Empire Chinese Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Empire Chinese Restaurant, a delightful culinary destination in Hawthorne, NY, situated at 321 Elwood Ave. This renowned establishment specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse menu that highlights flavorful soups, scrumptious seafood, and hearty fried rice.
The menu features tantalizing appetizers like Spring Rolls and BBQ Spare Ribs, perfect for sharing with friends or family. The soup selection is equally inviting, with favorites such as Wonton Soup and Hot and Sour Soup delivering comfort and warmth in every bowl. Seafood lovers will appreciate the Seafood and Vegetable Soup and the exquisite Lobster Fried Rice.
Empire Chinese Restaurant also caters to families and groups, making it an excellent choice for casual dining or special occasions. With delivery and takeout options available, savoring these delicious dishes has never been easier. Be sure to visit this culinary gem that consistently brings flavor and joy to the table!
Appetizers
Spring Roll
2 pieces. Rice paper or crispy dough filled with shredded vegetables.
Roast Pork Egg Roll
Crispy dough filled with minced vegetables.
Shrimp Egg Roll
Crispy dough filled with minced vegetables.
Fried Chicken Wings
4 wings. Cooked wing of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning.
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
BBQ Spare Ribs
A cut of meat from the bottom section of the ribs.
Beef on the Stick
2 pieces. Dried meat stick.
Shrimp Toast
4 pieces. Dim sum. Triangle bread coated with shrimp.
Dumplings
8 pieces. Filled dough.
8a. Vegetable Dumplings
8 pieces. Filled dough.
Fantail Shrimp
2 pieces. Butterflied shrimp that has been fried.
Boneless BBQ Spare Ribs
A cut of meat was taken from the shoulder.
Pan Fried Wonton
12 pieces. Chinese dumpling that comes with filling.
Dumpling Szechuan Style
8 pieces. Filled dough. Hot and spicy.
Hunan Wonton
12 pieces. Chinese dumpling that comes with filling. Hot and spicy.
Crispy Chicken Fingers
6 pieces. Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
Cold Sesame Noodles
Hot and spicy.
Fried Wonton
12 pieces. Chinese dumpling that comes with filling.
16a. Fried Crab Sticks
6 pieces. Imitation crab.
Pu Pu Platter for 2
For 2. Assortment of appetizers.
17a. Fried Shrimp
21 pieces. Cooked in oil.
17b. Fried Cheese Wonton
Chinese dumpling that comes with filling.
17c. Fried 1/2 Chicken
Wonton Soup
Seasoned broth with filled wonton dumplings.
Egg Drop Soup
Soup that is made from beaten eggs and broth.
Chicken Corn Soup
Savory and sweet soup made from corn.
Wonton Egg Drop Soup
Soup that is made from beaten eggs and broth.
Chicken Rice Soup
Soup that is made with chicken, broth, rice, and vegetables.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Soup that is made with chicken, broth, noodles, and vegetables.
Hot and Sour Soup
Soup that is both spicy and sour, typically flavored with hot pepper and vinegar. Hot and spicy.
Vegetable Soup
Green soup.
House Special Soup
Seafood and Vegetable Soup
Savory soup with mixed seafood.
26a. Chicken Yat Gaw Mein Soup
Chicken soup with noodles.
26a. Pork Yat Gaw Mein Soup
Pork soup with noodles.
26a. Shrimp Yat Gaw Mein Soup
Shrimp soup with noodles.
Soup
Fried Rice
Roast Pork Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Beef Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
Lobster Fried Rice
House Special Fried Rice
Roast Pork Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
Chicken Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish with poultry.
Beef Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish with beef.
Shrimp Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish with shrimp.
Vegetable Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish with vegetables.
Lobster Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish with lobster.
House Special Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish.
Chow Mein
Chop Suey
Roast Pork Chop Suey
Stewed and fried Chinese-style dish with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
Chicken Chop Suey
Stewed and fried Chinese style dish with poultry.
Beef Chop Suey
Stewed and fried Chinese style dish with beef.
Shrimp Chop Suey
Stewed and fried Chinese-style dish with shellfish.
Vegetable Chop Suey
Stewed and fried Chinese-style dish with vegetables.
Lobster Chop Suey
Stewed and fried Chinese-style dish and lobster.
House Special Chop Suey
Stewed and fried Chinese style dish.
Roast Pork Lo Mein
Egg noodle dish with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
Chicken Lo Mein
Egg noodle dish with poultry.
Beef Lo Mein
Egg noodle dish with beef.
Shrimp Lo Mein
Egg noodle dish with shellfish.
