Kings Co Imperial LES – Chinese
The Lower East Side’s electric energy finds its culinary match in this bustling space, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of Chinese hanging pork ribs and the rhythmic sizzle of wok-seared long dumplings. Diners gather over vibrant plates of Sichuan-spiced cucumbers and crispy mock eel, enjoying a spirited dining experience that reimagines traditional flavors through a bold, contemporary lens.
168 1/2, Delancey Street, New York, NY, 10002 +12124750244 https://www.kingscoimperial.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, pescatarian, diabetic, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Dim Sum
- Vegetarian Egg Roll - $14: 2 overstuffed rolls - cabbage, black mushrooms, scallion, egg, house made duck sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bok Choy Potstickers - $14: 4 pieces - mushroom, tofu, water chestnut, carrot, house dumpling sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Wontons - $14: 6 pieces - spicy sesame chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Wok Seared Pork Long Dumplings - $14: 4 pieces - scallions, ginger, garlic, house dumpling sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sesame Shrimp Toast - $15: 6 pieces - spicy mustard, Chinese ketchup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Scallion Pancake - $12: hand rolled scallion pancake, cinnamon red oil sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Chinese Hanging Pork Ribs - $17: Mei Kuei Lu Chiew Brandy, local honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Vegetables
- Sichuan Cucumber - $12: hot bean, sesame, chili oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Weeping Tiger Salad - $12: cilantro, hot long pepper, napa cabbage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Mock Eel - $16: shiitake mushrooms, KCI Soy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Dry Fried Long Beans - $16: pickled vegetable, black soy bean, ground pork Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Xinjiang Dry Pot Tater Tots - $14: wok fired, scallion, cumin, house made Chinese ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Double Garlic Chinese Eggplant - $16: spring onion, kung pao sauce, green long pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Sizzling Sichuan Cauliflower - $16: crispy pork belly, dried chilies Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Crispy Sichuan Oyster Mushrooms - $16: green sichuan peppercorns, scallions, chili oil, wok fried salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Soups
- Egg Drop Soup - $14: Chinese greens, sesame oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Wonton Soup - $16: chicken wontons, baby bok choy, carrot Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Hot & Sour Soup - $16: lily flower, shrimp, chicken, white pepper, red & black vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Chop Your Head Off Soup - $16: napa cabbage, ground pork, shaved dumplings, white pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Chinese Greens
- Steamed Chinese Broccoli - $16: vegetarian oyster supreme Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Wok Seared Pea Shoots - $22: Shaoxing wine, charred garlic, sesame Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Noodles
- Cold Sesame Noodle - $14: garden cucumber, peanuts, chili oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Many Mushroom Beijing Street Noodle - $16: wild & cultivated mushrooms, Chinkiang vinegar, gochugaru Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Dan Dan Mian - $15: preserved mustard stem, Sichuan pepper, chili oil, minced pork, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Copper Well Street Noodle - $16: shrimp, chili oil, Chinese greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ants Climbing a Tree - $17: pork, yam cellophane noodle, tree ear mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hong Kong Style Noodle - $18: Chinese BBQ hanging pork & charred scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Main Courses
- Mapo Tofu - $24: handmade tofu, minced pork, Sichuan peppercorn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Salt & Pepper Tofu - $24: scallion, Guizhou longhorn chilies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Kung Pao Chicken - $25: dried chilies, roasted Georgia peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Kung Pao Shrimp - $29: dried chilies, roasted Georgia peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- General Tso's Chicken - $26: roasted broccoli, tangerine peel, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Garlic Chicken - $36: Lancaster County 1/2 bird, honey soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Chow Fun - $26: Chinese broccoli, sesame, garlic chive, dark soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sizzling Five Pepper Beef Short Rib - $32: crispy tofu, chili oil, sichuan peppercorn, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Honey Walnut Shrimp & Broccoli - $32: candied walnuts, orange peel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Whole Fish - $37: West Lake sauce, Chinese greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Fried Rice
- Yeungshau Egg Fried Rice - $16: smoked tofu, snap pea, egg, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Angry Pig Fried Rice - $16: Chinese hanging pork, snow pea, egg, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ocean Wealth Shrimp Fried Rice - $16: baby shrimp, snow pea, egg, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Chicken Fried Rice - $16: crispy chicken, snow pea, egg, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Holiday Specials
- Crispy Sichuan Roast Duck - $56: Crispy Sichuan Roast 1/2 Duck with 5 spice cranberries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Kung Pao Sweet Potatoes - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Happy Family Egg Fried Rice - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Dim Sum Sampler for Two - $45: Wok Seared Pork Long Dumplings, Chicken Wontons, Cold Sesame Noodles, Vegetable Egg Rolls, Pork & Shrimp Shumai Dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Beverages
- Big Panda - $17: vodka, cold brew coffee, salted pandan syrup
- Kung Pao Old Fashioned - $18: charred pineapple, peanut-infused whiskey, mirin, celery bitters
- Sesame Saturn - $17: gin, passionfruit, velvet falernum, lemon, sesame oil
- Salted Plum Highball - $18: sake, plum wine, sakura, li hing mui, bubbles
- Shanghai Mule - $16: vodka, ginger beer, lime, pomegranate, Chinese bitters
- King Kamehameha Club - $17: añejo tequila, allspice dram, lime, mezcal spritz
- Weeping Tiger Cocktail - $17: mezcal, cucumber, cilantro, birds eye chili, lime Sichuan salt
- Cape Jasmine - $17: white rum, lychee, grapefruit, lime, jasmine butterfly tea
- Imperial Martini - $17: gin, dry vermouth, jasmine orange bitters, twist or olives
- N/A Groni - $12: jasmine tea, verjus rouge, bitters
- Gardenia Cup - $12: lychee, grapefruit, jasmine butterfly tea
- Freska Spritz - $12: cucumber, lime, soda, almond
- Bitter Lovers - $12: passionfruit, yuzu juice, aperitif syrup, soda
- Tsingtao Lager - $8
- N/A Tsingtao - $8: non alcoholic beer
- Talea Al Dente Draft Pilsner - $11
- Other Half Green City IPA - $11