, pan-fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Soup Dumplings - $9: (4) Pork dumplings with savory soup inside Available at: dinner, lunch
- Har Gow - $12: (4) Steamed shrimp dumplings in crystal dough Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shu Mai - $11: (4) Traditional pork & shrimp open-top dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Pork Dumplings - $11: With scallion & cabbage in translucent wrappers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Bacon Fried Rice - $19: Local bacon, sweet corn, scallion, onion & egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Beef - $20: Orange peel & garlic glazed crispy steak, served with bok choy and rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli & Broad Noodles - $18: With beansprouts, carrot, tamari, & wide rice noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Lo Mein - $20: 5-spice roasted duck, broccoli, scallions, & wheat noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Udon - $18: Broccoli, carrot, mushroom & noodles in a coconut curry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef and Broad Noodles - $20: Marinated angus / beansprouts / onion/ house-made broad rice noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Vegetable Fried Rice - $16: Green bean / bok choy / broccoli / minced ginger Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken - $20: Lightly spicy chicken / roasted peanuts / thin noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken - $19: Marinated & wok-fried chicken served with bok choy & rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef - $23: Sliced flank steak, broccoli, onion, & jalapeno, served with rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Shrimp - $23: Spicy wok-searred jumbo shrimp / steamed bok choy / rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Torte - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- White Chocolate Matcha Cheesecake - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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