Vegetable Lo Mein
Egg noodle dish with vegetables.
Lobster Lo Mein
Egg noodle dish with lobster.
House Special Lo Mein
Egg noodle dish.
Lo Mein
Chow Fun
Roast Pork Chow Fun
Stir-fried vegetables and noodles with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
Chicken Chow Fun
Stir-fried vegetables and noodles with poultry.
Beef Chow Fun
Stir-fried vegetables and noodles with beef.
Shrimp Chow Fun
Stir-fried vegetables and noodles with shellfish.
Vegetable Chow Fun
Stir-fried vegetables and noodles.
House Special Chow Fun
Stir-fried vegetables and noodles.
Roast Pork Mai Fun
Thin rice noodles with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
Chicken Mai Fun
Thin rice noodles with poultry.
Beef Mai Fun
Thin rice noodles with beef.
Shrimp Mai Fun
Thin rice noodles with shellfish.
Vegetable Mai Fun
Stir-fried vegetables and thin rice noodles.
House Special Mai Fun
Stir-fried vegetables and thin rice noodles.
Singapore Style Mai Fun
Thin rice noodles. Hot and spicy.
Mai Fun
Egg Foo Young
Roast Pork Egg Foo Young
Omelettes with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
Chicken Egg Foo Young
Omeletts with poultry.
Beef Egg Foo Young
Omelettes with beef.
Shrimp Egg Foo Young
Omelettes with shellfish.
Vegetable Egg Foo Young
Omelettes with vegetables.
Lobster Egg Foo Young
Omelettes with lobster.
Sweet and Sour Pork
Pork in sweetened sauce with vinegar base.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Poultry in sweetened sauce with vinegar base.
Sweet and Sour Shrimp
Shellfish in sweetened sauce with vinegar base.
Sweet and Sour
Vegetable Dishes
Mixed Chinese Vegetables
Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
Hot and spicy.
Sauteed Fresh Broccoli
Broccoli cooked in oil or fat overheat.
Bean Curd Home Style
Tofu.
80b. Sauteed String Bean
Immature or young pods of the runner bean, yardlong bean
Moo Shu Pork
Stir-fried dish with pork.
Moo Shu Chicken
Stir-fried dish with poultry.
Moo Shu Beef
Stir-fried dish with beef.
Moo Shu Shrimp
Stir-fried dish with shellfish.
Moo Shu Vegetables
Stir-fried dish with vegetables.
Moo Shu
Pork
Roast Pork with Chinese Vegetables
Roast Pork with Broccoli
Roast Pork with Snow Peas
Roast Pork with Mushrooms
Roast Pork with Black Bean Sauce
Roast Pork with Cashew Nuts
91a. Roast Pork with Spring Bean
91b. Roast Pork with Eggplants
Moo Goo Gai Pan
Stir fried chicken and vegetables.
Chicken with Chinese Vegetables
Chicken with Mixed Vegetables
Chicken with Broccoli
Chicken with Snow Peas
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
Curry Chicken with Onion
Hot and spicy.
Chicken with Cashew Nuts
99a. Chicken with Spring Bean
99b. Chicken with Eggplants
Chicken
Beef
Beef with Chinese Vegetables
Beef with Broccoli
Pepper Steak with Onion
Stir fried steak with vegetables and a savory sauce.
Beef with Pepper and Tomatoes
Beef with Snow Peas
Beef with Mushrooms
Curry Beef with Onions
Hot and spicy.
Beef with Mixed Vegetables
107a. Beef with Spring Bean
107b. Beef with Eggplants
Plain Lobster Sauce
Mild white sauce.
Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
Shrimp with mild white sauce.
Shrimp with Chinese Vegetables
Shrimp with Broccoli
Shrimp with Snow Peas
Shrimp with Baby Corn and Snow Peas
Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce
Shrimp with Pepper and Tomatoes
Curry Shrimp with Onions
Hot and spicy.
Shrimp with Mushroom
Shrimp with Cashew Nuts
Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables
Broccoli with Scallops
Shrimp with Garlic Sauce
Hot and spicy.
121a. Shrimp with Spring Bean
121b. Shrimp with Eggplants
Seafood
Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Wings with Pork Fried Rice
Wings and stir-fried rice with pork.
Fried Chicken Wings with Chicken Fried Rice
Wings and stir-fried rice with poultry.
Fried Chicken Wings with Shrimp Fried Rice
Wings and stir-fried rice with shellfish.
Fried Chicken Wings with Beef Fried Rice
Wings and stir-fried rice with beef.
Chicken Wings with French Fries
Wings and cut potatoes fried and salted to perfection.
1/2 Fried Chicken with Pork Fried Rice
1/2 Fried Chicken with Chicken Fried Rice
Happy Family Chef's Special
All exotic combination of jumbo shrimp, crab meat, lobster, chicken, beef and roast pork sauteed in fresh broccoli, baby corn, straw mushroom and variety of Chinese vegetables.
General Tso's Chicken Chef's Special
Crispy chicken chunks sauteed with special hot brown sauce and served with steamed fresh broccoli. Hot and spicy.
Hawaii 5 "O" Chef's Special
Roast pork, scallops, chicken and lobster sauteed with Chinese vegetables and topped with fried battered shrimps.
Orange Flavored Beef Chef's Special
Chunks of tender beef lightly breaded with water chestnuts powder, delicately sauteed and seasoned with imported orange peels. Served on fresh broccoli. Hot and spicy.
Seafood Delight Chef's Special
A delightful combination of jumbo shrimp, lobster, scallops and crab meat, sauteed with Chinese vegetable in house special white sauce.
House Special Duck Chef's Special
A savory blend of shrimp, chicken and roast pork sauteed with a variety of Chinese vegetables and topped with crispy boneless pressed duck specially marinated in house special spices.
Triple Delight Chef's Special
A special combination of chicken, beef and shrimp sauteed with mixed vegetables in savory brown sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops with Garlic Sauce Chef's Special
Jumbo shrimp and fresh scallops stir fried with broccoli, water chestnuts and a variety of Chinese vegetables in delicious and spiyc garlic sauce. Hot and spicy.
Four Seasons Chef's Special
A savory combination of shrimps, chicken, roast pork and beef with mixed vegetables in brown sauce.
Hot and Spicy Shrimps Chef's Special
Jumbo shrimps lightly breaded, quickly stir fried with onion on delicious red sauce and served on crunchy fresh lettuce on the side. Hot and spicy.
Kung Po Delight Chef's Special
Jumbo shrimp and filet of beef blended with a variety of vegetables in house special hot pepper sauce. Hot and spicy.
Seafood with Pan Fried Noodles Chef's Special
A variety of seafood with seasonal vegetables sauteed in house special white sauce and served on crispy egg noodles on the side.
Beef with Scallops Chef's Special
Fresh scallops and beef with snow peas, celery, straw mushrooms, water chestnuts and a variety of seasonal vegetables sauteed in special brown sauce.
General Tso's Shrimp Chef's Special
Hot and spicy. Deep fried with sweet and spicy sauce.
Dragon and Phoenix Chef's Special
Hot and spicy.
Subgum Wonton Chef's Special
Empire Chicken Chef's Special
Chef's Specialties
Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese Specials
H1. Dry Sauteed Shredded Beef
Hot and spicy.
H2. Butterfly Shrimp with Bacon
Hot and spicy.
H3. Diced Chicken and Shrimp Combo
H4. Double Cooked Pork
Hot and spicy.
H5. Boneless Chicken
H6. Three Stars in Garlic Sauce
Hot and spicy.
H7. Kung Pao Beef
Hot and spicy. Spicy stir-fry with beef.
H8. Kung Pao Chicken
Hot and spicy. Spicy stir-fry with chicken.
H9. Kung Pao Shrimp
Hot and spicy. Spicy stir-fry with shellfish.
H10. Scallops with Garlic Sauce
Hot and spicy.
H11. Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce
Hot and spicy.
H11. Shredded Beef with Garlic Sauce
Hot and spicy.
H11. Shredded Chicken with Garlic Sauce
Hot and spicy.
H12. Lake Tang Ting Shrimp
H13. Shrimp Szechuan Style
Hot and spicy.
H14. Beef with Scallions
Hot and spicy.
H15. Hunan Chicken
Hot and spicy.
H16. Sesame Chicken
Hot and spicy.
H17. Wor Shu Duck
H18. Hunan Duck
Hot and spicy.
H19. Orange Flavored Chicken
Hot and spicy.
H20. Lemon Chicken
H21. Szechuan Chicken
Hot and spicy. Chicken marinated and stir-fried.
H22. Szechuan Beef
Hot and spicy. Beef marinated and stir-fried.
H23. Mongolian Beef
Beef with brown sauce and vegetables.
D1. Steamed Broccoli
D2. Steamed Mixed Vegetables
D3. Steamed Chicken with Broccoli
D4. Steamed Chicken with Mixed Vegetables
D5. Steamed Chicken with Chinese Vegetables
D6. Steamed Shrimp with Broccoli
D7. Steamed Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables
D8. Steamed Shrimp with Chinese Vegetables
Health Food
Combination Plates
C1. Chicken Chow Mein Combo Plate
Stir-fried noodle dish with poultry.
C2. Shrimp Chow Mein Combo Plate
Stir-fried noodle dish with shrimp.
C3. Chicken with Broccoli Combo Plate
C4. Shrimp with Broccoli Combo Plate
C5. Beef with Broccoli Combo Plate
C6. Roast Pork Lo Mein Combo Plate
Egg noodle dish with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
C7. Pepper Steak with Onion Combo Plate
C8. Shrimp with Lobster Sauce Combo Plate
Shrimp with mild white sauce.
C9. Moo Goo Gai Pan Combo Plate
Stir fried chicken and vegetables.
C10. BBQ Spare Ribs Combo Plate
A cut of meat from the bottom section of the ribs.
C11. Sweet and Sour Chicken Combo Plate
Poultry in sweetened sauce with vinegar base.
C11. Sweet and Sour Pork Combo Plate
Pork in sweetened sauce with vinegar base.
C12. Roast Pork Egg Foo Young Combo Plate
Omelette with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
C13. Boneless BBQ Spare Ribs Combo Plate
A cut of meat taken from the shoulder.
C14. Roast Pork with Chinese Vegetables Combo Plate
C15. Chicken with Garlic Sauce Combo Plate
Hot and spicy.
C16. Hunan Chicken Combo Plate
Hot and spicy.
C17. Chicken with Mixed Vegetables Combo Plate
C18. General Tso's Chicken Combo Plate
Hot and spicy. Deep-fried with sweet and spicy sauce.
C19. Sesame Chicken Combo Plate
Hot and spicy.
C20. General Tso's Shrimp Combo Plate
Hot and spicy. Deep-fried with sweet and spicy sauce.
L1. Chicken Chow Mein Lunch Special
Stir-fried noodle dish with poultry.
L1. Roast Pork Chow Mein Lunch Special
Stir-fried noodle dish with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
L2. Beef Chow Mein Lunch Special
Stir-fried noodle dish with beef.
L2. Shrimp Chow Mein Lunch Special
Stir-fried noodle dish with shrimp.
L3. Roast Pork Lo Mein Lunch Special
Egg noodle dish with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.
L4. Chicken with Broccoli Lunch Special
L4. Roast Pork with Broccoli Lunch Special
L5. Beef with Broccoli Lunch Special
L5. Shrimp with Broccoli Lunch Special
L6. Pepper Steak with Onion Lunch Special
L7. Shrimp with Lobster Sauce Lunch Special
L8. Chicken with Garlic Sauce Lunch Special
Hot and spicy.
L9. Beef with Garlic Sauce Lunch Special
Hot and spicy.
L9. Shrimp with Garlic Sauce Lunch Special
Hot and spicy.
L10. Boneless BBQ Spare Ribs Lunch Special
L11. Sweet and Sour Pork Lunch Special
L11. Sweet and Sour Chicken Lunch Special
L12. Broccoli with Garlic Sauce Lunch Special
Hot and spicy.
L13. Sauteed Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special
L14. Moo Goo Gai Pan Lunch Special
L15. Roast Pork with Chinese Vegetables Lunch Special
L16. Beef with Chinese Vegetables Lunch Special
L16. Shrimp with Chinese Vegetables Lunch Special
L17. Kung Pao Chicken Lunch Special
Spicy stir-fry with chicken. Hot and spicy.
L18. Kung Pao Shrimp Lunch Special
Spicy stir-fry with shellfish. Hot and spicy.
L19. Curry Chicken Lunch Special
Curry seasoned chicken dish. Hot and spicy.
L20. Curry Shrimp Lunch Special
Curry seasoned shellfish dish. Hot and spicy.
L21. Chicken with Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special
L22. General Tso's Chicken Lunch Special
Deep-fried with sweet and spicy sauce. Hot and spicy.
L23. Hunan Chicken Lunch Special
Chicken dry, spicy flavor that comes from doubanjiang or chili paste. Hot and spicy.
L24. Hunan Beef Lunch Special
Beef dry, spicy flavor that comes from doubanjiang or chili paste. Hot and spicy.
L25. Hot and Spicy Shrimp Lunch Special
L26. Chicken with Cashew Nuts Lunch Special
L27. Shrimp with Cashew Nuts Lunch Special
L28. Diced Chicken and Shrimp Lunch Special
L29. Sesame Chicken Lunch Special
Hot and spicy.